Piste/piːst/ Definition 1 of 3Pro Tip 1/3Winter Sports Used when talking about skiing or snowboarding activities on snow-covered slopes. They spent their vacation racing each other down the piste. Pro Tip 2/3Quality Variation The condition of a piste can vary, affecting the difficulty and safety. The spring sun made the piste icy and challenging. Pro Tip 3/3Off-Piste Refers to the area outside the groomed trails, often with fresh, untouched snow. Adventurous skiers prefer going off-piste for the thrill.