gelande

noun2

1. •
   terrain, area.

   • The base area is adorned with an immense gelande jump, off which qualified skiers regularly catch 200 feet of air. — 1993
2. •
   a shortening of gelandesprung, a form of ski jumping.

   • Gelande is a two day ski jump event attracting national media as well as jumpers from all over the U.S. — 2009