cat track - / kæt træk / -
noun
A wide gentle snowy path running through a mountain landscape. Due to their relatively flat profile, they are often marked as the easiest way to descend a mountain. In addition to riders that are also often also used by snowmobiles, cross country skiers and snow shoers. They are maintained throughout winter through ploughing and grooming by a snow cat.
\\ Be careful at the bottom of this pitch as there'll be a big drop onto a cat track.