Aerials refers to a sporting discipline in freestyle skiing and snowboarding, where athletes perform acrobatic maneuvers while jumping off a ramp or hill. Competitors execute a series of flips, spins, and twists in the air, aiming to impress judges with their technical difficulty, style, and execution. The jumps are scored based on the complexity of the tricks performed and the overall presentation. Aerials events typically take place on snow-covered slopes, with athletes utilizing specialized equipment such as skis or snowboards designed for optimum performance in the air. In a broader context, “aerials” can also refer to aerial acrobatics in gymnastics or performance arts, where performers execute similar airborne maneuvers.