Schussing SPOTS are areas on ski slopes that are ideal for schussing, which is a type of skiing where the skier moves quickly down the slope in a straight line. The term 'schussing SPOTS' is made up of two words: 'schussing' and 'SPOTS'. Schussing is a German word meaning 'to shoot' and refers to the fast, straight-line descent of the skier. SPOTS refer to the areas on the ski slope that are best suited for schussing.