The total number of ski slopes available at the resort.
94
Big Sky: 250
2. Allows off-piste skiing
In resorts which allow off piste-skiing, you can ski anywhere which is great for adventurous types. However, there are hazards such cliff edges, avalanches or simply getting lost and suffering exhaustion.
Aspen Snowmass
68% have it
3. mountain height
The height of the mountain is the difference in height between the lowest and highest point. Tall mountains can offer longer pistes, better views, and often better snowfall.
1340meters
Gressoney: 3550meters
4. skiable area
The size of area available for skiers to enjoy on the mountain as measured in kilometres.
241km
Champéry: 650km
5. Has a ski school
Ski schools offer lessons to beginners.
Aspen Snowmass
94% have it
6. restaurants
More restaurants and bars can indicate a lively nightlife, as well as offering visitors more choice.
9
Zell am See-Kaprun: 180
7. The resort is serviced by public transport
The resort will be more easily accessible when serviced by public transport. It is also usually cheaper than other modes of transport.
Aspen Snowmass
38% have it
8. ski pass daily
The average price of a one day "all access" ski pass at the resort.
249$
Sansicario: 0$
9. Has toboggan runs
Toboggan runs are dedicated slopes or slides that you can slide down on a toboggan.
Aspen Snowmass
53% have it
10. The resort has open cross country skiing
Cross country skiing is an Olympic sport which provides great exercise for both the upper and lower body.
Aspen Snowmass
88% have it
11. restaurants on the slopes
Rather than having to trek back to the base of the mountain, it is a lot more convenient to have restaurants and bars on the slopes.
2
Ellmau: 70
12. Has night skiing
Certain trails are illuminated so that you can carry on skiing even after the sun goes down.
Aspen Snowmass
51% have it
13. distance from airport
A nearby airport is ideal, as journeying by car or bus through mountainous areas can take longer than on flat terrain.
11.75km
Smugglers Notch: 0.03km
14. hotels and hostels
With more hostels and hotels at the resort you have a range to choose from.
Ice climbing is a great sport for adrenalin seekers. It entails climbing frozen cliff edges/waterfalls using tools such as ice axes in order to grip the surface.
Aspen Snowmass
37% have it
16. longest run
The longest ski run at the resort. A longer run can be more challenging and will test your endurance.
4.8km
Zermatt: 25km
17. Winter olympics host
The resort has played host to the winter olympics. This means it is likely to have a range of professional slopes, other winter sports, and finally, good facilities and well developed transport links.
Aspen Snowmass
17% have it
18. ski lifts total capacity
This is the amount of people that can be transported by ski lifts etc. per hour. A bigger uphill capacity can indicate less waiting time, although it will be affected by how busy the resort is.
34497
Val Gardena: 115238
19. seasonal snowfall
The average snowfall each season as measured in inches. The more snowfall there is, the more powdery and fluffy the ski slopes will be.
300inches
Alyeska: 650inches
20. Hosts conferences
The resort offers facilities so that companies and organisations can hold conferences or other corporate events.
Aspen Snowmass
29% have it
21. base elevation
The level of the base of the mountain above sea level.
2473meters
Arapahoe Basin: 3286meters
22. Is pet-friendly
The resort is pet-friendly, so if you like you can bring your dog along if you need to.
Aspen Snowmass
23% have it
23. trails (medium)
Ski trail difficulty is measured in "percent slope", a system in which a 100% slope equals a 45-degree angle. Medium difficulty trails (marked with a blue square) have a slope gradient between 25% and 40%. These trails are ideal for regular skiers.
44
Whistler Blackcomb: 110
24. summit height above sealevel
The summit is higher above sea level. This means the mountain can have lots of snow, even in springtime.
3813meters
Claviere: 5774meters
25. trails (difficult)
Ski trail difficulty is measured in "percent slope", a system in which a 100% slope equals a 45-degree angle. High-difficulty trails (marked with a black diamond) have a slope gradient of more than 40%; such trails are designed for experienced skiers who enjoy a good challenge.