The total number of ski slopes available at the resort.
60
Big Sky: 250
2. 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.
1080meters
Gressoney: 3550meters
3. 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.
Mount Washington
38% have it
4. 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.
Mount Washington
68% have it
5. restaurants
More restaurants and bars can indicate a lively nightlife, as well as offering visitors more choice.
8
Zell am See-Kaprun: 180
6. distance from airport
A nearby airport is ideal, as journeying by car or bus through mountainous areas can take longer than on flat terrain.
14.9km
Smugglers Notch: 0.033km
7. 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.
0
Ellmau: 70
8. Has night skiing
Certain trails are illuminated so that you can carry on skiing even after the sun goes down.
Mount Washington
51% have it
9. ski pass daily
The average price of a one day "all access" ski pass at the resort.
75$
Sansicario: 0$
10. 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.
Mount Washington
17% have it
11. has lake/s
Source: Wikipedia, 2017; city's official website, 2017.
Mount Washington
40% have it
12. longest run
The longest ski run at the resort. A longer run can be more challenging and will test your endurance.
4km
Zermatt: 25km
13. trails (difficult)
High difficulty trails are designed for experienced skiers who enjoy a challenge.
27
Big Sky: 150
14. Has toboggan runs
Toboggan runs are dedicated slopes or slides that you can slide down on a toboggan.
Mount Washington
53% have it
15. 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.
Mount Washington
88% have it
16. summit height above sealevel
The summit is higher above sea level. This means the mountain can have lots of snow, even in springtime.
1590meters
Claviere: 5774meters
17. 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.
12200
Val Gardena: 115238
18. Has ice climbing areas
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.
Mount Washington
37% have it
19. Has a bobsled track
This is a long track, usually made of concrete covered in ice. They are used for bobsledding, and some can be used for other sports such as luge and skeleton.
Mount Washington
6% have it
20. trails (medium)
Medium difficulty trails are ideal for regular skiers.
21
Whistler Blackcomb: 110
21. hotels and hostels
With more hostels and hotels at the resort you have a range to choose from.
3
Val di Fassa: 188
22. Has a ski school
Ski schools offer lessons to beginners.
Mount Washington
94% have it
23. has smoking ban in public places
Source: city's official website, 2017.
Mount Washington
59% have it
24. base elevation
The level of the base of the mountain above sea level.
510meters
Arapahoe Basin: 3286meters
25. 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.