The total number of ski slopes available at the resort.
165
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.
Steamboat
68% have it
3. Has a ski school
Ski schools offer lessons to beginners.
Steamboat
94% have it
4. restaurants
More restaurants and bars can indicate a lively nightlife, as well as offering visitors more choice.
22
Zell am See-Kaprun: 180
5. 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.
Steamboat
38% have it
6. hotels and hostels
With more hostels and hotels at the resort you have a range to choose from.
14
Val di Fassa: 188
7. 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.
Steamboat
37% have it
8. Has toboggan runs
Toboggan runs are dedicated slopes or slides that you can slide down on a toboggan.
Steamboat
53% have it
9. 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
10. Has night skiing
Certain trails are illuminated so that you can carry on skiing even after the sun goes down.
Steamboat
51% 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.
5
Ellmau: 70
12. distance from airport
A nearby airport is ideal, as journeying by car or bus through mountainous areas can take longer than on flat terrain.
286km
Smugglers Notch: 0.03km
13. has smoking ban in public places
Source: city's official website, 2018.
Steamboat
59% have it
14. 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.
The resort is pet-friendly, so if you like you can bring your dog along if you need to.
Steamboat
23% have it
16. has lake/s
Source: Wikipedia, 2018; city's official website, 2018.
Steamboat
40% have it
17. snowfall march
Average snowfall in the month of March.
20.7inches
Engelberg: 186.3inches
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.
41465
Val Gardena: 115238
19. snowfall december
Average snowfall in the month of December.
38.5inches
Whistler Blackcomb: 135inches
20. 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.
72
Big Sky: 150
21. 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.
349inches
Alyeska: 650inches
22. summit height above sealevel
The summit is higher above sea level. This means the mountain can have lots of snow, even in springtime.
3224meters
Claviere: 5774meters
23. Hosts conferences
The resort offers facilities so that companies and organisations can hold conferences or other corporate events.
Steamboat
29% have it
24. 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.
69
Whistler Blackcomb: 110
25. base elevation
The level of the base of the mountain above sea level.