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CLICK ON THE APPROPRIATE SYMBOL
OR WORD TO SEE BERT'S FAQ's (frequently asked
questions) for each level:
EASIER MORE DIFFICULT
MOST DIFFICULT
Here’s what these symbols mean: Green Circle: Easier;
Blue Square: More Difficult; Black Diamond: Most Difficult; Double-Black
Diamond: Most Difficult, use extra caution.
You’ll find these symbols on trail maps and posted on
signs on every ski mountain. The same trail symbols are used at every resort in
the country, but remember the "actual" level of difficulty of any
trail is relative to the area you are skiing. For example A Green Circle
trail at Telluride, CO, might be as tough as a Blue Square at Camelback, PA. No
sweat. Each resort tries to ensure all trail ratings are the same for each
level. So you can trust, depending on conditions, all the “Greens” at a ski
area will be about the same difficulty, as will the “Blues” and the “Blacks.”
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BERT HAS RECEIVED SEVERAL ANSWERS
TO THE MEANING OF SKI TRAIL SYMBOLS! THANK YOU Alan and Linda!
We will add their information here in a few days and Alan and Linda will
receive their mugs in the mail!
Ski Trail Symbols History and
Meaning:
The color and shape in the States was designed for people who were
color-blind to recognize the color and shape and so they could be seen from
a distance. In Europe, they use an extra color (red) and in Scotland
they use just the 4 colors with poles because of the various wind and
snowfall types. The wind blows away the signs and the snow doesn’t always
fall in the same place each year because the wind blows it from different
directions! The runs may not always be the same from year to year! Also the
snow may cover the signs – so they are put out as and when required. The
Scottish and European resorts introduced the piste marking system first –
but we are not sure when.
Source: Thanks go out to
Fiona Gunn
British Association of Ski Patrollers (BASP) UK Ltd Business Manager
20 Lorn Drive, Glencoe, Argyll, PH49 4HR
Tel: 01855 811 443 Website: www.basp.org.uk
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Whether you are a Beginner, skiing Easier Slopes,
Intermediate, skiing mostly More Difficult and some Most Difficult terrain, or
Expert Skier, skiing Black Diamond and Double Diamond trails, "Bert, the
Expert" can help you improve.
Ask him questions about technique, equipment, or any other
skiing-related topic and he'll answer you, in his own unique style.
And it's easy! Just send an email message to Bert
and he'll answer you directly as soon as he's finished giving his last lesson on
the slopes of Ski Tales Mountain.
To view FAQs Bert's received and his latest responses, click
on your "level" above and perhaps your question has already been
answered!
See Bert's RECOMMENDED READING LIST for
more detailed information related to ski techniques and lessons.
Happy Skiing!
Julianne Weinmann, Copyright © 2003 Julianne Weinmann. All rights
reserved. Revised:
June 09, 2008 .
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