Blue square

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Blue Square Intermediate Intermediate difficulty slopes with Grades commonly ranging from 25% to 40%. These slopes are usually groomed. Blue Square runs make up the bulk of pistes at most ski areas, and are usually among the most heavily trafficked.

Blue Square Intermediate Intermediate difficulty slopes with Grades commonly ranging from 25% to 40%.

These slopes are usually groomed. Blue Square runs make up the bulk of pistes at most ski areas, and are usually among the most heavily trafficked.

[edit] Slope Steepness

There are two ways of measuring slope steepness. The first is a measurement using degrees, which measures the angle of the slope in degrees from the horizontal. The second is a percentage.

There are two ways of measuring slope steepness. The first is a measurement using degrees, which measures the angle of the slope in degrees from the horizontal. The second is a percentage.

This is calculated using the formula 100*rise/run. Rise is the vertical change and run is the horizontal distance. A 100% slope is angled at 45 degrees.

• 10% is equivalent to 5.71º
• 20% is equivalent to 11.31º
• 30% is equivalent to 16.7º
• 40% is equivalent to 21.8º
• 50% is equivalent to 25.67º
• 75% is equivalent to 36.8º
• 100% is equivalent to 45º

A beginner slope is typically between 6% and 25%. Intermediate hills range from 25% to 40%, and expert is 40% plus.

[edit] Also see

• Trail designation system
• Slope
• Grade
• Inclinometer
• Mountain
• Grade
• Average Grade
• Trail System
• Average Grade
• Average Width
• Mountain master planning process
• Maximum Grade
• Ski resort

[edit] Reference

• Wikipedia Ski trail ratings [1]

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