Ski resort

A destination organized around skiable terrain and visitor facilities, typically including marked slopes, lift systems, and services such as lodging and dining.

Ski area: A managed area offering facilities and terrain for skiing or snowboarding. The skiable mountain and lift network form the core of a ski resort.
Snowpack: A seasonal accumulation of snow on the ground, formed by successive snowfall and altered by weather. Snowpack depth and stability influence which resort terrain can operate safely.
Ski tourism: Travel undertaken primarily for skiing or other snow sports, often involving mountain destinations and overnight stays. Resorts are the principal destinations and service hubs of ski tourism.
Backcountry skiing: Skiing in uncontrolled mountain terrain outside maintained resort boundaries and lift-served areas. It lacks the resort’s routinely maintained runs, lifts, and on-site hazard management.
Climate change and skiing: The effects of changing temperatures and precipitation on snow conditions and ski operations. Warming can shorten seasons and increase resorts’ reliance on snowmaking.
Ski lift: A transport system that carries skiers uphill, commonly by chair, gondola, or surface tow. Lifts connect resort base areas with slopes at higher elevations.
Avalanche control: Methods used to reduce avalanche danger, including forecasting, closures, and controlled triggering. Resorts manage avalanche hazards before opening exposed slopes.
Ski-in/ski-out: Accommodation or access positioned so guests can reach ski terrain directly on skis. This arrangement links resort lodging closely to lift and slope access.
Cat skiing: Skiing in remote terrain reached by snowcat rather than by conventional ski lifts. It offers guided access to powder terrain through a different transport model.
Mountain ecosystem: An ecological community shaped by mountain elevation, climate, terrain, and associated habitats. Resort construction and operations alter land, water, and wildlife habitats.

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