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Inconsistencies in Classification of Ski Slope Difficulty Ratings

  According to the National Ski Areas Association (NSAA), the U.S. had 473 ski resorts operating throughout the country during the 2021/22 season, offering different conditions, terrain, and elevations. However, when it comes to the classification of the difficulty levels assigned to varying slopes throughout these resorts, there seems to be an inconsistency throughout the ski industry in the U.S. […]

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Avatar photo Gregg Frantz | April 3, 2023
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