It is very important to keep in mind the rating of the trail your preparing to Ski or Snowboard. Ratings can different between resorts, because resorts individually assign the ratings to a trail. For example, a trail that’s marked for beginners at Wisp Resort may be more difficult than a beginner trail at another resort.

At Wisp Resort & Most Resorts in the U.S, the difficulty
rating symbols are as follows:

Green Circle - The easiest trails to ski or snowboard which
are generally wide, groomed daily, and with a gentle slope.
Green Circle trails are great for beginners.

Blue Square - Considered “intermediate” trails that are
steeper than Green Circle or beginner trails yet easy enough
for intermediate skiers to ski on, Blue Square trails are not
extremely steep. Generally groomed, some Blue Square
trails have easy moguls or extremely easy glades.

Black Diamond - Difficult trails that are for advanced skiers.
Black Diamond trails can be steep, narrow, or ungroomed.
Other challenges,and obstacles, may cause a trail to
be marked as a Black Diamond. Most glades and mogul trails
are Black Diamonds.

Double Black Diamond - Extremely difficult trails that are
reserved only for expert skiers. Because of hazards such
as an extremely steep slope, difficult moguls, glades, or
drop offs, Double Black Diamonds should be approached
with caution and only be skied on if one is sure they are
advanced and experienced enough to handle the challenge.

Terrain Park - While not used at all ski resorts, a terrain
park may be marked with an orange oval shape. However,
most ski resorts add an official rating, so you'll know how
challenging the terrain park is.