Ski Run Ratings Explained (Beginner to Expert)

Have you ever skied a “blue square” at one resort that felt like a “black diamond” at another? You’re not crazy, The ski run difficulty system is inconsistent, confusing, and in some cases… completely misleading. In this video, I break down the entire ski trail rating system from greens to extreme and uncover the surprising history of how these symbols were created. DRINK LIQUID COURAGE: https://www.skisauce.com/ USA Ski Resort Videos:    • Rise & Alpine: USA   Canada Ski Resort Videos:    • Rise & Alpine: Canada   Canadian Ski Resort Reviews:    • Rise & Alpine: Ski Resort Reviews   00:00 - you've been lied to... 00:37 - exposing the truth 01:13 - the trail rating system 01:43 - the origin story 03:35 - Disney system 04:53 - it's still confusing 05:39 - ski trail rating science 06:47 - Green Circle (Beginner) 07:16 - Blue Square (Intermediate) 07:48 - Black Diamond (Advanced) 08:28 - Double Black Diamond (Expert) 09:22 - Triple Black Diamond (Extreme) 10:12 - You Can Die 10:31 - exaggerated terrain ratings 11:09 - West vs East 11:40 - spot your line 12:00 - still confused?