Run rating
The colour-coded difficulty classification system used to grade ski runs, varying between Europe and North America.
The colour-coded difficulty classification system used to grade ski runs, varying between Europe and North America. It is a term used in general skiing terminology.
Skiing has its own rich vocabulary, developed over more than a century of mountain sport. Run rating is a term you will come across in resort guides, weather reports, ski magazines and conversation with other skiers. Understanding ski terminology helps you make the most of your time on the mountain and communicate clearly with instructors, guides and fellow skiers.
Understanding what run rating means will help you follow resort guides, weather reports and conversations with other skiers.
Related terms include Green run, Blue run, Red run, Black run and Double black diamond.