Summit elevation
The altitude of the highest lift-served point of a ski resort.
The altitude of the highest lift-served point of a ski resort. It is a term used in general skiing terminology.
Skiing has its own rich vocabulary, developed over more than a century of mountain sport. Summit elevation 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 summit elevation means will help you follow resort guides, weather reports and conversations with other skiers.
Related terms include Base elevation and Vertical drop.