ski resort [2]

Resort area with the facilities required for skiing and snowboarding; it also lodges skiers and snowboarders.

ice rink

Ice surface designed for skating.

chair lift departure area

parking

Area for cars to park.

T-bar

Mechanical lift that consists of a series of inverted T-shaped bars that hold two people; as the T-bar pulls them, their skis or snowboards slide along the ground.

information desk

Kiosk that provides information on a ski resort’s facilities, events and services.

skiers’ lodge

Multipurpose building providing a variety of services such as cafeteria, lockers, rental and repair shop and ski school.

village

Place in which lodging and ski resort services are concentrated.

hotel

Business establishment that lodges people for a fee.

condominium

Group of lodgings belonging to separate owners who share the building’s maintenance costs.

snow-grooming machine

A tracked vehicle used to prepare trails; it packs fresh snow, evens out bumps and replaces snow on uncovered areas.

gondolas departure area

ski school

Business that offers skiing or snowboarding lessons to individuals or groups of all levels.

mountain lodge

Small, usually wooden dwelling built on the side of a mountain; it sometimes provides direct access to the ski area.

cross-country ski trail

Trail groomed for cross-country skiing; a sign indicates the level of difficulty by means of a pictogram.