Mountain Planning Parameters
In order to determine the potential slider carrying capacity of the terrain within the Las Vegas Ski and Snowboard Resort study area, we will utilize the planning parameters established in the Inventory section of this report, and listed in Table III.1.
TABLE III.1
LAS VEGAS SKI AND SNOWBOARD RESORT
PLANNING PARAMETERS
|
Skill
Classification |
Skill
Mix |
Acceptable
Terrain Gradients |
Slider
Demand VTF/Day |
Slider Densities
(Sliders/Acre) |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| At Area | On Slope | ||||
| 1 Beginner | 5 % | 8 - 15% | 3,090 | 30 | 12 |
| 2 Novice | 10% | 15 - 25% | 6,950 | 30 | 12 |
| 3 Low Intermediate | 20% | 25 - 35% | 9,270 | 24 | 9.6 |
| 4 Intermediate | 30% | 30 - 40% | 12,360 | 24 | 9.6 |
| 5 High Intermediate | 20% | 35 - 45% | 16,680 | 18 | 7.2 |
| 6 Advanced | 10% | 45 - 60% | 19,460 | 9 | 3.6 |
| 7 Expert | 5% | 60% + | 27,800 | 12 | 4.8 |