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Hitting the Slopes. Many factors determine a ski trails rating, including its width, the presence of obstacles, and the trail’s steepness.
Most resorts use the same general classifications: green
48. At the Keystone Resort in Colorado, the Wild Irishman Trail starts at an elevation of 11,640 feet and ends at an elevation of 10,414 feet. Its run is 4979 feet. What is the slope of the Wild Irishman Trail and what is the ski trails rating?
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