Description
The ski hill has 18 runs, 4 chairlifts, 1 handle tow, 1 surface lift, and 2 rope tows covering both sides of the hill. Three terrain parks and a chalet are at the bottom of the hill, along with a full-service restaurant, bar, game room, snack bar and pro shop.
There are six runs, including a beginner terrain park, on the front side of the hill, and eleven runs on the back side.
Little Switzerland has a ski school that offers lessons of various group size, ability level, and duration for both skiing and snowboarding.
Little Switzerland previously opened lifts during warm months for downhill mountain biking. They had green to black trails along with rentals. However in the spring of 2023 it was announced that the bike park would not reopen due to the parks insurance provider dropping coverage.
They also hosted Gravityfest each year.
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This glossary of skiing and snowboarding terms is a list of definitions of terms and jargon used in skiing, snowboarding, and related winter sports.
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