Black Diamond at Black Mountain Ski Area

Advanced · 168 m long with 61 m of vertical, averaging 20° and 23° at its steepest, facing SE.

Snow and sun

Black Diamond is south-east-facing: sun from mid-morning, softens early in spring.

How to get to Black Diamond

Lifts that reach the top: East Bowl Triple (skiing advanced terrain to get there); Summit Double (skiing advanced terrain to get there).

From the base area (about 3 minutes, advanced skiing needed):

1. Ride East Bowl Triple
2. Ski Sun Valley (intermediate)
3. Ski Roller Coaster (advanced)
4. Ski Black Diamond (advanced)

Where it ends

Joins Roller Coaster. Nearest lifts from the bottom: East Bowl Triple (1 min), Rope Tow (2 min), Platter Pull (2 min).

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