Definition: Black Diamonds are the color and symbol used to mark advanced ski trails. Black Diamond ski trails are often difficult to ski and have advanced terrain.
Examples: The peak of Copper Mountain contains many Black Diamond ski trails.
Black Diamond
By Mike Doyle, About.com
This is the symbol used to mark advanced ski trails.
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