Definition: Double Black Diamonds are used to mark very advanced ski trails that are difficult to ski and have expert terrain.
Examples: The Rumor, a steep ski trail with many bumps, is marked as a Double Black Diamond trail.
Double Black Diamond
By Mike Doyle, About.com
This is the symbol used to mark very advanced and expert ski trails.
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