Wanda Changbai Mountain International Ski Resort Chapter
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〖General Ski Trail Map of Wanda Changbai Mountain International Resort〗
I. Overview of the Ski Resort Trails
The Wanda Changbai Mountain International Resort Ski Resort is located at 41 degrees north latitude, covering an area of 7 square kilometers, with snowfall of 1.5–2 meters and a ski season from mid-November to mid-April each year, lasting 150 days.
The ski resort features a warm winter and unique fun. No wind means warmth, and excellent wind protection allows skiers to better enjoy a comfortable ski season. With longer daylight hours and a suitable balance of temperature and humidity, it creates a distinctive winter sunshine climate.
The natural advantages of the Changbai Mountain range, along with its pot-shaped terrain and varied trails, enhance the fun for skiers. Distributed on the east, west, and north sides of the main peak, there are currently 43 ski runs built, totaling 30 kilometers in length, designed to accommodate 8,000 skiers simultaneously, including 9 high-level runs that meet Olympic standards.
The ski resort has internationally standardized snowboarding halfpipes and mogul areas, with a variety of trails combining beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels, as well as freestyle parks for both snowboarding and skiing. Its freestyle and halfpipe venues are designated national training bases and can host international single-sport events. Some trails in the resort are equipped with lighting, allowing night skiing and fully meeting the needs of different skiing enthusiasts.
II. Detailed Introduction to the Ski Trails
The Wanda Changbai Mountain International Ski Resort covers a total area of 7 square kilometers and was designed by Canadian Ecosign, the designer of five Olympic Winter Games venues. There are 43 ski runs in total, including 20 beginner runs, 14 intermediate runs, and 9 advanced runs, with a total length of 30 kilometers. The ski resort area is numbered by cable car sequence, and the runs are named with a number + digit combination.
1. A Zone Trails
The A Zone has 2 ski runs that are wide, smooth, flat, and have clear lines, suitable for intermediate learners and beginner skiers with some foundation to practice specifically.
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2. E, F, G Zone Trails
The E Zone has 3 ski runs, with the following characteristics:Suitable for skiers at an intermediate level, this is the best place to practice and improve skiing skills more quickly.
The F Zone is basically the same as the M Zone, characterized by wide runs, professional ski training guidance, relatively gentle slopes, and soft snow quality, making it an ideal playground for beginner skiers.
The G Zone has 7 ski runs, each winding and twisting, with halfpipe ski areas. Freestyle skiing enthusiasts can fully enjoy the thrill and excitement of aerial tricks such as flips, grabs, and spins. It is also an ideal space for professional skiers to show off their skills and enjoy the snow. This area also features moguls and illuminated ski runs. Opt for moguls skiing to experience the extraordinary feeling of speeding over snow waves. G3 is an illuminated ski run, which is one of the best in China in terms of ski runs and environment. It offers a unique nighttime skiing experience, and next to the stopping area are beginner and freestyle zones, with a thrilling 150-meter snow tubing track.
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3. L Zone Trails
The L Zone has 4 ski runs, characterized by steep upper sections and gentle lower sections. L2 and L3 are designed as slalom competition courses. The steep sections offer thrilling skiing, while the gentle sections provide an ideal place for rest and comfort after the excitement.
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4. S, M Zone Trails
The S Zone has 8 ski runs, characterized by descents from an altitude of 1,200.5 meters, with winding and steep mountain shapes, offering thrilling and exhilarating runs where you can fully experience the joy of flying down the snowy peaks. S1 and S5 are designed as women’s competition courses, while S2 and S4 are designed as men’s competition courses.
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III. Climate and Snowfall
1. Ski Season Overview
The ski resort has a continental mountain climate in the northern temperate zone, with windy springs and foggy autumns. The snow depth is about 1.5–2 meters, the deepest in the country. The snow is granular and loose, making it very suitable for skiing.
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(Actual view of the ski resort in March 2012)
2. Historical Climate
Snow cover days: 258 days,Annual snowfall: 320 mm,Number of snowy days: 145,Days with rime (tree icing): 165.
Annual precipitation: 1333 mm,Number of rainy days: 209.
IV. Transport Capacity, Details on Chairlifts, Magic Carpets, and Other Equipment
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[Ski Resort Chairlifts]
1. Explanation of Chairlift and Magic Carpet Configuration
The total length of chairlifts and magic carpets in the resort is 7.1 km, with a combined capacity to transport 8,000 skiers simultaneously. This includes 2 eight-person detachable gondola lifts, 3 six-person detachable chairlifts, 2 four-person fixed-grip chairlifts, and 12 magic carpets.
Two eight-person detachable gondola lifts (G/S lines) produced by France’s Poma company run directly from the East and West Ski Service Centers to the mountain top. Notably, the upper station of the G line is located inside the mountaintop restaurant, allowing skiers to enter the restaurant directly from the enclosed platform. Three Austrian Doppelmayr detachable six-person chairlifts (G/E/F lines, with windshields), one of which also goes directly from the East Ski Service Center to the summit. There are also two four-person fixed-grip chairlifts (A/M lines) made by China’s Zhongsuo Guoyou. There are 12 magic carpets suitable for beginners, including 10 dedicated to novice skiers and 2 for snow tubing. The rational distribution of the lifts ensures the zoning, comfort, and safety of skiers of different levels. Lighting has been installed on G3 slope to enable night skiing, offering great appeal and challenge for skiing enthusiasts.
About Poma
With over 70 years of industry experience, numerous innovations, and many world records and firsts, Poma’s lifts span from the peaks of the Alps to cities and numerous iconic landmarks around the globe. At the core of its success—its historical driving force—is the passion of the people at Poma. Carrying the vision and hope of its team, the company strives for new heights and summits. A lift is more than just a mode of transport; it is a symbol.
About Doppelmayr
The Doppelmayr/Garaventa Group leads the world in the quality of its products and technology in the field of cableway engineering. The company’s leading position in the global cableway construction market is based not only on its exceptional expertise and commitment to excellence but also on its deep understanding of customer needs. The Doppelmayr Group has production and service facilities in over 33 countries and has built more than 14,300 cableways in over 87 countries and regions worldwide.
About Beijing Zhongsuo Guoyou Cableway Equipment Co., Ltd.
Beijing Zhongsuo Guoyou Cableway Equipment Co., Ltd. is a large-scale company integrating technological development, design, and assembly. To date, the company has successfully provided nearly 200 cableway systems of various types to dozens of ski resorts and tourist attractions across the country—from Shangri-La in Yunnan in the south, to Qiqihar in the north, and to Xinjiang in the west. Zhongsuo Guoyou’s cableway equipment can be found in multiple provinces, municipalities, autonomous regions, and cities nationwide, with 95% of ski resorts in Beijing and its surrounding areas choosing our products.
2Ski Equipment
The resort offers a total of 2,200 sets of ski equipment from three world-class ski brands: Austria’s Atomic, Italy’s Nordica, and Slovenia’s Elan, all bearing a unified logo. There are also 200 sets of children’s ski gear. Inside and outside the ski equipment hall, there are temporary ski board storage racks and ski cleaning machines to offer maximum convenience to skiers. The resort is equipped with state-of-the-art integrated ski waxing and maintenance machines to ensure timely upkeep, skier safety, and also provides personalized ski maintenance services for a one-stop solution.
About Atomic
Atomic is part of the Amer Sports Group and is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of sports equipment. The group owns numerous internationally renowned brands including Wilson, Atomic, Suunto, Precor, Mavic, and Salomon. Companies under the Amer Group are committed to developing and manufacturing high-tech products to enhance athletic performance. Atomic operates several sub-brands: ATOMIC for alpine skiing, cross-country skiing, and snowboarding; DYNAMIC for alpine skiing.
About Nordica
The Italian Tecnica Group is one of the most important producers of sports footwear in the world. It manufactures and sells sports shoes and equipment globally. Its technical and performance excellence is widely recognized by industry professionals and consumers, and it is also highly regarded for innovation, design, comfort, safety, and quality.Nordica is a long-established brand specializing in the production of alpine ski equipment and boots. Founded in 1938 in Montebelluna, Italy, Nordica is a diversified company in the skiing industry and currently ranks second in the global ski boot market. To date, Nordica has sponsored 92 elite skiers from 15 countries across four continents. Backed by immense passion and outstanding achievements by athletes in major world competitions every year—including 8 gold medals in FIS Alpine Ski World Cup events and 10 Olympic and World Cup medals—Nordica has become a top-tier brand in the skiing equipment industry. These athletes have made significant contributions to the research, development, and improvement of Nordica ski gear and boots.company, whose contributions have been pivotal to Nordica’s success.
About Elan
Elan was founded 58 years ago by skiers with the goal of perfecting the sport of skiing. The company’s production of 800 pairs of skis in 1945 was the result of the pioneering work of its founder, Rudi Finžgar. From the beginning, Elan has been innovative and progressive in advancing ski equipment. As the inventor of the truly large ski in the mid-1980s and through many subsequent innovations, Elan has remained a symbol of top-tier products that bring endless joy to skiers. Many FIS Alpine Ski World Cup champions use Elan products. Since 1980, Elan has manufactured snowboards in Austria and has since grown to become the world’s largest producer in this field. Their goal is to produce the best and most modern ski equipment, ensuring that all types of skiers—whether competitors, amateurs, or beginners—can perform with ease and excellence.
3. Snowmaking System and Other Equipment
The snowmaking system at Wanda Changbai Mountain Ski Resort utilizes the Italian TechnoAlpin snowmaking technology. It includes a total of 28 V3 gun-type snow guns, 16 T40 machines, and 13 SMI cannon-style snow machines, which fully meet the early-season snowmaking needs of the resort.
The mechanical equipment includes 4 of the latest Prinoth snow groomers from Italy, equipped with traction and full-track capabilities; 10 mountain all-terrain vehicles from Canadian manufacturer Bombardier; and 6 snowmobiles, ensuring the comfort of daily slope operations. Natural snow runs are selectively opened based on snow conditions to provide a comfortable and safe skiing environment.
TechnoAlpin (Italy) Company Profile
Italy’s TechnoAlpin is a world leader in snowmaking technology. The company not only produces snow guns and snow cannons but is also the only company globally capable of building fully automatic snowmaking systems. It handles the design, manufacturing, and installation of the entire system—from water reservoirs and pump stations to pipelines and snow production. These snow machines feature the following: early snow production, excellent snow quality, and 10-level adjustable valve control nozzles that closely follow the ideal snowmaking curve to produce extremely fine, high-quality snow, attracting more skiers. The machines require no maintenance, reducing secondary costs and resort management expenses. With ceramic nozzles and oil-free compressors, the entire snow machine is designed to be maintenance-free, eliminating concerns for resort operators and management staff.
Italian Prinoth Company Profile
Italy’s Prinoth all-terrain tracked vehicles are equipped with two types of tracks: one for winter use, featuring reinforced woven rubber tracks with copper-aluminum alloy, along with stabilizing tread patterns and steel spike plates for ice traction; the other for summer use on uneven terrain, grass, and sand, using woven rubber tracks with tread patterns and steel reinforcement. Additionally, grouser pads can be installed to further enhance off-road capability.
V. Ski School
The ski school boasts a strong teaching team, employing 300 certified ski instructors, including national-level professional ski coaches and experienced foreign instructors. It offers professionally designed lesson programs as well as free safety training courses, an independent children's activity room, and professional ski simulators for visitor experience.
VI. Ski Equipment Hall
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〖Ski Resort Service Center〗
The ski resort has two reception centers, East and West, covering 6,900 square meters and 4,300 square meters respectively, capable of accommodating 3,000–4,000 skiers simultaneously. Facilities include fast food, hot and cold drinks, a ski school, and a children’s activity room. The second floor of the East Reception Center also houses a VIP member club, 10 VIP rooms, and a shared bar service area for members. All skiers are provided with helmets and locker storage, along with a dedicated children’s playroom and ski simulator activity room.
VII. Ski Resort Management Philosophy: Safe · Comfortable · Professional
Wanda Changbai Mountain International Ski Resort strives for excellence in service. Its management philosophy of “Safe, Comfortable, Professional” is an advanced customer service system developed after assessing the current state and shortcomings of domestic ski resorts.
Safe:
1. Prevent icy slopes:Take proactive preventive measures and respond promptly during operations to ensure no icy slope conditions occur.
2. Body collision protection:All visitors are required to wear helmets (provided free of charge) to ensure safety. Other types of protective gear can be chosen voluntarily by guests, though not mandatory.
3. Continuous slope order maintenance:A professional order maintenance team ensures slope order, preventing guests from recklessly choosing slopes or skiing at high speeds, which could lead to self-injury or harm to others.
4. Rapid medical response:The resort has a professional snow medical team that will arrive at the scene immediately in case of even minor injuries to eliminate risks and provide prompt treatment.
Comfortable:
1. One locker per person:The resort provides each visitor with a personal storage locker, offering a true ski vacation experience.
2. Service data system:After your first visit, the resort permanently records your information so that on subsequent visits, appropriate equipment can be prepared in advance based on past records, saving you time.
3. Fresh clothing, undamaged gear:Rental clothing is thoroughly dried and disinfected before being offered again.
4. Continuous guidance in the hall:The ski hall has dedicated staff to provide guided services to ensure order.
5. Membership Ski Resorts:Membership-exclusive ski resorts with full-service reception by dedicated staff.
Professional
1. 30-Minute Free Off-Snow Training:Visitors to the ski resort will receive pre-ski training and an introduction to the resort from the instructors to avoid any mishaps due to blind skiing.
2. 30-Minute Free On-Snow Training:Instructors provide detailed on-snow training for every beginner, using professional skills to deliver a joyful vacation experience.
3. International Professional Instructors:A ski school is established, hiring international-level ski instructors to teach professional skiing skills and ensurebeginners can quickly get started. With expert techniques and proper guidance, every student can achieve comprehensive mastery in posture, key points, and technique.Additionally, champion ski instructors offerone-on-one professional guidance for VIP skiers, significantly improving their skiing skills.
4. Professional Events Hosting:Regular international and domestic competitions are held to provide visitors with an exciting visual feast.