Mountain vs. Hill?

[thetrailboss]

OK, this may seem confusing, but what I am asking is what makes a mountain a mountain?

As for me, well, I know that there is an official definition, but pretty much if a place has more than say, 500 feet, I could consider it to be a mountain.

But then again, it is relative. 500 vertical feet is not a lot in Vermont or NH, but is huge in CT.

Your musings?

 

[bvibert]

I don't pay much attention to vertical feet numbers. I guess its more of how it skis and looks. If you can see the top from the base of the chair lift then its probably a hill

 

[jamesdeluxe]

It's like pornography... I know it when I see it.

I'd put it in the 1,100 - 1,200 ft. range.

 

[kfan]

The first time I ever went skiing was on a 500 foot "mountain." It was out in the midwest and I had great time. (came back for more didn't I? )

However, since I've moved back to the Northeast, I wouldn't consider anything under 1,000 feet a mountain. When I look back on it, my first ski trip was on a hill, not a mountain. However, like trailboss says, it's relative.

 

[Big Game]

It depends....

A hill is any gain in elevation that you use any type of motorized transport to ascend.

A mountain is a geological formation where you use your own power to get up.

 

[jimme]

You will post the answer? I went for 800 - 1000'. Just a guess.

Jimme

 

[tirolerpeter]

Hill or Mountain?

Who cares what you call it as long as it has a lift and lets you ski your a__ off!

 

[Greg]

I haven't skied a sub-1000' mountain in a number of years so I voted 1000-1200 vertical feet. This may change as I plan to hit Sundown (625') a lot this season as a close to home option. However, I most enjoy runs in at least 1,000' increments.

For hiking, I would say 1,000' is another good minimum for a challenge.

 

[bvibert]

I haven't skied a sub-1000' mountain in a number of years so I voted 1000-1200 vertical feet. This may change as I plan to hit Sundown (625') a lot this season as a close to home option. However, I most enjoy runs in at least 1,000' increments.

For hiking, I would say 1,000' is another good minimum for a challenge.

If you head to Sundown let me know. I decided to get part-time/second job there this year. If would be nice to meet you!

 

[Greg]

If you head to Sundown let me know. I decided to get part-time/second job there this year. If would be nice to meet you!

Will do. It's only about a 35 minute drive and I plan to hit Sundown for quick ski jaunts and some night skiing. I'll try to touch base with you when I go.