Alpine Skiing Calories Burned Calculator

Calculate calories burned alpine skiing with technical terrain. MET-based calculation for accurate calorie estimation.

By Jonas Lindemann · Updated · How we build our calculators

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MET: 7 for moderate alpine skiing

Your Results

541kcal

Total Calories Burned

541kcal/hr

Calories per Hour

7.7MET

Metabolic Equivalent

27.1%

of 2000 kcal Diet

Summary

A 60-minute alpine skiing session at moderate intensity burns approximately 541 calories for a 70 kg person.

Note: Actual calorie burn varies based on terrain, technique, elevation changes, and individual fitness level. Downhill skiing includes rest periods on lifts. These estimates use validated MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.

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Alpine Skiing Calculation

Alpine Skiing Calories Burned Calculator

A 60-minute alpine skiing session burns approximately 420 to 630 calories depending on body weight and intensity.

Alpine skiing encompasses technical downhill skiing with a focus on carved turns, speed control, and challenging terrain. This demanding sport requires strong leg muscles and core stability, resulting in significant calorie expenditure.

Alpine Skiing MET Values

  • Light intensity (6.0 MET): Cruising on groomed runs, wide carving turns
  • Moderate intensity (7.0 MET): Consistent technical skiing, varied terrain
  • Vigorous intensity (9.0 MET): Racing, steep terrain, aggressive skiing

Calories Burned Alpine Skiing by Weight

Weight 30 min 1 hour 2 hours
60 kg (132 lbs) 210 kcal 420 kcal 840 kcal
70 kg (154 lbs) 245 kcal 490 kcal 980 kcal
80 kg (176 lbs) 280 kcal 560 kcal 1,120 kcal
90 kg (198 lbs) 315 kcal 630 kcal 1,260 kcal

Alpine vs Downhill Skiing

While often used interchangeably, alpine skiing typically refers to more technical, aggressive skiing with higher MET values at vigorous intensity (9.0 vs 8.5 for general downhill). The difference comes from the increased muscle engagement in precise carving and speed management.

Note: Use our main Skiing Calorie Calculator for customized results with all skiing types.