Downhill Skiing Calories Burned Calculator

A 60-minute downhill skiing session burns approximately 400 to 600 calories depending on body weight and intensity.

Downhill skiing at resorts combines intense bursts of activity on the slopes with rest periods on chairlifts. This calculator helps you estimate calories burned during your time actively skiing, using validated MET values from exercise science research.

Downhill Skiing MET Values

Light intensity (6.0 MET): Easy runs, wide groomed trails, relaxed pace
Moderate intensity (7.0 MET): Intermediate runs, consistent skiing, occasional challenging terrain
Vigorous intensity (8.5 MET): Black diamond runs, moguls, racing, or challenging conditions

Calories Burned Downhill Skiing by Weight

Weight	30 min	1 hour	2 hours	Full Day
60 kg (132 lbs)	210 kcal	420 kcal	840 kcal	2,520 kcal
70 kg (154 lbs)	245 kcal	490 kcal	980 kcal	2,940 kcal
80 kg (176 lbs)	280 kcal	560 kcal	1,120 kcal	3,360 kcal
90 kg (198 lbs)	315 kcal	630 kcal	1,260 kcal	3,780 kcal

Factors Affecting Calorie Burn

Terrain: Steeper runs and moguls increase intensity
Snow conditions: Powder snow requires more effort than groomed trails
Speed: Faster skiing burns more calories
Active time: Actual skiing vs time on lifts

Note: Use our main Skiing Calorie Calculator to customize results with snow conditions and heart rate for more accurate estimates.

Downhill Skiing Calories Burned Calculator

Downhill Skiing Calculation