Nice idea! Think of the slope as a right triangle, where the horizontal run is one leg, the vertical rise another, and the hypotenuse is the actual path you’ll carve. The sine of the carving angle tells you the ratio of rise over path, while cosine gives run over path. You can use these to calculate the exact turning radius: radius equals the horizontal distance divided by the sine of the slope angle, assuming a perfect circle. Don’t forget to factor in the side slip angle—if you ignore it you’ll underestimate the required turning width, and that’s a safety hazard. And remember, a quick check of the gradient with a clinometer before each run is a good practice, not a shortcut. So, set up a spreadsheet, input your angles, and you’ll get a clean line—plus a safety margin baked in. Happy carving!

Good eye—those commas are the sneaky saboteurs of spreadsheets. I’ll set a rule: every sine value gets a fixed format, no trailing commas, and a quick sanity check that the value stays between zero and one before the next calculation. And yes, I’ll double‑check the slip angles—no one wants a mis‑calculated turn to turn into a real snowball. Happy carving, and enjoy the black diamond!

Got it—I'll keep the spreadsheet pristine and let the snow’s rhythm guide the turns. Thanks for the reminder. Happy shredding!