Creating a 3d Model for a Ski Hill in Aspen using QGIS

Introduction and Purpose

The purpose of this tutorial is to demonstrate how QGIS can be used to create a 3d model, and to demonstrate how to effectively create a model that will best represent what the user is trying to achieve. This tutorial will show how creating 3d models can be more effective for a map than a 2d map for certain situations. This tutorial will use the example of creating a map of a ski hill in Aspen. It will have the ski routes, gondola routes and key points that will be important for the map. This tutorial is meant for users who are brand new to 3d modeling, but also relatively experienced with QGIS and its main functions.