| SKIPASS | Ticket for a black diamond enthusiast |
| HARDER | Like a black diamond run, vis-a-vis a blue square run |
| EASIER | Like a bunny slope vis-a-vis a black diamond run |
| CARBONADE | A black diamond; or, one of the words for a stew of beef cooked in beer (9) |
| CARBONADO | A black diamond; or, one of the words for a stew of beef cooked in beer (9) |
| SKIRUN | One marked by a green circle is easier than one with a black diamond |
| SKI | Go down a black diamond, say |
| SKIS | Tackles a black diamond trail, say |
| SKISLOPE | What might be marked by a black diamond? (3,5) |
| EXPERTONLY | Sign atop a Black Diamond trail |
| SKIED | Went on a black diamond run |
| STEEP | Like a black diamond slope |
| PASSED | Handed a ticket for a bit of speed (6) |
| PARAGON | A model of excellence; a perfect diamond; an old word for a black marble; or, camlet for dressmaking or upholstery (7) |
| PIE | Short word for a black-and-white bird from which a "paint" horse with a similarly coloured coat derives its name; or, a type of sweet or savoury tart with a pastry top crust (3) |
| SINGE | No latitude in a one-way ticket for a burn-up? (5) |
| TAKESTWOTOTONGA | Buys tickets for a couple of friends for a Polynesian getaway? |
| TOUT | From "look out", a dealer who resells tickets for a profit; or, a person who spies on racehorses in training so as to obtain profitable betting tips (4) |
| LSD | Ticket for a certain trip |
| RAINCHECK | Ticket for a postponed ballgame |
