Ski & Snowboard Group Lessons

Ski and Snowboard Experience Level

Ski

1st Time (Never Ever):
Level 1 – You’ve never skied before.

Beginner:
Level 2 – You can stop and make slight wedge turns.
Level 3 – You can make round wedge turns.
Level 4 – You can make controlled wedge turns with a parallel, skidded finish.

Intermediate:
Level 5 – You can match your skis parallel in the middle of the “Wedge Christie” turn.
Level 6 – You can start your turns with a slight wedge opening then quickly match to parallel. You have a pole plant.
Level 7 – You can link open-stance parallel turns.

Advanced:
Level 8 – You can make carved, short, solid parallel turns.
Level 9 – You can make strong, linked parallel turns in all conditions.

Snowboard

1st Time (Never Ever):
Level 1 – You’ve never snowboarded.

Beginner:
Level 2 – You’re able to use the lift and make a few turns on green terrain.
Level 3 – You’re able to link heel and toe turns on green terrain with ease.

Intermediate:
Level 4 – You’re comfortable linking heel and toe turns on groomed blue terrain.
Level 5 – You’re comfortable riding black groomed terrain and blue off-piste terrain.

Advanced:
Level 6 – You’re comfortable riding black off-piste terrain.