Ski & Snowboard Ability Charts
To ensure you are taking the appropriate lesson, use the following information to determine your ability level.
| Level |
Description |
1
First Time Skier |
Never skied before. Or is not yet able to do a snowplow on a gentle slope. |
2
Novice |
Can do snowplow turns in control on gentle slopes. Prefer to ski at a slow pace. Green runs remain a bit of a challenge. |
3
Comfortable Novice |
Ability to link strong snowplow turns or wide stance parallel. Feel comfortable on green runs but rarely venture onto blue runs. May add poles at this level. |
4
Intermediate |
Able to ski parallel turns with pole plant. Can ski most blue runs, more advanced blues remain a challenge. Would like to explore more varied terrain. |
5
Advanced |
Able to ski strong parallel turns with a pole plant on all blue runs and easy black runs. Learning, short turns, off piste, moguls, powder and more difficult terrain. |
6
Expert |
Enjoy the challenge of skiing in control in all conditions and terrain and want to refine these skills. |
| Level |
Description |
1
First Time Snowboarder |
Never snowboarded before. |
2
Novice |
Able to slide and stop, both front-side, backside and attempting to link turns on gentle terrain. |
3
Comfortable Novice |
Able to link sweeping pivot turns on gentle green terrain and ready to venture onto green runs. |
4
Intermediate |
Can snowboard comfortably on all green runs and some blue runs. More difficult blue runs are sometimes a challenge. Would like to explore more varied terrain. |
5
Advanced |
Able to link turns on blue runs and easy black runs. Learning short turns, off piste terrain, small jumps, powder and difficult terrain. |
6
Expert |
Enjoy the challenge of snowboarding in control in all conditions and terrain and want to refine these skills. |