Skiing & Snowboarding Ability Levels

Group Lessons are broken down into 4 levels:

First Timer = Level 1 skier/boarder (beginner)
Basic Turns = Level 2 – 3 skier/ boarder (beginner-intermediate)
Mountain Cruises = Level 4 – 5 skier/boarder (intermediate)
Passport to Adventure = Level 6 – 7 skier/boarder (advanced intermediate)

Explanation of levels:

Level 1 Red Level Skier/ Boarder are 1st timers“”they can not come to a stop on their own. They learn in the snow garden and on the Magic Carpet.

Level 2 Yellow Level Skier/ Boarder are learning to slow and stop. They take their first rides on the beginner chair lift after mastering the Magic Carpet.

Level 3 Green Level Skier/ Boarder can turn left, right and make a complete stop. For boarders they can turn on both toe and heel edge. They can ride the beginner chairlift with confidence.

Levels 4 & 5 Blue Level Skier/ Boarder are starting to explore harder green and easier blue runs. They learn to make advanced turns and explore more diverse terrain.

Levels 6 & 7 Purple Level Skier/ Boarder can make advanced turns, tackle all blue runs and begin to explore more adventurous terrain like skiing and riding off of the groomed trails.

Level 8 & 9 Black level Skier/ Boarder are exploring the whole mountain including black diamond runs and working on advanced techniques and tactical approaches to riding bigger terrain. This skier/ rider are comfortable with all types of snow conditions and off-piste terrain (off the groomed runs).