Finding the right place for you! - Skiing

 

Take a minute to evaluate where your skills are according to this guide. Making sure you are in the right lesson is the first step in enjoying yourself.  If you are still not sure where you belong allow one of our teaching pros to help - We're here to make your skiing experience fun!

Level One: First skiing experience

You have: Never skied before. Have fun!


Level Two: Better basics

You have: Mastered the basics of balance.  May or may not be riding the Pony tow.


Level Three: Wedge turning

You can: Make slight wedge turns on the Pony slope and can ride the Pony Tow.


Level Four: Advanced Wedge Turns (Must have “All Area” Lift ticket)

You can: Ski linked wedge turns. You feel comfortable skiing Pony Slope and are ready for a new challenge.


Level Five: Early Intermediate

You can: Ride the Chairlift and ski all green terrain.  Speed is controlled by making linked Wedge turns.


Level Six: Intermediate

You can: Bring your skis parallel at the end of your turn and feel comfortable on easiest intermediate terrain.


Level Seven: Advanced Intermediate

You can: Your skis are parallel at the beginning of the turn and you feel comfortable on all intermediate terrain and some groomed expert terrain.  


Level Eight: The Fine Tuned Turn

You can: Ski on all terrain comfortably and in control.


Level Nine: Expert

You can: Ski on all terrain in all conditions comfortably.


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