Ability Levels
Watch Ability Level
| Ready Teddys |
Beginner - This is my first time on skis. I will learn how to balance and walk on two skis. I will also learn how to straight run and stop without assistance on a gentle slope. |
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Eager Elephants |
I can safely ride the magic carpet I can stand up straight with my equipment on and I can stop in control, maybe with an edgie wedgie. I’m learning to turn to slow myself down on gentle terrain. |
| Speedy Squirrels |
Intro to Plaza chairlift. I know chairlift safety rules and can ride a lift with some help. I am learning to stand up by myself, but sometimes need help. I am able to complete my turns by following my instructor. I can ski without an edgie wedgie. I’m almost an independent skier! |
| Jumping Joeys |
I can ski all beginner runs in a class line. I enjoy games and adventures. I listen to and can follow directions. I can stand up on my own. I am an independent skier! |
| Racing Raccoons |
I can control my speed through turn shape. I can ski comfortably on more diverse terrain. I am starting to match my skis on easy terrain I love new challenges, play games and take adventures through the trees. |
| Jr. Hotshots |
I ski most terrain in a racing snowplow, can match my skis on blue runs and link my turns on bumps. I ski intermediate terrain confidently and ski some black runs. I can use my poles safely and correctly. I practice safe and responsible skiing. |
| Sliders |
Beginner - This is my first time skiing. |
| Snow Rangers |
Novice - I can side step up the mountain so I can practice stopping and turning. I am excited for the chairlift! |
| Trail Blazers |
Intermediate - I can link my snowplow turns together and can control my speed through my turns. I am a confident skier on gentle terrain and can match my skis at the end of my turn. I know all about chairlift safety. |
| Mountain Explorers |
Advanced Intermediate - I like making different sized turns and am matching my skis ½ way through my turn now. I am comfortable skiing with poles and know how to be a responsible skier by following the skier’s code of conduct. I can match my skis on blue runs. |
| High Flyers |
Advanced - I know how to ski in all snow conditions, and can control my speed in the bumps. I can plant my poles, and use the edges on my skis. I know about mountain safety & awareness and I can do parallel turns on black runs (advanced terrain). |
| Hotshots | Expert - I can link short turns in a line down the hill. When I’m tired of small turns I like big turns, or all sizes for that matter. I know how to absorb a bump when I’m skiing through them and I demonstrate safety skills and knowledge constantly. I can complete carved turns on black runs (advanced terrain). |
Watch Ability Level
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Groomers |
Beginner - This is my first time snowboarding. |
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Snowsurfers |
Novice - I can do a straight run with a stop, I can also groom (or plow) the hill on my board. I can traverse the hill in both directions and can ride the Plaza chair. |
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Freeriders |
Intermediate - I can traverse in both directions on both edges now, and can stop while I’m traversing. I have learned how to turn with assistance from the instructor and can link my turns on an easy green run now. |
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Shredders
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Advanced Intermediate - I know how to flex and extend properly through a turn, and can do big and little turns. I can control my speed and know how to use my edges better now, I can even do a 360° spin on the snow! I can link intermediate turns on blue runs now. |
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Jibbers |
Advanced - I can ollie, ride switch, and ride quarter pipes thanks to my introduction to freestyle in my Shredder’s class. I use my edges and pressure control to complete my turns now and can link basic carved turns & beginner freestyle moves! |
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Hotshots |
Expert - I can carve with rhythm, co-ordination and speed control in various sizes of turns. I like to ride in the park, the half pipe, the moguls, and other terrain features. I can link advanced carved turns and freestyle riding. |
