Skiing Ability Levels

Level 1

  • Have never skied before.

Level 2

  • Have tried before, maybe had some lessons.
  • Able to control speed on the flat using a snowplough but not confident with turning.
  • I cannot use the tows and I do not feel very confident on green runs.

Level 3

  • Have skied for several days and confident on green runs.
  • Can turn both ways confidently.
  • Looking to increase confidence on blue runs.
  • Comfortable with tows and pomas.

Level 4

(Private lessons only)
  • Have done at least a week’s skiing.
  • Able to ski red runs.
  • Skiing parallel but need to improve.

Level 5

(Private lessons only)
  • Confident skier on all red runs and some blacks.
  • Looking to develop good technique. Limited knowledge of off piste skiing and variable terrain of bumps etc