LEVEL 1 First-Time Skier
Never skied before or is not yet able to stop with confidence on a gentle slope.
LEVEL 2 Novice
Learning to turn in control on gentle slopes. Usually rides magic carpet lifts. May progress to chairlifts and other easy green runs.
LEVEL 3 Comfortable Novice
Can link strong snowplow turns or wide stance parallel on green runs. Occasionally skis a blue run, but cautiously. Has experience ridding chairlifts (with skis on).
LEVEL 4 Intermediate
Able to ski parallel turns with pole plant. Can ski most blue runs. More advanced blue runs remain a challenge. Would like to explore more varied terrain.