Ability Levels for Skiing
| GoSnow Level | Current Ability | Current Terrain Used | Goals for the Lesson |
|---|---|---|---|
| L1 - First Timer | This is my first time skiing | GoSnow Learning Zone & Magic Carpet | Learn how to stop & turn both left & right |
| L2 - Beginner | I have tried skiing before & I can stop | Magic Carpet, Holiday & Family Chair | Ride the chairlift linking turns to control speed |
| L3 - Novice | I have used the chair lift & can link basic turns on green runs for speed control | Holiday & Family Chair, challenging green & easy red runs, easy of piste | Learn to ski parallel & make varied turn sizes to adapt to steeper and uneven terrain |
| L4 - Intermediate | I can parallel turn on blue/red terrain & make varied turn sizes on uneven terrain | All green/red, easy black runs on & off piste | Perfecting parallel turns with a pole plant. Turn comfortably on all red/black runs in a variety of conditions |
| L5 - Advanced* | I can ski parallel on all runs making varied turn sizes in a variety of conditions | All mountain including off piste conditions & terrain park | Continue to develop my skills through improving edging, pressure, timing & coordination & riding more varied terrain including;Trees, bumps, powder & freestyle features |
*Advanced levels for Adult Groups only available in Workshops
Ability Levels for Snowboarding
| GoSnow Level | Current Ability | Current Terrain Used | Goals for the Lesson |
|---|---|---|---|
| L1 - First Timer | This is my first time snowboarding | GoSnow Learning Zone & Magic Carpet | Be able to slide & stop on both edges (toe/heel) gain balance & change direction |
| L2 - Beginner | I have tried boarding before & I can stop & control direction on one edge | Magic Carpet area Family & Holiday chair | Perfect single turns on heel/toe & practice linking turns together |
| L3 - Novice | I can link turns confidently on green runs | All green terrain & easy red runs | Be able to vary turn shape & manage uneven terrain |
| L4 - Intermediate | I can make varied turn shapes on green/red runs & uneven terrain | All green/red, easy black runs on & off piste | Progress to easy black terrain, learn switch riding & basic freestyle |
| L5 - Advanced* | I can ride the whole mountain including off piste terrain | All mountain including off piste conditions & terrain park | Continue to develop my skills through improving edging, pressure, timing & coordination & riding more varied terrain including;Trees, bumps, powder & freestyle features |
*Advanced levels for Adult Groups only available in Workshops
