Lesson Finder

Guest Skier Ability Level Guide

Use this guide to choose the lesson level that best matches your current comfort, terrain experience, and turn control. If you are between levels, start with the lower one and build from there.

Red Level

Introduction to Control

Can you comfortably glide straight down a flat slope and come to a stop?

Recommended Focus

New to skiing or still learning to stop and control speed.

If Yes

Proceed to Beginner Turning.

If No

You are just getting started and should begin here.

Green Level

Beginner Turning

Can you consistently link turns on a magic carpet, bunny slope, or gentle beginner terrain?

Recommended Focus

Comfortable on easy green terrain and building confidence with linked turns.

If Yes

Proceed to Introducing Parallel.

If No

Stay at Beginner Turning.

Blue Level

Introducing Parallel

On green terrain, can you consistently link turns in both directions without using a wedge shape?

Recommended Focus

Working toward parallel skiing and more consistent turn shape.

If Yes

Proceed to Consistent Parallel.

If No

Stay at Introducing Parallel.

Yellow Level

Consistent Parallel

Can you comfortably ski with your skis mostly parallel on easy green-circle runs, consistently controlling your speed without resorting to a wedge?

Recommended Focus

Parallel on mellow terrain and ready to improve rhythm, confidence, and versatility.

If Yes

Proceed to Exploring the Mountain.

If No

Stay at Consistent Parallel.

Black Level

Exploring the Mountain

Can you maintain dynamic, linked parallel turns on most blue-square intermediate terrain, including slopes with varied pitch and some uneven snow?

Recommended Focus

Comfortable across much of the mountain and refining tactics for steeper or more variable snow.

If Yes

Proceed to Mastery.

If No

Stay at Exploring the Mountain.

White Level

Mastery

Are you confidently skiing black-diamond terrain, skiing bumps, and varying your turn shape and speed to match changing conditions?

Recommended Focus

Advanced skiers looking to refine performance, terrain tactics, and efficiency.

If Yes

You are in the mastery range.

If No

Exploring the Mountain may be the better fit.

Additional Resources

If you are still unsure which level fits best, start with the lower category or speak with Guest Services when you arrive. Instructors can help place you appropriately once they see you ski.