Introduction to Control
Can you comfortably glide straight down a flat slope and come to a stop?
New to skiing or still learning to stop and control speed.
Proceed to Beginner Turning.
You are just getting started and should begin here.
Lesson Finder
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.
Can you comfortably glide straight down a flat slope and come to a stop?
New to skiing or still learning to stop and control speed.
Proceed to Beginner Turning.
You are just getting started and should begin here.
Can you consistently link turns on a magic carpet, bunny slope, or gentle beginner terrain?
Comfortable on easy green terrain and building confidence with linked turns.
Proceed to Introducing Parallel.
Stay at Beginner Turning.
On green terrain, can you consistently link turns in both directions without using a wedge shape?
Working toward parallel skiing and more consistent turn shape.
Proceed to Consistent Parallel.
Stay at Introducing Parallel.
Can you comfortably ski with your skis mostly parallel on easy green-circle runs, consistently controlling your speed without resorting to a wedge?
Parallel on mellow terrain and ready to improve rhythm, confidence, and versatility.
Proceed to Exploring the Mountain.
Stay at Consistent Parallel.
Can you maintain dynamic, linked parallel turns on most blue-square intermediate terrain, including slopes with varied pitch and some uneven snow?
Comfortable across much of the mountain and refining tactics for steeper or more variable snow.
Proceed to Mastery.
Stay at Exploring the Mountain.
Are you confidently skiing black-diamond terrain, skiing bumps, and varying your turn shape and speed to match changing conditions?
Advanced skiers looking to refine performance, terrain tactics, and efficiency.
You are in the mastery range.
Exploring the Mountain may be the better fit.
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.