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Ski and Snowboard Ability Chart

Ski

Snowboard

Level 1: First Timer 3.4 ski level 1Never skied before, or is not yet able to do a snowplow on a gentle slope. 3.4 snowboard level 1Never snowboarded before.
Level 2: Novice 3.4 ski level 3Can do snowplow turns in control on gentle slopes.  Prefers to ski at a slow pace.  Green runs remain a bit of a challenge. 3.4 snowboard level 2Able to slide and stop, both toe side, heel side and attempts to link turns on gentle green terrain.
Level 3: Comfortable Novice 3.4 ski level 2Ability to link strong snowplow turns or wide stance parallel.  Feels comfortable on green runs, but rarely ventures onto red runs.  May add poles at this level. 3.4 snowboard level 4Able to link sweeping pivot turns on gentle green terrain and ready to venture onto red runs.
Level 4: Intermediate 3.4 ski level 5Able to ski parallel turns with a pole plant.  Can ski most red runs, more advanced reds remain a challenge.  Would like to explore more varied terrain. 3.4 snowboard level 5Can snowboard comfortably on all green runs and some red runs.  More difficult red runs are sometimes a challenge.  Would like to explore more varied terrain.
Level 5: Advanced 3.4 ski level 4Able to ski strong parallel turns with a pole plant on all red runs and easy black runs. Learning short turns, off piste terrain, small jumps, moguls, powder snow and difficult terrain. 3.4 snowboard level 3Able to link turns on red runs and easy black runs.  Learning short turns, off piste terrain, small jumps, moguls, powder snow and difficult terrain.
Level 6: Expert 3.4 ski level 6Enjoys the challenge of skiing in control in all conditions and terrain, and wants to refine these skills everywhere. 3.4 snowboard level 6Enjoys the challenge of snowboarding in control in all conditions and terrain, and wants to refine these skills everywhere.