The No.1 priority for Snow School
Our Instructors will only ever place you in the group that fits your individual skill level. See our handy guide below to see what level you’re currently at, and remember we’re always here to answer all questions you have about lessons and programs.
Ability Levels
Skiing
First Time
Never skiied before.
Lesson Focus
Basic skills for slidding, stopping & turning.
Level 2: Once or Twice
Learning how to stop.
Learning to link turns.
Lesson Focus
Go from beginner area to a groomed green run.
Level 3: Green Runner
Able to turn, stop & control speed in beginner area.
Lesson Focus
Gain confidence to safety start explore mountain green runs.
Level 4: Green Progessing to Blue
Able to link turns on green runs.
Lesson Focus
Feel more comfortable on green runs, working towards blues.
Level 5: Blue Runners
Comfortable on most groomed blues.
Exploring moguls on green runs.
Lesson Focus
Develop skills to feel more comfortable on blue runs.
Level 6: Blue to Black RunsÂ
Comfortable on all groomed blue runs & moguls on green & blue runs.
Lesson Focus
Develop skills to feel more comfortable on groomed black runs.
Level 7: Black Runs & Bumps
Comfortable on all groomed black runs & moguls on blue runs.
Lesson Focus
Feel more comfortable on steep & variable terrain.
Ability Levels
Snowboarding
First Time
Never snowboarded before
Lesson Focus
Learn the basics: stance, balance, sliding, stopping and your first turns.
Level 2: Once or Twice
Learning how to stop & starting to turn.
Lesson Focus
Develop edge control & beging linking turns to gain confidence to leave the beginner area.
Level 3: Green Terrain
Can link turns & control speed on green runs.
Lesson Focus
Build confidence & consistency on green runs.
Level 4: Green Progressing to Blue
Comfortable linking turns on green runs; blue runs feel challenging.
Lesson Focus
Improve turn shape & control, introducing dynamic riding to prepare for blue runs.
Level 5: Blue Terrain
Comfortable on most blue runs, starting to explore varied terrain.
Lesson Focus
Refine riding with stronger edge control, better turn timing & tactics for steeper slopes.
Level 6: Blue to Black Terrain
Confident on blue runs & exploring black runs
Lesson Focus
Develop dynamic riding skills, including carving, pressure control & tactics for more challenging terrain.
Level 7: Black Terrain & Variable Snow
Comfortable on black runs & riding varied terrain.
Lesson Focus
Refine advanced techniques for steeps, bumps & varible snow.
It’s Never too Late to Learn
Our approachable instructors are always on-hand to show you the way and get you having fun on-mountain, no matter what your skill level. Talk to us about what’s best for you – we offer everything from two-hour lessons to multi-week teaching programs.