SKILL LEVELS
SKIING SKILL LEVELS
BEGINNER
Classes will teach skiing fundamentals to participants with little to no skiing experience. Students will learn the absolute basics of how to ski and will have time to practice these skills. Next, they will become comfortable with getting up on skis and riding shallow slopes. By the end of the class, students will be learning how to turn and stop without assistance and gain confidence to graduate to bigger terrain and lifts. Enroll today to start your ski adventure!
INTERMEDIATE
Classes are for skiers who can connect turns and stop without assistance. Skiers interested in taking this level must also be learning how to turn to a stop on steeper terrain without assistance. Students will begin with a review on the Green slopes and progress to our Blues. Participants will become familiar with the handle tow and T-bar lift. They will then learn to control speed with skidded turns and vary turn shapes using a narrower wedge or parallel skis. Towards the end of this program, students can handle all green terrain and feel comfortable on the Blues, have little wedges and can ski parallel all the time. Enroll today to hone your skills!
ADVANCED
Get yourself mountain ready and build confidence tackling steeper and uneven terrain. Learn tactics to troubleshoot different snow conditions and continue to refine your skills. Students will ski parallel all the time on any groomed run while learning to sideskid and turn quickly. They will also explore natural snow. Over time, they will ski parallel on any slope, enjoy natural snow, and keep control. By the end of the course, students have learned to carve and ski steeps (angled at 30-40 degrees!) and manage varied terrain. Enroll today to become a master of the hills!
SNOWBOARDING SKILL LEVELS
BEGINNER
Classes will teach snowboarding fundamentals to participants with little to no snowboarding experience. Students will learn and practice skills such as skating, climbing, gliding, sideslipping and traversing. By the end of the course, students can link turns and stop while keeping balanced on easy terrain. They will also have started to complete turns on steeper terrain. Enroll today to start your snowboard journey!
INTERMEDIATE
Classes are for riders who understand fundamentals, can link turns and stops on easy terrain and have experience completing turns on steeper terrain. After a general review, students will link heel-toe side turns and control speed with skidded turns of different sizes on steeper slopes. They will also learn to vary turn shapes by tipping and tilting the board. By the end of the class, students can carve toe and heel side turns and ride switch. Enroll today to hone your skills!
ADVANCED
Classes are for seasoned veterans looking to push themselves to the absolute limit. Participants must be able to vary turn shape, control speed, carve toe and heel side turns and ride switch. After a review, riders will be introduced to skills and tactics for easy bumps. By the end of the course, riders control speed, link turns on all slopes and enjoy natural snow while riding with style. Individuals enrolled into this class will learn to carve on steep slopes (angled at 30-40 degrees!). Enroll today to become a master of the hills!
MOUNTAIN BIKING SKILL LEVELS
BEGINNER
Classes are for riders who are new to mountain biking and trail riding, or for those who are returning from a long break.
Participants will learn the following skills:
Bike Check, Cornering, Bike Separation,Weight Shifting, Body Position, Proper Body Set Up, Braking, Pedal Position, Shifting Your Bike, Terrain Identification, Ascending/Descending, Safety Dismounts, Wheel Lifts onto Terrain, Root Riding.
INTERMEDIATE
Classes are for riders with previous experiences. Riders ages 6-8 must be confident on different terrains and will move onto Blue trails over the course of the program. Riders ages 8 and up must have strong Blue trail ability and will move onto Black trails over the course of the program.
Participants will learn the following skills:
Bike Check, Terrain Identification, Ascending/Descending, Safety Dismounts, Body Position, Wheel Lifts Off Terrain, Intro to Steeps and Drops, Riding Berms/Cornering, Intro to Jumping.
TUBING SKILL LEVELS
Get ready for fun and excitement with no special skills required. Waivers and helmets are required for all participants. Take the easy way up on our conveyor lift or have the kids tire themselves out racing up the goat track. Children 2-4 years of age and younger ride free with a paid adult.
NATURAL LUGE SKILL LEVELS
We provide all the equipment needed to experience the thrill of natural luge. No experience necessary, our helpful staff will guide you through. Learn how to slide, steer and brake on our natural luge course. Check out this new activity and a fresh way to enjoy winter.