BEGINNER
(first time)
Level 1: Has never skied or boarded.
Level 2: Has tried but has not used a chairlift.
NOVICE
Level 3: Can turn in both directions using our easiest lifts.
Level 4: Is starting to ski and board faster, using good turning and stopping skills. Can use our Monadnock chairlift.
INTERMEDIATE
Level 5: Starting to use our blue square trails. Can use our Minuteman chairlift and trails.
Level 6: Rhythm, good timing and body movements to carve turns.
Level 7: Terrain use is more varied. Skiers' skis are parallel. Boarders are confident and comfortable.
ADVANCED
Level 8: Turns are strong, precise and carved. Skis and rides our black diamond trails while maintaining control and speed.
Level 9: This person is comfortable in bumps, powder, hard snow and steep terrain. Turns can be carved in all conditions.