Evergreen's Snowboard Levels

Please take a moment to read through our levels and provide this for everyone taking a lesson. For Private Lessons this helps us choose the best instructor for your needs; and for Group Lessons this is important to help us group those of same ability.

If you are not sure of the level, please just give us a general idea. The more we know the better we can tailor instructors and groups (where applicable) to your needs.

Beginner:

Level 0: I have never snowboarded before

It is my first time to try snowboarding

I need assistance with my equipment/rentals

I need to start from the very basics

. . . ready for Level 1

Novice:

Level 1: I am just learning to snowboard

I can stand up and balance on my board

I am able to heel-slide (falling leaf)

I am able to push-skate my board on flat terrain

I am able to stop both toe-side/heel side

. . . ready for Level 2

Level 2: I can turn both ways and stop

I can make turns in both directions on easy slopes

I am linking turns to control my speed

I can side-slip both ways

I can traverse across easy slopes on my toe-side

. . . ready for Level 3

Intermediate:

Level 3: I can consistently link long radius turns and some short radius turns

I can traverse across easy slopes on both sides

I can stop with my back foot out of the binding

My board is beginning to carve on easy terrain

I am progressively increasing my speed

. . . ready for Level 4

Level 4: I am able to link long radius and short radius turns on intermediate terrain

I can make carved turns on intermediate runs

I keep my balance and link turns on uneven terrain and powder

I am able to slide slip difficult terrain

I am starting to practice switch riding

. . . ready for Level 5

Advanced:

Level 5: I am able to make carved turns on all intermediate runs

I enjoy riding more difficult terrain, moguls and powder

I am able to carve long and short radius turns on intermediate runs

I am turning with rhythm and timing

I am able to board in powder and deep snow

I can do basic switch riding on intermediate terrain

...ready for Level 6

Level 6: I am a confident boarder that enjoys a challenge in all types of terrain

I can carve long and short radius turns on advanced terrain

I can do advanced carved turns in the fall-line in steeper terrain

I can adapt to all types of terrain and snow conditions

I can ride switch in all terrain

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