JACKSON HEADLINES
Mountain Sports School Ski Levels



There are class lessons available at Jackson Hole for everyone, from the most inexperienced beginner through seasoned experts. Choose the level below that best matches your ability and you'll be directed to the appropriate class lesson page.

Beginner - Learn to Turn
 
Level 1
Your first time on skis
Goals: Basic gliding, wedge turning, and control on our easiest runs
Level 2
You can turn slightly and stop in wedge position
Goals: Linked wedge turns on our easiest runs
Level 3
You can make linked wedge turns on green runs
Goals: Start turns in wedge position and finish in parallel position
 
Intermediate - Turn it Up
  
Level 4
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 You can make controlled wedge turns with a parallel finish
  Goals: Variable turn shapes with speed control on most green runs
Level 5
Confident on green runs, but find blue runs difficult
Goals: Learn to achieve parallel position earlier in the turn and vary turn shapes for different situations
Level 6
You can ski blue runs with a slight wedge opening at the start of the turn and finish in a parallel position
Goals: Develop linked parallel turns, feel comfortable on groomed blue runs, and refined pole use
 
Advanced - Mountain Masters
 
Level 7
You can easily make open-stance parallel turns with a pole plant on most blue and some double blue runs
Goals: Learn a variety of different parallel turns including a narrower stance and refined timing of the pole plant
Level 8
You can make good parallel turns on most double blue and some black runs with good speed and control
Goals: Develop dynamic turns and technique for moguls, powder, and steeps
Level 9
You are a strong parallel skier in bumps, powder, and steeps, skiing most black runs comfortably
Goals: Develop tactical and technical variations for skiing all terrain and snow conditions


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