Ski Level Assessment

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 before heading to the Ski Class Lessons 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 - 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

Click here for the Ski Class Lessons Page