Skier Ability Assessment
Ski Ability:Please read through this carefully to choose what your ability rating is.
Novice
- I have little or no downhill experience
- I can make turns on green circle (beginner) runs at ski areas.
- I have a hard time linking turns on blue square (intermediate) runs.
Intermediate
- I can link turns on blue square (intermediate) runs in most conditions.
- I can link turns on low to moderate angled terrain in backcountry (ungroomed snow) in most conditions.
- I can ski open trees in good conditions.
Advanced
- I can link turns on moderate to steep slopes in the backcountry in most conditions.
- I can link turns in steep terrain and trees in most conditions.
- I can link turns on black diamond (advanced) runs in most conditions.
Backcountry Experience
Intermediate
- I am an intermediate to advanced skier but I have never backcountry skied/boarded.
- I have backcountry skied/boarded but only on low to moderate angled terrain.
Advanced
- I am a strong skier and have backcountry skied a lot in a variety of terrain and conditions.
- I am very experienced in the backcountry and have taken advanced avalanche training.
I have my own:
- Beacon
- Shovel
- Probe
- Climbing Skins
Fitness
Moderate fitness - I can climb and ski/board at a slow pace for the day (vertical ascent under 2000 feet).
Good Fitness - I can ski tour at a moderate pace for the day (vertical ascent under 3000 feet).
Excellent fitness - I can climb and ski/board hard for the whole day.
