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A skiing ability level is a short way of classifying skiers based on what they ski, their skiing ability, and how well they ski beginner, intermediate, or advanced trails. Knowing what skiing ability level you are is often necessary when purchasing a lesson.
Knowing your skiing ability level will also make sure that you get the most out of your ski lesson.
Ski Lessons
Exploration
BRONZE
Your first skiing experience begins here! (Step 1)
Exploration
SILVER You're able to complete linked snowplow turns and are working on bringing your skis parallel. (Step 2)
Exploration
GOLD You can complete part of the turn with skis in parallel, on green terrain. (Step 3)
Adventure
BRONZE 
You're confident completing basic parallel turns (no wedge) on green terrain and you're ready to master the same on blue terrain. (Step 4)
Adventure
SILVER You've learned to complete basic parallel turns on blue terrain, but you're looking to make it look good. (Step 5)
Adventure
GOLD You're able to complete rhythmical and linked parallel turns on blue terrain. (Step 6)
Performance
BRONZE 
You're able to complete linked performance parallel turns, but you want to develop control on all types of terrain. (Step 7)
Performance
SILVER You execute linked performance turns while adapting to varying terrain. (Step 8)
Performance
GOLD In your dreams! Stop by the main office to apply as a ski pro. (Step 9)
Parent & Tot - Skiers*
Penguin
Perfect for the child who has never skied! you want to develop control on all types of terrain.
Giraffe
Without assistance, child can snowplow in limited control on easy green runs.
Dinosaur
Child can link snowplow turns on green and easy blue runs with limited control.
Tiger
Child can complete continuous controlled snowplow turns on easy blue runs without assistance.
* PLEASE NOTE: The accompanying parent/guardian must be able to ski in control and assist their own child.
Parent & Tot - Snowboarders *
Step 1
Groms - Perfect for the child who has never snowboarded!
Step 2
Sliders - With assistance, your child can stand up and side slip.
Step 3
Shredders - Without assistance, your child can stand up, side slip and begin to pendulum on either toe or heel edge.
* PLEASE NOTE: The accompanying parent/guardian must be able to snowboard in control and assist their own child.
Snowboarding Lessons
Step 1
First-Time Rider - Your first snowboarding experience starts here!
Step 2
Beginner Rider - You can sideslip and pendulum with control.
Step 3
Basic Rider - You can pendulum and are able to increase speed and change direction with control.
Step 4
Novice Rider - You're able to do basic linked turns on green runs.
Step 5
Intermediate Rider - You can link turns on blue runs and are working on developing speed control.
Step 6
Intermediate Rider - You ride easily on blue runs and want to develop confidence on steeper terrain.
Step 7
Intermediate Rider - You ride with confidence on steeper terrain and are working on developing stronger edge control, flexion and extension. You're ready to "rip & shred" in the Piggy Bank Terrain Park.
Step 8
Intermediate/Advanced Rider - You can ride all terrain with confidence and are working on advanced skills. You’re now looking for a freestyle experience.