Gauging your ski ability

It is important to be honest with yourself about your level of Skiing or snowboarding, especially when joining one of our famous powder trips. Our trips work best when the team is at a similar level or standard. This is not only for your safety but also for your enjoyment. There is nothing worse than holding up a group. The minimum level for the trips is there for a particularly good reason.

During the booking process we will discuss this with you. You may find you are in-between levels, and we can discuss this at length and give advice on the best trip to suit you.

Note: the levels below are created by Powder Mad!

level 3 - Intermediate

You are skiing on red runs with nice parallel turns. You know how to tilt your skis onto their edges and enjoy going faster. You can control your speed and direction well on most slopes. You are now ready to ski some steeper black pistes and try some gentle off piste.

level 4 - high Intermediate

Happy to ski all red runs and some black runs with no problems if the conditions are good. You wish to try some easy off piste routes, steeper slopes, bumps and easier off piste.

level 5 - advanced

You can ski all pistes with no problems including steep black runs. You can also ski off piste using parallel turns in the fall-line with good control of your direction and speed. You may still be finding steep and deep snow a little difficult. You are now looking forward to feeling more comfortable off piste and ready for an off piste guided experience.

level 6 - advanced all mountain

You can ski all pistes with no problems including steep, icy black runs. You can also ski off piste and most off -piste snow conditions and terrain including powder. You may still be finding it hard in certain difficult snow types, like windblown snow or very deep powder, or when it’s steeper with bumps. You feel the need to consolidate and improve your all-round skiing and back country skills.

level 7 - expert rider

You are a hot shot now! You can ski comfortably off piste in deep powder or on icy slopes including steep slopes and big bumps. You have fun all over the mountain. You might even get cheers from chairlifts. You have Back country experience and knowledge but wish to experience legendry and classic descents.

level 8 - expert pro

The mountain is your playground. You are a professional Skier or Guide and it is your passion and job. You ski with control, versatility and expression in all conditions and terrain. You are a recreational hot shot, skiing competitor or mountain professional seeking to challenge yourself. You want to ski the gnarliest of slopes.