Ski levels

Here you will find an overview of the different levels of riding ability. The learning objectives depend on your starting level. We distinguish between 6 skill levels.

Blue (level 6)

I’m a total beginner and have never been on skis before

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Blue (level 5)

I’ve been on skis before. It was some time ago. I think I can manage braking in the plow position on flat terrain. (Minimum skill: plow)

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Blue (level 4)

I can drive on flat, blue slopes. I make the turns in the plow position. I can manage both turns in very easy terrain or still have (partial) difficulties with the turn in one direction. Minimum ability: Plow turns/ bends

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Red (level 3)

I have no difficulty riding on blue slopes. I have also skied red slopes. On red slopes and narrow passages, I’m still unsure at times. On blue slopes, I sometimes manage to turn without putting my skis in the plow position (minimum ability: Plow turn/plow steering

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Red (level 2)

I have no difficulty skiing on red slopes. I have skied black slopes in the past, but I feel more comfortable on red slopes. I turn my skis in parallel (in an open leg position) on blue and red slopes. If it gets very steep, I sometimes have to bring my skis into a plow position (minimum skill: parallel turn/ parallel ski steering long)

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Black (level 1)

I have no difficulty skiing black slopes. I can also control my speed on steep terrain and make turns with short radii. I am interested in skiing on steep slopes (in open ski terrain, moguls or deep snow). (Short turns/ parallel skiing short/ carving short - master level)

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