Ability Guide

• First time skier who has never skied before
• GOAL: To consistently snowplow stop

• Rides the magic carpet
• Shows a balanced stance in a straight run
• GOAL: Can snowplow stop on their own

• Skis green and blue terrain off the Hawk Chair
• Can turn left or right snowplow turns on gentle terrain
• Familiar with riding all magic carpets
• GOAL: Snowplow stop and controlled snowplow turns on their own

• Balanced over turning ski
• Parallel turns on all green runs
• Snowplow with some parallel turns on blue runs
• GOAL: To parallel ski on all Hawk and Whiskey Jack Chair blue runs

• Shows a variety of turn sizes
• Confident on diverse terrain and skis parallel
• Displays edging skills on Blue runs
• GOAL: Linking turns in the bumps, explore the beginner terrain park and pole planting

• Can skillfully link turns in moguls
• Can pole plant effectively
• Can carve with both skis through the bottom of the turn on Eagle chair terrain
• Enjoy the challenge of boxes and jumps in the terrain park
• Linking turns skillfully through treed runs
• GOAL: Exploring Riptide trees, Powder Face, O’Henry and Boomerang terrain with confidence

• Never ever ridden before
• GOAL: Side slipping on your toe or heel edge

• Has ridden once before. Can side slip easily with direction across on the easiest of Green runs. (i.e. power pendulum)
• GOAL: To be able to link toe and heel edge turns.

SLIDERS Novice Rider   
Rides green and blue terrain off the Hawk Chair

• Can confidently link turns on all green runs
• GOAL: To confidently ride on all Blue runs while linking turns. Experiment with the Beginner Park

• Can do fluid linked turns on blue runs at moderate speeds. Consolidating skills.
• GOAL: To get more performance from the board while exploring more challenging terrain. To learn basic freestyle mechanics. Become comfortable in the Beginner Terrain Park

• Aggressive riding on all blue runs. Consolidating and refining skills. Explore steeper and varied terrain.
• GOAL: To ride switch on Blue terrain. Venture into Advanced Park, moguls and challenging terrain

• First time skier who has never skied before
• GOAL: Speed control in snowplow position

• Rides the magic carpet
• Cannot consistently snowplow stop
• Shows a balanced stance in a straight run
• GOAL: Can snowplow stop on their own

• Skis green and blue terrain off the Hawk Chair
• Can turn left or right snowplow turns on gentle terrain
• Familiar with riding all magic carpets
• GOAL: Controlled snowplow turns on their own and starting to ski parallel on Green terrain

• Able to ski parallel turns with a pole plant on Blue runs
• Tougher Blue runs remain a challenge
• Skis are parallel but skier cannot edge well or ski varied terrain (small bumps etc)
• GOAL: Explore varied terrain, coordination of movements for edging and pressure control

• Strong parallel turns with a pole plant on all Blue and easy Black groomed runs
• Skis at a moderate pace off-piste but are still cautious
• You are confident in your skills in the Green terrain park
• GOAL: Linking turns in the bumps, explore the Green park and pole plant

• Skis parallel confidently on groomed Black runs
• Can do short turns in Black un-groomed terrain (bumps, powder) 
• Can ski at a faster pace on all Black runs and conditions
• GOAL: Experimenting with different turn shapes in all terrain and working towards Instructor Certification

• Never ever ridden before
• GOAL: Speed control through side slipping on toe or heel edge

• Has ridden once before. Can side slip easily with direction across on the easiest of Green runs. (i.e. power pendulum)
• GOAL: To be able to link toe and heel edge turns.

LEVEL 2 Novice Rider   
Rides green and blue terrain off the Hawk Chair

• Can confidently link turns on all green runs
• GOAL: To confidently ride on all Blue runs while linking turns. Experiment with the Beginner Park

• Can do fluid linked turns on blue runs at moderate speeds. Consolidating skills.
• GOAL: To get more performance from the board while exploring more challenging terrain. To learn basic freestyle mechanics. Become comfortable in the Beginner Park

• Aggressive riding on all blue runs. Consolidating and refining skills. Explore steeper and varied terrain.
• GOAL: To ride switch on Blue terrain. Venture into Advanced Park, moguls and challenging terrain

• Riding Black runs and Advanced Park
• Refining and creating variation with skills
• GOAL: To adapt to all terrain and experiment with speed, turn shape and new tricks. Become comfortable with Advanced Park and working towards Instructor Certification

Reservations are strongly encouraged. Please go online to mountwashington.ca to book or call (250) 338-1386 ext 384, to speak with a lesson specialist. Class sizes are limited to ensure fun and safety

• Allow a minimum of 1.25 hours between your arrival in the resort or departing your condo and the lesson start time (i.e. for a 9 am lesson, plan to arrive by 8 am).
• If you already have equipment please proceed directly to the outdoor lesson meeting areas. If you require a pass please visit the Ticket Windows outside of the Alpine Lodge.
• You are responsible for supervising your child (4+ years) prior to meeting the instructor on the snow 10 minutes prior to the scheduled lesson start time.
• Please be aware that all lessons start promptly at the scheduled start time regardless of weather conditions or reduced lift operations. There are no refunds for missed lessons.
• Consider checking in the night before! On nights that the resort is open for night skiing, you are welcome to visit us in the Experience Centre until 8 pm.
• You are responsible for supervising your child (4yr +) prior to meeting the instructor on the snow 10 minutes prior to the scheduled lesson start time.
• Please be aware that all lessons start promptly at the scheduled start time regardless of weather conditions or reduced lift operations. There are no refunds for missed lessons.
• You are responsible for meeting your child in the assigned meeting place outside Mountain Kids. Mount Washington is responsible for supervising your child during scheduled lesson times only. Tots will not be released on their own and you may be charged for additional care.

Lesson Cancellation Policy

• All lessons must be paid in full at the time of booking.
• Lessons can be cancelled or rescheduled more than 48 hours in advance. Please call the Snow School at 250-338-1386 ext. 384 or email cancellations@mountwashington.ca.
• There are no refunds or changes allowed within 48 hours of the lesson time unless due to a medical issue or illness.
• No refunds will be issued due to weather conditions.
• Guests who are late for their lessons will not be able to join. We will do our best to rebook for later that day.

•  Allow a minimum of 1.25 hours between your arrival in the resort or departing your condo and the lesson start time (i.e. for a 9 a.m. lesson, plan to arrive by 8 a.m.).
•  If you already have equipment please proceed directly to outdoor lesson meeting areas. If you require a pass please visit the Ticket Windows outside of the Alpine Lodge.
•  You are responsible for supervising your child (4+ years) prior to meeting the instructor on the snow 10 minutes prior to the scheduled lesson start time.
•  Please be aware that all lessons start promptly at the scheduled start time regardless of weather conditions or reduced lift operations. There are no refunds for missed lessons.
•  You are responsible for meeting your child in the assigned meeting place outside Mountain Kids. MountWashington is responsible for supervising your child during scheduled lesson times only. Tots will not be released on their own and you may be charged for additional care

• All lessons must be paid in full at the time of booking.
• Lessons can be cancelled or rescheduled more than 48 hours in advance. Please contact the Snow School: Phone: 250-338-1386 ext. 384 Email: cancellations@mountwashington.ca. 
• There are no refunds or changes allowed within 48 hours of the lesson time, unless due to medical issue or illness.
• No refunds will be issued due to weather conditions. 
• Guests who are late for their lesson will not be able to join. We will do our best to rebook for later that day.