Introduction to Snowboarding

1. First time ever on a snowboard.

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Beginning Snowboarding

1. Snowboarder can perform a skidded traverse in both directions and stop.
2. The rider is beginning direction changes and can perform skidded traverses and garlands in both directions with confidence.

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Intermediate Snowboarding

1. The rider can turn in both directions with speed control and is working towards linking turns and is beginning to exhibit vertical motion.
2. The rider is linking skidded turns with good speed control and shape, and is seeking more challenging terrain. Rhythm is evident in the riding.

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Advanced Snowboarding

1. The rider is confident on most blue terrain under good conditions and is beginning to carve turns.
2. The rider is comfortable on all intermediate terrain under good conditions. He or she is fine tuning carved turns and is seeking more challenging terrain, including bumps, as well as varying snow conditions.

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Expert Snowboarding

1. The rider is confident performing carved turns and is refining technique in all snow conditions and terrain.
2. The snowboarder can ride the entire mountain with confidence and ease, enjoys non-stop runs, and is working on the fine points; efficiency, turn shape, exploring the extremes of riding.