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Friday, 13 April 2012 09:20

Backcountry Tourer Lesson - Level 11

Backcountry Tourer Lesson Level-11

At level eleven you are a very competent skier in all conditions; with a backpack; in heavy snow through to deep powder, on all terrain. Level eleven skiers able to select the safest backcountry route, analyse present and future snow conditions through snow stability tests, weather forcasts. These skiers can plan and travel through the backcountry in all snow conditions, using varying navigation techniques, on overnight, and/or multi-day tours.

Backcountry Explorer Ski Lesson Level-10

Level ten skiers are very confident skiers in all conditions, enjoying skiing all the mountain on and off-piste, with regularly skiing in the backcountry. Level ten skiers are continuing to learn about skiing techniques in the backcountry, backcountry travel (including hiking up techniques), snow stability tests, and backcountry safety, on full-day lessons.

Friday, 13 April 2012 07:11

Backcountry Ski Lesson - Level 9

Backcountry Ski Lesson Level-9

Level nine skiers are confident advanced skiers who ski all mountain runs on and off-piste, venturing out into the backcountry (non-patrolled/no snow control) areas. Level nine skiers are learning about skiing techniques in the backcountry, basic backcountry safe travel, on half-day tours.

Friday, 13 April 2012 06:18

Mountain Explorer Ski Lesson - Level 8

Mountain Explorer Ski Lesson Level-8

Level eight skiers are confident advanced skiers who ski parallel turns on all terrain and in all snow conditions. Level eight skiers can ski with carving turns on black runs. Level eight skiers regularly ski off-piste on in varying terrain, including open and closed tree runs, in shallow ankle through to waist deep powder, generally within ski resort boundaries. Learning about backcountry skiing and skiing outside resort boundaries.