Welcome to our NEW Snow Squad Ski Club. An 11-week, 2.5-hour lesson ideal for skiers ages 10-14. Snow Squad is ideal for those with some skiing experience that are ready to take their riding to the next level. While you don’t need to be an expert, you should be comfortable on runs served by the chairlift or T-bar. This program offers an adventurous way to enhance your abilities while making new friends along the way.

Participants must be at least a Level 3 Rider to join Snow Squad. Unsure of your ability, check out our levels listed below:

Level 1: First-Time Skier
• You have little to no skiing experience.
• You are not yet comfortable with ski equipment or basic skiing techniques.
• You want to learn the basics: how to stop, turn, and control your speed on gentle slopes using the snowplow (pizza) technique.
• You haven't tried skiing or have only skied a couple of times.
• You will be skiing on bunny hills using the magic carpet or tow rope.

Level 2: Novice Skier
• You are comfortable skiing on the bunny hills using the magic carpet and tow rope.
• You have basic control over your speed and direction using the snowplow (pizza) technique.
• You can stop and make simple turns with confidence.
• You are looking to improve your technique and start skiing on green runs.
• You want to gain more confidence and control on slightly steeper terrain.
• You have some skiing experience but need to solidify your basic skills.

Level 3: Basic Turns
• You feel comfortable skiing on green runs that are accessed by the chair lift.
• You have tried some blue runs.
• You can confidently use the chair lift and T-bar.
• You have good control and can handle moderate slopes, primarily using the snowplow (pizza) technique but starting to make parallel turns.
• You are looking to develop a more dynamic skiing style and tackle more challenging terrain.

Level 4: Intermediate Skier
• You are comfortable skiing on all blue runs and can handle the chair lift and T-bar lift with ease.
• You have a high level of control and experience on the slopes.
• You are confident and skilled on steeper, more varied terrain, including black diamond runs.
• You use parallel turns consistently and efficiently.
• You are looking to fine-tune your techniques, improve your efficiency, and take on more advanced slopes.
• You have significant skiing experience and are looking to push your abilities.

Level 5: Advanced Skier
• You are an expert skier, comfortable on all types of terrain, including black diamond and off-piste runs.
• You have mastered all lifts.
• You have advanced control and can handle high speeds, steep slopes, and varied snow conditions with ease.
• You use parallel turns exclusively and are interested in advanced techniques such as carving, jumping, and ski racing.
• You have extensive skiing experience and are looking to challenge yourself and perfect your skills.