BEGINNER (first time):
Level 1:  Has never skied or boarded.
Level 2: Has tried but has not used a chairlift.

NOVICE:
Level 3: Can turn in both directions using our easiest lifts.
Level 4: Is starting to ski and board faster, using good turning and stopping skills.  Can use our Monadnock chairlift.

INTERMEDIATE:
Level 5:  Starting to use our blue square trails. Can use our Minuteman chairlift and trails.
Level 6:  Rhythm, good timing and body movements to carve turns.
Level 7:  Terrain use is more varied. Skiers' skis are parallel. Boarders are confident and comfortable.

ADVANCED:
Level 8: Turns are strong, precise and carved.  Skis and rides our black diamond trails while maintaining control and speed.
Level 9: This person is comfortable in bumps, powder, hard snow and steep terrain. Turns can be carved in all conditions.