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levels for mgc and cbi - the snow school - Morzine Avoriaz

for the mini group courses (mgc) and the cbi clinics only

A guide to ski and snowboarding levels - which explains the ability you have when joining the mini group courses or the cbi clinics. In these courses you prepare the level for which you are enrolled.
All levels are in accordance with the French national standard (SNMSF) and are internationally recognised.

the adult ski levels

I’ve never skied before.
I ski with snowplough turns on easy blue runs.
I finish turns with skis parallel on blue and easy red runs.
I ski parallel on blue and red runs, side-slip confidently, I am starting short turns.
I ski all groomed runs, you want to work on short turns and off-piste techniques.

the child ski levels

I have never skied
I ski with snowplough turns on very gentle slopes and am able to stop.

I ski with snowplough turns on blue runs. I use drag lifts.
I finish my turns with skis parallel on blue runs. I can cross a run in a straight line.

I ski parallel on blue and easy red runs and can side-slip.
I ski parallel on marked out courses, on red runs. I can schuss straight downhill and finish with a parallel stop.

the adult & child snowboard levels

I have never snowboarded
Rookie I make basic turns on easy blue trails and use novice Chair-lifts.
Intermediate I can link turns on blue trails and slip using the falling leaf technique.
Advanced

I ride comfortably on easy red trails with different style turns. I have started to learn “Flat” techniques and jumps.
Expert I ride difficult reds and black trails, all-terrain and I have “Flat”, free-ride and jump capacities.
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