Skier Ability Assessment

Ski Ability: Please read through this carefully to choose what your ability rating is.

(Green circle) Novice -
- I have little or no downhill experience
- I can make turns on green circle (beginner) runs at ski areas.
- I have a hard time linking turns on blue square (intermediate) runs.

(Blue Square) Intermediate -
- I can link turns on blue square (intermediate) runs in most conditions.
- I can link turns on low to moderate angled terrain in backcountry (ungroomed snow) in most conditions.
- I can ski open trees in good conditions.

(Black Diamond) Advanced -
- I can link turns on moderate to steep slopes in the backcountry in most conditions.
- I can link turns in steep terrain and trees in most conditions.
- I can link turns on black diamond (advanced) runs in most conditions.

Backcountry Experience

Intermediate
- I am an intermediate to advanced skier but I have never backcountry skied/boarded.
- I have backcountry skied/boarded but only on low to moderate angled terrain.

Advanced
- I am a strong skier and have backcountry skied a lot in a variety of terrain and conditions.
- I am very experienced in the backcountry and have taken advanced avalanche training.

I have my own:	Beacon
	Shovel
	Probe
	Climbing Skins

Fitness
Moderate fitness - I can climb and ski/board at a slow pace for the day (vertical ascent under 2000 feet).
Good Fitness - I can ski tour at a moderate pace for the day (vertical ascent under 3000 feet).
Excellent fitness - I can climb and ski/board hard for the whole day.