 1: first time
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 2: make wedge turns in both directions on gentle terrain—may have skied a few times or have taken a beginning lesson
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 3: more confident, can make linked wedge turns on gentle terrain
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 4: tentative intermediates who can link turns but ski cautiously—speed control is primary—may be able to perform low level parallel turn—may have taken several lessons
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 5: more accomplished intermediates who are more assured on blue trails, ski mostly parallel but may revert to a wedge to start turns or stop—cautious on slightly steeper or icy blues
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 6: make confident parallel turns on intermediate trails but tend to avoid more advanced runs—goal for most is to improve and learn to ski more difficult terrain
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 7: ski well on blues, can "get down" most blacks—sometimes venture off-piste—seeking to become adept on all terrain and in all conditions—many committed recreational skiers, especially those who take destination trips
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 8: strong technique on all terrain and in all conditions—in fact, often described as "strong" skiers—can handle moguls and make carved turns—many first year instructors or habitual ski camp attendees
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 9: seek terrain challenges, possess efficient technique—many instructors, patrollers—most often working professionals
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 10: national team members, professional free ride athletes, ski film stars, some demo team members, most high-end ski coaches—rare, the best skiers in the world
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