The 11 steps to learn to ski

From beginner to perfection

The ability classes for skiing are split into four colours - in line with the colours of the pistes: GREEN stands for the first steps on the snow to snowploughing, BLUE for snowplough turns to traversing, and RED for parallel turning. BLACK comprises, for example, carving and freestyle.

Bambini

Learn how to move about in the snow using the unfamiliar equipment and get to know the snow better.

Group 1

Snow braking (=safer snow plough)? After group 1, no problem!

Group 2

After snow braking comes the snow plough turns in group 2. You will also master using the lifts.

Group 3

Switch between the large and small snowploughs and even moderately steep terrain is no longer a problem!

Group 4

Here you can learn how to do snowplough turns and parallel turns.

Group 5

Here the parallel turn is perfected.

Group 6

After the parallel turns and using poles, you can also control your speed here.

Group 7

Turns on moderately-difficult terrain are no longer a problem after group 7. You will also learn how to do short turns.

Group 8 - Carving/Race

Now it's time for carve turns, i.e. on the edge of the skis without sliding.

Group 9 - Freestyle

Perfect short turns and master steep terrain.

Group 10 - Freeride

Now the mountain is yours - even deep snow and mogul slopes will be no problem for you!

Group 11 - Style/Formation

You have already reached the last stage. Congratulations - Now you're a piste professional!