After weeks of sunshine fresh snow has finally arrived in Verbier. Today we have received approximately 5-10cm in town and it looks like we will receive […]
We are in the middle of the Christmas and New Year’s holiday period and our instructors are busy teaching. Reports about the current snow conditions in […]
Congratulations to Altitude ski instructor Sam Goodlass for passing his Eurotest this week! In Stelvio Italy he managed, on his first attempt, to pass the infamous […]
Balance is a very important skill for all levels of skiing ability from novice to expert. If we skied directly after a heavy ‘après-ski’ session (I […]
The countdown to the winter season is on with just one week left until the expected opening weekend. One week ago we received approximately 30 cm of fresh snow and we are hoping that Televerbier will be able to open Lac des Vaux on 31st October.
LEVEL 1 > Complete Beginners No skiing or snowboarding experience is required. Don’t worry, everyone has to start at the beginning.
LEVEL 2 > Intermediate beginners Be able to use the magic carpet and handle tow on the nursery slopes, some control of speed and direction.
LEVEL 3 > Advanced beginners Ride all lifts on the nursery and easy slopes, be able to control speed using turns.
LEVEL 4 > Intermediate Confident on blue runs, turning comfortably. Skiers should have their skis parallel some of the time. Snowboarders should be confident on both heel and toe side turns.
LEVEL 5 > Intermediate Advanced Confident on red runs when conditions are good. Feel challenged by ice, moguls or deep snow.
LEVEL 6 > Advanced Confident with red runs in all conditions, get down most black runs. Looking to improve in moguls, off-piste or carving.
LEVEL 7 > Expert Confident on blacks and be able to safely get down itinerary routes. Working on improving skills and speed in carving, moguls or powder or be waiting to improve jumps and tricks in the freestyle park.
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