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To ensure you are booking the right gear, or are taking the appropriate lesson and activity, use the following information to determine your ability level.

Snowboard Ability Chart


LEVEL
MY CURRENT ABILITY
MY TERRAIN
Level 1 - BeginnerI would like to start from the beginning or I need help to stop.I'm on flat green terrain.
Level 2 - Learning to TurnI can confidently glide & change my direction on both edges.

I am comfortable on flat green terrain & use the beginner terrain accessed by lifts.

Level 3 - Refining TurnsI can link my turns on green terrain.
I am confidently turning on any green terrain.
Level 4 - IntermediateI can link turns on all red/ blue runs & learning to ride in a variety of conditions.I can ride all blue/red terrain & easy off-piste.
Level 5 - AdvancedI can ride in a variety of conditions, including black runs & off-piste terrain.
I ride challenging red and black runs, off-piste terrain.
Level 6 - ExpertI ride in a variety of snow conditions/terrain at speed. I like to challenge myself & am experienced in powder.
I can snowboard aggressively & in control in a variety of off piste conditions & at varying speed.

Ski Ability Chart


LEVEL
MY CURRENT ABILITY
MY TERRAIN
Level 1 - BeginnerI would like to start from the beginning. I cannot stop or glide.
I'm on flat green terrain.
Level 2 - Learning to Turn

I can confidently stop in a snow plough on flat slopes & can make single turns in a Snowplough.

I am comfortable on flat green terrain & may venture onto beginner terrain accessed by lifts.
Level 3 - Refining Turns
I can confidently link turns and control my speed
I am comfortable on green runs accessed by the lifts and ready to explore more challenging terrain 
Level 4 - IntermediateI can make parallel turns & a variety of turn sizes. 
I can ski most red/blue terrain and easy black terrain
Level 5 - Advanced

I am able to ski in control in a variety of conditions/terrain in parallel turns with a pole plant

I can ski in control in expert terrain, both on & off piste in a variety of conditions.

Level 6 - ExpertI ride in a variety of snow conditions/terrain at speed. I like to challenge myself & am experienced in powder.
I can ski aggressively & in control in a variety of off piste conditions & at varying speed.

Rental Gear Ability Chart


LEVELMY CURRENT ABILITYRECOMMENDED SKI GEARRECOMMENDED SNOWBOARD GEAR
Beginner
Level 1 - 4 
You have never skied / snowboarded before 
OR; You have skied / snowboarded before but you’re not yet confident
on a gentle green run using snowplough turns / edges in both directions.
You’re still working on linking turns and nailing chairlifts.
Premium allows you flexibility to access ski's for any conditions. When learning it's important to have the right ski's for your learning conditions to make progression as easy as possible.We recommend the standard gear option for beginners. Standard boards are designed to help you effortlessly change edges and will be best to support you in the early stages of snowboarding. 
Intermediate
Level 5 - 6		You are now confident on greens and blues, can confidently link turns (snowboard) / make parallel turns (ski).
You are in control    on a variety of terrain, and chairlifts are a breeze.
Premium allows you flexibility to access ski's for any conditions. You'll likely want to have the freedom to swap you gear as conditions change to give you maximum progression.Premium allows you flexibility to access boards for any conditions. You'll likely want to have the freedom to swap you gear as conditions change to give you maximum progression.

Advanced
Level 7+

You’re shredding. You understand your gear set-up. You’re confident on blacks runs, potentially in park.

Premium all the way. You'll likely want to have the freedom to swap you gear as conditions change to give you maximum progression.
Premium all the way. You'll likely want to have the freedom to swap you gear as conditions change to give you maximum progression.

Summer MTB Ability Chart


LEVELMY CURRENT ABILITYMY TERRAIN
Level 1 
Discovery - Beginner

I would like to start from the beginning. I can ride at medium speed on easy terrain, I am comfortable breaking and balancing on the bike.

I am comfortable riding on public roads & paths, flat gravel paths and green trails. I do not yet ride trails with obstacles or jumps/drops.

Level 2
Intermediate 		The space around my bike is getting more familiar. I`m balanced on my bike, but I`m tentative about any new difficult challenges. I can stand up on my bike, brake progressively, I want to try new features, but I prefer riding cautiously.

I am comfortable on green trails and learning to ride blue terrain. I sometimes get off my bike if the terrain is too challenging.


Level 3
Advanced

I enjoy riding my bike everywhere, I like crossing obstacles, and I do jumps sometimes. I adapt my technique to different turns and trajectories. 

All terrain with variable conditions, with some technical features. I can go for a session with multiple uphill and downhill tracks. Vertical drops don't scare me. I ride safely on all terrain.

I challenge myself on more difficult technical features.

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プライベートインストラクター

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レベル 5+

ゲートから入って、バックカントリーへ赴こう

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レベル 4+

ニセコの最高のリゾートを探索しよう

ニセコが初めての経験者のライダーの方へ
リズムライドでは、リゾートガイディングを提供しています。最良の雪を見つける手間を省き、山を最大限に楽しむための最適な方法です！
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初心者向け

最大6名 / 同レベルのライダー向け体験

プライベートインストラクター

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パウダーエクスペリエンス

レベル5のライダー以上

ニセコのベストパウダー

最大5名 / 対象年齢4歳以上

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レベル 5+

混雑を避け、壮大なパウダーを体験しよう

初めてのバックカントリーツアーでも、バックカントリーが得意な方でも、ニセコでのツアーデイは、混雑を避けた、あまり知られていない無限の地形と壮大な景色へと導いてくれます。
プログレッションエクスペリエンス

レベル４以上のライダー対象

最大6名・7歳以上対象

上達することほど楽しいことはありません！ どのレベルの方でも、自分の限界を超えてスキルを伸ばせるよう、高い資格を持つインストラクターと一緒に1週間を過ごしましょう。
究極のファミリーパッケージ

すべてのレベルのライダー対象

キッズプログラム + 大人のための体験

お子様から大人まで、家族全員が山で最高の体験を楽しめる、便利でお得なパッケージをお探しの方にぴったりのプランです。
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