Beginner: You have never stood on skis before and are trying skiing for the first time.
**Light Intermediate:** You can brake on flat terrain on your own and make your first turns in the snowplough.
Intermediate: You have mastered the snowplough and are trying parallel turns. You feel comfortable on blue runs and manage your first red runs.
Advanced: You have mastered parallel turns, ski confidently on red runs, and handle your first black runs.