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kids clubSkiing Bears Lesson Levels

Cub

Cubs stay with their mother for one or two years. Cubs are born in the winter in a den.
If you:

  • Have never skied before
  • Are learning to walk in your skis
  • Are learning to stop

You are a CUB!

Panda

There are probably fewer than two hundred giantpandas living in the wild.
If you:

  • Know your ski parts
  • Can side-step or duck walk up hill
  • Can stand & balance on your skis
  • Can straight run in "french fries"
  • Can wedge or "pizza" to STOP child lessons

You area PANDA!

Koala

Some eucalyptus leaves make Koalas sick. Koalas can tell by smelling the leaves which ones are not good to eat.
If you:

  • Can make a gliding "pizza" wedge
  • Can control your speed using different wedge sizes
  • Know "Your Responsibility Code"
  • Can ride the magic carpet
  • Can wedge turn in both directions

You are a KOALA!

Polar

Polar Bears have thick, furry soles on their feet to help them walk on ice.
If you:

  • Know chair lift riding procedures
  • Can make linked wedge turns
  • Use an up & down movement while turning
  • Match your skis between turns; traverse
  • Make linked turns with a skidded finish
  • Control your speed using turn shape

You are a POLAR!

Grizzly

Male Grizzlies are called boars. Females are called sows.
If you:

  • Can make a hockey stop
  • Match your skis early in the turn
  • Make long to medium radius turns
  • Can side slip - flatten and edge the skis
  • Use steering and angulation
You are a GRIZZLY!