Level 1

Completed all ski school levels on snow

• Level 9 Snowlife Award

• ESF Gold Star Award

Level 2

Dry Slope Ski Racing

•  Part of a ski racing club in the UK

• Competing in local or national dry slope races

Level 3

Snow Races

• English/Welsh Championships

• Or equivalent

Beginner

I am someone who has never tried Cross-country skiing or I have used the equipment but couldn’t work out what I was supposed to be doing

Improver

I have grasped the basics of diagonal stride or skate and the techniques for gentle downhill and uphill slopes.

Intermediate

I have a grasp of most techniques and when to apply them. I am comfortable covering many kilometres at a respectable pace

Advanced

I am comfortable with all techniques and on all terrain but would like to refine some of the techniques. I can wind up the speed and really travel.