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Ski
From your first slide to carving, moguls, powder and the park. A structured ski progression across 6 levels.
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11 articles
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Putting On and Taking Off Skis Updated I can put on and take off skis and boots comfortably and efficiently
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Basic Skiing Stance Updated I can maintain a balanced and centered body position on skis
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Moving on the Flat Updated I can propel yourself forward on flat terrain using your legs and poles
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How to Fall Updated I can know how to reduce the risk of injury when you crash
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Getting Up from a Fall I can get back on your feet after falling on any terrain
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Straight Run Updated I can glide straight down a gentle slope
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Wedge/Pizza/Snowplow Stop Updated I can control speed and stop on skis using the wedge position
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Magic Carpet Updated I can use a magic carpet to get up the slope
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Button Lifts Updated I can use button lifts safely and confidently
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Getting Ready for Skiing Updated I can prepare yourself and your gear for a day on the slopes
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10 articles
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Mountain Etiquette and the Responsibility Code I can follow essential safety rules on the slopes
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Reading the trail map Updated I can navigate a ski resort using a trail map and understand terrain difficulty
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Side Stepping and Herringbone Updated I can side-step and herringbone up a gentle slope
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Kick Turn Updated I can Turn around on a slope while standing still
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Wedge Turns Updated I can control speed and direction on gentle slopes
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Linked Wedge Turns Updated I can Link wedge turns down a green run
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The Chairlift I can ride a chairlift safely and efficiently
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Side Slip Updated I can descend steep slopes safely without having to turn
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Traversing Updated I can Traverse from one side to the other without losing elevation
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8 articles
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Balance Drills I can use javelin turns, one-ski skiing and hop turns to sharpen your balance
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Snow Park Safety I can ski the park without putting yourself or anyone else in danger
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9 articles
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Shifty I can twist your skis sideways in the air and bring them back for the landing
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Switch Straight Air I can hit a jump riding switch and land clean
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11 articles
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Small Drops I can ski off a small drop and land in balance
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Flat Light and Whiteout I can ski safely when you can't read the terrain
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Switch 180 I can take off switch, spin 180 and land forward
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Tail Grab I can grab the tail of a ski in the air
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Avalanche Rescue Basics I can carry and use a transceiver, shovel and probe
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Jump Turns I can hop both skis around to turn on steep or narrow terrain
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Rail Slide I can slide a rail sideways with your skis across it
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540 I can spin a 540 off a jump and land switch
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