Skill Levels

Newbies

May be the first time ever on skis of any kind. Not sure how to put skis on or generate forward movement.

Beginners

Some experience on skis but far from comfortable on skate skis. Some sense of balance and forward movement, but no specific skate technique learned.

Advanced Beginners

You have skated before and can move forward with some confidence, but you are still building the balance and timing that skate technique depends on.

Intermediate 1

Can ski 3–5km with a good sense of balance on nordic skis. Uses two of the three skate techniques (V1, V2, V2 Alternate).

Intermediate 2

Can ski 5km or longer and uses all three skate techniques (V1, V2, V2 Alternate).

Advanced

Confident with V1, V2, and V2 Alternate. Fine-tuning technique, working on efficiency and speed.

Newbies

May be the first time ever on skis of any kind. Not sure how to put skis on or generate forward movement.

Beginners

Some experience on skis but far from comfortable on classic skis. Some sense of balance and forward movement, but no specific technique learned.

Advanced Beginners

You have classic skied before and can stride along groomed track, but you have not worked on technique in a structured way.

Intermediate

Can ski 5km or longer using both diagonal striding and double pole.

Advanced

Familiar with diagonal stride, double pole, and kick double pole. Fine-tuning technique and working on efficiency.