My Progression

I have set up this page has been to document my progress from novice to hopefully expert skier, incorporating the levels provided by The Snow Center, Hemel Hempstead “Ski Learning Journey” and Carv. 

Ski Learning Journey - The Snow Center, Hemel Hempstead

Level One - Beginner

- I understand my equipment & slope safety

- I can move on the flat on my skis

- I can side step and straight run on my skis

- I am developing balance & sound posture

- I have been introduced to the snowplough

Passed: 21st June 2024

Level Two - Snowplough Skier

- I am developing snowplough skills

- I am becoming more versatile with the snowplough shape

- I have been introduced to changing direction using the snowplough

- I can use the trainer slope lift

Passed: 22nd June 2024

Level Three - Steering

- I have been introduced to linked snowplough turns

- I can vary radius to encourage control of speed

- I am in control of speed and direction from the top of the trainer slope

- I can stop using turns

Passed: 13th July 2024

Level Four - Introduction to the Main Slope

- I have been introduced to the main slope button lift

- I can follow my instructor from the top of the Main Slope

- I can adjust for varying terrain

- I understand the Main Slope Safety Code

Passed: 31st July 2024

Level Five - Main Slope Confidence

- I am confident using the button lift

- I am beginning to ski in parallel some of the time

- I can control speed & direction, perform controlled linked turns and stop when required

Passed: 17th August 2024

Level Six - Advancing to Coaching

- I can ski making short turns

- I can ski in parallel most of the time

- I am comfortable with more speed and flow

- I am beginning to use the pole plant

Passed: 

Skills Development Coaching

I’m confident on the main slope or I have completed level six and had sometime to practice the skills I have learnt. Now I’m learning to effectively apply my skills and technique during skills development coaching.

 

Your coaches will guide you over multiple sessions to develop on going performance including techniques to varied terrain, refining posture or improving steering skills. You’re starting to experiment varying turns shapes, and enjoying the exhilaration of speed. 

 

Enjoy becoming a more accomplished, all round skier.

Completed:

Mogul Coaching

Looking for an introductionto moguls? If you are confident in turning from the top of the main slope this is the perfect course for you.

 

During this three hour course you will be introduced to the techniques and tactics of bumps outside of the moguls first before entering the bumps later in the session.

Completed:

Carv

Carv is wearable tech which monitors you skiing and uses algorithms to score you. It can automatically detect the terrain and run type. You then receive a SkiIQ Score and this is based on a number of metrics, these are;

 

Rotaty:

  • Turn Shape
  • Parallel Skis

 

Edging:

  • Early Edging
  • Mid-Turn Edge Build
  • Edge Similarity

 

Balance:

  • Early Forward Movement
  • Mid-Turn Balance
  • Transition Weight Release
  • G-Force

You can also receive badges which are based on your scores.

Carv Badges

1. Green Guru - SKIIQ 50-90

2. Smooth Operator - SkiIQ 90-100

3. Parallel Perfector - SkiIQ 100-115

4. Carv Cadet - SkiIQ 115-125

5. Carv Connoisseur- SkiIQ 125-140

6. Mountain Master - SkiIQ 140-150

7. Grim Ripper - SkiIQ 150+

8. Mountain G.O.A.T. - SkiIQ 160+

Achieved - Blue - 4th December 2024, Red - 17th Jan 2025

Achieved - 4th December 2024

SkiIQ Progression

A bar graph showing Carv SkiIQ scores over time, with an average bar

Ski Lifts

Type

Magic Carpet

Button Lift

Chair Lift

Gondola

T-Bar

Achieved

22nd June 2024 - The Snow Center, UK

23rd July 2024 - The Snow Center, UK

13th January 2025 - Loser, Austria

12th January 2025 - Loser, Austria

15th January 2025 - Zloam, Austria