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Yongpyong Ski School uses an easy‑to‑understand level system, 
from complete beginner through to confident intermediate and beyond.
  • Levels are based on what you can already do: terrain you are comfortable on, turns you can make and how you control speed and direction. “This helps us place you in the right class, match you with others at a similar stage and plan the next steps for your progression.”   
Yongpyong Ski School uses an easy‑to‑understand level system, 
from complete beginner through to confident intermediate and beyond.
  • Levels are based on what you can already do: terrain you are comfortable on, turns you can make and how you control speed and direction. “This helps us place you in the right class, match you with others at a similar stage and plan the next steps for your progression.”  

A 10-level grading system is operated.
Upon completion of Level 7 or higher, 
participants can obtain a Level 1 certificate 
(available from age 18).

Level
Type
Color
Slope type
1
Snowplow 
turn
White
Beginner 
slope
2
Snowplow 
turn
Yellow
Beginner 
slope
3
Stem turn
Yellow
Intermediate
slope
4
Basic 
long turn
Blue
Intermediate
slope
5
Basic 
long turn
Orange
Intermediate
slope
6
Dynamic 
long turn
Red
Intermediate
slope
7
Dynamic 
long turn
Black
Intermediate
slope
8
Carving 
long turn
Bronze
Intermediate
slope
9
Carving 
long turn
Silver
Intermediate
slope
10
Integrated 
course
Gold
Intermediate
slope
Newbie and 1st Timer


  • “Level 1 – First Timer: First day on snow, learning to stand, slide, stop and use the magic carpet.”  
  • “Level 2 – Beginner: Can slide and stop on gentle slopes; learning basic turns and starting to use beginner chairlifts.”  
  • “Level 3 – Novice: Can link turns on green runs; working on speed control, rhythm and stronger posture.”  
  • “Level 4+5 – Intermediate: Comfortable on most green and some blue runs; learning parallel turns and exploring more of the resort.”  
  • “Level 6+ – Advanced / High Intermediate: Confident on blue and some red runs; focusing on carving, short turns or variable snow.”  
“If you are unsure of your level, our staff will ask a few quick questions on arrival and recommend the best group or private option for you.”