-I rely largely on my poles to create forward movement and propel myself down the trail

-I use my poles for balance

-I am not sure WHEN to use my poles relative to my skis

-I prefer to keep both skis on the snow at the same time

-I have never successfully executed a snowplow or:

-I can use a snowplow to slow my speed on straight, gradual downhills, but have difficulty stopping quickly

I can put my skis and poles on correctly and take them off with ease

I can skate without poles for short periods on the flats

I can ski using 1 out of the 3 poling techniques, (V1, V2, or V2-A)

I can bring myself to a complete stop using a snowplow

I can execute individual snowplow turns to the left or right

I am beginning to connect multiple snowplow turns, one after the other

I can ski flats and gradual inclines without poles (green/easy/beginner trails)

I can ski using 2 or 3 out of the 3 poling techniques, (V1, V2, V2-A)

I can bring myself to a complete stop quickly using a snow plow

I can link snowplow turns and navigate natural curves in the trail

I can ski flats and moderate inclines without poles (blue/intermediate/moderate trails)

I have attempted all 3 poling techniques, (V1, V2, V2-A), but need clarification on the differences between them

I can stop on a downhill using a snowplow and am also practicing my hockey stop

I can execute skate turns on flat or gradual downhill corners

I can ski flats and moderate inclines confidently without poles and am attempting some steeper hills without poles (black/advanced/most difficult trails)

I can ski use all 3 poling techniques  (V1, V2, V2-A), and have a clear understanding of which is which and when to use them

I am most comfortable doing V1 on one side or the other (L or R)

I can stop using a snow plow or hockey stop

I can use skate/step turns to maintain momentum on most downhill corners

I have attempted parallel turns

I can ski any terrain without poles (including sustained/steep uphills)

I can identify the appropriate technique for different speed and terrain

I can execute both V1 and V2-Alternate on either right or left side

I can transition seamlessly between techniques (V1, V2, V2-A) including right side V1 to left side V1

I can stop smoothly using a snow plow or hockey stop

I can perform a wedge turn, skate turn, or parallel turn smoothly on almost any downhill

I am more comfortable moving down the trail with poles than without

I use my poles more for stability, than an additional source of propulsion

I prefer to keep both skis on the snow at the same time

I have never successfully executed a snowplow or:

I can use a snowplow to slow my speed on straight, gradual downhills, but have difficulty stopping quickly

I can stride without poles on flats and small uphills

I have been introduced to both diagonal striding and double pole

I can bring myself to a complete stop using a snowplow

I can execute individual snowplow turns to the left or right

I am beginning to connect multiple snowplow turns, one after the other

I use both diagonal striding and double pole regularly throughout my ski

I am not familiar with kick double pole

I can bring myself to a complete stop quickly using a snow plow

I can link snowplow turns and navigate natural curves in the trail

I sometimes hear my rear ski slapping down on the snow behind me

I have been introduced to and/or attempted the kick double pole technique

I can stop on a downhill using a snowplow and am also practicing my hockey stop

I can execute step turns on flat or gradual downhill corners

I can diagonal stride, double pole, and kick double pole, but need a reminder of when to use which technique

I can stop using a snow plow or hockey stop

I can use skate/step turns to maintain momentum on most downhill corners

I have attempted parallel turns