Recreational Skiing
All recreational skiers who wish to participate in recreational skiing must have had a least one lesson before taking part in open practice.
Beginners Area
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Level 1 |
Introduction to skiing - Straight Running |
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Level 2 |
Introduction to stopping - Snowplough Braking |
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Level 3 |
Introduction to speed control - Snowplough Gliding |
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Level 4 |
Introduction to turning – Snowplough Turns |
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Level 5 |
Linked Snowplough turns across the hill – at least 5 |
Intermediate Area / Eligible for Ski Lift
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Level 6 |
Controlled snowplough turning using the whole slope |
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Level 7 |
Plough Swings |
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Level 8 |
Basic Swings |
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Level 9 |
Basic Parallel turns – Long radius |
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Level 10 |
Parallel turns short radius |
Recreational Practice
Winter (October – March)
Monday – Friday, 12 noon – 9.45pm
Saturday & Sunday, 9.45am – 5.45pm
(Closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day & New Years Day)
Summer (Apr – Sept)
Tuesday – Friday, 12 noon – 8.45pm
Saturday & Sunday, 10.00am – 5.45pm
(Closed on Mondays)
Please be advised that recreational practice is not available at the same time as tubing.
Please ring to confirm availability before visiting.
Please note that the slope will not be available to the public between 6.00pm – 7.30pm on Tuesday Evenings during term time to accommodate Cardiff Ski Club race training sessions and also on Saturday and Sunday mornings until 12 noon for Junior Ski Club.
