Snowboarding skill levels
Beginner
I have never been snowboarding.
Novice
I am able to stand and slide on a snowboard, but I cannot make turns.
Intermediate
I can make turns but this is sometimes difficult. I am comfortable on green (easy) slopes.
Advanced
I know how to turn easily going both directions and I am comfortable on blue slopes (intermediate)
Downhill skiing skill levels
Beginner
I have never gone downhill skiiing.
Novice
I know how to carve and how to take a chairlift.
Intermediate
I know how to carve and can sometimes parallel ski. I am comfortable on green (easy) slopes.
Advanced
I know how to parallel ski and I am comfortable on blue (intermediate) slopes.