A beginner is classified as someone who is either taking their first steps on the slopes, or someone who has only skied once or twice before. There is a great temptation amongst a lot of beginners to try to move on as quickly as possible, but it's worth remembering that those who learn all the basics properly get far more enjoyment out of their skiing by the end of their holiday. Green (easy) runs are recommended.

No two intermediates will be the same, as the term covers a vast range of skiing ability. All intermediates however should be at home on a green (easy) run and confident enough on a blue (medium) run. You will have had at least a couple of weeks in Ski School, and will be able to perform linked turns and reasonable parallel turns. We would strongly recommend some additional lessons because there is still a lot to learn. Wrong techniques and bad habits picked up at this stage are very hard to get rid of.

An advanced skier will be at home on any terrain, be it on or off piste, and will always be in complete control. It is true to say that whilst none of the ski resorts featured in our brochure offer particularly extensive skiing, there is plenty to keep even an expert happy. Some of the most challenging red (hard) and black (extreme) ski runs you will find are in Bansko and Borovets.