Evolution 2 ski levels and equivalences with other schools

At Evolution 2, our mission is to make learning to ski clear and accessible for everyone — and above all, to help you choose the right level for your ski lesson! It can be tricky to navigate the different level systems used by ski schools (ESF, ESI, Oxygène, etc.). That’s why we’ve created this practical guide: here you’ll find the Evolution 2 levels and their equivalents with other schools. This way, you can easily choose the ski course that matches your experience and goals, whether you’re learning for the first time or continuing your progression with us!

YETISON
LEVEL: Beginner
Has never skied before and is discovering the basics: putting skis on and taking them off, getting up after a fall, moving on flat terrain, and making the first snowplough turns on a green slope.
Equivalences: Ourson / Garolou at ESF, Ours Brun at Oxygène, Souris blanche / verte / bleue at ESI.
PETIT YETI
LEVEL: Beginner
Has already skied: can side-step uphill, get up without help, and is starting to traverse the slope while keeping skis parallel on a green run.
Equivalences: Flocon at ESF, Ours Blanc at Oxygène, Cristal International at ESI
YETI 1
LEVEL: Beginner +
Can turn and stop in snowplough, is introduced to skating steps, and begins using ski poles.
Equivalences: 1ère Étoile at ESF, 1er Ski at Oxygène, Cristal de Bronze at ESI.
YETI 2
LEVEL: Intermediate
Can link parallel turns on a blue slope, masters rounded side-slipping, and controls overall skiing posture.
Equivalences: 2ème Étoile (2nd Star) at ESF, 2ème Ski (2nd Ski) at Oxygène, Cristal d'Argent (Silver Crystal) at ESI
YETI 3
LEVEL: Intermediate
Skis in parallel, links short turns on a red slope, and improves the use of vertical movement.
Equivalences: 3ème Étoile (3rd Star) at ESF, 3ème Ski (3rd Ski) at Oxygène, Cristal de Vermeil (Vermeil Crystal) at ESI.
SUPER YETI
LEVEL: Intermediate +
Progresses on red and black slopes, discovers carving, and explores varied terrain such as boardercross.
Equivalences: Étoile de Bronze (Bronze Star) at ESF, Ski de Bronze (Bronze Ski) at Oxygène, Cristal d'Or (Golden Crystal) at ESI.

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Yéti Rider
LEVEL: Advanced
For young skiers who are already very confident on red and black runs. They refine their technique, get introduced to freestyle, and experience their first sensations off-piste.
Equivalences: Étoile d'Or (Golden Star) at ESF, Ski d'Or (Golden Ski) at Oxygène, Cristal de diamant (Diamond Crystal) at ESI.
Junior Academy 1
LEVEL : Advanced
First turns in powder snow, independence on varied terrain, and introduction to the use of safety equipment (avalanche transceiver).
LEVEL : Advanced +
Adapting to different types of snow, exploring small off-piste routes, and improving the use of safety equipment.

Snowboard courses: teens and adults

SNOW 1
LEVEL: Beginner
Linking turns on blue slopes, controlling speed and balances. Introduction to small jumps while riding and first flat tricks (ollie, basic rotations, switch).
SNOW 2
LEVEL: Intermediate
Linking turns on red slopes and riding switch on easy runs. Mastery of basic jumps and rotations, introduction to aerial spins. Discovery of snowpark features. Riding on different types of snow.
SNOW 3
LEVEL: Intermediate +
Mastering different radius turns on red and black slopes, introduction to carving, and progression on all types of snow. Improving switch riding on steeper slopes and developing freestyle skills in the snowpark.
SNOW EXPERT
LEVEL : Advanced
Adapting technique to all types of terrain and snow, riding switch on steeper slopes and in difficult conditions. Mastery of flat tricks in both regular and switch stance. Practical use of off-piste safety equipment (transceiver, probe, shovel).

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