FarmVille Learn To Ski Quest Guide

Starts January 12th

Quest Story: "Hello there! Do you know what time of the year it is? Of course, you do! It's Skiing Time! It is time to ski across the snowy mountains!"

Expected duration of this FarmVille Learn To Ski quest is from  Thu 12th January 2017 to Thu 26th January 2017.

Note: These are all farm quests and repeatable (If you have the new style quest complete pop-up, you are unlikely to get the pop-up to repeat the quest)… Requirements can change at any time without notice as and how Zynga updates them… Images will only show up when they are available in the game files… For updated list of crop alternatives that can be used for quest planting, click here…

Note: The Crop alternatives mentioned here are good at the time of making this post originally… To check on the updated list, you can check out our Crop Alternatives Page on our Items Info Site

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Quests Info

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Quest Trivia:

READ DF TIPS BEFORE BEGINNING TO DETERMINE IF YOU ARE WILLING OR ABLE TO DO THIS QUEST:

MAKE SURE TO READ THE FULL POST AND ALL TIPS! IF YOU SKIM OR SKIP AROUND, THE MINUTE OR TWO YOU SAVE NOW MAY CAUSE YOU TO MISS INFORMATION THAT YOU NEED AND LEAD TO HOURS OF FRUSTRATION OR CONFUSION LATER.

YOU WILL NEED A 3 STAR WINERY, A 3 STAR BAKERY AND A 3 STAR SPA IN ORDER TO COMPLETE THIS QUEST. 

SWEET ENERGY DRINKS CAN ALSO SHOW AS SWEET SAKE IN THE WINERY.

THE ORIENTAL ELIXIR RECIPE REQUIRED IN STAGE 4 OF THIS QUEST MAY ALSO APPEAR IN YOUR WINERY AS DRY SAKE

RASPBERRY ENERGY DRINK WILL SHOW IN YOUR WINERY AS RASPBERRY WINE.

PLANT AHEAD:

RYE CROPS WILL TAKE 20 HOURS TO GROW.

LICORICE PLANT AND RED TULIP CROPS TAKES 23 HOURS TO GROW.

 EGGPLANT CROPS WILL TAKE 46 HOURS TO GROW.

NOTE: NOT ALL QUESTS ALLOW FOR ALTERNATIVES. IF WE DO NOT LIST ALTERNATIVES IN A QUEST STEP, THAT MEANS THAT YOU MUST PLANT THE EXACT CROP IT CALLS FOR. ANYTHING WITH AN ORGANIC SYMBOL IS THE ORIGINAL CROP AND WILL COUNT. SUPER CROPS DO NOT COUNT UNLESS THEY ARE LISTED AS ALTERNATIVES.

Note: Smart Quest credit is not guaranteed and can be removed by Zynga at any time without warning. Smart Quest amounts are provided in case you wish to GAMBLE, but planting anything less than the full amount required by the quest is at your own risk.

"LEARN TO SKI: PART 1": Farmer, are you ready for an active, fun-filled day?
	Task 1	Task 2	Task 3	Reward 1
	Get 7 Snow Sport Sweater	Harvest 60 Aloe Vera (6 hrs )	Craft 3 Sweet Energy Drinks in the Winery	Snow Goggles Tree
Other Rewards: 2500 Coins  125 XP  Share Reward: Santa Shovel
Crop Alternative: Super Aloe (6 hrs ).. Aloe Vera (6 hrs ).. Flaming Aloe (12 hrs )..
Quest Tips: Amount to harvest with smart quest credit –6 Sweet Energy Drink or Sweet Sake can be made in a 1 star Winery and takes 6 hrs.
Thank you so much, Farmer! You are natural at this!

"LEARN TO SKI: PART 2": You're the best skier, or so they say. Let's do this!
	Task 1	Task 2	Task 3	Reward 1
	Get 8 Winter Games Cap	Harvest 90 Cotton (12 hrs )	Craft 3 Herbal Lotions in the Spa	Book Of XP
Other Rewards: 3000 Coins  150 XP  Share Reward: Holiday Light String
Crop Alternative: Super Cotton (12 hrs ).. Cotton (12 hrs ).. Chinese Cotton (23 hrs).. Dream Cotton (11 hrs 54 mins).. Australian Cotton (12 hrs ).. Australian Cotton (12 hrs ).. Red Australian Cotton (12 hrs ).. Star Puff Cotton (12 hrs ).. Pink Cotton (15 hrs 54 mins)..
Quest Tips: Amount to harvest with smart quest credit –9 Herbal Lotions can be made in a 1 star Spa and takes 6 hrs.
Thanks, Farmer! Your skills are unmatched!

"LEARN TO SKI: PART 3": We're so lucky to have an expert like you, Farmer! Let's start skiing practice!
	Task 1	Task 2	Task 3	Reward 1
	Get 9 Ski Boots	Harvest 120 Coffee (16 hrs)	Craft 3 Strawberry Licorice Cupcakes in the Bakery	3 pack of Turbo Chargers
Other Rewards: 3500 Coins  175 XP  Share Reward: Candy Cane Hammer
Crop Alternative: Kona Coffee (9 hrs 30 mins).. Coffee (16 hrs ).. Club Coffee (8 hrs ).. Cocoa Coffee (14 hrs ).. Jamaican Coffee (23 hrs).. Super Cocoa Coffee (14 hrs )..
Quest Tips: Amount to harvest with smart quest credit –12 Sweet Licorice Cupcakes can be made in a 1 star Bakery and takes 6 hrs.
Thank you, Farmer! The training session was very helpful.

"LEARN TO SKI: PART 4": Let's take one step at a time, Farmer! Teach the basic body balancing technique!
	Task 1	Task 2	Task 3	Reward 1
	Get 10 Skiing Passes	Harvest 150 Madder Root (20 hrs )	Craft 2 Oriental Elixirs in the Winery	Furry Ski Monkey
Other Rewards: 4000 Coins  200 XP  Share Reward: Santa Shovel
Crop Alternative: None..
Quest Tips: Amount to harvest with smart quest credit -15 Oriental Elixirs can be made in a 2 star Winery and takes 6 hours to craft The Oriental Elixirs may appear in your winery as Dry Sake.
Wow! Our Ski Passes have arrived! Thank you, Farmer!

"LEARN TO SKI: PART 5": You have great skills, Farmer! Teach me some of the moves!
	Task 1	Task 2	Task 3	Reward 1
	Get 10 Gaming Scarf	Harvest 180 Frosty Cup Rose (23 hrs)	Craft 2 Relaxation Oils in the Spa	Unwither
Other Rewards: 4500 Coins  225 XP  Share Reward: Holiday Light String
Crop Alternative: None..
Quest Tips: Amount to harvest with smart quest credit -18 Relaxation Oils can be made in a 2 star Spa and takes 6 hours to craft.
Farmer, thanks for the amazing and informative skiing tips!

"LEARN TO SKI: PART 6": You're natural at this, Farmer. Let's show off your amazing skiing stunts!
	Task 1	Task 2	Task 3	Reward 1
	Get 11 Snow Ski Goggles	Harvest 180 Sport Shoe Vines (4 hrs )	Craft 2 Patty Pan Tarts in the Bakery	Super Fertilizer
Other Rewards: 5000 Coins  250 XP  Share Reward: Candy Cane Hammer
Crop Alternative: None..
Quest Tips: Amount to harvest with smart quest credit -18 Patty Pan Tarts can be made in a 2 star Bakery and takes 6 hours to craft
Woah! Those stunts were stunning! Thanks for the show, Farmer!

"LEARN TO SKI: PART 7": You have been a great help, Farmer! We are almost there!
	Task 1	Task 2	Task 3	Reward 1
	Get 12 Ski Gloves	Harvest 200 Frosty Cup Rose (23 hrs)	Craft 2 Raspberry Energy Drinks in the Winery	Ski Coach Penguin
Other Rewards: 5500 Coins  275 XP  Share Reward: Santa Shovel
Crop Alternative: None..
Quest Tips: Amount to harvest with smart quest credit –20 Raspberry Energy Drink or Raspberry Wine can be made in a 3 star Winery and takes 6 hrs.
You are a skiing wizard! Thank you, Farmer!

"LEARN TO SKI: PART 8": Just few more tips and tricks, Farmer! I can almost ski on my own!
	Task 1	Task 2	Task 3	Reward 1
	Get 13 Ski Boards	Harvest 220 Gooseberry (46 hrs)	Craft 1 Energizing Lotion in the Spa	Instagrow Potion
Other Rewards: 6000 Coins  300 XP  Share Reward: Holiday Light String
Crop Alternative: Gooseberry (46 hrs).. Gooseberries (23 hrs)..
Quest Tips: Amount to harvest with smart quest credit -22 Energizing Lotion requires a 3 star Spa and take 6 hours.
Your techniques are unique and easy to learn! Thanks, Farmer!

"LEARN TO SKI: PART 9": You have great ideas, Farmer! Let's put them to work!
	Task 1	Task 2	Task 3	Reward 1
	Get 14 Snow Sign Boards	Harvest 240 Broccoli (46 hrs)	Craft 2 Organic Eggplant Currys in the Bakery	Ski Pro Pegasus
Other Rewards: 6500 Coins  325 XP  Share Reward: Candy Cane Hammer
Crop Alternative: Broccoli (46 hrs).. Club Brocabits (14 hrs ).. Club Broccoli (14 hrs ).. Purple Broccoli (23 hrs)..
Quest Tips: Amount to harvest with smart quest credit –24 Organic Eggplant Currys can be made in a 3 star Bakery and takes 1 day to craft.
Thank you so much, Farmer! You were an amazing Ski Coach!

Total Winery Ingredients Needed:

4 Blackberry 
9 Cranberry 
4 Grape 
4 Green Tea 
4 Lilac 
6 Raspberry 
23 Rice

Total Bakery Ingredients Needed:

6 Eggplant 
6 Licorice Plant
4 Onion 
6 Pattypan 
6 Pepper
6 Pumpkin 
6 Rice
9 Rye
8 Strawberry

Total Spa Ingredients Needed:

15 Aloe Vera 
11 Blackberry 
12 Green Tea
8 Morning Glory 
1 Red Tulip

Bushel summary (Winery, Bakery, Spa, combined) This listing will only be added to quests that use the same bushel in more than one cottage, to make planting easier for those who opt to grow their own. -Note CLUB CROPS will give the same crafting bushel as the regular version. If the club version grows faster, it will be noted below

15 Aloe Vera (Super Crop Available)
15 Blackberry (Super Crop Available)
9 Cranberry  (Super Crop Available)
6 Eggplant
4 Grape (Super Crop Available)
16 Green Tea (Super Crop Available)
6 Licorice Plant
4 Lilac (Super Crop Available)
8 Morning Glory (Super Crop Available)
4 Onion
6 Pattypan (Super Crop Available)
6 Pepper (Super Crop Available)
6 Pumpkin (Super Crop Available)
6 Raspberry (Super Crop Available)
1 Red Tulip
29 Rice (Super Crop Available)
9 Rye 
8 Strawberry (Super Crop Available)

Hot Crop Cheat Sheet

 

Total Plots to Harvest With Smart Quest Credit: 144   

Total Plots to Harvest Without Smart Quest Credit: 1440

Thanks to our friends at Farmville Wikia for orignally figuring out the Smart Quest pattern. To read the updated chart in full, visit the Dirt Farmer here.

Note:  As quest is active for all farms, make sure you plan and plant the crops for the quests across the farms for better planning... More tips and details will be added as and when they are found out... Stay Tuned..