Where is the best place to snowboard?
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I'm from Michigan so we snowboard at Mt. Holly in Holly Mich. However my friend goes out west to Idaho with his family, or Colorado.
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In reference to the answer before me, it's called Sport Chalet, not Sports Chalet...there's no S! Sorry, had to clear that up...I actually work there and its kind of a pet peeve lol  And yes you can rent ski and snowboarding equipment there.
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The correct answer is Alta and Snowbird in Utah.  Best lightest snow in the world.  Plus they get more snow than almost any other resort in the US except for one or two in Alaska. Last year they had over 700 inches. Most other resorts get only 300 inches.  Almost everyday is a powder day. Close to the airport (20 mins). You also have the option of skiing at 8 other resorts that are within 45 minutes from the airport.  If you don't want to go to Utah then the other favorites would have to be Jackson Hole and Whistler BC.  Don't waste your time in Colorado. Its not worth it. \nSnowbird hosts the freeskiing nationals every year so they have their fair share of steeps.  Hands down the best skiing in the world.
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Well you could try http://www.womenssnowboard.com for some advice on this.  Essentially it all breaks down to preference, riding style, and location.  First figure out where you will be snowboarding. Then choose a slightly smaller board for jumps and tricks or a longer board for speed and slalom.  the board should be roughly the same size as you honestly unless you want to spin easier.\n\nThe boots will roughly translate across in size.  Burton make some good boots but I was a fan of the old airwalk boots for wearing all day long.
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TRY THIS ONE:\n\nPhil's Ski & Snowboard\n2980 Mcclintock Way # G, Costa Mesa, CA (21.15 miles away)\n714-754-7762
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If you have never snowboarded before, just take a regular first -timer group lesson. You should learn the basic stance, how to turn on your tow and heel edge, how to side-slip on both edges, how to 'falling leaf' and you may, depending on how you get on, get into basic linked turns although that would probably be in your second lesson.\n\nIf you're looking for a lesson which focuses specifally on your strengths and works on your weaknesses, consider private instruction.
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snowboarding,surfing,skydivin,base jumping and bungee
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My first few rides (season) were great, but I fell alot. I never rode one of those bud boards. Snowboard bindings are important. The bindings should clamp your feet/boots onto the board, like pedals on a bike. There's always time to snowboard. Use your front foot to steer. Wear gloves and a helmet.
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I can do both and I think initially snowboarding is more difficult, but once you get the hang of riding it's much easier than skiing (at least for me). If you skateboard or wakeboard or surf then snowboarding will probably be easier for you. If you know how to waterski then try skiing. I like snowboarding better because you only have to worry about one thing - the board! Having 2 poles and 2 skis that can go flying all over the place when you fall is too much trouble for me =) If you are interested in moguls then learn to ski, but if you are interested in being in the park and halfpipe then snowboarding is your best bet.
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Most skateboards like to surf because most skaters live along the coastline which means their peer group is into surfing. I would think snowboarding would be easier to learn tho.
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snowboard, waterproof pants & jacket tresspass are good, snowboarding boots you can get them in major towns or off the internet, a hat & glasses thats about it.
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Hey, totally agree with you, Paul G!  Snowboarders need to GET OUT OF THE WAY.  I happen to know some really cool snowboarders who don't sit in the middle of the slope.  Usually the people who do that are people who have never been on a mountain in their life and need to be on the bunny slope taking lessons.  Sure, snow sports are tiring and it's fun to rest and chat with your friends.  In case you haven't noticed, that is what the lifts are for.  If you don't have enough endurance to make it down a run, ride the bunny slope!\n\nI'm not just complaining about snowboarders; stopping in the middle of the slope is flat out dangerous.  People can't see you and snowboarders with their back uphill can't see an out-of-control young skier/boarder.  Even some of the most skilled skiers/riders can't avoid hitting some lazy snowboarder!  At one of my home resorts, there is a large hump (in the middle of the hill, not in the terrain park) with just enough lip to catch a little air.  There was a young snowboarder sitting just under it, so I was halfway off the jump before I realized that there was a person at my landing site.   I had to add a little jump turn to avoid him.  It is dangerous to the snowboarder.  JUST DON'T DO IT!  \n\nNext time you out-of-shape snowboarders fancy a break, pull to the edge of the slope where all of the other people can see you.  Make sure it is a low traffic area, not a place where the trails merge.  NEVER EVER sit down in the middle of a crowded slope.  I've seen ski patrol pull the tickets of snowboarders blocking a crowded area.  Be considerate of the other people around you.  That is the number one rule of snowsports.  If we stopped paying attention, injuries would increase tenfold.  \n\nDON'T BE A STUPID SNOWBOARDER!
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Crystal Mountain Resort in Thompsonville Michigan (Northern Lower Peninsula). It is a very cool area and they are very good at keeping you in the "ski lodge" theme. However, I don't know how their prices compare to other places and this is not actual "Mountain" skiing, so it would depend on your skill level and what you want for surroundings. I would recommend Banff in Canada otherwise.
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yes...my favorite event is snowboardcross
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The nearest is at Tamworth - but well worth the trip. I live in the South East - so I have further to come. But I've tried the Milton Keynes indoor snow centre and it doesn't compare to Tamworth.Tamworth's slope is long and wide - with a dog-leg and bowl. It's groomed three times a day which is really nice. The instructors and staff there are incredibily friendly and helpful. I find that going once a month keeps my 'ski legs' in shape - so that when I go on a ski holiday I don't waste the first day catching up after a year away from the slopes. Have a look at the web site: http://www.snowdome.co.uk/ - take the interactive tour - then make the trip to Tamworth - you'll love it!  Discount sessions Mon, Wed, and Friday mornings. But more often than not there are 2 for 1 sessions.  As I go regularly I decided it was worth becoming a member. Can't wait for my next trip!
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ive been there a lot. its a really fun place and theres not a lot of lift lines since it's so big. its really good for all ages and abilitys. while your there you might want to check out other mtns. nearbye. some are Copper, Keystone, Vail, Beaver Creek, Winter Park, and Loveland. youll have a great time.
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About 6 years ago, I took lessons at Alpine Meadows, then boarded at Boreal.  They seemed quite adequate.\n\nMy family now skis at Northstar.  My son is too young to board yet but the ski school at Northstar seems to have a great program for kids through adults.  And Northstar is extremely popular for boarders (seems like it is 50-50 skiers boarders).\n\nWe have friends whose kids learned at Sugarbowl.\n\nHonestly, I think you'd not go wrong with any of these resorts.  Any place with decent beginner and intermediate runs would probably be a good place to start.\n\nI'm waiting until the kids are independent enough on skis or boards before I try to take up boarding again.