Go Snowboarding
Experience ID: 177
A classic winter sport; snowboarding.
The most thrilling sport you can do on the snow, and if you've never tried it before, this is your chance! With a wide range of snowboarding activities in the US you are in for a treat. Come out and enjoy leaning the basics of this exhilarating sport, brush up your existent skills or treat someone for the holidays.
Quote a beginner's package if you have never gone snowboarding before. You'll start off with a safety briefing and an introduction to all the equipment. The instructors will teach at your own pace and current level. From doing some simple heel turns to 360´s, from green and blue runs to double black diamond slopes. With some effort and enthusiasm you will be progressing in no time at all.
Learn if you are a 'regular foot' or 'goofy foot' and get familiar with the right stance for balance. Learn how to manoeuvre the board correctly so that you can start zigzagging down hills with full control of your board. Your qualified instructor will be right there with you to assure all safety and to help you get up and try again.
Recommendations:
- Generally helmets are required for children under 13 years and may be provided as part of the equipment included in session.
- Anyone can learn to snowboard provided they’re willing to try.
- It is recommended to have layers of warm clothing topped off with a waterproof layer, a decent set of full UV protection goggles or wrap-around sunglasses, waterproof gloves and a helmet or warm beanie.
- Because it’s instinct to put our hands out when we fall, wrist guards are recommended, so guards can offer a bit of extra support.
So now that you’ve got your gear and have given it a once over, what’s next? Here is a list of some of the things you can learn:
- Learn how to fall safely
- Standing on your board
- One footed slide
- Two feet slide
- Side slipping
- Traverses
- Linking turns
- Rolls
Can children participate?
Yes as snowboarding is becoming more popular, kids as young as even two and half years are braving the trails.
Why should I learn how to fall?
Because falling occurs in this sport, it is important to know the best way to do it so that you minimize hurting yourself.
