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First time snowboarding, where to go?
- Thread starter TangTonic
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you can get those conditions anywhere
had the same type of snow in Colorado last season, and Utah the season before as I just did in the sierras this season.
California has some great resorts, and if you know anything about watching the temps and weather you can ride soft snow most of the time.
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Also, if you're just starting out you dont need the most vertical, fastest lifts, most runs, most snow, etc....hell even if you've been at it for years you don't need any of that to have a great time. What you want as a beginner is no ice, minimal lift lines, scenery, not feeling like someone is always on the verge of running into you and a town/village that's really going to make you feel like you're on a snow vacation. Interior BC, although not an option this year is probably the way to go.
If you're dead set on either Colorado or Utah take a look at someplace like Ski Cooper/Leadville. Watch out for the altitude. Also keep in mind that sometimes April can be the snowiest month in Colorado
If you're dead set on either Colorado or Utah take a look at someplace like Ski Cooper/Leadville. Watch out for the altitude. Also keep in mind that sometimes April can be the snowiest month in Colorado
Is that based on this year or prior years?
I’ve done solitude and snowbird the last couple of years, and on weekdays there were no long lift lines
Curious what lines are like this year
I love Colorado terrain but like these posts say PC is no brainer for first time. Grab an SUV from Fox, they are half the price($150wk) of the other rentals but you have to take a shuttle. Not in terminal.
Gear is easy to rent at Aloha in downtown PC. If you need some cheap warm gear hit Columbia at the outlet mall in Kimball Junc.
Canyon side of PC is really nice to stay at, more resorty. Can get decent airbnbs at Red Pine Condos. They have nice hot tub and sauna that's great for sore muscles and talking story with other travelers. Higher end rent the timeshare condos that are everywhere. Also, they just opened a Yotel if you don't mind a small place with a Murph. Free shuttles will pick you up anywhere In neighborhood to get to the lifts.
Park City side is the old town. Lots of shopping, art galleries and food. Haven't rented places there but many great places to grind at the end of the day.
Terrain wise you can find good beginner stuff on either side. It's massive resort and varies depending where you go so just explore. If you surf or skate then you'll pick it up quick and be wanting to hit intermediate stuff by end of the day. Plus, you'll ride better once you get off the flat stuff.
Pm me if you want some more insider tips. Have fun.
I'm not flying out west to ski this year but both, especially in March when alternating spring breaks happen. For this year sub the denver/slc area residents working from home with season passes for spring break families. Although I'm guessing the Texas families wont give a sh!t and still flood Summit Co. The whole reservation skiing might be an issue for someone planning a trip and relying on buying lift tickets at this point.
Beaver Mountain is like this on the weekdays. Cheap too.
Also, quit while you're tired. There is always tomorrow.
Wow! I knew the erbb folks were good people, but damn you guys are gold! Thank you so much for your input and taking the time to give me all the suggestions. I have read them all with the wife and this has helped a ton!
Park City, Telluride, and Tahoe all sound like great options. I have a friend in Tahoe so maybe I should look into that more. But Park City really seems to check all the boxes. BC also sounds very appealing but I guess that's out this year.
Thanks again everyone. I've learned a lot and super grateful for this community here! Stocked!
Park City, Telluride, and Tahoe all sound like great options. I have a friend in Tahoe so maybe I should look into that more. But Park City really seems to check all the boxes. BC also sounds very appealing but I guess that's out this year.
Thanks again everyone. I've learned a lot and super grateful for this community here! Stocked!
count the icy days in Tahoe vs Utah over the last 10yrs and get back to me. OP didn’t ask about strike missions.
learning means falling a lot. falling in Utah is softer than falling in Tahoe 90% of the time, every time.
Tahoe zone is fun with lots of options big and small. Reno airport is easiest, Sacto second, and bay area airports third for ease of access.
How big is your boy? I might have some lightly used gear I could float you.
ok, I'll dig in the vault. I def have a shell, I probably have powder pants for that age.
if you gear up, focus on a bib or at least powder pants with integrated suspenders
you're going to spend a lot of time on your ass and it's more fun when the snow is
not going down the back of your ice laden pants