how much for snowboarding? and where?
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Nick, Leo's an old man like us, so no discount 
His other half might not be, though....
Sierra's got a decent bunny slope you won't kill yourself on....
His other half might not be, though....
Sierra's got a decent bunny slope you won't kill yourself on....
Originally posted by sybir
Nick, Leo's an old man like us, so no discount
His other half might not be, though....
Sierra's got a decent bunny slope you won't kill yourself on....
Nick, Leo's an old man like us, so no discount
His other half might not be, though....
Sierra's got a decent bunny slope you won't kill yourself on....
Sierra was the first resort (on the south shore at least) to really create a park for snowboarders and to really cater to snowboarders. The percentage of snowboarders is higher there as a result. And they also have a really good snowboard school, if you wanted to take classes (I believe those come with a rental and a beginner lift pass for $70).
http://www.sierratahoe.com
Only problem with Sierra right now is the lack of fresh snow. I'd wait till after a storm hits, otherwise you'll be falling on hardpack snow/ice.
https://www.i-club.com/forums/showth...threadid=38265
here yah go leo. have some snowboarding fun with some iclubbers.
here yah go leo. have some snowboarding fun with some iclubbers.
first time i snowboarded, i went to bear valley [i think that's what it was called... something with bear in it...] i had no snowboarding experience whatsoever, i've never skiied in my life neither. after about an hour of falling, i got the hang of it and moved up onto higher slopes. i STRONGLY advise you to invest in a pair of snowboarding wrist guards, believe me you'll thanks me later
if u going to North side, try the Northstar. Nice wide runs for beginner.
if going to south side, I also voted for Sierra-at-Tahoe over Heavenly. It's chaper and more snowboarding friendly i found.
Also, there are a lot more casinos and resturants if you found out snowboarding isn't your sport after all.
Look around the local ski shops for coupons. There oftens have some discount ($8~10 off) for those two resorts.
And i also suggest taking a first timer lesson. It really helps to speed thing up a bit.
have fun.
if going to south side, I also voted for Sierra-at-Tahoe over Heavenly. It's chaper and more snowboarding friendly i found.
Also, there are a lot more casinos and resturants if you found out snowboarding isn't your sport after all.
Look around the local ski shops for coupons. There oftens have some discount ($8~10 off) for those two resorts.
And i also suggest taking a first timer lesson. It really helps to speed thing up a bit.
have fun.
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Originally posted by taction
And i also suggest taking a first timer lesson. It really helps to speed thing up a bit.
And i also suggest taking a first timer lesson. It really helps to speed thing up a bit.
That's an hour well spent.
I took a lesson my first time, and by the mid-afternoon was ready for more than the greens.
The problem is that like all the lesson packages are set up for beginner only slope access, but when you spend the hour in the lesson you learn faster, and are ready for more than the greens the first day (if you're at all athletic)
I like Bear valley for beginner and intermediate, they have a good variety of slopes WITHIN the color grouping, they have blues that are barely not green and blues that are barely not black.
At Kirkwood I had a problem making the "jump" to the next level, there were no blues close to single black diamond level, so it was a big jump there. At least that's how I felt when I was there. Bear Valley seemed much more progressive.
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only 20 bucks for full beginner package!
great news for all you n00bs out there! most north lake resorts are offering a special deal for next wknd, dec 6th & 7th, only! http://www.firsttracksonline.com/new...750742382.shtm you get a beginner lift ticket, equipment(board&boots or skis,poles&boots ) rental, and a 2-hr beginner lesson! just give 'em an andrew jackson & you're set! plus, like already mentioned, there's a trip ready made for us! https://www.i-club.com/forums/showth...threadid=38265
to re-iterate some of the great advice already given:
--take a lesson. there will be other beginners just like you, so if you're feeling like a n00b about it, at least ya got company w/ others who feel like n00bs, too
. also, you won't hold any of the vets back if you decided to try on your own & see if you could hang w/ a more experienced crew.
--don't worry about having a "beginner" lift ticket. it's limited to certain slopes for a reason. it would most likely be unsafe for you to take on as a rookie as well as beyond your skill level for now.
anyway, boarding stokes me out so much i'll go on forever. that rox that you're down to get your board on!
check out this link for some useful tips: http://www.snowlink.com/snowlink.php?section=useful
go to http://www.snowbomb.com/resorts/ ,then just click a resort from the 'Menu' on the left. once you select one, each resort listed will have a phone # as well as a link to its website so you can get info re: the $20 deal(Learn More on the North Shore)!!!
fyi: :banana: this is the dance that brings fresh pow to our beloved slopes!
to re-iterate some of the great advice already given:
--take a lesson. there will be other beginners just like you, so if you're feeling like a n00b about it, at least ya got company w/ others who feel like n00bs, too
. also, you won't hold any of the vets back if you decided to try on your own & see if you could hang w/ a more experienced crew.--don't worry about having a "beginner" lift ticket. it's limited to certain slopes for a reason. it would most likely be unsafe for you to take on as a rookie as well as beyond your skill level for now.
anyway, boarding stokes me out so much i'll go on forever. that rox that you're down to get your board on!
check out this link for some useful tips: http://www.snowlink.com/snowlink.php?section=useful
go to http://www.snowbomb.com/resorts/ ,then just click a resort from the 'Menu' on the left. once you select one, each resort listed will have a phone # as well as a link to its website so you can get info re: the $20 deal(Learn More on the North Shore)!!!
fyi: :banana: this is the dance that brings fresh pow to our beloved slopes!
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thanks again for the links, info, and tips guys! a package with lession might be the best way to go. as for tires. i don't think my RE92 would hold up well. but should be okay I think. I am getting understeer drift with low speed turns and oversteer drift with mid/high speed turns under heavy rain. 
contollable, fun, but could also be dangerous. 
contollable, fun, but could also be dangerous.
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My friend took me to Squaw Valley for my first time a few years ago. Not so smart--expensive and I didn't get my money's worth. I usually hit Sugar Bowl or Northstar now. If you look anywhere near 22 or 23, just say you're 21 and get the young adult pass (for future trips). Make sure you figure out what year you should have been born, in case they ask. Works for me, and I'm 34 (ack)! 
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