Learning to Snowboard in VT
Snowboarding Lessons, Tips & Tricks for Successful Snowboarding
This is where snowboarding got it’s start. So why not board where snowboarding first started, besides the conditions are just great for snowboarding at nearly all of Vermont’s Ski Areas. A snowboarding vacation is an outrageous way to getaway. Vermont offers the snowboard enthusiast challenging fun at a variety of slopes. With the best mountains, hotels, inns, resorts, and mountain rentals – it’s no wonder Vermont is New England’s top boarding destination. Ask us about VT Learn to Snowboard vacations or share winter fun comments. To feature your business, contact us.
Vermont Learn to Snowboard Vacations
The Wildflower Inn, 2059 Darling Hill Road, Lyndonville, VT 05851 | 802-626-8310
Trailside Lodging in the Northeast Kingdom of Vermont. Your next great adventure awaits at The Wildflower. A four-season destination property for the best in outdoor recreation and Vermont experiences. With our 25-room Inn, full-service restaurant, pub, Village Sport bike shop (with rentals) and KCE guide company right on the property, you will have everything you need to make the most of your Vermont visit.
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Jay Peak Resort, Hotel Jay, 830 Jay Peak Road, North Troy, VT 05859
Welcome to Jay Peak - The Top of Vermont! Experience mountain thrills by day and cozy up with family fun by night around the firepit. The Jay Peak Resort features a Pump House Indoor Waterpark, Jay Peak Resort Golf Course, Flyer Express Quad. On-site spa has 2 treatment rooms. Find current specials and rates below.
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The Lodge at Spruce Peak, a Destination by Hyatt Residence, 7412 Mountain Road, Stowe, VT 05672
Welcome to Spruce Peak in Stowe, Vermont! This Luxurious ski resort by Hyatt Destinations offers ski-in/ski-out access. The resort's spa offers in-room massages and wellness treatments such as aromatherapy, body scrubs, body wraps, and facials. Other on-site facilities include a steam room, a sauna, and a spa tub. Find exclusive specials and rates below.
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Trapp Family Lodge, 700 Trapp Hill Rd, Stowe, VT, 05672
Escape to the enchanting Trapp Family Lodge in Stowe, Vermont, where Austrian charm meets breathtaking Green Mountain views. Indulge in cozy accommodations, world-class dining, and endless outdoor adventures on over 2,500 scenic acres. Whether you're savoring a quiet moment by the fire or exploring the trails, the Trapp Family Lodge promises an unforgettable Vermont retreat. Check availablilities and current specials below.
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Jay Peak Resort, Hotel Jay, 830 Jay Peak Road, North Troy, VT 05859
Welcome to Jay Peak - The Top of Vermont! Experience mountain thrills by day and cozy up with family fun by night around the firepit. The Jay Peak Resort features a Pump House Indoor Waterpark, Jay Peak Resort Golf Course, Flyer Express Quad. On-site spa has 2 treatment rooms. Find current specials and rates below.
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So you want to learn to snowboard?
The first thing I’m going to tell you is that it’s not easy. Not by a long shot. But boarding to worth the learning curve – and the humble pie falls.
Your first day strapped to a snowboard is guaranteed to be challenging. Be prepared to spend a fair amount of slope time on your bum and don’t be surprised to find yourself looking for a hot tub at the end of the day to soothe those aching muscles.
Snowboarding is similar to skiing in that both sports use the techniques of weighting while on edge and following the fall line when descending the mountain. Learning to snowboard is different from skiing in one distinct regard – although learning to snowboard is twice as hard as learning to ski, your level of ability will increase exponentially faster on a snowboard than on skis. Before you know it you’ll be flying down the slopes, leaving the skiers with a face full of powder.
A word to the wise: Make sure the first thing you learn how to do is fall. Because you’re going fall. And you’re going to fall a lot. So tuck in those arms and legs, and just roll with it!
Because learning to snowboard is a challenge, it’s important to set realistic goals for yourself those first few times on the mountain. Realistic goals will keep your frustration levels to a minimum. An example of a realistic goal would be “Get myself down the bunny slope once without falling.” not “Grinding rails in the terrain park.”
The fastest way to gain success on a snowboard is to invest in private lessons from a snowboard instructor. These lessons are more than worth their weight in gold. When scheduling lessons at the mountain, be sure you’re getting a real snowboard instructor, not a skier strapped to a snowboard. A good snowboard instructor knows the sport well and will be able to teach you quickly and effectively, guaranteeing more time riding and less time sliding backward and out-of-control down the bunny slope.
I strongly recommend spending 2-3 days in a row strapped to a snowboard when starting out. It’s the fastest way for your body to learn the muscle memory necessary to ride a board. Yes, you will discover new muscles you never knew existed before. If too much time passes between your first and second snowboarding lesson, your second lesson will have you starting at ground zero again. Not. Fun.
More Tips for First-Time Snowboarders:
- Wear waterproof pants & gloves and a helmet
- Stretch your legs, back and arms before riding
- Always strap your front foot in first
- Remove loose snow from bindings regularly
- Keep a wide stance, flexed knees, loose ankles & straight back
- Keep your hands in loose fists to avoid broken bones
- Always try to fall uphill, relax and roll with the fall
- Use a heel-toe rocking motion to control your edges
- Never ride with your board flat on the hill
- Lean slightly forward down the mountain for more control
Although learning to snowboard can be difficult, there is no mistaking the thrill of success once you “get it” and you will love that unique floating sensation you get as you carve down the mountain. With no poles to worry about, you are free to surf the slopes and enjoy the ride. So schedule that lesson, strap into that board, say a prayer and HAVE FUN!
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