Resort riding
Groomed slopes for learning turns, lift use and slope etiquette.
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Learn before you go
Snowboarding
Balance, flow and deliberate progression
Snowboarding builds from safe falling and edge control to linked turns. A lesson on beginner terrain makes the learning curve much friendlier.
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Ways to explore snowboarding
Freestyle
Park features and jumps, introduced after strong basic control.
Backcountry
Advanced terrain requiring avalanche training and specialist skills.
A realistic progression
How to get started
- 1
Today
Start with a lesson
Rent equipment and learn on a gentle slope.
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Days 1-3
Control each edge
Practise safe stopping and linking simple turns.
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Next
Join a guided trip
Pick a trip with terrain suited to newer riders.
Keep it simple
Equipment, without the overwhelm
Start with or rent
- Rental board and boots
- Helmet
- Warm waterproof layers
Add when committed
- Fitted boots
- Wrist guards
- Goggles
Your guide provides
- Terrain guidance
- Safety briefing
- Trip logistics
Practise in your city
- Use an indoor or dry slope
- Book a beginner snowboard lesson
- Build core strength and mobility
Move safely
- Wear a helmet and wrist protection
- Stay on open terrain within your level
- Never enter avalanche terrain without training
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