I'm going to Whistler for a conference. I've never been skiing or snowboarding before and I'd like to. But I know so little about winter sports that it is hard to make the right choices or to even know what I need to know. [more inside]
posted by grouse on Nov 16, 2009 - 39 answers

Will Virtual Snow teach me how to snowboard? [more inside]
posted by onich on Oct 13, 2009 - 12 answers

Great places worldwide for a two week snowboarding and sightseeing holiday around Christmas time? [more inside]
posted by inflatablekiwi on Aug 14, 2009 - 7 answers

Where can we live (in the US) that has both pleasant summers and awesome snowboarding? [more inside]
posted by Fifi Firefox on Jul 14, 2009 - 49 answers

I'm moving to the UK. I love snowboarding. What are my options? [more inside]
posted by ElmerFishpaw on Jun 22, 2009 - 9 answers

I want to spend Jan-Apr of the 2010 season snowboarding in the Salt Lake City resorts. Can you guys help me figure out where to live in SLC (three months at a resort is just too much $$, and plus I'd like to be able to get away from the mountain on the days I don't ride) , and the best way to go about securing a place? [more inside]
posted by Calloused_Foot on Jun 16, 2009 - 5 answers

I'm looking for a resort in Tahoe that has both (a) good beginner snowboarding trails and (b) snowshoe trails. Nice to haves: group snowshoe outings and snowshoe rentals.
posted by benzenedream on Feb 18, 2009 - 5 answers

I'm looking for gift ideas for a family member who is into snowboarding. He already has all the basics but I do know he needs a new pair of goggles (which shouldn't be hard to find). I'm also interested in any cool accessories that you could recommend beyond the basic stuff your average snowboarder would have. The price range I'm looking for is around $50. Thanks in advance!
posted by adustum on Dec 18, 2008 - 13 answers

I want to snowboard/ski everyday, all winter. Where should I get a job? [more inside]
posted by GrubbyUtter on Nov 11, 2008 - 20 answers

I'm moving to Colorado near Breckenridge for the winter (Nov - Mar/Apr). What towns should I check out and where should I search? [more inside]
posted by SampleSize on Sep 4, 2008 - 3 answers

This snowboarder wants to give skiing a try. How to go about it? [more inside]
posted by zardoz on Apr 19, 2008 - 10 answers

I would like to get some video footage from an upcoming snowboarding trip and download it to my computer at a later date. What equipment would be suitable for this? My budget is £100 (~ $200 US) [more inside]
posted by oliverst on Feb 18, 2008 - 4 answers

Great week honeymooning in the Rockies? Where would you tell a skiing/riding couple to go? [more inside]
posted by nelleish on Dec 5, 2007 - 9 answers

Cousin and spouse in NYC, we're in Toronto. We'd like to meet halfway to go snowboarding in January. I only know the Quebec ski hills so any suggestions would be much appreciated. Hotels, condos and cottages are all equally acceptable.
posted by Umhlangan on Oct 29, 2007 - 5 answers

I've started to get into snowboarding and I need suggestions for what kind of gear to buy. [more inside]
posted by Suparnova on Feb 21, 2007 - 17 answers

Where’s the best place to book an all-inclusive ski vacation? Where’s a good powder accessible condo with a view/hottub? [more inside]
posted by lalochezia on Feb 9, 2007 - 6 answers

What muscles are used to recover from a heelside snowboard fall? If one were bad at getting up from such a fall, which exercises at the gym would you recommend to improve?
posted by Malad on Dec 26, 2006 - 10 answers

I've never gone skiing or snowboarding before, but I'm going on a co-worker outing in January to a ski resort for one day. I've decided to take beginner lessons in one - but which one? What would you recommend and why? [more inside]
posted by evadery on Dec 12, 2006 - 34 answers

Living in Lake Tahoe(!) My sister-in-law has a chance to live out in Lake Tahoe for the ski season. She'll be working, either on a mountain or off, but she doesn't have a job lined up yet. My question (after a chat with her) is about where she might want to live. Been to Tahoe? Lived there? Help a recent college grad have a blast. [more inside]
posted by zpousman on Sep 25, 2006 - 9 answers

I'm going snowboarding for the first (and maybe only) time and I was wondering whether I should go out and get some pants and what kind of pants? Do I need them or would I be fine in jeans or something? [more inside]
posted by phillygee on Mar 9, 2006 - 27 answers

Heliskiing? What did you wish you knew before going? [more inside]
posted by ruelle on Jan 16, 2006 - 4 answers

Hard snowboard boots - whether? which? and where to shop? [more inside]
posted by nicwolff on Dec 2, 2005 - 8 answers

Help me plan my Vegas/Reno/Tahoe/LA trip! Specifically I'm wondering what to do with my snowboard gear and I need some recommendations on transportation and things to see. [more inside]
posted by pooya on Nov 22, 2005 - 4 answers

Is learning to snowboard inherently dangerous? Is there anything you can do to make it safer? [more inside]
posted by smackfu on Mar 14, 2005 - 23 answers

I've got a three day lift ticket good for Breckenridge, Keystone, Beaver Creek, A-Basin and Vail. Which of these are most snowboarder friendly, and which would you recommend?
posted by etc. on Feb 19, 2005 - 4 answers

Going skiing/snowboarding in about a week with no real experience save two painful days last year (but I have the basics down now) - any suggestions how to minimize the pain this time around?
posted by casarkos on Dec 20, 2004 - 22 answers

I'm taking a snowboarding trip to Wyoming this winter break and I will be using a plane at least three times during this period. Naturally, I will be carrying a snowboard and all my other equipment on the plane. How should I go about protecting my board? Should I just use a soft case to protect from scratches or should I be more concerned? Also, are there any products anyone can specifically recommend?
posted by cyphill on Dec 1, 2004 - 6 answers

Horribly specific somewhat-old videogame question: Is SSX3 on the Playstn2 really that much better than SSX Tricky? Specifically, is SSX Tricky worth keeping for the courses or should I just chunk it in exchange for SSX3. I have come in late to owning a PS2 (just got the new model as a gift) and picked up SSX Tricky, looking for a 1080 fix. But then I find out I have the older version of the game, and that the current installment makes the version I have obsolete. Snowboarding nerds, please advise. I want SSX3 but basically don't know if I should trade in SSX Tricky for it, or keep the older version, too. Thanks! [more inside]
posted by Peter H on Nov 17, 2004 - 25 answers