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Started by TruCido in Canada - 3 Replies

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TruCido posted Mar-2007

I've always really wanted to learn to snowboard and have decided to finally go for it!! and I love Canada so thought why not combine them both :D

I'm looking for a good place to learn in Canada and was wondering if anyone would recommend anywhere?

Thanks

Alltracks Academy
reply to 'Snowboarding in Canada'
posted Mar-2007

If you just learning almost any resort will be fine. however, I would difinitely choose western canda as the snow and climate are both much better. Personally we love whistler - the snow is reliable and facilities are great. Off the mountain, there is loasds to do as well.
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JamesA
reply to 'Snowboarding in Canada'
posted May-2007

Sound advice. Any where in Canada will have a certified ski instructor capable of teaching snowboarding to a visiter. Rental shops have the snow boards and boots but you will need to bring clotes suitable to snow board in. Do not try this in blue jeans. THey get wet and uncomfortable really fast.

Last tip consider a set of wrist bands, some knee pads and an absolute must a helmet. Safety while learning and proper gear will make the experience memerable in a good way.

If you come during February you might want to reserve gear as some schools have limited supplies of boards in specific sizes and limited boot sizes. Boarding in size 14 boots on a 140 board is downright dumd! In fact a size 14 boot is the same size as a 140 cm board!!! LOL

Pavelski
reply to 'Snowboarding in Canada'
posted May-2007

I agree with above.

The weather has been so erratic that western resorts are the very best choices.

I would pick a smaller "inner BC" ski resort in the Slekirks area.

Topic last updated on 10-May-2007 at 15:36