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Help Me Plan A Snowboarding Trip!?

hey i plan to go snowboarding with my friend either this friday or saturday. i live in the bay area of california. i plan to go snowboarding for just one day so no lodging.

Nowadays, you can find adequate beginner terrain features at any of the resorts you listed.

Alpine Meadows is my favorite of those resorts (though I haven’t been to Kirkwood) because it has a great mountain but it’s not as pretentious as Northstar and not as intimidating as Squaw. They also have a small but nice beginner terrain park right by the base lodge.
Boreal is good if you want only parks, as their whole mountain is basically a terrain park, but there aren’t as many runs. They are cheaper than the larger resorts (squaw, northstar, alpine, sugarbowl) and closer to the Bay Area than the other north shore resorts.
Sugar Bowl is the closest north shore resort to the Bay Area, it is very big and nice.
I also recommend Homewood, located on the west shore about 5 miles south of Tahoe City. It is medium-sized, but cheaper than any of the big resorts. I went there two weeks ago and was very impressed.

You can find detailed information about these resorts by looking at their web pages- trail maps will show you terrain parks and also tell you ticket and rental prices. It can also be helpful to note the ages for youth or student discounts, and they vary resort to resort and can be significant. Have fun!

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Snowboard Gear – What you Must Have to Enjoy Snowboarding

Snowboarding is a fun sport that requires skill, technique, energy and a bit of courage to get the most enjoyment out of it. In saying this, while you are learning the technique of snowboarding and then testing your skills by perfecting jumps or flying down a slope you need the right snowboard gear. Snowboard gear essentially is there to protect you from falls and other mishaps that you will experience as you progress in your snowboarding adventures. This article will discuss some of the gear you need and some that is not as essential.

No Bumps On The Head

Starting from the top of the body, you need to protect your head. You will see many snowboarders that don’t have helmets because they don’t like the feel of a helmet or maybe they are just free riding down a hill and don’t think it is necessary. It is probably a good idea to start off with a helmet and then make your mind up as you get more experienced. If you are doing jumps or contemplating black runs or off piste snowboarding then it is a good idea to wear a helmet.

You want a helmet that fits snugly without being too constrictive. It may also provide insulation against the cold.

Goggles may not be a priority for you but they also provide protection from the sun and the glare of the sun off the snow. They help your eyes when it is snowing or windy. This is vital when you are going fast down a slope and need to be able to see where you are going. Many people start off with sunglasses as they are similarly effective but goggles are best in the long run as they create a seal around the eyes and stop snow getting between your eyes and the lenses.

Keep The Body Warm But Not Too Much

For the body you need warm, water proof clothing that also allows air to circulate so that you don’t become too sweaty. There are countless choices when it comes to a snow jacket. You can go with the standard jacket or a smock or even a snow suit. Apart from the look of the jacket you need to consider how well it insulates and keeps water out and if it is designed to let air circulate. You may want additional features like number of pockets or storage places. Some jackets come with ipod or cell phone storage but this would be considered nice but not necessary to have.

In terms of protection against falls you may consider padding for the knees and elbows. These are the most likely areas to be affected if you fall. Snowboard pants also have padding in the knee area and around the rear to protect against falling on the tail bone.

Gloves are also essential. Your hands will feel the cold the most and they will need to be protected against the cold and snow. You will also be carrying your board from time to time or lifting barriers or holding onto t-bars. If your hands are cold they will lose feeling and can be easily damaged. Gloves are essential if you are planning on snowboarding for the day. If you are just messing around for a few runs then you might be ok but I’d always advise to wear gloves.

The boots and board go together and is another topic that is concerned with performance rather than protection. There are other things to consider in terms of the board. This involves the type of snowboarding you want to do and the level of experience you have.

About the Author

For snowboarding tips and reviews of snowboarding gear then visit http://www.snowboardnskiing.com . The site features reviews of gear including no fog snowboard goggles. Adrian writes on skiing and snowboarding.

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Lake Tahoe in Feb? Please help me chose a hotel!! Harrah’s?Harvey’s?MontBleu?

I’m planning a trip to Lake Tahoe in Feb. I’m going with my parents and my brother. I like to gamble so I want to be in a casino. My brother’s into snowboarding, so he wants to be near the lifts. I’ve looked into Harrah’s, Harvey’s and MontBleu. Every site has different opinions on each. Which do you think is best, cleanest, prettiest. I’ve read a million opinions, the 3 of them have some very negative reviews. I no longer know which one. PLEASE HELP!!

I’ve stayed in all 3 and I prefer MountBleu. They all have +’s and -’s but all in all MB gets my vote.

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