Ski or Snowboard?

photo from onthesnow.com, Crested Butte, CO

Lots of beginners wonder which is a better choice to learn: skiing or snowboarding? While it's really up to personal decision and exploration, Vermont Living put it this way: "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."

If all you want is a fun day on the slopes we would truly suggest either one! Pick what interests you more and you will surely enjoy it. What's even more important than the learning curve is finding a great instructor and taking a lesson-- watching a ski movie or two (unfortunately) does not leave you qualified to teach yourself! Experienced skiers find learning to snowboard a completely humbling experience- they truly are two distinctly different sports.

Once January rolls around, Learn a Snow Sport Month will feature tons of deals at resorts around the country (23 states last year!) that will help you figure out just how to get started at learning a snow sport.

The moral of the story is, you should choose to learn what you are most interested in because in the end, any struggles will be rewarded with FUN!