Anybody a snowboarder ?

[R7 ETH]

I want to start snowboarding and after a few lessons at Hillend i want to go to a European resort to test my inability to stay vertical. Anybody here snowboard and can recommend any good resorts for begineers in europe ?

[Julz]

I've always found resorts in Austria to be quite good, and often quiet if you find the right places, there is a website, if I can find it, that recommends resorts for different abilities for boarding etc... will have a rummage!!;):D

[Heather]

I would recommended Innsbruck in austria. I stayed close to there for around 6 months and learned to both board and ski there. People are nice and its well equipped.:D

[Big Col]

LOL! I totally misread the last comment in your post there Tribal. I coulda swore you had said "The people are nice and well equipped" :eek::D

[Heather]

quote:Originally posted by Big Col
LOL! I totally misread the last comment in your post there Tribal. I coulda swore you had said "The people are nice and well equipped" :eek::D

Now thats another matter;):D

[R7 ETH]

cheers gals think i will try to get to hillend this weekend to see how many bruises i can get.

[Julz]

Ooooo, bristles are very dangerous, especially if you go for the head first dive!!:blackeye: Enjoy!!:clown:

[X30YES]

Try Valmorel in France , lots of Off Piste ,easy to get there and a nice wee resort to boot with plenty of SC accommodation,ski in ski out a plenty ......(no need to catch a bus or long walks to the lifts etc like in Austria) and miles of Off Piste between the runs as well.
La Plange also would be good I think and you even can have a shot at the Olympic Bob Sleigh run , if you like getting the s**t scared out of you for 20 quid . http://community.webshots.com/photo/55582760/60762497jYqOeg
ps I'm not a snowboarder but did teach on two planks a wee bit when I was younger !!! ,
quote:Originally posted by R7 ETH

I want to start snowboarding and after a few lessons at Hillend i want to go to a European resort to test my inability to stay vertical. Anybody here snowboard and can recommend any good resorts for begineers in europe ?

[sleepyrascal]

CHAMONIX in France!!! ITS AWSOME!!!!! One of the biggest resorts in the world, and thought of as the best. It's great for familys, new starts, but also the realy crazy guys and the best ski/snowboarders in the world! Chamonix itself is really good fun at night. Plenty to do and a great friendly atmosphere! Its the place to be. However, if you don't like France, Go to Canada. Again, awsome, and it offers something for everyone!

[R7 ETH]

Some great photos there Angus, cant wait to get some snow !!!

[X30YES]

Whistler BC is also great ...but a long long way for a week ,and must be about the best all round winter resort

[R7 ETH]

My mate was in Whistler doing a season last year and he said it was great, he done some heli boaring apparentley !!

[Julz]

quote:Originally posted by X30YES

no need to catch a bus or long walks to the lifts etc like in Austria)

Since when??:evil: I've never had a long walk or had to catch a bus to get to a resort in Austria!:)

France is ok but can be quite busy, there is a nice wee resort near Volvic that is near a man-made lake (can't remember the name right now), it's pretty gentle, and if you want free accomodation, you must take your hammer and nails and help my dad finish his house!!;)

Like sleepy says, you can't beat Canada, we have family in Toronto who have a cabin near Tremblant in Quebec and also Robs cousin instructs at Whistler through the season!!:cool::D

[R7 ETH]

Hey Julz your my new best friend:D
Sounds like you got the contacts:cool:

[X30YES]

Guess you have never been to Soll , Stubai, Hintertux,or Mayrhofen then Julz ;)..and agree not all resorts need a bus or long walks ;), the ski in ski out ugly French areas are better for doorstep ski-ing I think :D
quote:Originally posted by Julz


quote:Originally posted by X30YES

no need to catch a bus or long walks to the lifts etc like in Austria)

Since when??:evil: I've never had a long walk or had to catch a bus to get to a resort in Austria!:)

France is ok but can be quite busy, there is a nice wee resort near Volvic that is near a man-made lake (can't remember the name right now), it's pretty gentle, and if you want free accomodation, you must take your hammer and nails and help my dad finish his house!!;)

Like sleepy says, you can't beat Canada, we have family in Toronto who have a cabin near Tremblant in Quebec and also Robs cousin instructs at Whistler through the season!!:cool::D