Grab That Snowboarding Vacation!
The Snowboarding Vacation
Dean Deal is a successful Internet marketer and the founder and CEO of Live Long, Well! LLC. Please visit Lots About Snowboarding! for information on snowboarding, gear, tricks, and vacation information.
Is a vacation in your plans this coming winter or spring? Perhaps you are in the mood for something other than taking the yearly trip to "someplace warm?" Maybe you would prefer not to drop another five thousand dollars on a cruise? Want a little excitement? Want to feel the wind through your hair and the mountain sun on your face? Well grab the family and head out for a snowboarding vacation!
Skiing and Resorts
There was a time when snowboarding was for the skiing outcasts. It was even difficult to find a ski area that would allow them to use their runs. Thankfully, those days are long gone. When snowboarding hit the world consciousness at the 1998 Olympic games at Nagano, Japan, well, the world changed!
Today, snowboarding is as popular (more so?) as downhill skiing and you can find that activity at any ski resort. Snowboarding resorts are a mecca for the "snow set." They host a huge array of activities that reach far beyond just skiing down the slope. Both singles and families will find the environment entertaining and relaxing. Couples will love the intimate surroundings of forest walks and cozy fire places, and families will be able to easily entertain the children while the parents find rejuvenation of the spirit.
Some of the most well known resorts that offer both Alpine (downhill) skiing and snowboarding were listed in Ski Magazine:
Deer Valley, Utah
Vail, Colorado
Whistler/Blackcomb, BC
Aspen, Colorado
Snowmass, Colorado
Park City, Utah
Breckenridge, Colorado
Beaver Creek, Colorado
Steamboat, Colorado
Sun Valley, Idaho
Many of these locations offer package deals attractive to both those challenged with limited time and/or financial considerations. Also, there are often packages designs with the busy lives of parents in mind or those seeking a romantic retreat. There is something for all folks at these resorts.
The snowboard vacation, though, is actually much more than skiing. Many resorts are within driving distance of other attractions such as amusement parks or other outdoor activities such as hiking or rock climbing. This "critical mass" of collocated attractions and locations are what put the bargain in a snowboard vacation and make your dollars go farther.
A Cozy and Romantic Atmosphere
Perhaps it's too much to expect that raging downhill on your snowboard is viewed as "romantic" or "cozy." But the truth is that a snowboarding vacation is so much more than just doing the slopes. Perhaps after a long tiring day on the slopes (and one too many tumbles?), you'll notice that river rock fireplace or that outdoor Jacuzzi at your resort cabin (yes, cabin-just as often as a conventional hotel, you can have a cabin). Mix in the right company and this suddenly becomes interesting. And lets not forget the "apr's-ski" or after ski party. Many resorts throw some wild parties, and while you may not see that as cozy or romantic, who knows where it will lead later.
Work at Play
Sometimes it's a hard concept to wrap your brain around; however, think about a corporate snowboarding vacation! Many companies take sabbaticals; what could be more relaxing than working at play (playing at work?) high in the mountains? Once you get over the shock of doing something fun "at work," it makes eminent good sense. Think about it: every resort has meeting halls and offers conferencing and catering service. When the work is done (or not!), you hit the slopes for a much deserved injection of radical'on the corporate dime no less.
The Bottom-line on the Snowboarding Vacation
Vacations at Snowboarding resorts make sense. There are a large number of activities for singles, couples, and families. Unlike "going to the beach," there are countless places to see and do once you have had your fill with skiing. The snowboarding vacation offers excitement, solitude, romance, and relaxation all in one.
Related Articles:
How to Wax a Snowboard
Waxing is the easiest tuning job for snowboards and offers immediate results. Since wax makes it easier for snowboards to glide over snow, a waxed board will slide faster and turn easier. Waxing also protects the base form the harmful effects of moisture, UV rays, snow contaminants, and dirt.
Snowboard Snowboarding: What Stance Should You Use?
As with most sports method & technique are essential to your performance, snowboarding is certainly no different and stance is everything in this game, here we give some pointers to consider for getting your stance just right.
Safety Tips for Skiing Snowboarding
Snowboarding can certainly be considered an extreme sport & therefore carries with it the threat of injury both minor & sometimes more serious. Recognising your limitations & the tell-tale signs can be vital in reducing the risks of serious injury - this article helps identify some areas to consider 7 look out for.
Snowboarding Tricks - Can You Really Get Snowboarding Tips Online? Shocking Discovery!
Snowboarding tricks are what every snowboarding fanatic has a passion for, we all want to learn the freestyle tricks, that we see the professionals do with ease, but can we really feed our passion and take our snowboarding to the next level, by simply searching the search engines for help and advice with snowboarding tricks and tips.
The Thrills & Spills of Extreme Snowboarding
Snowboarding has grown massively in popularity over recent years, in this article we cover the more extreme side of the sport, just to give a flavour of what some of the more experienced snowboarders get up to during the season.
CMH Heli-Skiing Announces New Small Group Heli-Ski Trips in British Columbia, Canada
Skiers looking for a small group heli-skiing () experience, CMH Heli-Skiing is now offering even more choices with small group trips in the Monashee, Adamants, Bobbie Burns, and Kootenay regions of British Columbia.
What You Need to Do Before You Buy Ski Equipment
When buying yourself ski equipment, you should first put together a list of the kind of equipment you will need on and off the slopes This list will help you complete what you need to bring with you on your skiing trip and what you will need to use when you are on the slopes and off it
Untracked Guides Launches New Website Focused on Heli Skiing, Snowcat Skiing, Backcountry Skiing & Snowboarding
The new Untracked Guides website provides readers with a window into the world of backcountry skiing. Enjoy heli and cat skiing articles, news, interviews, and more. The online heliskiing guidebook, serves as a comprehensive cat skiing and heli skiing operator directory.
Get the Most Versitile Drive D2 VF82 Ski/bnd
The beauty of the snow and the excitement of skiing wave the wild in the hearts of men and women It is the beacon for physical, emotional, and even spiritual replenishment
Get a Comprehensive Selection of Ski Equipment Including Great Prices on All Skis
Skiing is favourite both by the young and adult because it avers sprightliness and the ravisher of nature In most areas with snow, it has grown a forge of sports where periodic contests are featured to tryout endurance, speed, and agility
Snowboarding: Mountains, Snow & Thrills
Ski Equipment: Strong Implements of Sport
The beauty of the snow and the turmoil of skiing beckon the wild in the hearts of men and women It is the lighthouse for physical, emotional, and even spiritual rehabilitation
Copper Mountain Ski Resort, Colorado: Tips On Improving Your Skiing Skills
If you are a ski lover and are looking for new challenges in the sport, a Copper Mountain ski resort, Colorado, should be your first choice. Some facts about this amazing place include:
CMH Heli-Skiing Offers High Season Pay-As-You-Play Ski Trips
CMH Pay-As-You-Play Heli-Skiing program () provides skier security and peace of mind: the perfect combination for heli-skiers watching their wallet or concerned about snow conditions.
Best Places to Spend Your Skiing Holiday
Everyone loves holidays Simply because it means fun, vacation, rest, and traveling to some