snowboarding in new hampshire?

Question

is snowboarding hard to learn? are there any good places in new hampshire to go and learn how to snowboard? is it expensive?

Answer 1

do you already know any other board sports like surfing or anything?

Answer 2

I don't really know New Hampshire well but I know snowboarding. The only resort in NH I've been to is Attitash and it was fun, a little small but not bad at all.

Snowboarding isn't hard to learn at all. Be sure to take a lesson or two on your first day, it will help more than you realize. Also, gear is important. You're going to need sunglasses and sunscreen to protect yourself from the sun. A good pair of socks and long underwear that are NOT made out of cotten. I like wool socks and a polypro-like material for underwear. Water proof pants and a good warm set of gloves and you'll be set. Depending on the weather (and I highly recommend a nice sunny day for learning) you may need more insulating layers or a heavier coat. Goggles are essential if it's snowing.

What has any of that got to do with learning how to snowboard? It's simple, if you are warm, dry, comfortable and can see you will be able to focus better on learning to ride. That, and you'll be a lot happier. There is nothing worse than cold wet toes, frozen fingers, a soggy butt and being blinded by the sun.

Another important piece of gear that is often overlooked by first time snowboarders are wrist guards. A broken wrist is, unfortunately, a very common injury for first time boarders. A good, low-profile wrist guard will fit under your gloves and many resorts rent them these days.

And, sad to say, Snowboarding (and skiing as well for that matter) is not a cheap sport to pick up. If you decide to become a snowboarder we're talking between $500 to $1000 (or much much more) to get you set up with your own equipment (board, boots, bindings, pants, goggles, gloves etc). Once you are set up it isn't too expensive but you do have to buy lift tickets which vary in price from resort to resort. If you pick a "home" mountain and plan to snowboard alot then a season pass is the best bet and they usually pay themselves off between 10-20 visits. For your first few times be sure to go with the resort learning packages. For example, Attitash has a "First Experience" package that offers rentals (board and boots), a lift ticket and a lesson for $85.
This is a deal when you consider that an adult lift ticket is $59.

Good luck and have fun.

Answer 3

no snowboarding is really easy after you're not afraid of the slope
I have never been to new Hampshire so can't help you there
and the snowboard is cheap compared to the cost of the ski lift