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Top 5 Biggest Mistakes to Make as a Beginner Skier or Snowboarder

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Learning how to ski and snowboard can be a wonderful but challenging experience. Ski or snowboard boots might feel uncomfortable, and being on skis or snowboard for the first time can be downright scary. You will be introduced to a new world once you get past the fear and insecurity of learning the sport. As a beginner, you can have [โ€ฆ]

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Leander Walchshรถfer | June 2, 2025
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9 Must Read Books for Your Dive into the World of Skiing and Snowboarding

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Yes, YouTube is a great resource for beginners looking to explore the beautiful world of skiing, but there is also merit to books that can be an excellent resource for all things skiing. My first discovery of mountain sports was reading a book back in the 4th grade. Growing up in Kansas, I didnโ€™t have exposure to skiing or snowboarding, [โ€ฆ]

Luke Guilford | April 12, 2025
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Top 7 Ski Terrain Park Tricks for Beginners

At first glance, terrain parks are complex. Some resorts take them to the extreme, like Mammoth Unbound. For many people, it takes years of training to even ride these setups. At a high level, the park can be split into two categories like a slopestyle X games run, Jumps, and Rails. They are quite different, but itโ€™s always a good [โ€ฆ]

Brett Ploss | December 7, 2023
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The 5 Best Tahoe Ski Resorts for Beginners

The lifts at Boreal, CA with groomed runs and terrain parks.

Situated on the border between California and Nevada, the Lake Tahoe Basin and surrounding Northern Sierra mountains offer some of the best skiing on the West Coast. Visitors flock to Tahoe to ski with frequently fair weather and sunny skies. For skiers and riders starting out, these five resorts are great options that offer awesome beginner ski experiences. When making this [โ€ฆ]

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Jeremy Thom | November 9, 2023
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VIDEO: How to Learn to Ski โ€“ 9 Skills for Your First Time Skiing

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Jackson Hole, WY to Host Open House at Revolutionary New Beginnerโ€™s Lodge this Saturday

Jackson Hole, Wyoming, solitude station, beginner

Jackson Hole Mountain Resort (JHMR), WY, recently ranked #1 ski resort in North America, is famous for having some of the best and steepest terrain around and is high on every skierโ€™s and snowboarderโ€™s bucket list. But did you know that JHMR also boasts some fantastic intermediate and easy terrain, with great snow, and fewer crowds? In fact, 15% of [โ€ฆ]

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