SNOWBOARDING SITE:

What is it people love about your sport?
Being in the mountains and learning something new.

Level of difficulty for beginners (1=low > 10=high):
It's a 7+ for those first few days. After that, it is smooth sailing!

Essential equipment a beginner must buy/can't rent:
You can pretty much rent everything you need, including outerwear. Some essentials to bring along from home are long underwear, turtlenecks, and warm socks.

What should every first-timer know?
It is well worth it to sign up for a lesson.

What separates the amateurs from the pros?
Pro snowboarders perform difficult tricks while doing very large jumps. Amateurs can have fun making tracks through the powder and carving turns down a groomed run.

In your personal opinion, where's the best resort or destination to practice the activity?
For a honeymoon, I'd recommend a resort with a "ski village" setting, where the night life can be just as romantic as the time spent together on the slopes. Top picks are Whistler/Blackcomb, BC; Park City, UT; Sun Valley, ID; Jackson Hole, WY; Telluride, CO; and Aspen Mountain, CO.

Where can a beginner find additional information?
Snowboarding from About.com

Anything you'd like to add?
Snowboarding is great fun for all ages!

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