Snowboarding in USA

The USA remains a mecca for snowboarders, and with world-class resorts such as Breckenridge, Vail, Jackson Hole, Steamboat Springs and Heavenly, there's endless terrain on the massive mountain ranges to accommodate all levels of rider. The boarding culture is alive and well in most of the country's ski resorts, and with sensational powder conditions, huge verticals, super-efficient modern lift systems and a host of world-class snow parks, snowboarding in USA is attracting more and more British riders every winter.

 

Snowboarding in USA is both fun and fast-paced, and offers fantastic conditions for expert riders and first-time boarders alike. From the sunny slopes of California to the vast peaks in Colorado, snowboarding in USA features ski centres such as Heavenly, Squaw Valley and Mammoth. Other ski centres include Breckenridge, Vail, Aspen and Copper Mountain. Snow conditions are first-class, with Colorado in particular famous for the light and fluffy 'champagne powder' that blankets the slopes. For beginners, it's a great place to learn, as the resorts' many ski schools offer an excellent standard of tuition, and friendly instruction paired with the classic hospitality that the country is well-known for. New England resorts such as Killington and Stowe in Vermont are also great options for snowboarding in USA, with these East Coast resorts being a good choice for those looking for a shorter flight time from the UK.

 

Most snowboarders in USA make good use of the many acclaimed and world-class snowparks that the country boasts. These are generally well-designed, and fully-equipped with challenging rails, kickers and jumps in which boarders can practice freestyle skills, and have a wide range of quarter-pipes, half-pipes and super-pipes. Breckenridge, Mammoth, Keystone and Copper Mountain have some of the best snowparks for snowboarding in USA.