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<\/p>\nPlanning a trip to the slopes? Whether for the first or the fifteenth time, preparing your perfect snowboarding holiday can be quite the mountainous task \u2013 simply because there\u2019s so much involved.<\/p>\n
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You\u2019ll want to choose a ski resort that can best serve your snow holiday interests and snowboarding ability. You\u2019ll want accommodation that caters to both your ideal and budget, and you\u2019ll want to be properly covered with the best travel insurance for snowboarding, as well as with layers of adequate snow gear \u2013 but what else?<\/p>\n
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To avoid getting snowed under piles of research preparing for your next snowboarding holiday, check out our handy tips below!<\/p>\n
From America and Canada to Japan, New Zealand and, of course, Europe \u2013 figuring out the \u2018where\u2019 when planning your snowboarding holiday can be tricky.<\/p>\n
First and foremost, it helps to consider if, residing in Australia, you\u2019re up for the cost and stamina involved in making the lengthy trek to America or Europe.<\/p>\n
It helps not to forget that resorts a little closer to home in New Zealand and even Japan are just as adventure packed, jaw-droppingly gorgeous and all-round spectacular as those you\u2019ll find in faraway places.<\/p>\n
Primarily, however, you should consider your group\u2019s snowboarding ability when choosing a resort. Most resorts will have terrain that\u2019s suitable for beginners, though some have significantly more than others, which means you\u2019ll find more runs to enjoy if it\u2019s your first time on a snowboard.<\/p>\n
You can figure out pretty quickly how much of a resort\u2019s terrain is suitable for beginner, intermediate and advanced snowboarders from their website.<\/p>\n
And while you\u2019re there, check that the resort offers snowboarding lessons for all age groups and abilities; if it\u2019s your first time snowboarding, a quick lesson on your first day can go a long way in making your entire holiday the best that it can be. Even if it\u2019s not your first time, a quick brush-up on your skills can help you get to the more advanced runs faster.<\/p>\n
Ski resorts that generally appear on the \u2018best of\u2019 snowboarding lists, particularly for beginners, include:<\/p>\n
Lift passes are also very important to consider when choosing a resort, as they can be pricey \u2013 how much so varies from country to country. Generally, you\u2019ll pay more for resorts in North America than you would in Europe or New Zealand.<\/p>\n
You\u2019ll then want to think about how easily accessible the resort is from the airport. Will you hire a car, or take a train, shuttle bus or taxi? Don\u2019t forget to consider how you\u2019re going to get to and from the mountain and your accommodation, if it\u2019s not located directly on the mountain as is the case for many resorts in New Zealand. This leads you into deciding\u2026<\/p>\n
Choosing where to stay will depend a lot on your budget as well as how many fellow snowboarders or even skiers \u2013 because they can be friends \u2013 you\u2019re bringing with you.<\/p>\n
From 5-star luxury and boutique hotels to apartments, chalets, townhouses and backpackers hostels, you\u2019ll never be short on options of where to stay (unless, of course, you\u2019re not in early enough and everything is booked out\u2026).<\/p>\n
Other important aspects to consider when booking your snowboarding holiday accommodation include:<\/p>\n
As we touched briefly on before, if you don\u2019t get in early to book your snowboarding holiday, you\u2019ll miss out on having a wide variety of accommodation to choose from as well as nabbing those early-bird discounts.<\/p>\n
If you\u2019re a beginner, it helps to look to a tour operator to package everything up for you; that\u2019s flights, transfers, accommodation, lift passes, lessons, and equipment hire. That way, you\u2019ll cover off everything at once and with a good discount, too. Though, you\u2019ll likely not enjoy as much flexibility with a package as you would if you booked these things separately. But with so many packages out there, you\u2019re bound to find one that suits.<\/p>\n
If you do decide to book aspects of your holiday individually, you should have the option to purchase \u2018add ons\u2019 when you book your accommodation; things like lift passes, equipment hire and tuition, which can help you avoid paying full price.<\/p>\n
Did we mention you\u2019ll want to book all of these things early?<\/p>\n
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Before we talk snow gear, we have to mention the most important thing you can\u2019t forget to have on your snowboarding holiday \u2013 and that\u2019s travel insurance<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Don\u2019t make the mistake of assuming that your run-of-the-mill travel insurance will have you covered should you have an accident while snowboarding. Sure, some basic travel insurance policies will cover you for amateur participation in snow sports like recreational ice skating, but they won\u2019t<\/strong> cover activities like snowboarding and skiing unless you purchase additional snow sports cover.<\/p>\n Ensure you read the snowboarding travel insurance Product Disclosure Statement very carefully to find out what you\u2019ll be covered for, especially as some won\u2019t cover \u2018off piste\u2019 snow activities unless you opt for this cover (and pay extra).<\/p>\n It\u2019s easy and affordable to add snowboarding insurance to insure4less travel insurance policies, and we can provide cover for off-piste activities, even, unlike most other insurers, in countries other than North America and Canada.<\/p>\n If it\u2019s your first time snowboarding, we highly recommend that you rent most of the above equipment, particularly your snowboard and bindings, boots, helmet and goggles. This gear can be expensive, so before you splash the cash it\u2019s worth knowing you\u2019re going to use them more than this one time.<\/p>\n Plus, resort employees can give you a much-needed hand in choosing the gear that\u2019s right for you; snowboards come in different types, and it helps having someone help you find boots that fit properly.<\/p>\n Firstly, don\u2019t expect to be cold the entire time, so don\u2019t go overboard on the layering. Especially when the sun is out, temperatures can actually be quite mild!<\/p>\n Plus, snowboarding is a sport. Expect to get sweaty! Expect those thighs to burn!<\/p>\n Sidenote: it helps to be prepared physically beforehand, or you might see more of the spa than you do the slopes \u2013 not necessarily a bad thing, though\u2026<\/em><\/p>\n Expect that the weather can play an important role in your ability to snowboard. If it\u2019s overcast and cloudy, you\u2019ll often not be able to tell the snow from the sky even with the greatest goggles, so we recommend waiting it out, again, if possible, from the spa…<\/p>\n Expect that the resort\u2019s pistes will be clearly colour-coded to indicate their terrain as beginner, intermediate or advanced. Stick to runs that suit your ability and work your way up as you improve; don\u2019t push yourself to do anything you\u2019re not comfortable with.<\/p>\n Don\u2019t expect you\u2019ll be a pro snowboarder right away. But, as we mentioned earlier, taking a quick lesson will help you get the hang of it faster.<\/p>\n Of course, when you\u2019ve properly prepared for your epic snowboarding holiday, do expect to have fun!<\/p>\n <\/p>\n For more information on snowboarding holidays and affordable travel insurance for snowboarding<\/a>, get in touch with the team from insure4less today!<\/p>\n To keep reading please see our guide to an epic ski holiday<\/a> and you must download our ultimate travellers checklist<\/a>!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Planning a trip to the slopes? Whether for the first or the fifteenth time, preparing your perfect snowboarding holiday can be quite the mountainous task \u2013 simply because there\u2019s so much involved. You\u2019ll want to choose a ski resort that can best serve your snow holiday interests and snowboarding ability. You\u2019ll want accommodation that caters […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[89],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"\nSo, what else can\u2019t you afford to go without?<\/h4>\n
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