Nothing could be farther away from the truth in saying that snowboarding is a cheap sport. It’s not, and it never will be. The outlandish location is first and foremost the main reason why snowboarding has to be expensive. You can’t just snowboard anywhere, unlike badminton where any open space will do. Casual snowboarders get their money’s worth by taking advantage of snowboard packages.
Think of a snowboard package as a discount offer: the more items you rent, the higher the discount. You can save a lot of time and money if you know where to look and which shops offer snowboard packages and which shops don’t.
Tips for Choosing a Snowboard Package
Here are some basic facts about snowboard packages:
You would do well to remember that not all ski resorts allow snowboarding. Make sure your destination ski resort accommodates snowboarding or else don’t bother going at all.
For children, most ski resorts charge around $20 to $35 for daily lift tickets. Tickets for adults cost more.
Children’s rental packages costs around $35 and this includes the snowboard, boots and bindings. This is a great deal already, but by asking around in other shops it’s possible you might run into something that goes for less.
A single snowboarding lesson usually goes for around $50 to $100, though you might be able to arrange a lesson package that includes several sessions at a discounted price.
With all these great packages going for discounted prices, money should be the least of your concerns. Safety is still your No. 1 priority. You wouldn’t want to end up with a broken arm or a leg just because you were too foolish to be careful, would you?