How to Snowboard on Your First Day - Complete Beginner Lesson

Learning how to snowboard can be intimidating. We get it. Been there, done that. We didn't grow up on the slopes either. Fortunately, it's not as scary as it seems. Here's your complete guide to what to expect during your first visit to a ski resort, complete with tips, tricks, and basically an entire snowboarding lesson from the pros (David Handy, head of the Ski School) at Nordic Valley in Utah! https://www.nordicvalley.ski/ CHAPTERS 00:00 Intro 00:54 Finding a place to learn 02:12 Navigating the resort for the first time 03:01 How far in advance to book lessons 03:50 Setting expectations for your first lesson THE LESSON 06:54 How to stand on a snowboard 08:16 Determining which foot is your lead foot 09:51 Strapping in for the first time 11:24 Terminology and getting a Feel for the board 12:45 Skating (getting around on one foot) 14:27 Hiking (going up hill on one foot) 15:52 Straight Glide (downhill with one foot) 17:05 How to stop and turning your board (heelside J turn) 20:06 Toeside J turn 22:58 The Magic Carpet 24:12 Falling safely 26:11 Standing Up 27:36 Starting down the hill 28:15 Tilting and stopping heelside 30:23 Stopping toeside 32:55 C turns and S turns 34:06 Standing up on the toeside edge 38:38 The chairlift 42:00 Practicing on bigger hills 42:50 Tips for new hills 44:00 General rules and etiquette 47:49 Let's RACE! 49:59 Outro RESOURCES Travel Deals: https://bit.ly/TDTravelDeals Top Credit Cards: https://bit.ly/CreditCardsRanked Weekly Gear Deals and Updates: https://bit.ly/terradriftsignup Shop Quality Used Gear: https://alnk.to/clXf2gK Backpacking 101 Course: https://bit.ly/BackpackingCourse GET MORE Read the blog: https://terradrift.com Follow us on Instagram:   / terradrift   Support us on Patreon:   / terradrift   Hey there! We’re Josh and Alisha, the creators of Terradrift, which is all about sustainable travel and adventure. That means travel tips, adventure guides, gear reviews, and a whole lot more. And all of it encourages you to explore responsibly. 'Cause we've just got the one planet, and since we like to get out there and enjoy it as often as possible both near and far, it's our responsibility to treat it with a little bit of respect. So lace up the ol' boots, grab your favorite pack, and wander on! #terradrift #wanderon #snowboarding