In Colorado what is the best Season Pass for a Novice Snowboarder?

Question

I've lived here for 20 years and still never snowboarded!
I have skied 4 times and its not for me.
I vowed to learn how to snowboard even if it kills me.

Whats the best season pass for me?
I also want to factor in travel time (I live in Aurora) and cost of meals in the park.
I won't be trying any rails, ramps or pipes no matter the amount of peer pressure.
So where do I go to learn how to turn, stop, slow down, speed up, and bail?

Also will a Burton board make a difference for me or only fuel the laughter from the lifts?

Answer 1

Well..



I've been up here in the mtns for years and this is hands-down the best deal I have seen for newbies:



www.skiloveland.com/skischool/

3_class_pass.aspx



It's called the 3ClassPass. It's a deal that gives you a season pass after signing up and completing 3 lessons (starting with a never-ever lesson). The best part is you don't even need your own equipment while in the lesson! Check SkiLoveland's website out for more details.



Loveland is the closest ski area to Aurora and they have some of the cheapest meals in Colorado's ski country. The recently reopened old Squaw Pass ski area (aka Echo Mountain) is actually the closest to Denver but is more or less a huge terrain park.



Burton has great boards to learn on. There are good snowboarders who like their higher end boards as well. I think they make good stuff (incl. clothes and boots) and have for years.



Once you know the basics of snowboarding and can ride around with no problem, then a season pass in the future to the other ski areas nearby will be more valuable to you.