Blue Mountain Ski Resort: Snowboarding Fun for Everyone

Summer Hammack | Editor

 Blue Mountain Ski Resort (Photo Credit - Summer Hammack)

As autumn continues and we prepare for winter, it’s the perfect time to try something new. Whether it’s skiing through moguls or snowboarding down a black diamond, there are endless opportunities for adventure at Blue Mountain Ski Resort. No matter your age or skill level, the mountain has something for you.

If you’ve never tried skiing or snowboarding before, the bunny hill is the best place to begin. At the top of the lift, you’ll find two paths. One is a straight hill where beginners can practice the essentials: standing up, stopping, and moving forward. 

The other path winds back and forth, giving you the chance to practice turning and refining the skills you just learned. Both sides offer the kind of progress that builds confidence little by little.

For those who are ready to challenge themselves, Blue Mountain offers trails ranging from green (easiest) to blue, black, and finally double black (hardest). Scattered along these runs are terrain parks and jumps where you can push your limits, learn new tricks, and maybe even surprise yourself with what your body is capable of.

Snowboarding is just as much a mental challenge as it is a physical one. Once you learn how to turn and stop, the hardest part is quieting the voice in your head that tells you to be afraid. Progress comes when you let yourself fall, and continue to get back up again. 

The moment you overcome that mental barrier, there’s nothing stopping you from carving your own path down the slope.