| The snowboarding fever among the younger | | | | also attracted its own share of snowboarders. And |
| generation worldwide just shows no sign of stopping. | | | | with a big following for this ultimate winter sport, a |
| This extreme sports activity has become a big hit | | | | rider just needs to pick one among the highly |
| among the young ones that it has achieved much the | | | | recommended resorts. |
| same level of popularity as the conventional snow | | | | - Mt. Buller Alpine Resort is situated 250 kilometers |
| sport of skiing. In fact, skiing resorts have also | | | | northeast of Melbourne with an area of 2,300 |
| become ideal venues for snowboarding these days | | | | hectares. With an altitude of 1,805 meters above sea |
| and players of this sport or just the hobbyists have | | | | level, the resort features some of the most excellent |
| a lot to choose from when it comes to where to | | | | alpine and sub-alpine terrain. Ski trails here cover 180 |
| spend a great snowboarding holiday. | | | | hectares with lots of wide, open space above the |
| North America | | | | tree line. |
| A foremost requirement for this extreme winter | | | | - Jindabyne is known for its wide range of ski and |
| sport is, naturally, lots of snow. Excellent terrain with | | | | snowboarding areas, inexpensive accommodation, |
| all those slopes comes next. The U.S. and Canada in | | | | vibrant nightlife, numerous restaurants and hotel clubs |
| North America definitely have all these features the | | | | and pubs. |
| reason they have become popular venues for | | | | - Hotham Fact File in Victoria not only boasts of |
| international snowboarding events. And with the | | | | spectacular terrain for all levels but also first class |
| number of professional snowboarders on the | | | | accommodation as well as fantastic and breathtaking |
| upswing, ski resorts are providing fantastic terrain | | | | scenery. It enjoys higher natural snowfalls compared |
| parks suited for the freeriders. | | | | to other ski resorts in the state. |
| The U.S. West Coast offers so many snowboarding | | | | - The Perisher Blue is ideal for riders looking for a |
| destinations that allow riders to enjoy great | | | | much wider terrain. With 1,245 hectares of skiable |
| adventures. Among the top choices are ski resorts | | | | terrain, snowboarders here can have the time of |
| found in California. | | | | their life engaging in their favorite extreme winter |
| - Mammoth Mountain in California's Mammoth Lakes is | | | | sport. |
| a top spot for snowboarders because of its excellent | | | | Austria |
| parks and pipes. Snow falls here are in large supply | | | | Austria is home to the beautiful Alps mountain range |
| and the superpipe in the area is a popular place | | | | making it a top snowboarding destination. Here, you |
| where professional riders are seen shredding. | | | | will find fantastic terrain, villages and resorts, quality |
| - June Mountain enjoys continuous snow during the | | | | board parks not to mention scrumptious cuisine. |
| winter season with the terrain open to riders. The | | | | Whether you're a rider who goes for vibrant resorts |
| USASA slopestyle events normally take place here. | | | | or the more peaceful places, there's always |
| - Squaw Valley is about 42 miles from Reno, Nevada | | | | destination waiting for you in Austria. For glaciers and |
| and offers three terrain parks. These are Ford | | | | a lively atmosphere, there's St. Anton, Maryhofen, |
| Freestyle Superpipe and Park, Mainline Park and | | | | Kaprun, Solden and Saalbach while family resorts like |
| Belmont Park. Snowboarding and freeriding can be | | | | Katschberg, Niederau and Galtur are best for those |
| enjoyed in all venues. | | | | looking for a quieter area. Other resorts ideal for the |
| - Sierra at Tahoe is in the Twin Bridges area and has | | | | family are Rauris and Oberau. |
| lots of great places to snowboard. Among its | | | | Riders in search of steeper and world-class terrain |
| numerous attractions are the Superpipe, The Alley, | | | | should go to Obergurgl, Hochgurgl, St. Anton and St. |
| Burton Progression Park, Wagon Trail Boardercross, | | | | Christoph. These places are best for off piste and |
| the Upper Main Halfpipe and the Aspen Rail Park. | | | | powder snowboarding. For first timers, recommended |
| Australia | | | | resorts are Galtur, Katschberg, Niederau, Obergurgl |
| The land down under's unique terrain and runs have | | | | and Hochgurgl, Rauris and Soll. |