What is the worst mistake of snowboarding beginners?
Francisco Soardo explained that beginners make the mistake of wanting to climb to the top of the mountain, that peak at the highest, on the first day. The instructor explained that it is necessary to take classes, get informed.
“The main key is to start on flat terrain, and from there increase the difficulty little by little. Without rushing. You also have to take into account what the day is like. Good weather also helps. It is always better without extreme cold or a lot of wind to enjoy the mountains more,” he added.
Soardo explained that it is important to take the necessary precautions to avoid injuries and enjoy learning more. “You have to go step by step,” he added.
Did it happen to you to go up the mountain and not know how to get down? Here is the explanation from a specialist.
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Snow tourism, in numbers
Neuquén opens its season this Saturday, June 15, with a varied offer of possibilities and places to enjoy the snow.
The province has a skiable area of 2,510 hectares, 99 ski slopes of all levels, and 45 lifts of different characteristics.
The tourist destinations directly linked to snow in Neuquén: are San Martín de los Andes, Villa La Angostura, Caviahue, Villa Pehuenia, Zapala and Andacollo; while there are five other associated tourist destinations: Aluminé, Junín de los Andes, Chos Malal, Neuquén Capital and Piedra del Águila.
In total there are 724 accommodations and 20,566 available places directly and indirectly associated with the winter offer, which is equivalent to 84% of the available offer in the province.
The details of each hill
Ski and snowboard schools operate on Chapelco Hill, with 200 instructors highly trained by the highest European leaders.s. There are expert clinics, classes for children ages two and up, and adaptive ski classes. In addition to skiing, there are activities to enjoy as a family with an agenda that is renewed year after year.
The ski center Cerro Bayo, in Villa la Angostura, It is the entrance portal to the Arrayanes National Park, the only place in the world where a pure forest of this species is found; and the Nahuel Huapi National Park, one of the seven Wonders of Argentina. It offers activities for all preferences and ages. You can ski or snowboard, either on traditional slopes or off-piste, adapted skiing, recreational activities in the mountains such as snowshoeing, canopy or tubbing, and mountain trekking. During the winter season, events such as Torch Descent, Tetra Cerro Bayo, rugby X- Treme Night Session, Citigold Sabores Patagónico, Día del Montañés, Snow Polo Cerro Bayo and
The Caviahue ski center is an authentic snow town. During the winter season, various events take place such as Extreme Rugby, the Snow Polo Cup and the Eco Caviahue Environmental Festival, torchlight descents and competitions between the ski school students. Caviahue is distinguished by the privilege of combining ski days with pleasant and restorative thermal sessions or venturing on an excursion to the Copahue thermal center.
The Batea Mahuida snow park is inserted in an area covered with pehuenes forests in Villa Pehuenia and is managed by the Puel Mapuche community. It offers ideal slopes for alpine skiing, Nordic skiing and snowboarding, with lifts designed for beginner skiers. The sleigh track is a space designed for family enjoyment, as well as snowshoeing and snowmobile rides. Volcano lagoon (completely covered in snow).
