“To start snowboarding, it is important to know the board and know how to adjust it,” said the expert in the field, and explained that “the board has three parts: nose, waist and tail.”
“At the top are the bindings that serve to hold the feet to connect with the board. In the middle is the waist, which is the narrowest part of the board,” commented the Guru Ride instructor in this special L M N about the world of snowboard.
And finally, “at the bottom we have the base that helps us slide the board, and the edges that serve to give direction and brake.”
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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 highest peak, on the first day. The instructor explained that it is necessary to take classes and get informed.
“The key is to start on flat terrain and gradually increase the difficulty from there. Without rushing. You also have to take into account the weather. Good weather also helps. It is always better without extreme cold or too much 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.
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Proposals to enjoy the snow in Neuquén
In The Chapelco hill is home to ski and snowboard schools, with 200 highly trained instructors from the top European authorities.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 Bayo Hill, 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
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He Caviahue ski resort It is a real snow village. 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 students of the ski school. Caviahue is distinguished by the privilege of combining days of skiing with pleasant and restorative thermal sessions or by venturing on an excursion to the Copahue thermal centre.
He Batea Mahuida snow park It is located in an area covered with pehuene 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 sled track is a space designed for family enjoyment, as are snowshoe walks and snowmobile rides to the Laguna del Volcán (completely covered in snow).
