Now that you understand why you should take a lesson, you can concentrate on how . While most beginners will choose the resort they would like to visit and then look into the snowboard school, it may be worth your while to pick an instructor first. This may sound like a backward approach, but remember that it will be the instructor, not the resort, that most affects your training. Ask your snowboarding friends for a referral, or check the service classifieds in your local paper. If you would rather choose the resort first, then you must know how to find a qualified instructor at the resort's snowboard school.
Instructors come in all shapes and sizes.
Some teach because they love to. Some have been teaching for many years, and others just started yesterday. For the best value, you need to find an instructor who has several seasons under his belt. An alternative is to find a good snowboard program. Many top-notch resorts host programs that feature professional snowboarders.