Snowboard falls tend to be more dramatic and injurious since the whole body crashes down at once like a falling tree and because both feet are rooted to the board. All Colorado ski areas permit snowboarding except Aspen Mountain. Most ski areas offer nursery care, children s ski schools, instruction for disabled skiers and seniors programs. All ski areas listed here rent equipment and offer instruction for all ages. A nearly unlimited supply of ski boots, poles and snowboards is available for rental at all the ski areas.
Rental prices vary according to the equipment, area and length of rental time.
You will pay more for high performance racing skis than for basic beginners skis. Reservations are not necessary for rental equipment. The Breckenridge Outdoor Education Center , 455-6422, offers skiing for those with mental and physical disabilities along with adaptive equipment. The BOEC program also serves Arapahoe Basin, Copper Mountain and Keystone. B.O.L.D. to visually impaired participants.