https://www.whitetailskipatrol.org/node/39

On Saturday October 27th 9am to 5pm and Sunday October 28th 9am to 4pm at Whitetail Ski Resort there will be a ski and snowboarding swap. This is where other people bring their used boards, skies, jackets, bindings, gloves and any accessories that a skier or snowboarder would need.

I would advise new inexperienced boarders or skiers to go to any swap that they can find and get used equipment. This is better than brand new, because if something would happen to it like your board snapping and breaking or your skies getting messed up, you didn't pay hundreds of dollars for brand new equipment your first year. Also, buying used equipment is better because if at the end of the season you don't really like snowboarding or skiing than you didn't spend so much on something that you don't love doing.

My first year my mom actually bought me a new board and bindings, but I went to a ski swap and got snowboarding pants and a jacket. Also, I would advise you to get new boots if that is the only thing you would get new. Having your own boots is essential, because they need to form to your feet so they are comfortable when you shred down the mountain.

Beginners Section.

Whitetail Ski Resort is one of the few resorts in Pa. The image below shows the outline of the resort. Each path is designed for beginner, intermediate, and advance snowboarders and skiers. When I was taught how to snowboard three years ago a friend took me down sidewinder. This allowed me to learn how to control myself better, and have a better understanding of how to learn to turn. Now four years later I am going down Limelight and Angels drop which are advance trails. Also, one of my favorite spots is the jib junction. This is where all the jumps and pipes are. The first time I got big air I came down and smacked my face on the ice, but it takes a few times to understand how to land perfectly to where you don't fall. Now I can’t wait till winter comes around. It’s my favorite season, I get so excited to get all my boards and jacket out on the slops. Before every first ride of the year, any snowboarder should get their board waxed. This allows your board to ride smoother on the snow. If someone is starting out as a beginner, they should think about getting a used board and bindings which is where your boots strap into on the board. On October 27 there is a ski and snowboarding swap at the Whitetail Ski Resort, which is where someone can buy used boards, skis, jackets ect. so if someone is a new skier then they won’t mess up a new board.