Ski & snowboard
In our family both disciplines coexist. This section is for groups where not everyone comes down the mountain the same way.
Editorial comparison
There is no better discipline. There are practical differences that tend to weigh on the choice.
Ski
- Independent legs, which often gives a sense of control sooner.
- Easier to accompany a small child side by side.
- Moving on flats and lifts is usually simpler.
Snowboard
- Both feet fixed ask for a different balance logic.
- Skaters and surfers sometimes connect with it faster.
- Less loose equipment: one board, two boots.
Comparisons here are observations from our own experience, not absolute claims about safety, difficulty or learning.
When the family has different disciplines
- Agree on meeting points on the mountain before going up.
- Accept different paces: not everyone needs to ride the same run.
- Separate lessons early on avoid comparisons inside the family.
- At the end of the day, what matters is that everyone wants to come back tomorrow.
Guides in this section
What to buy and what to rent
An honest split between what is worth owning and what is better sorted out at the destination.
Gear for beginners in ski and snowboard
The minimum needed for a first day, without spending on what doesn't matter yet.
Ski or snowboard for beginners: how to choose
Learning curve by age, cost, physical demand and what changes in the first week: an editorial comparison of ski and snowboard for absolute beginners.
Lessons: private, group or none
What we consider when booking lessons, for adults and for children.
Goggles and helmets
How we think about lenses, fit and helmet–goggle compatibility.