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January 30, 2025 27 mins

In this episode of 'The Chairlift,' host Snowboard Mom shares her expertise about getting kids involved in competitive snowboarding. From personal experiences to practical advice on starting, she covers everything. Learn about age categories, finding the right clubs, coach, necessary gear, and the balance between having fun and competing seriously.

She also goes through a review of Val St-Come in Quebec Canada and details why it might be the next snowboard hill you will want to visit.

Personal Competitive Snowboarding Journey

Evolution of Competitive Snowboarding

Why Competitive Snowboarding?

Make It a Family Activity

How to Get Started

Finding the Right Club

Finding the Right Coach

The Role of Gear

Managing Expectations

Cost of Competitive Snowboarding

Upcoming Events and Competitions

Highlights and Shoutouts 

Val St-Come Review

Next Episode Teaser 


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