Although snowboarding is relatively new in the world of snow sports, it is far from unpopular—more than 450,000 snowboards were sold in the 2010-2011 season alone. The popularity of the sport is fueled by many factors—its inclusion in the Winter Olympics and televised events such as the X-Games; the rise of marketable stars such as Shawn White; the availability of equipment; and of course, the increase in top-notch facilities for boarding. Although the quality and availability of slopes differs greatly across the nation, many areas—the northeast, midwest and Pacific northwest in particular—are blessed with beautiful swaths of powder, smooth mountain courses and all the kickers, half-pipes, boxes and rails a boarder could possibly ask for. It would be impossible to hit all of the top snowboarding spots in one trip, but several areas do stand out as the best destinations for snowboard vacations.
Mammoth Mountain, CA: If California strikes you as the least likely place for a killer snowboarding vacation, you're in for a surprise. Mammoth Mountain ranked number one on Away.com's list of top ski resorts for snowboarding and number two in TransWorld's 2011 readers poll for best snowboarding resort. This mountain lives up to its name, with 3,500 acres, 150 trails, nine parks and a top elevation of 11,053 feet. According to Mammoth Mountain's website , the area receives 300 days of sunlight yearly, so nearly any time is a perfect time to visit.
Mammoth Mountain, CA: If California strikes you as the least likely place for a killer snowboarding vacation, you're in for a surprise. Mammoth Mountain ranked number one on Away.com's list of top ski resorts for snowboarding and number two in TransWorld's 2011 readers poll for best snowboarding resort. This mountain lives up to its name, with 3,500 acres, 150 trails, nine parks and a top elevation of 11,053 feet. According to Mammoth Mountain's website , the area receives 300 days of sunlight yearly, so nearly any time is a perfect time to visit.
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