In you case you have two options to enjoy it:
Two different experiences and two different ways to enjoy that week.
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This is kinda what I thought too… sucks to give up your ski days… but if you think of it as time with the kids, it might be just as good or better.
Is there a crappy little hill in Missouri that you can go to and take a snowboard lesson? Even if you have to drive a few hours, it might be worth it. Better to find out if you love it or hate it before you drop a few grand on a ski vacation.
I am 37. Been skiing since I was 10. Started snowboarding at the age of 23. I enjoy both, but I am a much better skier than I am a snowboarder. If the conditions suck, I will ski. If the conditions are epic, I will ski. Anything in the middle, I will snowboard.
And - Enjoy your first few times dismounting the chairlift.
If you enjoy trying new things with your kids go for the snowboarding.
I tried it about 6 years ago and fell about a million times and decided personally not for me.
Used to downhill, blew out a knee and thought I’d try the snowboarding. Now I only cross country ski and snow shoe.
Yes, there is one within 30 mins. I actually tried that route once several years back. It all started out very well, then I fell, fell, and fell some more, decided it wasnt for me (on that day). I could see even then how it would be fun, and I believe I will get better instruction at Copper. We are going over spring break in March, so snow conditions (ie lack of fresh powder) might dictate. Still keeping my options open. I really dont want to f up my wrists.
