Snowboarding Break - For A Newbie...

[garylythgoe]

So me and a mate, have pretty much decided it's time to go snowboarding.

We're both looking to escape a little, neither of us have skied/snowboarded before, and we like a drink.

So what/where/who/how much etc is why I'm here.

Ideally it'd be nice to buy a 'package' trip, and not worry too much about it all.

I literally have no idea where to look, or how much it should cost. We're both noobs, so anything too extreme is out the window, but with my DH/Enduro Mountain Biking background, I have a tiny element of self control built in when it comes to 'graded' runs. Amusingly the only thing I've done on snow, is the Megavalanche... on a bike.

Feel free to post some links, advice, feedback, experiences, things to watch out for.

Criteria:-
-Newbie friendly
-Not a million miles away
-Preferably less than a week but open minded
-Good night life
-Not sure on budget, so a rough guide on budget would be good

Thanks!

[garylythgoe]

Thanks for that.

Any recommendations or avoids(!) for locations etc?

Someone has suggested Pamporovo in Bulgaria for a beginners trip?

[garylythgoe]

Thanks for the responses, guys.

Will get on Crystal Ski and start browsing.

We talked about skiing, but we both just fancy Snowboarding. We're not looking to excel or become pros, it'd just be nice to get away for a distraction and try something new.

I've got lots of padded gear from my mountain biking, so that's a good start.

Austria. Kitzbhuel, Soll, Saalbach and St Anton - I will check these out. My mate is a bit more budget restricted than I am, so I think money will talk on the final deal, but at least I know where I'm looking now.

Thanks for all the tips guys!

Are the beers really 8 euros a pint in France? cripes.