Vail is like the mecca of powder sports. It is notorious for its sole ski mountain resort that is one of the largest in the United States.

Having mentioned skiing, naturally snowboarders would like to have a taste of how it feels to ride the ski resort. Since there was a stigma with snowboarders, from their overall appearance to their overall attitude on and off the slopes, they were rarely accommodated. Jake Burton can attest to that. In First Descent he said during his time, if you get a pass to Vail, you are god.

Things sure have changed with time. They now have designated areas where snowboarders can do their thing without being cumbersome to those who remain loyal to skiing.

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