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Snowboarding: the flagship discipline of the 1990s is making a comeback!
Published on 08/11/2024 - Written by Nadège
Although skiing is still the undisputed winter sport in the mountains, snowboarding is also making a name for itself among today's adults and children. The thrill of riding is not the same, and many snowboarders prefer the thrill of riding on the slopes.
Some professionals even believe that the sport has been gaining ground again in recent years. The ESF Val Thorens has seen this for itself!
Some professionals even believe that the sport has been gaining ground again in recent years. The ESF Val Thorens has seen this for itself!
Snowboarding: some key figures
Snowboarding is a board sport that originated in the United States in the 1960s. The craze for this snow-board, didn't really take off in Europe until the 1990s, when skateboarding had already had its day.
The 1990s even represented the golden age of snowboarding, with many young people choosing to take up the sport in a "spirit of freedom". At the same time, a number of international competitions were held, helping to establish the sport as a discipline in its own right. After a few years of decline in the 2000s, snowboarding now seems to be enjoying a second lease of life in ski resorts.
According to some experts, it could be that the young snowboarders of the 90s have become parents... and that they now want their children to discover snowboarding, hence this recent resurgence of interest.
The 1990s even represented the golden age of snowboarding, with many young people choosing to take up the sport in a "spirit of freedom". At the same time, a number of international competitions were held, helping to establish the sport as a discipline in its own right. After a few years of decline in the 2000s, snowboarding now seems to be enjoying a second lease of life in ski resorts.
According to some experts, it could be that the young snowboarders of the 90s have become parents... and that they now want their children to discover snowboarding, hence this recent resurgence of interest.
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Treat yourself to a new challenge!Experience incomparable sensations with snowboarding
Whether you're nostalgic for the 1990s or have simply been a snowboarding enthusiast for a number of years, you'll already know that snowboarding is a very different experience from downhill skiing.
If you're planning to spend a few days in the heart of Val Thorens, you can now book snowboard lessons for yourself or your children with the ESF instructors.
Accompanied by professionals, you'll find it easier to discover all the nuances of snowboarding and perfect your technique. From beginner to advanced level, these lessons will help you have fun, in complete safety. The beautiful scenery of Val Thorens is sure to delight you.
If you're planning to spend a few days in the heart of Val Thorens, you can now book snowboard lessons for yourself or your children with the ESF instructors.
Accompanied by professionals, you'll find it easier to discover all the nuances of snowboarding and perfect your technique. From beginner to advanced level, these lessons will help you have fun, in complete safety. The beautiful scenery of Val Thorens is sure to delight you.
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Snowboard lessons for everyone with ESF Val Thorens
To meet demand, the Val Thorens ESF offers a range of courses for children and adults. For younger children, snowboard lessons are available from the age of 5, with private lessons. For adults, there are several levels available: beginner, intermediate and advanced.
This way, everyone can learn to snowboard, or improve their performance, according to their real needs. To go even faster, we recommend private lessons. Whether you want to take part on your own or with friends and family, it's possible, because from 1 to 8 students can be taught by an instructor at any one time.
This way, everyone can learn to snowboard, or improve their performance, according to their real needs. To go even faster, we recommend private lessons. Whether you want to take part on your own or with friends and family, it's possible, because from 1 to 8 students can be taught by an instructor at any one time.
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Progress in snowboarding with the esf