Resorts

Andorra

No longer the bargain basement of countries to visit, with the modern lifts and linked areas has come increased prices, but its still below what you would pay in the Alps

Austria

A year round snowboarding destination, and set amongst the mostly mellow resorts are a few truly hardcore destinations. This is the country to head for if you are looking for mad apres ski, or the country to avoid if you're not

France

Not exactly known for its delightful mountain architecture or willingness to allow foreigners to teach, but you can't argue with the amazing resorts this country has to offer

Germany

Lots of low level resorts which are great for a slide if you're in the area but only really a few that are really worth making a trip for

Italy

Cheaper than the rest of the Alps and plenty of fantastic resorts to visit, even though many take a while to reach.

Norway

Very few worth bothering about, but the freezing temperatures ensures a long season and they do make the effort building decent parks

Sweden

Known more for its beautiful people rather than hardcore mountains

Switzerland

Switzerland works like the proverbial cuckoo clock, but amongst the organised sensibleness of the country lies some amazing resorts with a refreshing attitude on snowboarding and freeriding.

New Zealand

The pick of the Northern hemisphere countries with a great selection or regular resorts, club fields and some heli opportunities. They know how to build decent parks, but chances are you're not going to be waist deep in pow very often.

Australia

Not exactly renowned for a snowboarding destination and a warm weather snap up in the mountains can destroy a season, but they make full use of what they have

Chile

Argentina