Choosing between skiing and snowboarding is tough, but one snow sport tends to be more beginner-friendly.

If you're a beginner snowboarder or spent the last season renting gear, a sick board, boots, and bindings are just a few of the items needed to get you dominating the slopes on those fresh pow days.

As part of Pennsylvania's tourism efforts, three Pocono ski resorts are offering deals to beginners on two weekends.

The city of Bemidji Parks and Recreation Department will host beginner skiing and snowboarding lessons from 2 to 6 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 2, at Buena Vista Ski Area, 19600 Irvine Ave. The cost is $81.50 ...

Blue Mountain Resort (1660 Blue Mountain Drive, Palmerton): "Save $50 on the first person in a Family & Friends Beginner Ski or Snowboard lesson, including rental and a beginner lift ticket.