Mountain biking vs Snowboarding
Mountain biking and snowboarding have 95% in common. Here is how they differ on time, cost and feel, so you can pick the one that fits your week.
| What | Mountain biking | Snowboarding |
|---|---|---|
| Time a week | 4 hours a week | 5 hours a week |
| Who with | On your own | On your own |
| You end up with | A skill you got better at | A skill you got better at |
| Feels | Lively | Lively |
| To start | $600 | $200 |
Choose mountain biking if
- Costs more to start
- More hands-on
About $600 to start, then about $30 a month.
Choose snowboarding if
- Cheaper to start
- Less hands-on
About $200 to start, then about $100 a month.
What you'll need
- Mountain biking: Helmet, Gloves, Bike hire Full cost breakdown
- Snowboarding: Snowboard Goggles, Beginner Snowboard Package, Snowboard Helmet, Lesson with hire Full cost breakdown