Hey there's a group called Geneva snowboarding group, you will find people like you who plan on going snowboarding this season! (beginners too!)

cheers!

Mint Snowboarding in Morzine.  Run by English people. tammy@mintsnowboarding.com

It´sd not that difficult in fact... well, a clear sense of balance is required, but apart from that it´s fairly easy. Start on the green slopes and work your way up!

Hi JP,

Try these guys - they do 4 x 3 hour lessons in Jan for EUR82, Sunday afternoons starting Jan 2:-

http://www.esflesbrasses.info

I have booked already and there is a string of people from glocals looking at it too. Lessons are in groups of 10, which I reckon is about right for snowbording.

Rgds

David

Here's the glocals thread for the beginners:-

http://www.glocals.com/forums/Ski_Snowboarding/Beginner-Ski-Buddies-for-Jan-----106557.htm#msg_107823

I am hoping that we can travel and learn in groups

I've heard it's easier when you go down the slope.

You´ve heard right, but generally speaking and as I reffered to, you go up a level (I heard green is the lowest:-) and as you heard, down a slope.

This weekend there will be free snowboarding lessons given by the European Snow school in Verbier -

  http://www.europeansnowsport.com/index.php/2010/12/06/free-ski-lesson-in-verbier-this-weekend/ 

I used to be a professional snowboarder ( slalom) and it is the most amazing nad fun sport.

Enjoy! 

I totally agree with Paul's recommendation of Mint Snowboard School. Tammy has a fantastic reputation within the industry.

If you fancied trying somewhere a little further afield then I recommend Alliance Snowboard School in Tignes. www.alliancesnowboarding.com 

Personally, I've not had great experience with ESF and would recommend that you choose a snowboard specific school where the instructors have obtained the highest level of qualifications in snowboarding instruction (rather than have excellent ski qualifications and teach snowboarding as a secondary sport). Both Mint and Alliance fit the bill here.