Skiing and snowboarding are affordable winter recreational activities that millions of people across the globe participate in every year. Local radio stations will occasionally take advantage of the high volume of skiers and snowboarders by holding events, offering discounted lift tickets, and providing other perks to help make the activity a bit more affordable for families. Once there, most ski resorts offer a variety of courses which range from beginner levels to more skilled/expert levels. Many resorts also offer terrain parks for any patron who wishes to try his or her luck on an array of obstacles and jumps with varying levels of difficulty. For individuals who are just beginning to learn, many ski areas give you the option of taking a short instructional class which teaches safety and riding techniques. Even if a customer lacks his or her own equipment, resorts offer a full line of rental equipment, including skis, snowboards, poles, boots (both ski and snowboard specific), as well as helmets, goggles, and other safety gear. Many resorts also feature a "bunny hill" slope, a great place to start for people of all ages and skill levels to warm up on before venturing out onto the bigger slopes.