Snowboarding“Snowboarding is an activity that is very popular with

people who do not feel that regular skiing is lethal enough” – Dave Berry

Benefits of Snowboarding

Aerobic Exercise – Intense cardio workout with the average person burning 450 calories per hour.

Exercises Major Muscle Groups – Quads, hamstrings, calves, ankles, feet, arms, shoulders, and core.

Endorphins – Like any form of exercise, snowboarding releases endorphins, the neurochemicals responsible for feelings of happiness and well being.

Gear

Bindings

Boots

Snowboard

Goggles

Extras; Snowboarding bag

Wax

Scarf, Hat, Helmet. Me & Goggles

Top 5 Favourite Snowboarding Resorts

Whistler/Blackcomb, Canada

Davos, Switzerland

Verbier, Switzerland

Zermatt, Switzerland

Laax, Switzerland

Zermatt, Switzerland

Best Snowboarders

Travis Rice

Nicolas Müller

Gig Rüf

Shaun White

Pat Moore

Torstein Horgmo

http://www.redbull.com/en/snowboarding/athletes

Its never too late!

Buy used gear if you can’t afford new.

Watch videos on youtube to learn some of the basics.

Get out there and learn!