Alpine Snowboarding
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Simply Snapfacts
Why is avalanche knowledge essential in backcountry snowboarding?
Riders travel outside controlled ski areas where snow conditions can become dangerous.
Backcountry
0
Why do splitboards separate into two pieces uphill?
Splitboards convert into climbing skis for travelling through deep snow.
Splitboarding
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Why do alpine snowboarders use hard boots instead of soft boots?
Hard boots improve precision and edge control during high-speed carving turns.
Alpine Snowboarding
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Why do snowboard cross races often involve crashes?
Multiple riders race together over jumps and tight corners at the same time.
Boardercross
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Why are adaptive snowboard setups different between athletes?
Boards, bindings, and support systems are customised for different mobility needs.
Adaptive Snowboarding
0
SIMPLY FACTS
Simply History
Snowboarding entered the Winter Olympics at Nagano 1998 with giant slalom and halfpipe events.
Snowboarding entered the Winter Olympics at Nagano 1998 with giant slalom and halfpipe events.
Snowboarding entered the Winter Olympics at Nagano 1998 with giant slalom and halfpipe events.
Snowboarding entered the Winter Olympics at Nagano 1998 with giant slalom and halfpipe events.
Snowboarding entered the Winter Olympics at Nagano 1998 with giant slalom and halfpipe events.
Snowboard Cross became an Olympic event at the Turin 2006 Winter Olympics.
Snowboarding entered the Winter Olympics at Nagano 1998 with giant slalom and halfpipe events.
Simply Comparisons
Main Goal
Alpine Snowboarding
Alpine is a form of snowboarding that helps people practise the key skills of the activity in a fun, focused and active way.
Backcountry
Backcountry is a form of snowboarding that helps people practise the key skills of the activity in a fun, focused and active way.
Boardercross
Boardercross is a form of snowboarding that helps people practise the key skills of the activity in a fun, focused and active way.
Freestyle Snowboarding
Riders perform tricks on jumps, rails or half-pipes, using creativity and board control.
Snowboard Cross
Several riders race together down a course with turns, jumps and bumps.
Splitboarding
Riders climb snowy routes on split boards, then reconnect them to snowboard downhill.
Adaptive Snowboarding
Adapted snowboarding supports disabled riders with equipment, coaching and inclusive slope access.
Indoor or Outdoor
Alpine Snowboarding
Outdoor
Backcountry
Indoor or Outdoor
Boardercross
Outdoor
Freestyle Snowboarding
Outdoor
Snowboard Cross
Outdoor
Splitboarding
Indoor or Outdoor
Adaptive Snowboarding
Outdoor
Team or Individual
Alpine Snowboarding
Backcountry
Boardercross
Freestyle Snowboarding
Snowboard Cross
Splitboarding
Adaptive Snowboarding
Length of Play
Alpine Snowboarding
30 seconds to several hours depending on event
Backcountry
30 seconds to several hours depending on event
Boardercross
30 seconds to several hours depending on event
Freestyle Snowboarding
30 seconds to several hours depending on event
Snowboard Cross
30 seconds to several hours depending on event
Splitboarding
1–6+ hours
Adaptive Snowboarding
30 seconds to several hours depending on event
Olympic Status
Alpine Snowboarding
Outdoor
Backcountry
Indoor or Outdoor
Boardercross
Outdoor
Freestyle Snowboarding
Outdoor
Snowboard Cross
Outdoor
Splitboarding
Indoor or Outdoor
Adaptive Snowboarding
Outdoor
Starting Age
Alpine Snowboarding
Backcountry
Boardercross
Freestyle Snowboarding
Snowboard Cross
Splitboarding
Adaptive Snowboarding
Players
Alpine Snowboarding
1
Backcountry
1
Boardercross
1
Freestyle Snowboarding
1
Snowboard Cross
1
Splitboarding
1
Adaptive Snowboarding
1
Length of Play
Alpine Snowboarding
30 seconds to several hours depending on event
Backcountry
30 seconds to several hours depending on event
Boardercross
30 seconds to several hours depending on event
Freestyle Snowboarding
30 seconds to several hours depending on event
Snowboard Cross
30 seconds to several hours depending on event
Splitboarding
1–6+ hours
Adaptive Snowboarding
30 seconds to several hours depending on event
Simply Try
Let the Journey Begin
The Discovery Missions are designed to introduce the sport, in a fun and inclusive way.
- Read the Discovery Mission and learn what you’ll be doing.
- Complete the Mission friend, family member, trusted adult or just you,and have fun!
- If you wish to, Record and reflect on your experience by writing in your Personal Journal.
- Earn an Adventurer Badge for each completed Discovery Mission.
- Unlock your Adventurer Certificate when you have completed 4 of your chosen Discovery Missions.
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