For those who aren’t keen on skiing, then perhaps snowboarding is for you. Maybe you’ve mastered skiing and want to master another snow sport. Either way, snowboarding is fun and exciting! Snowboarding is a sport that involves descending a snow-covered slope on a snowboard that is attached to one's feet using a boot or binding interface. It is similar to skiing, but inspired by surfing and skateboarding. There are many ways you can learn to snowboard, the most popular being free styling – where you do whatever you want! If you are truly adventurous, the no-rules must surely appeal to you! Of course, with a lack of rules come a lot of risks, so be sure to educate yourselves on precautions. Most snowboarders may not wear protective gear, but helmets and some other devices are gaining in popularity when it comes to safety. Wearing protective gear is highly recommended due to the dangerous nature of alpine sports (especially freestyle snowboarding!) The body parts most affected by injuries are the wrist, tailbone, the head, and the ankles. Good safety gear includes wrist guards, padded or protected snowboard pants and a helmet. Also, be sure to always wear snowboarding boots. Goggles are used by most people, and are very crucial at high altitudes on bright days to prevent snow blindness. To look for resources about snowboarding safety, the cost of gear, accommodation at snow lodges and the best places to train for snowboarding, use the Traveller Trail Directory for an endless source of information!