Checklist for Snowboarding

Experiencing all that the snowy slopes has to offer can come in many forms. Setting itself apart from skiing, snowboarding utilizes a single board with both feet mounted in place as opposed to independent movement of two skis. Snowboarding has been around since the 1970s and is popular with younger and/or more adventurous crowds. It tends to be slightly more difficult to learn than skiing, thus lending itself to more use by veteran winter sportsmen.  

Ensuring that you’re prepared for your snowboarding trip is essential, and reviewing our checklist can help to ensure that you’ve packed your items accordingly. Keep in mind that those who are packing their snowboard along as a side-excursion to their camping or hiking trip will also want to review those appropriate checklists as well to ensure they’ve stocked the essential gear for all aspects of their journey.

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Snowboarding Essentials

Whether you’re opting for a casual day on the slopes or gearing up for a multi-day tour of adventure on uncharted mountainsides, you’ll need to ensure that you’ve packed these essentials for your snowboarding trip. Remember to review our guides on specific types of equipment to ensure that you’ve packed the right essentials for your needs, experience level, and plans. Remember to always check the integrity of your gear before hitting the slopes to save for unnecessary accidents and annoying malfunctions.

Basic Snowboarding Gear

In addition to the bare minimum, many of these accessories are also necessary for a safe and enjoyable snowboarding excursion. Depending on which type of snowboarding scenario you’re getting into, you may need to pack more or less of any of these items for your trip. Your choice in gear can drastically impact your comfort and safety while out on the slopes, so review this checklist and pack accordingly.

Clothing

The attire you choose to wear for your snowboarding trip can make or break your experience altogether. Nowadays, many pieces of winter sports clothing and accessories are designed with user comfort and safety in mind, making for a more enjoyable experience overall. In fact, opting to forego many of the basics is simply not an option if you truly want to spend some time out on the slopes without getting frostbite or suffering other ailments.

First Aid/Emergency Gear

As with any outdoor activity, you’ll want to ensure that you always bring your first aid essentials along for the trip. For activities on the slopes, you’ll also want to stock appropriate emergency gear in case of accidents such as avalanches and falls, as one can become isolated on the slopes very easily (especially for those opting for some backcountry snowboarding). Be sure to always inform others of where you’re headed and how long you plan to be out. Those who are simply utilizing resort slopes and other well-guarded areas can likely forego many of these first aid essentials on their persons, as they’ll have quick access to professional assistance should the need arise.