But while young people dominate in terms of numbers, they are not the whole picture and actually are relative newcomers to the sport. Some, but not all, have a skiing background. They use the whole mountain, as do skiers, favoring powder, back country, steeps, chutes, and cliffs, while using free-riding boards with soft boots. And, as their name implies, they certainly aren't kids anymore.
Alpine riders are the smallest minority, many of whom are current or former skiers.
They rarely, if ever, venture into the half-pipe, and are fond of traveling at high speed on groomed trails, slicing deep ruts into the snow. You won't find them skidding sideways or sitting in groups in the middle of the trail. Consider this profile. You are a boomer who has been skiing since you were a kid. You have the experience and skill to ski most anywhere on the mountain.