Second, snowboarders do not have poles, nor do they have mobility of their legs once strapped into the board. It is virtually impossible for snowboarders to traverse across flat ground unless they have built up enough speed. Hopping up hills is commonplace among boarders and very awkward. At Sunday River, for instance, there is one cross-mountain trail called Kansas which is long and flat, a nemesis for any boarder. When I was inexperienced, I actually had to take my snowboard completely off and walk down Kansas because it was impossible for me to go any farther on the board.
Flat areas are the best place for snowboarders to make friends with a skier.
Having poles and two moving legs, skiers find it easy to go up any small hill. With my ten skiing friends, I could just call out for any number of ski poles for a quick tow up, a service of which was I very appreciative. Rescuing me from the perils of Kansas and making me laugh is what friends are for on the mountain, no matter what they choose to wear on their feet. When she's not snowboarding at Sunday River, she's probably playing soccer or lacrosse. We will let you know what is going on in news, sports and viewpoints.