There are four main snowboarding styles. Each style has its unique characteristics and riders often specialize in one or two of them.
1. Freestyle:
Freestyle is the most popular snowboarding discipline and it includes tricks and maneuvers performed in a half-pipe, on jumps or on rails and boxes in the terrain park.
2. Freeride:
Freeride snowboarding is all about tackling ungroomed terrain and natural features like trees, cliffs and powder.
3. Alpine:
Alpine snowboarding is similar to downhill skiing and riders race down groomed slopes at high speeds.
4. Backcountry:
Backcountry snowboarding takes place away from the crowds and lifts lines, in remote areas where riders can explore untouched powder.