Snowboarding started way back in the 1960s when a young inventor tied two skis together for his small daughter to ride on. Through the 1980s, it struggled with acceptance alongside alpine skiing but is now a super-competitive, highly respected sport in its own right. Olympic gold medals are now awarded to the best riders worldwide. Now, it is your turn to come along for the ride and add to the enthusiasm for one of the most fun sports ever invented.