Though snowboarding loves to flaunt its massive jumps and daring flips, it’s the ability to spin four ways — riding forward and backward, then spinning either clockwise or counterclockwise from either direction — that is considered one of the sport’s holy grails.

Meanwhile, Shiffrin, 30, is the most decorated alpine skier with 107 victories. The two-time gold medalist's placement on the team comes after she suffered a life-threatening injury from a ski crash at the Stifel Killington Cup in November 2024.

When Mother Nature drops 11 inches of snow, some Pittsburghers break out the shovels. Others break out the snowboards.

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Every winter, rather than clearing snow, Michigan’s northernmost peninsula dumps feet of it on a road for this Red Bull-sponsored event. Crowds gather on the sidewalks surrounding the course to watch competitors shred the gnar.

“Both skiing and snowboarding give you a great cardiovascular workout,” says Dobney. “They also work your legs, glutes, and core, and because you’re constantly adjusting to the slopes, they help with coordination, balance, and overall strength.”

Ueli Kestenholz won bronze for Switzerland in the first-ever snowboarding competition at the 1998 Winter Olympics

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Shaun White took advantage of NYC’s snowfall by snowboarding Central Park, stunning fans after a major winter storm buried the city.

He heads to Vail for a three-day snowboarding trip at the largest ski resort in Colorado. The mountains are massive, the runs feel endless, and the views are unreal. Each day brings new terrain, bigger challenges,