Snowboarding on ice doesn’t have to be a drag! With these few tips on how to snowboard on ice, you’ll be able to survive even the iciest of conditions and discover how to still have fun with your riding.

Why do ski runs get icy?

Did you know there are two ways in which snow can turn to ice in ski resorts? The first is if the snow old enough and had skied over a lot. This means the longer it’s been since the last snowfall, the more likely it is that the snow will have compacted down to form ice. Resorts that have cold temperatures and little snowfall can get really icy. East Coast resorts in the US and Scandinavian resorts are especially known for their icy conditions. The second way snow can turn to ice is if it melts and then refreezes. This happens more in the spring when the weather is warmer and the snow melts throughout the day, only to freeze at night when the temperature drops. This means in the spring you are more likely to find icy conditions early in the morning, before the sun has had a chance to melt it. So be careful out there!

How To Snowboard on Ice?

We have few tips if you want to know how to snowboard on ice:

Stay out from ice!

Why bother riding on icy snow when you can enjoy better conditions later in the day? If you know the conditions are icy in the morning, you can have a lie-in and skip the first lift. The hard-groomed snow gets broken up and pushed around throughout the day, which means there is normally softer snow pushed out to the sides of the trails. When it’s icy, I always ride down the side of the slope where a little bank of icy powder has built up. Riding this is actually fun!

Lift Slow!

Staying in control of your board is essential, especially when the terrain gets icy! If you know there’s an icy slope ahead, try to keep your speed low. Once you’ve picked up speed on ice, it can be tough to slow down!

Conclusion:

Ice is slippery and can be dangerous, so it’s best to avoid riding on it if possible. If you do find yourself on an icy slope, try to go slowly so you don’t lose control.

– ZygSnowboards