How do you carry a snowboard to the lift?

Do up the binding straps, hold the board upright at your side or under one arm with the bindings toward you, and walk to a flat spot near the lift entrance. Lay it down with the bindings facing into the snow so it cannot slide, strap in your front foot and skate into the line.

How do you walk in snowboard boots?

Take short, flatter steps, since stiff boots make it hard to roll from heel to toe, and use handrails on stairs and icy paths. If you loosen the top of the lacing for a long walk, re-tighten it before strapping in.

How do you attach a snowboard to a backpack?

Use a backpack designed to carry a board and follow its manual, as carry positions and strap routing differ between packs. Make sure the board is secure before you move, and take care on lifts and in doorways because it sticks out above your head.

Should the bindings face toward me or away when I carry a snowboard?

Toward you. With the bindings against your side and the base facing out, the board sits closer to your body, the straps are less likely to snag on people, and the base is not rubbing on your pants.

How should I carry my snowboard boots?

Either wear them to the resort or carry them in a boot bag or backpack. If you carry them loose, tie the laces together so they hang neatly and do not swing.

How do I stop my snowboard sliding away when I put it down?

Lay it flat with the bindings facing down into the snow, or keep hold of it. A board left base-down can slide off on even a gentle slope, and many ski areas require you to prevent runaway equipment.

Beginner skills

Around the resort

How to carry a snowboard

To carry a snowboard to the lift, hold it upright at your side or under one arm with the bindings toward you, gloves on, and walk with short, flat-footed steps in your boots. Put it down with the bindings facing into the snow so it cannot slide, then strap in your front foot near the lift.

Part of the beginner’s guide to snowboarding