The Boardercross is probably the most fun snowboarding event. It's simple: the first one to cross the finish line wins. You basically race down a narrow course and pass different obstacles (like freerunning on a snowboard). You don't have to do tricks over the obstacles; you only have to be fast. There are sharp turns, big jumps, and your opponents will try to push you off the course. Every time a new round starts, there are 4 riders at the start (sometimes 6). The first 2 who cross the finish line go to the next round (or 3 if there are 6 riders). The other 2 are out. You only have one chance, and if you don't finish 1st or 2nd, you have to go home. Find more snowboarding info on the Snowboarding main page.
Description: Boardercross - Snowboarding
You can choose whether you want to ride on a freestyle, freeride, or alpine board. The course must be designed so that all riders have the same chance, no matter what board they ride.
Wear a helmet and use snowboard gloves with wrist guards.
The Boardercross course contains at least four different sections: large banked turns, speed sections, jumps, and at least one passing section.
You only have one chance. If you cross the finish line 3rd or 4th, you are out. Only in the qualifying runs do you have 2 chances. The best run counts.
Here is a video from a Boardercross competition. Boardercross is not yet an Olympic sport. The biggest competition is in the Winter X Games.
Trainer Advice: Boardercross - Snowboarding
Try to be the first out of the gates. If you don’t have to pass your opponents, they won’t be able to push you off the course.
Learn when to pass another rider. Timing is key.
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