4. Thou Shalt Not Lead Others Astray
4. Thou Shalt Not Lead Others Astray
When it comes to riding powder, knowledge is key. Knowing which slopes and lifts will be good (and safe) given the conditions and what order to tackle them in is invaluable.
If you should find others looking towards you for leadership, take on the responsibility. Lead not people down unstable snow packs towards crevasses and be understanding towards those on their first week riding and point out safer, easier options for them. But most of all, steer clear of unnecessary cat tracks, unholy bane of a snowboarder’s existence, especially when you can still hear the exulted whoops of others in the trees around you.
Also, don’t follow existing tracks blindly, therein danger lies.