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Climbing (To be done on a gentle slope) During the course of snowboarding, it may become necessary for the athlete to skate uphill, or even to climb. Begin by having the athlete skate uphill on a slight grade. On steeper terrain, it may become necessary for the athlete to use the step and drag method. To prevent the board from sliding downhill, the athlete should place the free foot on the toeside of the board while facing uphill. The board is then turned, placed across the hill and rested on the toe-edge. The athlete begins by putting weight on the board foot, stepping out with the free foot and then dragging the board forward. The process is then repeated in order to climb.       Teaching Points Practice stepping over the board toward the toeside. Tip the board onto the toe edge, across the fall line. Practice pushing against the toe edge without the board slipping. Begin taking small steps.     Faults & Fixes     Error Correction Board slips Tip the board onto the toe edge and put pressure on the edge Increase the angle of the board on the snow Athlete takes too long of a step Begin by taking smaller steps Athlete trips over the board Begin by taking smaller steps

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