BOARDERCROSS/RACE
This side of snowboarding includes races such as slalom, giant slalom and boardercross. Boardercross is an adaptation of BMX riding where four riders race down a course of jumps, berms, etc. Slalom racing is a timed race through a series of gates. This niche side of the sport persists mainly in association with similar ski races. While deemed an Olympic sport, its future lies in the problem of attracting younger riders.