Most avid snowboarders have encountered slush when riding in the warmer months leading up to spring. As the air temperature on the mountain slope continues to rise, the snow's water content increases, and that results in a slushy mixture. Unlike the way it performs in more stable conditions, your board will quickly sink into the snow when riding in slush. In slushy snow conditions, even the simplest of maneuvers require increased energy. The ABC-of-Snowboarding website recommends performing smooth carving turns when riding in slush to avoid getting tired too quickly.
Step 1
Choose a steep slope when riding in slush for increased speed capabilities. Bend your knees as you ride forward into the soft snow. Transfer the majority of your body weight onto your back foot to allow your snowboard to power through the slush.
Step 2
Avoid sharp aggressive turns, since this will cause your heels and toes to drag in the slushy snow. Shift your body weight slowly onto the toe-edge of the snowboard to perform a smooth carving turn. Keep the heel-edge of your snowboard as close to the ground as possible when performing the toe-side carve.
Step 3
Lift your feet off the snow while transferring your body weight onto the heel edge of the snowboard. Push the snow aside, as opposed to digging in, as you perform a smooth heel-side carve. Keep the toe edge of your snowboard as close to the slope as possible to avoid sliding out.
Step 4
Connect your toe-side and heel-side carves to perform a rhythmic S-turn down the mountain slope. Rotate your snowboard horizontally on the slushy slope with your chest facing forward. Lean onto the heel edge to allow the snowboard to skid to a stop.
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