Snowplow is the term that refers to the technique used in skiing in which the points of the skis are brought together to create a ‘V’, enabling the skier to turn or stop. In this case, snowplow is referred to forcefully having to stop caused by, a snowboarder perhaps.

     As the ski/snowboard resorts remain open from the last snowfall and fresh powder, skiers and snowboarders are anxious to retreat to the slopes for the warmer weather. The sentiment of untouched powder on the mountains, lifts, and the chilling breeze that strikes the face are addictions only the snow-crazed fans can admire. Although these feelings run through the blood, particularly while on the slopes, these addictions can be rudely interrupted caused by one affliction; a skier that snowplowed into someone.

     They have no control over what they do or how they move on the slopes unless they are complete professionals. Not only are the skis ridiculously extensive, but they must also be equipped with outrageous poles used for thrusting them down a mountain, which is sloped downward.

     The way skiers plow through everyone in their path is enough to make a person compel a skier to snowplow, face plant, and not get up. It is quite simple actually. The trick to force a skier to snowplow is all in the way a snowboarder rides.

     Skiers and snowboarders have always been rivals on the slopes due to these two sports being completely opposite of each other. They are both snow sports and involve forms of boards, but the way each rider moves and glides down the mountain deal with different techniques and movement. Snowboarders tend to have more control of their board and themselves while on the slopes, unlike skiers.

     First, when you get off the lift and have arrived at the top of the run, be ready for a skier to appear out of nowhere and smack you with one of their ridiculous poles. So look around before you board the run. The most appropriate way of avoiding a skier is to follow where the snowboarders run. The resort usually splits the top of the run for snowboarders and skiers, although there is always a skier that ends up on the boarder’s side. Stay clear of the skier’s poles and skis.

     When you are ready to board down the run, make sure you are clear of all skiers around you. If one seems to be following you, try speeding up to flee from their area where they will lose control and smack you with a pole or snowplow into you. It is hard to avoid these situations with skiers because there are usually more skiers on the slopes than snowboarders, but if you stick with your fellow boarders, skiers tend to stay clear.

     If you find yourself being followed quite frequently by an inexperienced skier, do not be rash and hesitate. Simply do one thing. Slow down and let them go in front of you. If the skier is still not letting up, you might result in doing one thing that is frowned upon by other skiers, but it forces the skier to stop. Compel them to snowplow, either into the snow, someone else besides your self, off the path, or even a tree. This solution will show other skiers not to hassle a snowboarder and avoid future skiing situations. Compelling a skier to snowplow to avoid skiing into you is a perfectly okay solution.