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By looking at the [|Canadian Team Members] you can see that there are many professional snowboarders in Canada. There are also various categories: alpine, snowboard cross, slope style, half pipe, and para snowboard. Below are two of the experts I was interested in but check out the link to find out your favourites!

Darren Garnder is from Burlington, Ontario and is an up and coming alpine snowboarder on the national team. As he has been snowboarding since age 8, he has captured the attention of many with his potential. This type of snowboarding is different than what we see more commonly everyday which is called freestyle. Apline snowboarding uses much harder plastic boots than normal which are soft and flexible. The stance on the board is forward facing with one foot in front of the other rather than side by side on a usual board. This allows the snowboarder's turns to be clean and sharp. This type of snowboarding requires a lot of focus and skill.
 * __‍‍‍Darren Gardner ‍‍ ‍__**
 * Alpine Snowboarding**

Maelle Ricker from Vancouver, BC is a snowboard cross athlete and got first in the 2010 olympics. Ricker is 33 and still snowboarding and planning on defending her title in the next olympics. This is a type of race in which 4 snowboarders race from the top of the hill to the end. The challenge is to stay in control dispite the many jumps, turns, drops and other obstacles that are put in the way of the snowboarder. It is a commonly watched event in the olympics and winter X games. This is one of the more dangerous snowboarding races and the competitors must wear a full face helmet as collisions often happen. This requires a lot of speed and control.
 * __Maelle Ricker__**
 * Snowboard Cross**


 * Olympic Results in Snowboarding Vancouver 2010**
 * **Athlete** || **Event** || **Medal** ||
 * Maëlle Ricker || Snowboard Cross || GOLD ||
 * Jasey-Jay Anderson || Parallel Giant Slalom || GOLD ||
 * Michael Robertson || Snowboard Cross || SILVER ||

http://www.olympic.org/fis-snowboard
 * References**

http://www.wisegeek.com/what-is-snowboard-cross.htm

http://www.olympic.ca/en/newgames/winter-olympics/2010-vancouver/schedule-results/canadian-medallists/