When I learned how to snowboard...by Katie

When I learned how to snowboard I was very excited.  I went to Mount Abrams.  My snowboard class was called Squirrels.  There were lots of kids.  I was really excited, but I was also nervous.  I fell down a lot and I was very sore.  Next time I don't think I will fall down as much.  I learned that snowboarding is harder than it looks.  I went with my mom and my sister.  My dad also snowboards and next time I will go with him.  Mount Abrams is very small compared to Sunday River.  There are forty seven trails.  There is also a Maine Lodge and a West Lodge.  At first I had no idea about how to get my snowboard on.  After I did a couple of runs I got the hang of it.  What you do is you sit down and slip your feet into it and then you crank the lever on the toe and put it in a tighter gear.  To get the snowboard off you pull a black clip on the toe.  When you are getting on the lift you want to unbuckle one foot.  Then you skate.  Skating is where you push off the ground with one leg while the other leg is strapped in.  When I'm going fast I need to stay in control so I don't run into anyone!