Site Map We've developed so much material here on GraysOnTrays.com that the little menu in the sidebar just can't contain it any more. So here's a more comprehensive list of the offerings on this site. The Basics Home page ... Self-explanatory right? Everyone's got to have an FAQ page. Search this site. Why We Love Riding Grays speak about snowboarding It's like ... comparisons to snowboarding. Where did the term "Grays on Trays" come from? Profiles of adult snowboarders Why is snowboarding so compelling? Can snowboarding Make you smarter? Can you be too old for riding? Stuff You Use Gear 101: the basics of snowboading gear. Boots for your feet. Flow bindings rock. Here's why. Gear vendors: a quick review Protecting your stuff from theft Stuff that is useful, in addition to gear. Travel checklist Your Snowboarding Experience First day on the snow Riding styles affect gear and your experience on the mountain. What's your level?. A way to measure your path in learning. Taking lessons: Why you should do it. Progression: What is it?. New ways to enjoy the mountain. Glossary 101: the basic terms Glossary 102: A few more terms The variety of lifts, and how to use them If you have experience on skateboard, you're one step ahead of the game Snowboarding and Culture Riders v. Skiers; The "war" between skiers and snowboarders has long past. The History of snowboarding may go back to 1929 The history of snowboarding has some connections with ski history Did Vern Wicklund start the snowboarding revolution in 1939? Wicklund's patent: the text (PDF) and the blueprint (PDF) Looking for Statistics on snowboarding participation? Snowboarding in the Olympics Competition on the snow Top 10 reasons why snowboarding beats golf Books about snowboarding Magazines about snowboarding Some worthwhile links Keeping Body Together Fitness and snowboarding. Safety is key to a good riding experience What are common snowboarding injuries, and how do you avoid getting hurt? Where to Ride? Taking a road trip The elevation of selected ski areas. Useful if altitude sickness is a problem. Variety of resorts; offers ideas on things to consider in selecting a place to visit. Mountains by size. What are the largest mountains in each region of the United States? The Resorts directory main page Ski areas on the West Coast High elevations and sunshine in the Rockies Mountains out molehills in the Midwest More mini-mountains in the Great Lakes Sliding in the Mid-Atlantic Ice and snow in the New England Can you snowboard in the Southeast? Don't forget to take some photos Spread the Joy Buy a t-shirt celebrating snowboarding for adults Buy stuff through Amazon and support GraysOnTrays.com Who We Are Information about your host The publisher's snowboarding story We get letters GraysOnTrays.com gets a few media mentions An article in Competitor magazine Featured in Snowboarder magazine More! Grays on Trays blog gives you thoughts on snowboarding from a middle-aged guy in the Midwest who thinks that snowboarding is too fun to leave to the kids. Legal Mumbo-Jumbo Terms of service for using the site The privacy policy Discussion Be sure to visit our discussion board. Return to the home page.