There is really such thing as falling the wrong way

2 simple rules about falling when snowboarding. 1) When falling backwards, absorb the impact with your ass. 2) When falling forward, absorb & distribute the impact with your forearms, instead of using only the wrist. Using wrist protectors will greatly reduce the risk of fracture.

Fall Painlessly

Useful Stretches before shredding

Snowboard Stretches
Since I hurt my medial collateral ligament (MCL) in Feb 2015, I realized how important it is to stretch before hitting the slopes. I can still feel the discomfort in my right knee after a few months of rehab. I think it's here to stay.

The link above provides some great stretching instructions to prevent injury and increase flexibility. I will incorporate this into my workout as well.