Even if you're a novice, even if you've never skied, you can learn to snowboard in 2 1/2 hours in three simple steps under the tutelage of outdoorsman, Ray McNeal. McNeal, a former FAA-certified helicopter flight instructor, has taught archery, pistol and rifle, canoeing, kayaking, skiing, cross-country skiing, winter camping, sport climbing, tennis, backpacking, and map and compass work (a.k.a. land navigation).