Adults are gravitating to snowboards, and somebody had to pave the way.

Harold Spiker, 60, is the ambassador of gray-haired snowboarders.

He says he first tried to learn the sport 20 years ago but got frustrated by frequent -- and painful -- falls.

He told the Growing Bolder Radio Show that snowboarders over 50 need to find a good instructor so that they don't fall so many times while learning.

Check out his tips for joining in on this hot sport.

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