Snowboarders to the rescue?

Imagine the situation: You get badly hurt while skiing on a very difficult terrain, high up in the mountain, a sled has been called to rescue you, and when it arrives, you see two patrollers on snowboards.

How would you feel?

If I were the injured party, I'd be spooked. Not that I don't trust the two rescuers, but rather their ability to control their board on a rough terrain and take me safely down the hill.

You see, this picture conjures what we know and have observed about snowboarding.

This sliding alternative isn't skiing and never will be. It has too many limitations and without getting into its technical shortcomings, nothing will ever beat skiing as long as snow and mountains will co-exist!