Aug 26, 2026
Snowboard vs Ski: Calories Burned Compared (2026)
70 kg / 30 min: ~186 kcal Snowboarding (MET ≈ 5.3) vs ~210 Skiing (MET ≈ 6). 24 kcal gap plus how to choose — and log food in IGNITE AI.
Skiing often edges recreational snowboarding at similar continuous effort — terrain and how much you sit on lifts dominate both.
Gap ≈ 24 kcal / 30 min at 70 kg before rests change everything.
Snowboarding (MET ≈ 5.3)
Estimated calories for Snowboarding (MET ≈ 5.3):
55 kg: 15 min: ~73 · 30 min: ~146 · 45 min: ~219 · 60 min: ~292
70 kg: 15 min: ~93 · 30 min: ~186 · 45 min: ~278 · 60 min: ~371
85 kg: 15 min: ~113 · 30 min: ~225 · 45 min: ~338 · 60 min: ~451
Skiing (MET ≈ 6)
Estimated calories for Skiing (MET ≈ 6):
55 kg: 15 min: ~83 · 30 min: ~165 · 45 min: ~248 · 60 min: ~330
70 kg: 15 min: ~105 · 30 min: ~210 · 45 min: ~315 · 60 min: ~420
85 kg: 15 min: ~128 · 30 min: ~255 · 45 min: ~383 · 60 min: ~510
Where IGNITE AI fits
Mountain days need mountain honesty. IGNITE AI is the lodge-proof logger for skiers and riders alike.
Bottom line
Skiing leads on these METs — adherence and dinner still decide the week.