Volta Power Grip Easy and ultra-versatile, Volta is the ultimate snowboarding mount. You won't worry about battery life, as it combines with the standard GoPro battery to give you over 5.5 hours of 4K30 recording.

For snowboarding, use the side of the boot. Reverse footing, and you've got a view up the mountain. 3-Way 2.0 (Camera Grip / Arm / Tripod)– You can get sick head-on or follow shots by carrying a stick style mount like the 3-Way 2.0. In 360 mode, angle the camera straight on with the pole, and voila, disappearing stick!

GoPros also have auto-stabilization which is essential for snowboard footage (more on that later) and can shoot in very fast frame rates while recording high-quality visuals. They also come with tons of accessories such as helmet mounts, grips, and poles to mount your GoPro.

Away. Just simply grab the end of the selfie stick in one hand grab your poles in the other hand. And start skiing it's that simple people often do this with a traditional gopro.

And it dawned on me to throw them in the bag with my gopro. And that was definitely an aha moment. And sure enough in a very much colder day i'd keep one of these in the bag with the gopro.

Use the GoPro app to check the camera angle on your smartphone before you start recording. More on that later. Chest Mount: The chest mount is especially great for skiers because it is stable, points directly downhill and shows the skis and hands, which is a very immersive perspective.

Shutter speed: If you're trying to freeze ski action, you want a minimum of 1/1000 second shutter speed; I try to be at 1/2000 second. That's really where you get those snow particles frozen in space, and everything looks razor sharp. Aperture: I'll typically shoot at f/4 or f/5.6, even on long lenses.

In principle, GoPro models can endure impacts just fine, but you can be completely sure if you buy the Protective Housing. This waterproof casing protects your action camera from drops and it prevents scratches on the lens and the screen.

The reason is more function than fashion, according to CBC Olympics snowboarding expert Craig McMorris. "Sometimes those bibs can fly up in your eyes. That's very, very dangerous. So a lot of the riders will tuck it under their arm," McMorris said during the snowboard halfpipe competition.

That's just a glimpse of why Insta360 X3 is the best camera for snowboarding and skiing. On top of those epic shots, X3 is also waterproof (and snowproof) up to 10m. Its cold-weather-ready 1800mAh battery will keep you shooting for up to 81 minutes, and it's replaceable if you want to pack a spare too.

Bring a Ziploc Bag for Extra Protection Taking a (sandwich or quart-sized) bag along to keep your phone in will add another layer of protection to your phone. Keeping your cell phone under your jacket so it doesn't get too cold means that you may end up with extra moisture (ie: sweat) when you go to grab your phone.

Shutter speed: If you're trying to freeze ski action, you want a minimum of 1/1000 second shutter speed; I try to be at 1/2000 second. That's really where you get those snow particles frozen in space, and everything looks razor sharp. Aperture: I'll typically shoot at f/4 or f/5.6, even on long lenses.