My name is Zubair Ahmad Lone. I am a snowboarding athlete from Gulmarg, Jammu and Kashmir, India.I completed my B.PED (Physical Education) course from Ganderbal by working as a snowboarding instructor in Gulmarg, Kashmir in winter, besides practicing myself for Slalom and Giant Slalom races. I am a self-taught snowboarder and in order to compete internationally and finally in the Olympics, it is important that I get trained by an international-level trainer. My journey on the slopes began at the age of three when my father introduced me to skiing, and later on, snowboarding became my true passion. The majestic ski slopes of Gulmarg in Kashmir became my second home and this was where I honed my skills. As I grew better my dreams grew bigger !!I entered the world of snowboarding at a very young age and I learned the sport by myself. During the winters, I worked tirelessly as a snowboarding instructor in Gulmarg. It wasn't just a way to earn a living but it meant something much more for me. I became an instructor to achieve my dreams and contribute to my family's finances, covering college fees and household expenses during the winter months by teaching at Gulmarg.