Abstract: A power-driven snowboard includes forward and rear regions, with the forward region measuring approximately two-thirds of the length of the board. The rear region is bent downwardly relative to the forward region by an angle of approximately 6 degrees. A drive unit is removably attached at the rear region of the snowboard and it includes a drive unit mounting assembly, a plurality of rollers rotatably supported in the mounting assembly, a motor propelling the snowboard, and a drive belt supported on the rollers and drivingly connected to the motor. The drive drive belt has ridges formed thereon for engaging the snow or ice upon which the snowboard is driven, and a cutout formed in the snowboard, and through which the belt engages the snow or ice below the snowboard, is rearwardly open as seen horizontally behind the drive belt.