Snowboarding

You Can Snowboard With Shaun White — for $185K

Arguably, the conventional way to snowboard with Shaun White used to be going pro in the halfpipe. Now, all you need is a chunk of…

Written by Sam Anderson September 19, 2022

Flylow Nina Ski Pant Review: Hardshell Ski Pant Rivals Iconic Foxy Bib

Similar to the iconic Flylow Foxy bib, the Nina pant is everything you could want or need from a hardshell — just in a pant…

Written by Mary Murphy September 15, 2022

‘Fleeting Time’: Snowboarder & Director Ben Ferguson Debuts First Film

With a long list of snowboarding legends on board, Red Bull and Ferguson aim to deliver “an action-packed snowboard movie for our times.”

Written by Andrew McLemore September 14, 2022

Bluebird Backcountry Offers Overnight Lodging for First Time, Joins Indy Pass

Colorado’s only non-lift-served ski resort dropped good news for Indy Pass holders and weekenders — and announced deep discounts.

Written by Sam Anderson September 12, 2022

First Look: Jones Snowboards Women’s Mountain Surf Bibs Review

The iconic snowboard and backcountry brand premiered its inaugural lineup of apparel for female snowboarders and splitboarders. Here’s an early look at the collection’s snowboard…

Written by Morgan Tilton September 08, 2022

Ikon Pass Adds 2 More International Destinations in Time for 2022 Season

The new resorts in Japan and British Columbia come after Ikon added three resorts earlier this year.

Written by Andrew McLemore September 07, 2022

Snowboarding ASMR: Sage Kotsenburg, Torgier Bergrem Set the Stage for Winter

Drifting flurries, slow-mo trick footage, and a noise machine on the “zen” setting: Chill out with this snowboarding ASMR video.

Written by Sam Anderson September 02, 2022

Gondola Upstages Cars: Utah’s Little Cottonwood Canyon Tries Controversial Traffic Fix

After prolonged controversy over handling increased traffic, Utah will move forward with the proposed Little Cottonwood Canyon gondola plan.

Written by Andrew McLemore September 01, 2022

Jones Snowboards Debuts First-Ever Recycled 750-Fill Down Jacket This Season

Jones is pioneering the industry’s first-ever sustainable down jacket with recycled 750-fill down feathers (for women!), in step with the brand’s entry into winter apparel.

Written by Morgan Tilton August 30, 2022

Lift Line Liberation: Vail Will Limit Daily Ticket Sales During ’22-’23 Season

Last season, skiers roundly blasted Vail Resorts for crowded slopes and long lines. Now, the company has announced daily limits for lift tickets.

Written by Andrew McLemore August 23, 2022

Nonprofit Breaks Ground on Adaptive Skiing Center in Park City, Utah

A nonprofit dedicated to assisting athletes of all abilities, the National Ability Center will get a new building for adaptive winter sports.

Written by Andrew McLemore August 17, 2022

Kiana Clay Shares Her Comeback Story in Garmin’s ‘Women of Adventure’ Series

Kiana Clay competes in motocross, snowboarding, wakeboarding, and skateboarding — after losing the use of her right arm at 12 years old.

Written by Andrew McLemore August 16, 2022

Splitboarding the ‘Ring of Fire’: Gear We Used to Shred 12 Volcanoes in 30 Days

In spring 2021, filmmaker Nick Cahill set out on a mission to splitboard up 12 volcanoes in the Northwest and ride down them in less…

Written by Mike Misselwitz August 10, 2022

Red Bull Athletes Swarm The Nines With Pops of Color

What happens when you equip some of the world’s best winter athletes with a rainbow of smoke flares? Red Bull’s creative team had to know.

Written by Jilli Cluff July 29, 2022

‘Safety Check’ on PIEPS and Black Diamond Avi Beacons Becomes Official Recall

On April 16, Black Diamond and PIEPS asked owners of multiple avalanche transceivers to perform safety checks. Here’s what you need to know.

Written by Sam Anderson July 28, 2022

Wishing for Winter? Look Back at Natural Selection 2022 With Travis Rice

Grab a cold one, cozy on up, and let snowboarding’s brightest young stars transport you back to the days of bluebird skies and alpenglow.

Written by Jilli Cluff July 12, 2022

BCA Recalls Avi Beacons: Switches ‘May Fall Off’

Backcountry Access (BCA) today recalled ‘a small number’ of Tracker4 avalanche beacons because their on/off switches may fall off.

Written by Sam Anderson May 26, 2022

Skiers, Trade In Your ‘Forever Chemical’ Bad Wax for Safer Stuff: Here’s How

This May, mountainFLOW eco-wax’s takeback program gives skiers and snowboarders two ways to get rid of their toxic waxes all month.

Written by Sam Anderson May 03, 2022

First Black Pro Snowboarder Russel Winfield Wants You to Join Him on the Slopes

‘My Ikon: My Ride’ follows legendary snowboarder Russell Winfield and junior rider LJ Henriquez on a shared mission to diversify and grow the snowboarding community.

Written by Hrisafie Hariklea Hadgis April 21, 2022

Planning to Ski Next Year? Buy Your Passes Now!

If you like saving money and scoring deals, you should purchase your winter 2022/2023 ski passes. Lock in the lowest prices of the year now.…

Written by Heather Hendricks April 15, 2022

Natural Selection Tour Stop 3: How to Watch

Tune in at 2 p.m. ET today to watch the world’s best snowboarders duke it out for the 2022 Natural Selection Tour title at the…

Written by Heather Hendricks April 13, 2022

16-Year-Old Snowboarder Lands the World’s First Backside 2160

On April 9, 16-year-old Hiroto Ogiwara carved an indelible mark in snowboarding history by landing the first-ever backside 2160.

Written by Jilli Cluff April 12, 2022

Watch Snowboarder Reira Iwabuchi Become the First Woman to Land a Frontside Triple 1260

On April 5, 2022, at The Nines Crans-Montana, 20-year-old snowboarder Reira Iwabuchi became the first woman to land a frontside triple 1260.

Written by Jilli Cluff April 11, 2022

Vail Resorts Acquires First European Ski Area With Swiss Property

Over the weekend, Vail announced its first resort acquisition in Europe. It plans to add Switzerland’s Andermatt-Sedrun to the 2022-2023 Epic Pass.

Written by Sam Anderson March 29, 2022

Submit Shred Video, Win Sponsorship From Teton Gravity Research: Here’s How

Teton Gravity Research gives youth riders and skiers a chance to join its team and film tour with the 2022 Grom Contest. Here’s how to…

Written by Sam Anderson March 24, 2022

James Niehues to Sell Dozens of Original Ski Maps: Here’s How to Get One

James Niehues is a Hall of Fame artist. You can display his original work now, as he opens the vault for a ski map sale…

Written by Sam Anderson March 17, 2022

Vail Resorts Raises Pay, Offers Affordable Housing, and More in Big Win for Employees

Tensions ran high all winter between Vail Resorts and some employees as strike threats and visitor complaints cast dark shadows. Now, its CEO announces some…

Written by Sam Anderson March 16, 2022