Snowboarding

Boarder Gets Eaten by Tree Well, Brushes Death Before Rescue

The backcountry is full of dangers — from wild animals to avalanches and extreme weather — but tree wells are one of the scariest.

Written by Will Brendza April 10, 2023

The North Face ‘Lift Collection’ Boasts Pro-Level Gear for Beginner Snowboarders

Snowboarders Erik Leon and Leanne Pelosi worked on The North Face’s Lift Collection for professional athletes and the wallets of first-time riders.

Written by Nate Mitka March 31, 2023

Underwater Snowboard-Making With Signal (Throwback Thursday)

Is it possible to bind together a snowboard using natural water pressure 100 feet deep in the ocean? Yes and no.

Written by Andrew McLemore March 16, 2023

Burton Relaunches Spirit of Openness With New Mystery Series

Snowboarders of all ages are welcome to compete in the Burton Mystery Series, a free pop-up competition aiming to inspire a new generation of riders.

Written by Shauna Farnell March 10, 2023

‘In Between & All Around’ Feels Like a ’70s-Era Beer Commercial — In a Good Way

Mellow vibes. Sweet lines. Grainy film. Falling snow. A steel guitar. Lock, load, and let the weekend begin.

Written by Andrew Marshall March 10, 2023

No Cold Spots, Full Send: Gordini Elias Gauntlet Gloves Review

By utilizing ‘Thindown,’ Gordini promises the warmest down-insulated pair of gloves you’ve ever met. (And if you don’t want all that warmth, no worries, the…

Written by Mary Murphy March 09, 2023

Watch Natural Selection Riders Go Full Send at Revelstoke

Did your case of the Mondays make you miss the YETI Natural Selection Tour at Revelstoke yesterday? No worries — catch up here.

Written by Sam Anderson March 07, 2023

The ‘Worst Couloir in Norway?’ Watch Antii Autti Find Out

Sometimes it’s worth a reminder that adventuring isn’t about everything going your way.

Written by Andrew Marshall March 06, 2023

Natural Selection Tour ‘DUELS’ Conclude as Revelstoke Looms

The Natural Selection Tour’s DUELS threw down serious heat on big-mountain powder. Now, remaining riders move on to the competition’s next stage.

Written by Sam Anderson March 03, 2023

The Art of the Charcuteski: An Informal Guide to Après-Ski Snacking

Spring skiing is fast approaching, and corn is not the only thing on the menu! Learn with us the art of the charcuteski.

Written by Riley Marshall March 01, 2023

Polaroid-Style Snowboarding Vid Drips With Nostalgia for Simpler Times

‘Future Wild’ is a dreamy take on Swiss snowboarding that feels like it was shot 40 years ago.

Written by Andrew McLemore February 24, 2023

Snowboard Mountaineer Nick Russell Auctions Splitboards to Benefit Earthquake Victims

Two splitboard kits (board, skins, poles), valued at $1,200 each, are up for grabs to benefit Turkey’s earthquake victims. The auction concludes on March 1.

Written by Andrew Marshall February 23, 2023

Snowboarder Stunningly Shreds Across Frozen Georgetown Lake

Ever snowboarded on a surface as hard as pavement? I have, and I did not make it look this good.

Written by Sam Anderson February 20, 2023

11 Reasons to Go Heli-Skiing or Boarding in Bella Coola, British Columbia

Heli-skiing in British Columbia isn’t exactly a hard sell. Anyone who’s watched a shred movie knows the roar of rotor blades usually heralds face shots,…

Written by Drew Zieff February 16, 2023

Austen Sweetin Shred-Tests Lib’s New Snowboard in Mt. Baker Pow

Austin Sweetin worked with Lib Tech to build his dream powder board. Then he went to Mt. Baker and absolutely ripped on it.

Written by Andrew Marshall February 13, 2023

Bask in Clean, Beautiful Colorado Powder in ‘REFLECT’

Catch up with Shredbots in its latest rock ‘n’ roll edit of snowboarders and snowmobilers catching sweet Colorado mountain air.

Written by Andrew McLemore February 09, 2023

Splitboarder Goes Steep and Steeper in ‘The White Giant’

Over 3,500 vertical feet of rock, ice, snow, and no fall zones; does that sound like a doable line? For Krister Kopala, it’s all in…

Written by Sam Anderson February 06, 2023

Snowboarding Gets Artsy in ‘Gale — an Audiovisual Splitboard Experience’

Original poetry and music come together with powdery visuals in this fresh take on the standard snowboarding film.

Written by Andrew Marshall February 06, 2023

‘National Brotherhood of Skiers’ Returns to Vail, Celebrates 50th Summit

In honor of Black History Month, we connected with the National Brotherhood of Skiers — a nonprofit org that promotes diversity in snowsports — to…

Written by Mary Murphy February 02, 2023

Travis Rice Brings Buckets of Style to Technical Lines in ‘Accoutrement’

The 40-year-old snowboarder shows no signs of slowing down in this zippy little edit courtesy of Quiksilver.

Written by Andrew Marshall February 01, 2023

Norrøna Lyngen Flex1 Pants Review: Softshell Pants (or Bibs) Built for the Skin Track

In the Lyngen pants, Norrøna found the sweet spot between maximum snow protection and breathability for high-output days in the backcountry.

Written by Bergen Tjossem January 31, 2023

Oyuki Goshiki YamaPro 3L Bib Review: A Minimalist Bib That Moves With You and Can Handle Heavy Snow

Japan is world-renowned for having some of the best powder skiing on the planet, and the new Oyuki Goshiki YamaPro 3L ski bib was designed…

Written by David Young January 31, 2023

Boarderline Alaska and Aurora Projekt Present ‘The Outliers’: A DIY Ski Film

A long-awaited ski film shot entirely in Southeast Alaska: Meet ‘The Outliers.’

Written by Rebecca Ross January 30, 2023

Riding on Top of the World: Watch Vans Athletes Splitboard the Arctic

One nice thing about splitboarding above the Arctic Circle? You’ve got all the daylight you could ask for.

Written by Andrew Marshall January 30, 2023

Get Hyped for 2023 Kings & Queens of Corbet’s With Highlight Reel

The popular winter sports event in Jackson Hole kicks off Feb. 4. Get prepped by reliving its best moments from the first 5 years.

Written by Andrew McLemore January 26, 2023

100% NORVIK Glacier Goggle Review: HiPER Lenses, Tiny Side Shields, and Big Protection

The 100% NORVIK glacier goggles are unlike glacier goggles I’ve worn before — they’re lightweight, have a cool modern design, and feature tiny side shields.

Written by Will Brendza January 26, 2023

DC Mora BOA Women’s Snowboard Boot Review: Supportive, Comfortable Components Amp Up All-Day Performance

The DC Mora BOA women’s snowboard boots are made for the more advanced rider who needs that added stiffness and protection when cruising through powder.

Written by Mattie Schuler January 25, 2023