Snowboarding

Ski Season Kickoff: ‘Wild Mountain’ Is First to Open in North America

Wild Mountain in Minnesota kicked off North America’s ski season this year, opening on Oct. 18 — its second-earliest opening day of all time.

Written by Will Brendza October 19, 2022

Perfect Ja-Pow Lines: K2 Athletes Ride Tateyama’s Mind-Blowing Powder

Feel Zen by watching this relaxing film of athletes riding in one of Japan’s most scenic alpine settings. The location will certainly make you want…

Written by Rebecca Ross October 18, 2022

Enter the ‘Whitespace’: Shaun White, Backcountry Launch Snowboard Gear Brand

Whitespace is Shaun White’s latest venture, a namesake brand he’s launching with plans to make snow apparel so fly it can be worn out on…

Written by Will Brendza October 17, 2022

Weston Snowboards Debuts Revel 2.0, First Women’s-Specific Swallowtail Board

The well-known winter brand is fostering community and inclusivity with the launch of its first women’s swallowtail-shaped board.

Written by Rebecca Ross October 12, 2022

‘About Time’: Behind the Scenes of Ben Ferguson’s Masterpiece Snowboard Movie

‘Fleeting Time’ follows Ben Ferguson’s journey to the top of big-mountain boarding — and highlights the gnarly descents he’s made from there. ‘About Time’ takes…

Written by Will Brendza October 11, 2022

After 22 Years, This Former Colorado Ski Area Is Fundraising Its Reopening

Cuchara Mountain Park is closer than ever to reopening an independent ski area in Colorado.

Written by Matt Miller October 11, 2022

Get Amped for Ski Season With the ‘Giro x Fender’ Goggle Collaboration

Fender and Giro have teamed up to make Giro Fender goggle that blends the function of Giro’s products with the rock and roll style of…

Written by Will Brendza October 07, 2022

Parker White Skis ‘Something’ in Western Canada and Sweden

‘SOMETHING’ is a ski and board film with deliberate pacing, a chillaxed soundtrack, and some killer POV shots.

Written by Andrew Marshall October 07, 2022

Weston Backcountry Riva Snowboard Review: A Stable Platform for Ripping Groomers

The Weston Backcountry Riva Snowboard is a ladies’ freeride board built for stability while laying into big turns, facing variable snow, and accelerating down big…

Written by Morgan Tilton October 07, 2022

Airblaster Women’s Sassy Beast Jacket Review: Plenty of Protection for the Stormiest Days

The women’s Airblaster Sassy Beast Jacket is thoughtfully designed with playful aesthetics and pairs perfectly with the Airblaster Sassy Hot Bib for snowboarding at the…

Written by Morgan Tilton October 06, 2022

Ski Touring, Ultralight-Style: Hyperlite Mountain Gear Creates Its First Ski Pack

Hyperlite Mountian Gear’s new Headwall 55 brings Dyneema Composite Fabric and clean design to the world of multiday backcountry ski packs.

Written by Andrew Marshall October 06, 2022

ARTILECT A/SYS 1 Wool Base Layer Review: Optimized Layering for Chilly Adventures

ARTILECT sprung up as a new brand in January 2022 and already is bringing some awesome apparel to market — like base layers made with…

Written by Mary Murphy October 05, 2022

Airblaster Women’s Sassy Hot Bib Review: Warm and Comfortable, Lap After Lap

The Airblaster Sassy Hot Bib is a functional, comfortable, and fun snowboarding bib for resort laps and lady shredders.

Written by Morgan Tilton October 05, 2022

Anon WaveCel Oslo Helmet Review: High-Tech Safety Hits Winter Head Gear

The most notable safety innovation in helmets since MIPS, WaveCel has found its way from the bike world to the snowy slopes.

Written by Austin Beck-Doss October 04, 2022

Jones Snowboards Shralpinist Stretch 3L Pants Review: A Well-Vented, Durable Option for Backcountry Travel

The iconic snowboard and backcountry brand debuted its first lineup of apparel for female snowboarders and splitboarders. Here’s a premiere look.

Written by Morgan Tilton October 04, 2022

First Look: Jones Snowboards Women’s Shralpinist Stretch 3L Jacket Review

The iconic snowboard and backcountry brand debuted its first-ever lineup of apparel for female snowboarders and splitboarders. Here’s a premiere look at the collection’s inaugural…

Written by Morgan Tilton October 03, 2022

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