Snowboarding

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 Avy 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

Watch World’s Best Snowboarders Now in Second Jewel of Natural Selection ‘Triple Crown’

Kept tightly under wraps until March 16, the weeklong showdown at Baldface Lodge featured 14 of the world’s best freestyle snowboarders.

Written by Jilli Cluff March 16, 2022

A Guide to Skiing Grand Targhee: An Inside Look at One of the West’s Best-Kept Secrets

Just miles away from Jackson Hole, Grand Targhee Resort in Wyoming is smaller and less crowded — but has still a ton of skiing. Here’s…

Written by David Young March 14, 2022

Epic Exit: Sun Valley, Snowbasin Join Ikon; Chamonix Comes With

On March 3, Alterra Mountain Company made its Ikon Pass for 2022-2023 that much more epic, snagging Sun Valley and Snowbasin and adding Chamonix.

Written by Sam Anderson March 03, 2022

Massive Ski Resort Owner Announces Largest-Ever Investment in Properties

Alterra Mountain Company owns big ski resorts like Palisades Tahoe, Steamboat, and Mammoth Mountain. This year, it will pour $344 million into its properties.

Written by Sam Anderson March 03, 2022

Watch: Black Hawk Helicopters Crash Land at Snowbird Resort, No Injuries

On Tuesday morning, skiers at Utah’s Snowbird Resort witnessed a jarring incident when two Black Hawk helicopters crashed near a heavily used chairlift.

Written by Sam Anderson February 23, 2022

Alternate Reality: Red Bull Flips the Script With ‘Uphill’ Snowboarding

Most of us use gravity in snowsports to our advantage. This Red Bull snowboarding video with Clemens Millauer flips the script.

Written by Sam Anderson February 22, 2022

What Gear Do the Pros Use for Natural Selection Tour? This Is the Ultimate Kit

The second stop of the Natural Selection Tour throws down this week. We dove into the riders’ gear closets to curate the ultimate Natural Selection…

Written by Drew Zieff February 21, 2022

US Olympic Snowboard Debacle: Why Did IOC Penalize Julia Marino for ‘Prada’ Logo?

Olympic snowboarder Julia Marino has attracted more attention for her Prada snowboard than the silver medal she won on it. What’s the deal?

Written by Sam Anderson February 18, 2022

Ski Savings: Outdoor Research Jacket on Sale Now

A solid-performing waterproof shell can make or break a trip to the slopes, and this jacket from Outdoor Research stood up to the test. Grab…

Written by Harley Schafer February 17, 2022

The Favorite Gear Athletes Use for Kings & Queens of Corbet’s

We’ve wondered what it’s like to drop into Corbet’s in terms of mentality. What about gear? We talked with the athletes about their competition essentials.

Written by Mary Murphy February 17, 2022

First Colorado Mountain Joins ‘Indy Pass’ to Rival Ikon, Epic

Indy Pass elbows in alongside Ikon and Epic with small ski resorts that offer independently-owned appeal. It just added its first Colorado resort.

Written by Sam Anderson February 16, 2022

Kings and Queens of Corbet’s Couloir: How to Watch the Competition

In its fifth year, the Kings and Queens of Corbet’s competition will bring only the most expert skiers and riders together to tackle one of…

Written by Mary Murphy February 14, 2022

Trail Fuel: Snowboarder Jeremy Jones Shares Recipe for Homemade Adventure Snack

Haven’t found your favorite trail mix yet? Take it from a pro and make your own: Jeremy Jones shares the recipe for a snack mix…

Written by Mary Murphy February 04, 2022

A Pro Snowboarder Talks Mindfulness in Competition, in the Backcountry, and Beyond

Snowboarding and mindfulness go hand in hand. At least, according to pro snowboarder Jamie Anderson. We spoke with Anderson to learn how.

Written by Mary Murphy February 04, 2022

Natural Selection Finals: What the Pros Are Riding in Jackson Hole

Travis Rice’s Natural Selection Tour kicked off its first stop of the year this week in Jackson Hole. Finals are today, and we couldn’t be…

Written by Drew Zieff January 28, 2022

Snowboard NFTs: Natural Selection Tour Opens Digital Contest

Travis Rice’s elite snowboarding competition returns to the backcountry for 2022 — and it’s bringing some of the blockchain with it,

Written by Jilli Cluff January 26, 2022

Win Guided Backcountry Tour, Gear, and Whiskey in This Awesome Giveaway

Somewear Labs partners with Protect Our Winters and more to put an epic prize package up for grabs. The prizes focus on helping winners have…

Written by Sam Anderson January 25, 2022

Watch: Natural Selection Tour Live Kicks Off Today in Jackson Hole

Get front row (virtual) seats to see the best athletes in snowboarding compete head to head in the backcountry at Natural Selection Tour.

Written by Mary Murphy January 25, 2022

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