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Watch: Waterville Valley Brings Us into Their Office

Apr 27, 2024 11:00 AM EDT

We appreciate a good ad. The commercials are our favorite part of the Superbowl. Because it is challenging to make a really good advertisement, something that gets the message across in a memorable way and prevents the marketing from falling into the brain bin that contains all of the prescription ...


Watch: The Official Uninvited Invitational 2024 Recap Video

Apr 26, 2024 12:47 PM EDT

It's been two weeks since what we can confidently say was one of the best weekends of the season as the second edition of The Uninvited Invitational took place at Woodward Park City. There was a live broadcast, there are tons of photos to check out, and ICYMI, here is the official Uninvited ...


New Film Project Announced From The Brown Cinema Crew

Apr 26, 2024 09:00 AM EDT

Dropping this fall


Marcus Kleveland Turns 25 and Buys A Sports Car

Apr 25, 2024 06:14 PM EDT

Can't believe he's only 25


The World Quarterpipe Championships Return to Mammoth on Friday, May 3rd

Apr 25, 2024 02:55 PM EDT

Long ago, the snowboarding-intoxicated minds of a few magazine editors in the Northeast dreamed up a king- and queen-making event of legendary proportions. A behemouth quarterpipe would be erected at Waterville Valley, calling all snowboarders with a penchant for pinning it to New Hampshire's White ...


The 7th Annual West Coast Triple Plank is April 25-28th on Vancouver Island

Apr 24, 2024 10:39 PM EDT

The West Coast Triple Plank, founded in 2017 by friends Marie-France Roy and Alicia Gimore, ushers in its sixth year of raising funds to restore and protect the coastal ecosystems of British Columbia through a surf/skate/snow gathering in partnership with REDD Fish Restoration Society. This year's ...


Listen to Jess Kimura, Ylfa Runarsdottír and The Uninvited Crew on Group Chat

Apr 24, 2024 11:36 AM EDT

The Uninvited Invitational jumped in the booth at The Bomb Hole for the latest episode of Group Chat to discuss the contest, how they made it all happen, and the consequential aftermath of providing a platform to women and non-binary up-and-coming snowboarders. Jess Kimura, Ylfa Runnarsdottír, ...


Green Hour: Ståle, Rene, and Torgeir Under the Northern Lights

Apr 23, 2024 03:26 PM EDT

A project that began in 2020, conceived of by Ståle Sandbech and his brother and photographer, Frode, finally was realized this winter. Four years ago, Ståle and Frode dreamed up a mission to Norther Norway to capture snowboarding beneath the Northern Lights and Green Hour just dropped today. Rene ...


Nixon Celebrates Earth Day, Debates Shape of Earth, and Helps Planet with New Time Teller

Apr 22, 2024 05:35 PM EDT

Steven Cinnamon and Latch Perthinghouser (aka Todd Richards and Chris Cote) return to the Nixon News desk for a celebration of Earth Day. While the subject matter coming from the desk is trivial, Nixon underlines in the caption of the video that, "there is one thing that is not debatable and that’s ...


686 is Now a Certified B Corp

Apr 22, 2024 02:25 PM EDT

On Earth Day 2024, 686 Apparel, the Los Angeles-based brand that has been a staple in snowboarding since 1992, announced that it is now a Certified B Corp. Since its inception, 686 has been guided by "the philosophy of Kaizen," says the brand's founder, Michael Akira West. Kaizen is the Japanese ...


Nitro Posts a Sneak Peek of Their 2025 Women's Snowboards

Apr 22, 2024 07:00 AM EDT

Last week, Christy Prior, Hailey Langland, Lex Roland, Brantley Mullins, Laurie Blouin, and Celia Petrig were in Utah for Nitro Snowboards Women's Week. The crew rode at Brighton and Woodward Park City, and book-ended the trip with The Bomb Hole Cup and The Uninvited Invitational. (Important to ...


Goon Gear Pre-Releases Two New Boards for 2025

Apr 19, 2024 09:00 AM EDT

Goon Gear, the eponymous brand started by the legendary Lucas Magoon and his wife, Tonya, just released two snowboards from its 2025 line, one designed by Lucas and the other in collaboration with Storm Rowe. Important to note: Goon Gear sells all of its snowboards through pre-order, so if you want ...


Michigan Resort, The Highlands, Holding Chair-ity Auction Featuring One of Its Original Lifts

Apr 19, 2024 09:00 AM EDT

The Highlands, formerly known as Boyne Highlands, sits atop Michigan's mitten just 15 minutes north of Petosky. Since 1963, the resort has been a favorite in The Great Lakes State, with 435 acres of trails, and in recent years, four terrain parks and an advanced snowmaking system. The hallmark of ...


Rad Moms and Dad Rejoice, Mt. Bachelor Now Offers Year-Round Childcare

Apr 19, 2024 07:00 AM EDT

Mt. Bachelor is making it easier for parents to work and play at the resort no matter the season by offering year-round childcare for staff and visitors. Previously, childcare wasn't available during shoulder seasons when resort operations were closed, but this new addition to the program ensures ...


Today is the Last Day To Get The Cheapest Pricing on an Ikon Pass

Apr 18, 2024 04:09 PM EDT

Drop in now!


Snowboarder Living with Multiple Sclerosis Pushes Through Physical and Mental Barriers

Apr 18, 2024 03:58 PM EDT

THE MOST EPIC


Mt. Bachelor Holds Season Passholder Appreciation Days April 19-20th

Apr 18, 2024 01:30 PM EDT

Mt. Bachelor is celebrating season passholders this Friday and Saturday with the resort's first passholder appreciation weekend. Friday and Saturday, April 19-20th, passholders (including midweek, full, Outplay 365, and nordic passes) can enjoy perks around the mountain, prizes from Burton, GoPro, ...


Valle Nevado Announces Opening Day for 2024 Season

Apr 18, 2024 11:00 AM EDT

There's something truly magical about snowboarding at Valle Nevado. Just arriving at the Chilean resort, which sits above treeline on a diving board of a cliff surrounded by the beautiful and jagged peaks of the Andes, takes your breath away. The resort just announced their opening day for the 2024 ...


Nothing in the Pantry Hosts Ride Day in Banff on April 19th

Apr 18, 2024 08:00 AM EDT

British Columbia snowboard crew Nothing in the Pantry is hosting a ride at at Sunshine Village in Banff on April 19th for LGBTQ2S+ and women. NITP is based at SilverStar Resort and held a ride day there in March. Nothing in the Pantry shared on Instagram: "Beyond excited to host the first NITP Ride ...


Cobra Dogs Opens for the Summer Season On Friday, April 19th

Apr 18, 2024 07:00 AM EDT

Cobra Dogs, snowboarding's favorite purveyor of all-natural hot dogs with cream cheese, sauerkraut, and cobra sauce, just announced a soft opening for the spring and summer season. The truck, located in Bend, Oregon, opens on Friday, April 19th from 12-8pm. The announcement post on Instagram had ...


Brighton Diggers Set Up "Mega Box" in Spring Park

Apr 17, 2024 02:08 PM EDT

Ah, springtime. The sun is shining (usually


Fun Had, Funds Raised at Methodology at Sierra-at-Tahoe

Apr 17, 2024 11:02 AM EDT

On Saturday, April 13th, Methodology, the race-slash-method-contest for a good cause, returned to Sierra-at-Tahoe, bringing together boarders of all stripes to make turns, have fun, and raise money for the 43 Institute. Since Pat Moore founded the Methodology non-profit, events have been held all ...


This Very Young Boarder Sent It WAY Too Deep!

Apr 17, 2024 10:00 AM EDT

Bad boy


Copper Mountain Extends the Season into May

Apr 17, 2024 10:00 AM EDT

It's been a good week at Copper. The resort just received a 22 inches of snow, making for a deep mid-April powder day on Tuesday. With this storm, Copper's snowfall total for the season just reached 300 inches. And now, the season is nowhere near over. Copper Mountain just announced that they are ...


Watch This Behind The Scenes Look At The Best Contest In Snowboarding

Apr 17, 2024 10:00 AM EDT

Who are the boarders really


The Annual and Infamous Holy Bowly Is Two Weeks Away

Apr 17, 2024 10:00 AM EDT

Mark your calendars


Snowboarding Legends Discuss Snowboarding on Episode 11 of The Bomb Hole Group Chat

Apr 17, 2024 08:00 AM EDT

The latest episode of The Bomb Hole Group Chat has an absolutely hammer crew in The Bomb Hole booth. Todd Richards, Scotty Stevens, Eddie Wall, and Joey B. ("How ya doin'?") got in the studio with host Chris Grenier for some all-time banter in a fully East Coaster edition of the podcast.   ...


April Snow Hitting Alberta This Week

Apr 16, 2024 01:49 PM EDT

Snow is in the forecast this week for Alberta. A system of rain and snow started on Tuesday and will continue into Wednesday, bringing rain and snow all the way from the mountains in Banff to Calgary. Banff is forecasted to receive about 15 cm, just around 6 inches, which is pretty great for ...


Over a Foot of New Snow at Copper, Thanks to April 15th Storm

Apr 16, 2024 01:27 PM EDT

It's been a wild winter in North America, culminating in a barrage of spring storms that have brought late-season powder days (no one is complaining about that, of course.) Summit County, Colorado is the latest to cash in, receiving over a foot of snow in the past 24 hours. Copper Mountain shared a ...


Bear Mountain Records Second Highest Season Snowfall Total Since Records Began

Apr 16, 2024 12:56 PM EDT

It's officially summer in Southern California because Bear Mountain closed over the weekend. (You can still ride at Snow Summit, though!) This winter the SoCal resort recorded 175 inches of snow, second only to the previous winter, when Bear received a record-breaking 243 inches. These are the ...


Jess Perlmutter, 14-Year-Old Ripper from Vermont, Explodes onto the Scene at The Uninvited Invitational

Apr 16, 2024 12:34 PM EDT

On the first day of The 2024 Uninvited Invitational, Jess Perlmutter quickly made her presence known to everyone at Woodward Park City.  The 14-year-old from Vermont may have arrived at the all-women's event relatively unknown to the greater snowboarding world, but after winning third place ...


This Japanese Snowboarder Got Hurt In America and Needs Our Help

Apr 16, 2024 09:00 AM EDT

Donate now!


Actress Julie Tan Picks Up Snowboarding To Inspire Her After Breakup

Apr 16, 2024 08:50 AM EDT

Smart move


The Uninvited Invitational 2024: Day 2 Standouts

Apr 15, 2024 03:23 PM EDT

On Friday, April 12th, 70 of the best rail riders in the world had a second day to put on a show for the judges during the most premiere all-women's snowboarding contest, The Uninvited Invitational. Leading up to Saturday's finals, into which 35 women would advance, the judges awarded four ...


Shaun White Teases Announcement That He Thinks Will "Change the Sport"

Apr 15, 2024 02:59 PM EDT

Shaun White spoke to Maxim recently about a collaboration with Utah's High West Distillery, an award-winning whiskey distillery in Park City that is involved in a variety of give-back campaigns with groups like Protect Our Winters through its Protect the West Campaign. Shaun opened up in the ...


Take A Look at The Girls Who Won $38,000 at The Uninvited Invitational

Apr 15, 2024 02:37 PM EDT

Beasts!!!


Chloe Kim Sits at Head Table at White House with Angelina Jolie

Apr 15, 2024 02:01 PM EDT

So that's what Chloe's been up to


Chloe Kim Is An "Icon Series Outfit" In Popular Videogame Fortnite

Apr 15, 2024 01:41 PM EDT

She can't be stopped


Today is the Last Day to Win a Very Limited Coal Hat For Your Pup!

Apr 15, 2024 09:00 AM EDT

On April 1st, Coal Headwear announced their first K9-specific hat in their collection, the Coal K9 Provo. The hat, made with ear holes, of course, was incredibly adorable


Brooke D'Hondt Sets World Record for Highest Air at The Nines

Apr 15, 2024 06:00 AM EDT

It was a big day for big airs in Switzerland at Swatch Nines. The event, known for massive and immaculate parks that set the stage for bar-raising snowboarding, erected its famous "perfect hip" and let a few dozen of the world's best boarders loose on the set up.  Brooke D'Hondt, has been ...


Valentino Guseli Sets New Highest Air World Record

Apr 15, 2024 06:00 AM EDT

Valentino Guseli has only one speed. The Aussie all-terrain destroyer has been pinning it at transition since he was a grom and now, at 19 years old, he has officially clenched the world record highest air on a snowboard. Val dropped into an immaculately built hip


The Uninvited Invitational Awards the Day 1 Standouts

Apr 13, 2024 11:00 AM EDT

The first day of The Uninvited Invitational kicked off at Woodward Park City on Thursday with the collective foot of the invited riders on the metaphorical gas pedal. Thursday was the first of two days of qualifiers for Saturday's finals, but because it's The Uninvited Invitational (read: it's the ...


Watch The Uninvited Invitational Live Today at 10:30am MST

Apr 13, 2024 10:35 AM EDT

The past two days, 70 women have put it down on the set up at Woodward Park City, striving to keep the judges' pencils busy and make it into Saturday's finals. 35 of the riders qualified into the big show and today they will compete for $55,000 in prize money at the second-ever Uninvited ...


Watch: Day 2 of The 2024 Bomb Hole Cup

Apr 12, 2024 12:00 PM EDT

Right now, it is summer in SLC. The sun is out, the snow is slushy in the mountains, and sunscreen is flying off the shelves. But last weekend, it was snowing at Brighton for The Third Annual Bomb Hole Cup


Day One of The Uninvited Is Wrapped and It Is Serious Out There

Apr 12, 2024 11:21 AM EDT

The girls are throwing down!


Full Recap and Results from the 2024 Bomb Hole Cup

Apr 12, 2024 11:11 AM EDT

See all the winners here


This Sold Out Book Is Making Waves In The Snowboard Community and Beyond

Apr 12, 2024 10:40 AM EDT

New York Times Best Selling Author Eric Blehm recently wrote and published a book called "The Darkest White" about a mountain legend, Craig Kelly, and the avalanche that took him.  On January 20, 2003, a deafening crack shattered the silence as a massive avalanche, 100 feet wide, thundered ...


Proposed £300 Million Resort in Wales to Include UK's Largest Snowdome

Apr 12, 2024 09:00 AM EDT

If you've been watching Welcome to Wrexham the past few years, you've familiarized yourself with the frothing passion for football that exists in Wales, and you are probably aware of the increased tourism that Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney's ownership of Wrexham AFC has brought to the region. ...


Gunstock, New Hampshire Announces $4.8 Million Improvement Plan

Apr 12, 2024 09:00 AM EDT

Gunstock Mountain Resort, home of the Tyler Davis Hip Jam and The Session, just announced a 4.8 million dollar improvement plan that will invest in and enhance resort infrastructure. Gunstock, located just an hour's drive northwest of Portsmouth, has long been a locals' favorite for its parks, ...


Kennedi Deck Gets the Cover of Garage Mag at The Uninvited Invitational Kick Off

Apr 11, 2024 11:05 AM EDT

On Wednesday evening, The Uninvited Invitational kicked off with a welcome party at the Skullcandy offices in Park City. As riders filtered through registration, signing waivers, reunioning, and grabbing North Face duffel gift bags, the gravity of the week began to sink in. 71 riders had arrived to ...


 


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