THE WASTED YOUTH INTERVIEWS | HELL-BENT FOR LEATHER
THE WASTED YOUTH INTERVIEWS | HELL-BENT FOR LEATHER
We’re embarking on our 12th season (12 f’king years!) printing the good, bad, and ugly of snowboard culture. We aim to publish anything that catches our eye. If you’re a photographer, and not already in touch with us, we’d love to see your work.
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THE WASTED YOUTH INTERVIEWS | HELL-BENT FOR LEATHER
Banff Sunshine Village hosted Snowboy’s one-of-a-kind Holy Bowly event from April 25th to May 1st, 2022. Riders worldwide made the trip to...
Ontario’s annual end-of-season, spring snow gathering, welcomed over 400 riders to shred the banks, lap one of Ontario’s premier parks, and hang...
Last week marked another successful merger of ideas, talents and design. Snowboy Productions and SRD brought another private/pinnacle park session to Sunshine...
I first met Laura in New Zealand riding SnowPark close to 10 years ago. She was very quiet, but her snowboarding did...
THE YETI NATURAL SELECTION ALASKA
The first time I met Taylor I was on the deck of the halfpipe shooting photos of a local contest. She came...
Since the beginning of humankind, tribes have survived on instinct. Instinct gave way to learning. Those teachings would be passed on to...
When you’re a good person, good things happen. You’ve heard that before. And there’s a good chance when you were young, your...
The last time we gathered at Baldy the world was filled with uncertainty. Society was starting to shut down and shift into...
The Virgil Abloh™ “Post-Modern” Scholarship Fund is auctioning off ten exclusive Burton c/o Virgil Abloh snowboards. All proceeds directly benefit the Post-Modern...
Full recap from the Baked Salmon Banked Slalom 2022.
At first rub, it’s hard to square Jessa Gilbert’s personality with her art work. The flowing murals, paintings, illustrations and designs the...
If you’ve snowboarded in the streets, there’s a high likelihood you’ve interacted with police, angry landowners, and building managers. With these exchanges,...
Truth Smith is an up-and-comer making noise for all the right reasons. There’s nothing controversial about this guy. He’s a talented boarder,...
Joe Sexton has been a household name in snowboarding for years and has done a lot for the industry. He has been...
Legendary Empire events are back! The North Shore Project, Presented by Monster Energy, goes down on March 12th, at La Réserve ski resort,...
Besides being a better chess player than Austin, he has me beat at everything else: pool, skateboarding, snowboarding, filming. It’s hard to...
Head to our Instagram account to win Limited Edition Mark Kowalchuk x NOW Select Pro Bindings! From NOW: For 2022-23 we wanted...
TIMEPIECE, REVISITING THE PEOPLE, PLACES, AND THINGS THAT SHAPED SNOWBOARDING IN CANADA What started as a joint venture between two fringe crews...
Words by Jody Wachniak It was February 17, 2021, we were going sledding in Callahan, a Whistler backcountry staple that holds a...
Really good snow in the valley bottom around Whistler isn’t very common. The amount of snow and the quality that we were...
Words by David MacKinnon WE’RE STRONGER WHEN WE WORK TOGETHER Hugo Dubé-Bouchard is telling me the motivation behind Interconnect, the sophomore film...
Keenan Filmer had a hell of a season last year, putting down hammers and stepping to lines and natural features. Keenan’s riding...
Volume 13 is a wrap! This issue delivers a smorgasbord of features from across the country. Pick it up at shops, subscribe...
After a major injury in 2020, Ryan Paterson is back. His season edit shows tenacity, an eye for natural features, and the...
Jamie Anderson needs no introduction. She has taken back-to-back golds at the last two Olympic slopestyle events and, with 19 medals, she is...
It’s been a crazy couple of years. Between the pandemic, natural disasters, and ongoing social justice issues, these days it’s easy to...
Last night The North Face held their Winter Kickoff event. A group of about thirty fortunate people were driven up in a...
SIMPLE PLEASURES IN THE BIG LAND Smokey Mountain, Labrador Words by Alex Henniffent | Photos by Dru Kennedy For over the past...
Last night in Whistler was the special screening of the film “Learning to Drown”. This film is incredible and so is its...
It’s been an incredible year for snowboard videos, with so much talent and innovation coming through in people’s riding that it’s hard...
SAVED BY STONERS by Darrah Reid-McLean This story goes way back to a time before Instagram had taken its reign over snowboard...
In terms of emissions, Canadians drive the dirtiest vehicles in the world. On average, Canadians burn 8.7 litres of gasoline per 100...
Craig McMorris is a complete ATV on a snowboard, showcasing one of his strongest seasons to date. Awarded 2021’s Performance of the...
I first met David 10 years ago at Mt. St-Bruno. I remember that day like yesterday, I was on the chairlift with...
Paid Programming presents Less Than Lost, a short film shot in Ontario. Spots, trick selection, editing and vibes are on point with...
MY FIRST TIME IN INNSBRUCK – DO IT YOURSELF EXTREME Innsbruck might just be the capital of snowboarding in Europe. Located in...
The goal of a magic trick is simple and universal. It is to invoke a sense of wonder in the audience. This...
Jill Perkins, the queen of the Dreamcastle, is pro on Vans! Jill is at the forefront of technicality, style, and creativity in...
I’ve been a big fan of Marty since day 1. I love his approach to snowboarding. He follows the ancient recipe: snowboard...
For the fifth year in a row, The North Face is proud to partner with Whistler Blackcomb to celebrate the return of winter on December 10th...
JESS KIMURA IS LEARNING TO DROWN Jess Kimura a.k.a Danger Pony is a household name in snowboarding having filmed the most progressive...
Nitro Snowboards comes correct with Vámonos!, a film that captures the spirit of an international snowboard team chasing adventure on their own...
It’s been a decade since NOW founder JF Pelchat set out to redefine response in the world of snowboard bindings. It’s rare...
Jed Anderson and I were scoping in the area. I think I’d had a pin for this spot. I initially remembered it...
Issue 2 of volume 13 is shipping now. This one is almost entirely dedicated to The King Snow Movie. Visit your local...
If anyone knows Burton, it’s Mark Sollors. Check out what he’s riding for the 2022 season. “Here’s a little insider on my...
The world premiere of The King Snow Movie was Sunday, October 24th in Whistler, BC at the infamous Longhorn Saloon. The packed...
On Saturday, October 23rd, the 14th edition of the iF3 Festival concluded with the 2021 iF3 Movie Awards presented by Audio-Technica Canada, Steam Whistle and Telefilm...
Sean Miskiman snags his first cover photo while filming for his first video part in The King Snow Movie. First try, fresh...
From selling drugs at 13 years old and attending juvenile prison at 15, to moving to Whistler at 16 and becoming one...
Parents come in all shapes and sizes. Some are loud and attention-grabbing, while others are of few words. Some are long-winded, detail-oriented,...
Our first snowboard film is set to be seen in person across Canada. Join us for The King Snow Movie National Premiere...
In store and online The new collection from K2 x Tony Hawk x Birdhouse is available now. Load up the van, drive...
Fresh off of announcing the virtual and in-person schedule of events for the 14th edition of the iF3 Festival, which will take place from Wednesday,...
Calling all snowboarders and skiers in and around Montreal, Whistler and all over the world… the 14th edition of the iF3 Festival is set...
We’re back! The first issue of our 13th Volume is shipping now. Visit your local shop, subscribe, or shop our online store. Thank...
Parents come in all shapes and sizes. Some are loud and attention-grabbing, while others are of few words. Some are long-winded, detail-oriented,...
Kennedi Deck knows what’s good. Check out what she’s riding into the 2022 season. “I love a softer cambered board. Something with...
Parents come in all shapes and sizes. Some are loud and attention-grabbing, while others are of few words. Some are long-winded, detail-oriented,...
Marty Vachon slaps our first cover of the year for issue 13.1 with a heavy boardslide at the Calgary Saddledome. A heaty...
Parents come in all shapes and sizes. Some are loud and attention-grabbing, while others are of few words. Some are long-winded, detail-oriented,...
“I first saw Evan riding around Seymour with the SKIDS crew in the early 2000’s. Heckling off the chairlift was in full...
Parents come in all shapes and sizes. Some are loud and attention-grabbing, while others are of few words. Some are long-winded, detail-oriented,...
Parents come in all shapes and sizes. Some are loud and attention-grabbing, while others are of few words. Some are long-winded, detail-oriented,...
Always Answer Your Phone | By Sean Miskiman It all started a couple of years ago. I started getting these random phone...
Interview by Max Trudel Photos by Renrob Gabriel Jacques Age | 25 Place | L’Ange-Gardien, QC Sponsors | Bataleon snowboards, Dragon, Vans,...
A Captain Goes Down with the Ship | by Chris Grenier I was at Dew Tour two winters ago placed in the...
On Saturday, the Seymour community came together for the 9th Annual ECS Invitational. It was a strong showing from all involved, with...
Calling all ski and snowboard filmmakers… it’s time to register for iF3! The 14th edition of the iF3 Festival will take place from October...
To finish this series for the year, we reached out to queen Marie-France Roy. Marie is the type of person who just...
Interview by: Liam Hall Age | 26 Place | Oyama, BC Sponsors | Signal Snowboards, Modest, ThirtyTwo, Union, Salmon Arms Bryce has...
I’m always on the lookout for passionate people in snowboarding that might otherwise have gone unnoticed. I’m drawn to the up and...
It’s easy to misunderstand what exactly systemic racism means and to wonder what it has to do with snowboarding. But when we...
After choosing to take on Travis Rice at the inaugural stop of the Natural Selection Tour in Jackson Hole Chris Rasmn found...
Robin Van Gyn was packing her bags for the final stop of the Natural Selection Tour in Alaska when we called to...
A filming addiction that began as a youth pushed Colton Feldman to create his first snowboard film, Dump Em Out (2010). This...
On Tuesday, March 9th, Dave Henkel’s ashes were spread in the Whistler Backcountry, near where he passed away in an avalanche three...
Interview with Rusty Ockenden by Jesse Fox. Published in issue 12.3. I tried to leave the same party five different times. My...
I was dwelling on which Canadian snowboarder has gotten the most video clips. Louif Paradis, Jed Andersen, Jake Kuzyk? Then it dawned...
Last winter Gab Jacques went to Sherbrook, QC, and got this front board pop over. Here is a little explanation of what...
I don’t consider myself an expert on mental health by any means. I also don’t want to undermine anyone’s experience by accidentally...
Dano Pendygrasse has been part of snowboarding since its formative years. From Craig Kelly to the Whiskey movies, and onto the Forum...
Wired Snowboards is making moves. Owner Rob Dow has taken his unwavering passion for snowboarding and design to create a unique brand...
The pandemic has shut most events down. Thankfully going outside to take photos is still acceptable. The first Cross Eye Photo Showdown...
Contest snowboarding always draws scrutiny, and X Games Real Snow is no exception. It’s easy to call out the elaborate builds, flips,...
On February 16th chairlifts in Ontario will be spinning. This is the news we need right now. See below for more details....
着しました • You Have Arrived The North Face Stealth Backcountry Japan Japan isn’t a secret. Travelling to snowboard isn’t unique. From this...
This is a series where we talk with riders about lessons they’ve acquired through a life lived snowboarding. A pioneer of the...
After spending the past winter shooting with Quin I came to the quick realization that this is the guy you want around....
While shooting the shit on a snowboarding trip, a friend of mine posed some solid questions. “What does Protect Our Winters actually...
Good riddance 2020, hello first issue of 2021. Pressed, printed and shipping now. Visit your local shop, subscribe, or shop our online store....
Crystal Legoffe & Jackie Carlson | Park Shoot A morning shooting photos with these two boarders in the park on Blackcomb mountain in Whistler, BC.
This is a series where we talk with riders about lessons they’ve acquired through a life lived snowboarding. Pat Moore is an...
“Ride camber! It’s more poppy and responsive. And personally I like when the nose and tail of my boards have different shapes....
It’s not a contest, it’s not a production, it’s not a gathering, it’s a little bit of everything. In a time where...
Photos and words by William Fraser Proofed by Darren Bishop, MScPT The brain is one of the body’s biggest organs, weighing in...
When the world has gone mad we still need an excuse to get Rad! For Slackcountry Cup 7 we have moved to...