Method Mag Issue 26.2

FULL SPECTRUM FREERIDE

20 Years of Evil Twin

As someone who has been chasing the pro snowboarding dream for the better part of his life, Method Mag has always been the sickest. I still have multiple copies of any issue I was lucky enough to be in. I screamed when they put me on the back cover, and got one of their stickers tattooed on me to commemorate that moment. Now these fools are letting me write this issue’s editorial, literally handing me the keys to the kingdom. A couple years down the line, and I’ll be running the show, giving myself cover after cover, and taking bribes for mag space. Mark my words!

Seriously, it is an overwhelming honour to scratch my name at the very bottom of a long list of legends that paved the way for our whole community to thrive. Even though sometimes it may feel like brands don’t always make the right decisions, the people chasing the dream, both within these pages and across the globe, make their own decisions effortlessly. Because there is something the suits tend to forget: we snowboard because it is WHO WE ARE. In a chaotic world, it gives us a community that welcomes us with open arms.

Now, the weird dance between independent minds and external influence isn’t an across-the-board phenomenon, of course, otherwise snowboarding wouldn’t be the soulful art form it is today. But it is present in snowboarding, so if you’re hearing rumours about crazy moves in the industry and feeling a little lost (I know I am), take it from a rider turned writer who has been allowed to peek behind the curtain. For every move that seems to threaten our little slice of paradise, there is a countermove by a real snowboarder at heart, in a position to make real change. From Method’s standpoint, these pages will always be a constant reminder of who we are, why we do this, and what we stand for. METHOD MAG FOR LIFE! – Joe

“My first shooting trip of the season was with the Yes crew in Trondheim in January. Good times are always guaranteed with this bunch of Losers. The crew were hungry and got straight into stacking clips. Bucky had been eyeing up this downrail and wasn’t put off by the cheesegrater stairs, even after a similar set had eaten Fridge’s and Juho’s hips at another spot. I’ve been on a few trips with Bucky, and he’s always calm and calculated when choosing, setting up, and riding spots. He doesn’t mind a solid day’s battle-rail, but that wasn’t the case at this spot. He put down a few tricks, which let me move around and try some different angles. The square windows inspired me to try shooting side-on from across the street, and the strobe provided the dramatic shadows. I’m stoked to have shot Bucky’s first cover!” – Alex Roberts

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5 Best things about being Aussie

- Snow in the morning, surf in the arvo – not many places can say that

- Shoes are optional. Literally anywhere

- Everyone’s relatively easy-going

- Aussie slang is elite

- Beach

5 Songs guaranteed to bring the vibes

- “Many times” – Dijon

- “Delirious” – Vistoso Bosses

- “Wait Around” – Old Mervs

- “What the hell” – Avril Lavigne

- “Blame Brett” – The Beaches

5 People in your dream riding crew

- Maisie Hill

- Cooper Branham

- Sebby Konijnenberg

- Taylor Gold

- Tom Pelley

5 Favourite things to do off snow

- Surf

- Sleep

- Paint or draw – get the creative brain going

- Random activities

- Road trips

5 Missions this winter

- Qualify for Milano-Cortina 2026

- Land some new tricks

- Ride my best

- Get involved in some more filming

- Stay uninjured

5 Guilty pleasures

- Doom scrolling

- Long showers

- Socks in an Ice bath

- Cuddles

- Chocolate

5 Foods you can’t live without

- Chocolate

- Lettuce

- Coconut anything

- Sushi

- Tropical fruit

5 Things we might not know about you

- I work two jobs to help me fund the seasons

- I’m weirdly good at making a chicken impression

- I hate tomatoes

- My first season in Australia wasn’t until 2021

- I’m an uncertified hairdresser, I do the team cuts

5 Worst fashion faux pas

- Socks with thongs – that’s a national crime

- Too much resi

- Skinny jeans – especially on the hill, why?

- Tacky graffiti writing on clothes

- Too many stickers on helmets

5 Origami figures you can make

- 3D swan

- Jumping frog

- Butterfly

- Classic crane

- Ninja star – doubles as desk entertainment

5 Things you always pack for a trip

- Board (obviously)

- Lipbalm + Hairbrush – must-haves!

- Decent hoodie

- Backup snacks

- Sketchbook or journal (even if it barely gets used)

ULTIMATE PERFORMANCE. NEXT LEVEL FIT.

This is my personal top 10 right now! I threw in a decent mix of some pioneers’ tunes, some very alternative stuff, good sounds for some ‘me time’, chill vibes, beautiful songs, along with what gets me going in the morning! Anyway, this is my Method Mini Mix, enjoy! - Kevin

METHOD MINI MIX

I’m So Tired - The Beatles

Peace Frog - The Doors

Down to ZeroJoan Armatrading

Farrah AbrahamMathew Lee Cothran

My HeartDonnie & Joe Emerson

Valentine’s DayKlaus Nomi

Reel Around The Fountain - The Smiths

I Me Mine - The Beatles

I’m Moving OnYoko Ono

Goodbye HorsesQ Lazzarus

it. It can be frustrating, but at the end of the day, everyone’s got their own style, and I can’t control that. For sure, if the filmer misses a shot, no one eats that evening, and don’t get me started on his shovelling. *laughs*

Seriously, why do you film yourself?

It’s been hard to find someone to link up with, and even harder waiting for people to show up, send clips, or put together an edit. There was a point when I realised I actually enjoy filming myself more because it gives me full creative control, from setting up the shot to editing the final clip. It also reduces stress and anxiety. If I’m not feeling it, I don’t feel pressured to keep going. There’s no one forcing me to do anything, and I can just have fun. Plus, there’s something really satisfying about building a project from start to finish entirely on your own.

self-explanatory.

We’re sorry for your loss. On top of that, you also have a lot to handle on your own, including Patreon and East Bumfucc Merch. What’s it like running all of this, we assume, by yourself?

Damn right. My dad actually gave me the idea to start my Patreon, and at first, I was hesitant, thinking no one would support it. But then I thought, fuck it, if I want to keep doing what I love, nobody else is going to help me, so I might as well put it out there.

As for the merch, from concept and R&D to design, product testing, marketing, promotion, and inventory management, I oversee the entire process. I also handle photoshoots and videos, manage sales and customer relations, coordinate shipping and fulfilment, and oversee finances and budgeting, so

the entire process remains fully in my hands.

The most challenging part is definitely balancing all the different roles at once. There’s a lot to think about, so it can get overwhelming at times. That said, it’s also incredibly rewarding because I get to make every decision and maintain complete creative control. Seeing a project through from concept to finished product, knowing every detail is exactly how I envisioned it, makes all the challenges worth it.

Where did the name East Bumfucc come from?

The name East Bumfucc basically started as a “fuck you” to the ski resort I was working with. They were super family-friendly, constantly giving us shit for smoking and drinking, even though we loved the place the most and would be there every day. It also comes from my East Coast roots, when living in “East Bumfucc Nowhere” in the middle of Washington State (way out east of the Cascade Mountains). It’s a name that captures the independent rebellious spirit I hope snowboarding never loses, and embodies the core identity of BUMFUCCS®️.

Check out @east.bumfucc on the web

Running an auto body/fabrication shop makes you the perfect guy for the job in terms of ‘jacking up a rail’. How’d this situation occur?

We went to Burlington High and found a rail, way out the back, that needed a lot of work to get ready. We spent a couple of hours cutting back bushes, removing tree stumps, filing the rail, you name it. The snapped part of the rail was one thing I thought, ‘Oh, I could make this work. I’m a car guy, I have a Jack. I got all that stuff.’

Does the use of the jack minimise your try count?

Not sure. I probably did 40 or 50 tries on it until it was too dark. On one of

my last tries, I ended up nailing my booty cheeks on a stump that was hidden in the snow. So we returned the next day, and I got it like fourth or fifth try.

What are the downsides of using a jack to hit a rail?

Every time I fell on the inside of the rail, I would scrape my shins and knees off the jack. I needed to push on the inside to get to the end, and it kept knocking the jack out of its place. Every couple of tries, I had to knock it back in place.

What other circumstances would a jack be useful in the streets?

Well, it’s a hydraulic jack, so you could

use it to pry over things like fences or gates in your abandoned scene, or hold something up like I did. *laughs*

Different names for a jack:

I actually refer to him as Jack Dawson from the Titanic, but there is also Jackie Moon, Jack Daniel’s, Jack Reacher, Jack Sparrow, Jack Black, Jack Nicholson, and Jack Johnson.

Would you recommend using a jack to hit a spot?

Oh yeah, totally if you have one! Most cars have a bottle jack or a scissor jack, which is probably a little slimmer, so you’re less likely to accidentally connect with it. Check your rigs! They might come in handy.

WAS CASEY JACKED UP AFTER LANDING THIS RAIL? YES

WORDS: JOE SIMPSON ILLUSTRATIONS: JUSTIN DUTILH

Midday came and went and the rumble in Roger’s stomach reminded him of his unsuccessful rummage through his cupboards that morning, meaning he had to head back out into the maelstrom to search for some lunch. Putting on his scarf, beanie, gloves and parka, he exited the revolving doors to find the blizzard easing itself into a measly snowstorm, making his mission slightly more inviting.

Preoccupied by his busy thoughts of work and still cursing Glenda’s flimsy ankles, he didn’t see the people across the road gesturing for him to stop, so the girl flying through the air like a human-shaped cannonball and splatting onto the ground at his feet really took him by surprise. Holding his chest in fright, he looked up and saw the group of people laughing at the girl on the floor, who was on all fours, trying to catch her breath. Roger didn’t know what to make of this, as most sane humans wouldn’t have this reaction to someone hitting the ground that hard. At a loss for words, he knelt and checked if she was okay. The girl on the floor was laughing until she noticed him, a horrified look passed over her face, ‘I almost landed on you!’ she exclaimed

three sizes too big and full of holes. Another wore a bright yellow jacket, a nyon green hat and bright pink gloves. Not one of them was dressed to survive in a blizzard. They looked like they had gone dumpster diving at four in the morning and thrown on anything they found without consulting each other or a mirror.

Despite looking like destitute fashion icons, their welcoming energy and quick smiles put him more at ease. Trying to ignore his irritation and listen to the less bitter part of his brain, he realised these interesting individuals were the only humans he had seen outside, braving the elements and enjoying themselves.

apologetically, ‘I am so sorry, I didn’t see you coming and those idiots over there didn’t say anything!’ she cried out as she unbuckled the contraption attached to her feet, picked herself up and asked him if he was okay.

Dumbfounded, Roger didn’t know what to say. At first, he thought they were the same crew he had shouted at earlier that day, yet on closer inspection, they were very different. They came across as friendlier, more open and aware than the inconsiderate assholes that had laughed at him that morning. These misfits were dressed in the strangest ways; despite the weather, one wore a woolly jumper,

He needed to understand why they would voluntarily do such a thing. ‘Do none of you have anything better to do?’ he asked.

‘This is actually our job.’ the girl answered with a smile.

‘What job do you call this then?’

‘We are “professional snowboarders”. We travel to cities that get snow in the winter and ride down handrails, jump off buildings and down into walls, stuff like that.’

Roger had no idea what most of those things meant. It didn’t sound like any

job he had ever heard of. It sounded completely ridiculous to him, but they seemed passionate about it.

‘Is “getting in peoples way” part of your job description? Some of us have places to be with no spare time to get there’, he questioned, still trying to understand what they were doing and still a little annoyed at the whole situation.

They explained that they wouldn’t be there much longer and would clear up after themselves once they were done. They claimed that most people weren’t bothered by them playing in the street, and wasn’t it much better that they were chasing this life rather than more nefarious activities? He begrudgingly agreed with them on that point and eventually left them to their silly occupation, returning to his search for food.

After trundling around the slushy streets, he finally found a cafe selling sandwiches. He bought one and headed back to face his pile of paperwork, which unfortunately had failed to disappear whilst he was out. He plonked himself onto his seat, took his gloves off and inhaled his food, his mind elsewhere. He couldn’t get the interactions with those interesting humans out of his head. He found himself daydreaming about what it would feel like to be free of the constraints of a nine-to-five. To never have to deal with a Mount Everest of paper and to want to be outside in this weather. To willingly ‘jump off buildings onto walls’ as they called it. To laugh in the face of danger. To explore new cities and cultures with your friends, always on the outskirts of normality. He felt jealousy towards their freedom, and regret at his previous life choices. These thoughts chased each other around his brain like flies buzzing around a dead fish for the rest of the afternoon.

Dear Diary,

I have a very candid confession to make, but luckily, this is a private journal for my beady eyes only, and it’ll never see the cold light of day. As always, as the start of another winter rolled around, I was scrabbling around my apartment trying to remember which drawers, cupboards, nooks, and crannies I had haphazardly crammed all my snow gear into after the final outing of last season. I managed to locate most of the stash, but was missing my favourite pair of thermals. As it turns out, they’d spent the summer stuffed into one of my boots alongside a Schoko Corny bar (which you’d best believe went directly into my fat gob). Said thermals must have been deposited into the boot after the last day of the spring session, as I shoved everything into my bag to make it to the airport on time.

My confession? I pulled them free from their months of confinement, and I put them straight on without washing them (time, tide, and impatient friends wait for no man, eh?). And as I did, I came to the realisation they hadn’t seen the inside of a washing machine in yonks. Were they a little janky? Yeah, sure. Did I wear them anyway? Yeah, I did. Nothing a lil spritz of body spray can’t fix. Brands throw terms like ‘odour-busting’ and ‘anti-microbial’ at us and expect us not to put their claims to the test? It got me thinking, though, how often do any of us actually wash them? Come on, we’re all friends here; we can be honest with one another. Once a week? Once a month? Once a season? Don’t get all high and mighty, pretending you’ve never had something fail the sniff test and worn it anyway; you’re only lying to yourself.

I’d like to put forth a scientific theorem: I propose that thermals and base layers exist in an alternate reality where they don’t get as stanky as other clothes. Socks too. But only snowboard socks. I think I should

caveat here by saying that I’m not advocating for us to turn our snowboard bags into petri dishes of human funk; I’m just saying I don’t think we need to be wasting time and resources washing stuff after every wear. Me and my tin foil hat are gonna take up the mantle this season in an act of defiance against ‘Big Washing Machine’, aka the shady cabal of business owners flogging Tide Pods. Like any scientist, I shall be putting my theory to the test – I’m looking for one (1) willing volunteer to join my very legit experiment. The test subject will wear the same unwashed thermals and socks until they smell so bad no one will share a gondy with them, and a green cartoon cloud of unbridled stench follows them around. Please send applications to smellyalater@askjeeves.net

We’re all wearing jackets over thermals anyway, aren’t we? That’s a hidden benefit of GORE-TEX – sure, it keeps the rain out, but it also keeps the smell in. Fully sealed, locked, and loaded, baby! What’s the point in shelling out a huge wadge of cash for a membrane if you’re not going to fully put it through the ringer? I’m sure the designers weren’t thinking of that when they were developing the product, but it’s a nifty little bonus. You know when you open a packet of ham from the grocery store and it smells like someone’s vacuum-sealed a rancid fart inside? That’s what unzipping your jacket at the end of the day should be like.

Not all socks are made equal. Well, I guess technically they are because

they come in pairs, but you get the point I’m trying to make. There are a tonne of things my cheap ass refuses to drop serious wonga on, but good snowboard socks remain a worthy investment. Especially when you’re rocking the same pair for a whole week. Get you some Merino jawns and those fuckers will go ages without honking.

A few years back, I was out on location with a photographer (whose name remains redacted for reasons of national security) who had once worn the same pair of socks for a month-long trip. He had a perverse sense of pride about the whole thing. And you know what? I get it. He was permanently imbued with the musk of a good day on the hill. It’s almost a status symbol, right? It’s the free souvenir that keeps giving.

I don’t smell. At least, I think I don’t? But perhaps I’ve just become desensitised to it? If you see me out and about, don’t hesitate to let me know either way. Am I gross? Probably. Do I care? Not particularly. Embrace the stench amigos! I might start bottling it and market my new scent - ’Eau d’Stale Beer’. Let me know if you’d like to be an early seed investor.

Anyway, I hope no one ever reads this private journal entry and thinks I’m yucky. That being said, if any brands somehow see this and want to send me some new thermals or socks, you know where to find me.

Hugs and kisses, Joy

Bataleon’s third edition of Big Mood Week came in Hot this past season, taking a group of the industry’s most badass ladies to embark on Bansko, Bulgaria. An event that has become a popular date on the calendar, where we see the coming together of snowboarders, media and influential women that are connected to the snowboard scene.

The driving force behind Big Mood is Claudia Almendros. In her words, she wanted to create a space for our female riders to support, cheer on, and learn from one another. No pressure, just snowboarding, community, and fun.

This trip to Bulgaria was a testament to that! Three days of shredding, a healthy disregard for seriousness and a rolling wave of good energy and vibes! Park laps, side hits and a solid bit of lift chat with the locals were how the days went down.

Away from the mountains, the evenings morph into next season’s product chat, raw conversations, and behind-the-scenes glimpses into women shaping the culture of snowboarding. Whether it’s Ane dropping info about GRLSHRED or Raisa sharing images from the latest Dolores Mag, the discussion

has one thing in common: It’s a sense of community between some very talented individuals. Once a few Aperols have been sunk and the tattoo session comes to an end, the talk goes from boards, boots and bindings, to what 2000s anthem will be sung at the local karaoke bar! So the ladies head out in style to blow off some steam Bansko style.

Big Mood Week isn’t about putting down the best tricks. It’s about bringing a group of ladies together from all around the world to unite with the goal of keeping snowboarding fun.

WHEN THE YES CREW HIT TRONDHEIM EARLY SEASON, instead of spending a couple of days scoping as planned, they went for it from the first day (meaning I missed shooting some spots before I arrived, sorry Mia!), stacking clips and setting the intensity for the rest of the trip. Fridge got so pumped that he went all-in on the third day and took a mean beating. Going from the rider with local knowledge, to injured casualty, to coach, hype-man, spot technician, even chef – he was a leader making sure everyone got the most out of the week that they possibly could, even though he was out-of-action. We asked him to describe his mindset, how it had to change once injured, and also how he observed his fellow riders’ mindsets throughout the trip.

To start off the filming season, we headed to Trondheim, the third largest city in Norway, and home of film crew Badplans and Gråkallparken, as well as the majority of Norwegian students. This beautiful city, full of young students, hills, and combinations of old and new architecture, has many crews coming to get footage. As our crew arrived in early January, Trondheim had just received a solid dump of snow.

We had two days of filming and getting to know the city before Alex arrived to shoot photos. Even though Alex wasn’t there yet, Sparrow opened up the trip, getting the first clip on day one. For someone who hadn’t been close to snow for months, this was ender-type shit going down. The spot was unlocked by Sigurd Lindquist from the local Badplans crew, and had not been touched for years. Mia followed up Sparrow’s energy like a cup of tea. It was her first time in the street, and she was hitting the longest rail ever, and going down-flat-down rails with a stair count probably matching her age.

My mind was definitely up in the skies seeing the crew coming in blazing, and my genius brain was thinking that I should try to film my ender straight away, so that everything else would be a bonus. We were eyeing up a

down-flat-down C-rail cheese-grater monster. Juho and Sparrow gave it a couple of tries, but because of how steep and angled it was, every attempt through the kink would send them into the lacerating stairs. After Juho lost some skin and the stairs ate the boards, I decided it was my time to try this beast. Going in from a different angle, doing a 50 transfer and re-direct onto the kinked c-rail. The feature was intimidating and obscure, and if successful, I would ride out of the rail having changed direction over 180 degrees from entering. The transfer from the 50-50 onto the c-rail was a potential three-story drop to the ground, and on the other side were the gnarliest grated stairs ready to eat me up. My mindset coming into this was pretty intense. Having experienced my most mental injury filming last season, breaking my back, spraining my neck, and enduring a long-term concussion, on top of dealing with personal issues. You would think it would be smart to ease into the filming season, but the devil on my shoulder was screaming that I needed to prove to myself and everyone else that I’m not gonna disappear. I was grateful to have a project to work on and a purpose to fix my mind on. I was feeling all-in, ready to die for this video, and really wanting to push myself after missing out on most of last season’s filming.

It only took me about two tries before I caught the edge of the kink, diving into the stairs headfirst. I got a dislocated finger, which later proved to be a broken finger, and cut open my hip. Having gone through the mental battle of getting myself to try, I knew I never wanted to return and do it again. So I got Sparrow to pull my finger back in position and went back up, trying to ride it out on adrenaline. Even though I got through the rail a couple of times, I felt a little too much on each side of the rail for it to look proper on film (watch Losers 4 Life and judge for yourself - Ed). After battling for another three hours, my body gave up on me. I ended up leaving for the hospital with a couple of almost-worthy makes and really great slams logged for the project. For the rest of the trip, I

would have to sit on the sidelines with a hurt hand and a swollen hip, looking like I was gonna give birth to an alien baby that was changing colours every day.

Being blessed with this alien pregnancy was a challenge, but also a great opportunity to view the experience with a new perspective. I had to surrender my thoughts about getting ender clips and focus on the group having as much success as possible. Constantly reminding myself that “we”, as a whole, were making this project and not myself as an individual. So, as I was benched for the rest of the trip, I got to observe each rider. Trying to learn from a distance how they interact best with the challenges of filming and being present in this trip.

While I spent the following two days of my slam on the couch recovering, the crew came back buzzing frantically, trying to explain something that almost sounded like Juho had been on an interpretive dance through the galaxy. The more they explained it, the more abstract it got. Juho had powered through this massive rainbow rail, getting off-axis, slapping, flipping, and tapping, nearly getting tangled inside it. Watching the clip did not help me understand it any better. This rainbow had sent Sparrow involuntarily into both a backflip and a front flip off each side, almost taking down our filmer, Kuske. But Juho came in hot with the true “hold my beer” attitude, flying off the rail into another dimension, getting analprobed and somehow riding off into the sunset talking about dog beers. If you’re wondering, seven dog beers is one human beer, and Juho is a true dawg, both drinking and riding.

It’s hard to get a proper read on Juho’s approach because his demeanour is so calm and relaxed, but his riding is the complete opposite. Off his board, he’s laid-back, borderline shy, but the second he straps in, it’s like a hidden Borat pops up and takes him on a wild ride. From that comes this unfiltered, unpredictable energy that makes rails look alive and features speak through him. As if he were in contact with another dimension, he will make a brick wall come to life. Take the creeper rail, for example, Juho somehow managed to ease it out, speaking a creepy language to it while turning his back on it. It might just be the painkillers talking, but seeing people like him possibly coming from another planet is creepy and amazing at the same time.

Just like a mirror to Juho’s wild ride, Birkir, aka Bucky, came off the plane, entering Trondheim like a mountain. At least according to the title of the book he was reading then, “The Mountain is you”, you can’t make that up. Bucky has always had a supernatural grace to his riding in my eyes, but this time, I was witnessing a more mature version of him. Having been a part of building Iceland’s first snowboard park in two decades and working as a horse wrangler for Iceland’s biggest movie producer, Balthazar, seemed to have made him more aware of the whole process involved in making a refined product. I was watching him thoughtfully select the spots that fit the type of riding he wanted to do. He was very selective with his distribution of energy and was mature enough to step back when he wasn’t feeling it. On the other hand, he knew when to put his whole body and soul into it when he was feeling it. I was impressed and taking notes. The style he brings can’t be forced. A style like this comes from a conscious being taking well-calculated decisions with both feet grounded, just like a mountain.

IN THE FRIDGE?

The ultimate member of the trip and awarded MVP at the end was for sure Sparrow. Bringing his Daddy energy all the way from his family and the grassy hills of London. He turned out to be a culinary chef in the kitchen, cooking up healthy homemade appetisers, soups, veggies, burgers, and pasta. Everything in true Sparrow freestyle fashion. He made sure the crew was kept nourished after our long days out shovelling, hunting spots, and riding. And if he wasn’t shredding, his hands would be on a shovel, making sure that the spot was prime for whoever was riding. It didn’t matter if he saw himself riding the spot or not; he was one of the first guys to help shovel out the stairs to get it ready. The pure pleasure he brought from being deprived of snow back home was amazing, and when he first straps in, he’s simply impossible to strap out. His riding showed no sign of not having snowboarded in months, as he did massive handrails and wallrides combined with skate-tech pole-jams and tuck-knees. It was almost like he was possessed by something out of the human realm. It didn’t matter whether he managed to catch the transition or not; his legs were set on riding away. Even though his leg was bugging him, almost limping away from the last session, and his face was bruised from getting bucked at the rainbow, Sparrow was still the last person to ride on this trip. He went home with the most clips and assists, being the ultimate team rider, letting his love for the project, his family, and his ‘snowboard-as-long-as-I-canwalk’ ability shine the whole way through.

It was Mia’s first-ever street trip, and she had the full experience. After getting two clips at the beginning of the trip, her mind was set on that brick wall creeper Tommy Gesme hit a couple of years ago. It was within walking distance of our Airbnb, so I had to get myself off the recovery couch and indulge in the trip. Mia was going all-in and getting really close as the clip-high from her first day took a turn, and the streets gave her a proper humbling beat-down. Slapping her face against the wall, smacking her knee into the rail, and getting spread out like a starfish at the bottom of the stairs – it was amazing to watch her get up with a smile on her face, enjoying every part of the true street filming experience. Her mindset was locked in. She would deal with the consequences of this trip when the trip was over. Watching her get tacoed and folded on another rail the coming day, continuing to get up with a smile on her face, knowing a good bail clip counted just as much as a make, I knew she was a great addition to the YES family, and I was proud to be on her first of many trips.

Overall, this trip fueled me more than I could’ve imagined. I came in ready to stack ender clips, but getting sidelined forced me to realise that snowboarding isn’t just about your own part, it is about the crew, the project, and the energy we build together. Shovelling, cooking, filming, hyping, even just sitting on the couch, cracking jokes. It all matters.

Watching the others ride from the sidelines was eyeopening. Juho flying off the rainbow rail like Borat beamed up into another galaxy, Sparrow running on full Rad Dad energy, feeding us, and still somehow stacking the most clips, Mia picking herself up smiling after every slam like she’d been in the streets for years, and Bucky moving with this calm, mountain-like focus, showing me that sometimes maturity is choosing when not to drop in. Maybe whatever came out cooking from my beaten body after that trip wasn’t so much an alien living form of being but something more familiar. Something like an energy fueled by these inspiring beings that are my colourful teammates.

INTERVIEW: JOY DUTCH

What’s up, Maggie? How has your summer been?

Joy, hey! It’s been awesome, I’ve been travelling a bit. Made a trip back home to the States, and then my mom flew back with us to visit. It was her first time at our spot here in the Netherlands, and we went on a fun summer vacation to Lake Garda. It’s been a record-breaking summer here, weather-wise, and I’ve been embracing living on the beach and spending a good amount of time in the Hague.

Where in the world are you at the moment?

Just got back to the Netherlands after a trip to Paris. Getting ready to fly to Vermont for the Rome Premiere in Burlington this October.

Looks like you clocked some serious kms hitting comps last season. Where did you get to and what were your standout moments?

This winter was insane. Definitely the most I’ve ever travelled, probably between 5-8 countries. It’s hard to name standouts; this whole season felt special since it was my first year dedicated to getting as much time on snow as possible. But overall, filming with the Rome crew for a team project was probably my favourite part of the year. Joey, my brother, tore his ACL at the beginning of the season. Before he had surgery scheduled, he came on a 3-week trip and was still able to get around and film. Getting some time

and clips in with Joey before he went full recovery mode was probably my favourite part.

You’re riding on the Rome team but also working with them as an engineer. How do you find the balancing act? And how do the roles complement each other?

Gearing up for this past 24/25 season, I was able to work with our team at Rome to redefine my timelines and deliverables for the on-snow season. For me, it kicked off with DIYX in Sweden and ended at the Uninvited in Utah. The goal was to ride as much as possible while also staying in touch with our development team and providing them with any feedback I had. Our product team really values rider comments and what I bring to the table, from living in both worlds.

I think the roles really bolster each other. I’ve always believed that there’s no better product testers than our team riders. While the product team is grinding away, I’m able to provide them my thoughts

on prototypes, samples, and act as a liaison to report real-time feedback and help bring new products to life as fast as possible! It’s great to have that direct connection and to work for a brand that truly puts the rider first.

There’s always something juicy brewing in the Rome R&D lab. What’s the coolest project you’ve been part of since joining them? Since I started at Rome, FASE has been a major focus. It’s been a cool engineering challenge to work with the existing Nidecker tech and integrate it to work with our existing platforms – like our Asymwrap chassis. I love R&D and prototyping, which I’ve been able to do a lot of while working on this project.

The transition from the US to Europe is a biggie. What’s the biggest culture shock you had coming over? It’s been cool to see how people embrace the outdoors here, even when the weather isn’t the best. It’ll be raining and you’ll still see some kids jumping on trampolines

on the beach and basically ignoring it. If there’s even the slightest bit of sunlight, everyone is out.

And what’s something about the Netherlands that has pleasantly surprised you? Has there been anything not-so-pleasant?

People tend to be way mellower here. You’ll often hear people speak of Dutch directness, but coming from the East Coast, I feel like it’s pretty normal. *laughs* It’s been difficult living away from the mountains; the domes are sick, just took some time getting used to.

One thing from the States you’d want to introduce in Europe?

Yerba Mate, they have some versions here, but they’re not the same.

What spots have you most enjoyed riding this side of the Atlantic? Do they rival your favourite US ones? So far, I’ve only filmed in Finland and was lucky enough to be with Ivika, who knows the area very well, which was a really positive experience. But

outside of street spots, riding Flachau has been insane. The “all-mountain” side of things is next level.

You’re a stalwart of the Uninvited scene now. Any tips on who we should be keeping our eyes on to have a standout season?

Jess Perlmutter (@Jess Shred)! It’s been really awesome to watch her progress. She continues to blow my mind every time I see her ride. Coming from Killington, she’s at Darkside all the time, and we’ve ridden Dark Park together since she was pretty young.

Anything fun in the pipeline you’ve got locked in for this winter? Looking forward to filming as much as I can this upcoming season, don’t

think I’ll be doing as many contests, but will definitely still fit some in.

If you had to choose between a sleeveless shirt, cap and sunnies combo or Realtree camo – which one takes the win?

Ha, you got me. Let’s go camo. It’s funny, Realtree is such a rarity in Europe. But yeah, don’t want people to think I’m a Trumper.

You film as well as ride comps, which do you prefer?

I enjoy filming the most. Honestly, I love that I’m in a position where I’m able to do both. The exposure that contests bring, the individuality that comes with filming, and the camaraderie that accompanies both are something really special.

WHEN WE FIRST HEARD THE SNOWBOY GANG, MASTERS IN THE CRAFT OF TRANSITION-FOCUSED COURSES, was coming for the first time in Europe to build a set-up, our first reaction was: “Hell yeah, where do we sign?” It even got better when they told us it was going to be held all the way up in Northern Sweden in a mysterious resort called Dundret, and hosted by hometown legend Johan Olofsson. Oh, and yeah, cherry on the cake, they decided to partner with PJ Gustafsson, call the event “Days of Thunder” and build thunder-shaped features such as a giant Thor hammer. Needless to say, all these promising ingredients were leading us to something soon to become legendary. It sure was an eventful week, but did it make it to the level of legendary? People sure throw the word legend very easily these days, so we decided to have you decide if the event was indeed, legendary. With the help of an unfailing “legendary meter” we just invented, we’ll leave it to you to judge if these reported moments fall into that prestigious category, or not. Grab a pen, and get to it!

very last one of them. A roadkill that looked more like an unfortunate sacrifice to the Northern gods than a simple accident, if you ask me. It might just be that they were too busy gazing at the grandness of the swirling northern lights. In any case, our roadkill driver (who shall remain anonymous) arrived in quite a shock, to say the least.

Anyway, Johan now claims that you can hear and feel the quaking blasts coming from the underground of the mine, kilometers away from the resort. Sounds a bit like a myth pumper, but to my fan-ears listening to one of our snowboard gurus, it sounded more like something mystical. Kind of like a “thundermanifestation” of Thor’s anger. Who knows? We were pretty far from home, right? We didn’t witness any shaking during our stay, though, bummer.

Our journey to get up there set quite a bumpy tone. The first hours in Sweden were pretty chill, but not for long. Things tend to get more serious when you’re stuck in a small and shaking propeller plane in high winds. Hands got moist and laps trembled a bit before we touched the Northern Territories Laplands… Over 100 km/h winds were blowing during landing, making our cockpit move turbulently, even making someone at the back, whom I suspect to be a flight attendant, nervously clap his hands once we all landed safely. That straight up made me think there might’ve been a higher power not quite willing to roll out a red carpet for our arrival. One whose name starts with a “T” and ends with a “hor,” if you follow me.

In fact, I don’t think we were the only ones experiencing some sort of mystical warm welcome on arrival. It turns out the Norwegian gang ended their never-ending road trip journey by driving straight through a herd of reindeer and running into the

We did get a warm welcome from local legend Johan Olofsson, though. He told us we would be fine and enjoy every minute of this wonderful shit-hole of a mining town we had got ourselves into. Johan has worked in the mines in the past and now operates the slopes at the local hill, Dundret, where he first started shredding. How he got so good at big-mountain riding, from learning to ride at this little hill will forever be a mystery to me.

Johan can be quite the guide when it comes to telling local stories, in fact. I’m pretty sure that after the tour bus he gave to all of us, everyone will agree that he should definitely think of starting a travel company or something. For those who weren’t there, it sounded like this: “And to your left, here’s another boring pine tree. Oh, we’re going under a bridge now and then on a loooong left turn. If you’re insecure, feel free to hold on to your handles”. Not sure this transcribes well, but coming from a “Viking-like body and voice, it was hilarious, or maybe we were all under some sort of Olofsson spell or something.

TONI KERKELA, THE STYLE

Speaking of old snowboard legends fan moments, one of the highlights of the event was when we all went to the hut on the top of the hill to watch Vi Slutar Aldrig (We Never Stop), a documentary about the lives of Johan, Ingemar Backman, and Jacob Söderqvist. A real masterpiece that one! Hearing Johan in the back of the crowd laugh his heart out every time his younger self said something stupid on the screen was a real delight. He, too, was seeing this documentary for the first time.

After the screening, we all rode down under the northern lights, holding our lamps, honoring the memory of our lost friend Jeff Keenan. A beautiful moment to remember forever.

As funny as it was, this little incident made me wonder two things: How the hell did he come back alive from Alaska after filming TB5?

For that “happening”, we once more followed our leader Johan, who on his snowskate was certainly not pulling any brakes for anyone behind. He ended flying out of the slope, into the darkness, and smashing a little tree, shouting: “I’m okay!” in his strong, reassuring voice.

And, again where the hell did he learn those big-mountain riding skills growing up here?

Now, let’s mention the elephant in the room, the promised Swedish slush. On our arrival, we were told that even if it was very windy on the hill, it was still gonna be slushy somehow. In fact, since the very first meeting about this project, we were promised some sort of slushy spring conditions.

We actually used that to convince riders to join us for the “slushy” events at the very start of the winter season. We kind of believed it, too, but not for long. We soon realized that either the locals were full of hope, full of crap, or just that slushy snow meant something a bit different in this part of the world. In any case, for almost the entire duration of the event, the snow was what we call ice brick. This made the whole course feel very much like a concrete skatepark, which was in fact serving the project somehow. Krush explained to us, the Snowboy events started as reproductions of the DIY skate culture from the Pacific Northwest, only with snow-made features. Mission accomplished, Snowboys!

This made the riding quite impressive, to say the least. Even if we could sometimes sense some sort of fear of sending in the air, riders kept on ripping the setup left and right like it was a walk in the park, and it was a real pleasure to witness and capture.

Emil Mo climbed the giant hammer and dropped from the top of it.

Everybody killed it, but young French ripper Mehdi Soltane made quite an impression on everyone that week. I don’t know if it’s because he’s a strong shredder on wheels, too, but he definitely didn’t put his brakes on his snowboard, or his party skills for that matter. I think he might have taken one of the quotes from the documentary ‘We’ll never quit’, a bit too seriously: “I never ride sober, I always ride better with a hangover”.

Unlike at the Black Jack table downtown, Gallivare, where house rules appear as often as sinful players show up to the table, the wheels of luck flipped in our favor. The gambling might’ve been just another sacrifice to the local gods, as some of us left a few feathers down there (hey Ozman)! Yes, the sun and slush combo finally showed up for the very last couple of hours of the event, ha!

The promise of slushy snow was fulfilled, and it felt like a golden miracle! In fact, it almost turned out to be the only time we saw Arthur Longo on course. I swear that guy must have a sixth sense because that day, the minute he showed up to the session, the sun came out, the snow got soft, and just like that, he stomped two of the most banging tricks of the week on the hammer…

For these last moments of shredding, everyone got overexcited to say, people were sessioning the setup like it was the end of the world or something. In fact, even at the bottom of the hill, locals were having it as if it were the end of time. They were getting so wasted to the point that it felt like we stepped into the middle of a zombie apocalypse movie set. It turns out, there’s a no-drinking policy on the hill all year long, but an exception to the rule was made just for the event. The word travelled all the way down to the mining town of Gallivare, just like the underground mining blast supposedly makes its way uphill. People then decided to come and “check it out”, enjoy the local live cover band, dance on top of tables, and absorb a fair amount of drinks. The Johan x Snowboy x PJ association can really make magic happen, it seems.

PS: We spotted one-armed Andrew Brewer at the airport handling bags and kids with his freshly snapped arm in a cast and a smile all over his face.

Now can count how many Yes and No boxes you’ve ticked. The legendary status of the 2025 Days of Thunder in Dundret requires over seven Yes’s from the Legendary-meter.

‘SNOWBOARDING IS SO MUCH MORE THAN JUMPING FROM THE TAKEOFF TO THE LANDING.’

In the summer of 1965, Bob Dylan shocked his hardcore fan base by trading his familiar acoustic guitar with a Fender Stratocaster. A few years ago, kind of like Bobby, Sevi decided to reinvent himself and show the world what snowboarders least expected from him. Some people might’ve felt let down, not us. Did I just compare Sevi Van Der Meer with one of our most influential modern icon? Yes, sue me. Both remind us that there’s enough conformity in our world to make it exciting when creatives bring us in unexpected areas of what things can be on the mountain, on our screens, pages, exhibits, or sound waves. Sevi has been navigating the mountains and audacious production projects over the last few years, always with that different idea on his mind, and it has been an everlasting blossom since. We decided to catch up with him this summer and check in on how transformative this turn might’ve been to him, how it is to produce all these creative projects, and where his mind was as a rider, an artist, and the ultimate carpe diem advocate.

Hey Sevi, how’s life?

It’s been nice. I just came back from Paris. I went to Fontainebleau for a week to a friend’s place. It’s kind of like an art residency close to the magic forest there, where they have all the boulders. We went for bouldering, then to the coast at Perly’s, to Biarritz, and then back to Paris for la Fête de la musique. It was crazy!

Ah yeah, that must’ve been fun! Yeah, so many people! It’s a huge block party. You guys probably have it in Bordeaux, right?

Yeah, it’s all over France, every village, every town, everywhere. You would have some more planned parties, but the main concept is to push amateurs and music lovers in general, so everyone can just play and enjoy. If you want to plug in an amp in front of your house and play, you can.

Yeah, that’s so sick! We just walked around randomly and went from latenight jazz concerts to classical to rave parties.

Yeah, it’s a real experience. You seem to be quite open to experimenting with things with your latest projects and stuff. What is it that makes you want to try new things?

It all started something like seven years ago. I’ll have to do the math *laughs*. Before that, I filmed with Absinthe for three and a half years. It was amazing, and for sure trampolined me to where I am now, so huge thanks to Vladi (David Vladyka) and the crew for giving me that chance and connecting with so many cool

snowboarders. But I got bored with this classic trick, trick, trick snowboard video formula. At the time, I didn’t really have a big vision, but I wanted to do something else, try something, and create with friends. We didn’t want to just focus on snowboarding. There’s so much more you experience than just riding down. I was inspired by others, like Christian Haller. People like him motivated me to do more of a short film and focus on the sound to bring a feeling of the mountain in and what we experience every day out there. So we got together with Willem Jones, Silvano Zeiter, David “DBK” (Bertschinger Karg), Tobi Bonfanti, Alex Tank, and started creating. I put my life into it, these guys bring theirs, and that cocktail works. The whole process is just so fun! I just like to talk with them, create, and get inspired. It was a new perspective for me as I realized that if I can combine snowboarding with being creative and working on something, I have so much more passion and joy to actually snowboard.

So you were not only bored by the classic way of making videoparts, but also by simply snowboarding? Yeah, I was kind of bored with snowboarding before that. I was just traveling a lot with different people. What I didn’t realize during that time, but it’s kind of what it is, is that being with new people all the time keeps things a bit superficial. You can build deep relationships, but if you don’t spend a lot of time together, it’s not going to get that deep. When you live closely with your friends and have

projects with them, you build a space where you can inspire each other. That’s what keeps me going a bit. And you know, snowboarding is so much more than showing it only from the takeoff to the landing. So we try to bring this into these films and show more than just a trick.

Like with your latest project with the bigger brand, Arc’teryx?

Yeah, then I got on Arc’teryx, and they wanted me to do my own projects and express where I saw my future a bit, too. I took a year off to film with Brown Cinema, because I wanted to snowboard, and you know, I love it. I filmed with them for a couple of weeks, went back and built a deck with DBK, and chose the crew for ‘Every island has a name’. It’s always nice to have a plan of what we want to do with these pitches we make, but it’s mostly to get the approval for a project. We always ask for creative freedom because we know that once the crew gets together and we start to create, so much more pops up in the process. Some ideas will lead to dead ends, but some will lead to new ones, and that’s kind of how we went into this last project. We made this movie with Elena (Hight), Jared (Elston), Danimals, Ito (Aito), and Jake Blauvelt. We had an amazing and really hectic season that year as we chased the snow staying on this creative piece. We wanted to do something special, and for sure had high expectations, which we kind of felt in the crew, too. We didn’t want to do something that was not to the standard of ‘Chroma’.

You talk about leaving space to creative freedom, but how far away did you land from the original script on that project?

Elena, Jared, and I have such different styles, and one idea we kept from the beginning was to show that. It’s so beautiful to see it together, because it shows the beauty of the three of us and that everything has its beauty. Beauty is in the individual and in the differences. But there are layers in there which were planned, and others that weren’t, as they came on the go. We kind of knew that we had

three sections, but we didn’t really know which ones exactly. It’s still a snowboard movie that depends on conditions and opportunities, too. I wanted to have one exotic location, and two ‘normal’ ones, and first it was Morocco, then Peru, then India, but in the end, we went to Alaska because Elena had created an opportunity there. Alaska gave us these magical two weeks where it snowed for the first four or five days, and then opened up. We had the time of our lives, and a trip we can’t repeat, I guess. It ended up being the end of the snowboarding film.

But for example, when we were filming in Japan, Willem got bored with shooting only snowboarding and mentioned it to Achille (Mauri). Achille, who wrote the script and helped put the puzzle together in post-production, randomly said there was this artist in Tokyo who freezes flowers in resin, and that he would try to get in contact. Willem ended up going there to film the artwork for two days and came back with a smile and super motivated again. We didn’t know at the time what we were going to do with the footage, but it was so perfect because Willem was happy again.

Yeah, it’s cool to keep these doors open. There was also some art specifically created for the project, right?

Yeah, the kite artist made two kites out of recycled Arc’teryx materials. The main project was not just the movie, but to bring snowboarding into the museum. We created these pieces that can be part of exhibits, because I think snowboarding can be shown in a museum. Which we did in Milano at Spazio Maiocchi. Also, the violin player composed the original soundtrack, projecting the footage in front of him and jamming to it. At the art show, the artists played an extended live version of the soundtrack to the visuals of the sections for the exhibit. It started with the Alps section with the violin player and a bass player jamming together, which was beautiful. Then this drummer played the drums and the synths for the Japanese part. He started really slow and ended up going off playing drum and bass. And at the end, we had an ambient section for Alaska.

That’s pretty sick! How did the audience react to the exhibit?

Yeah, I think you can guide the viewers so much with music.

We really wanted to change the vision a bit for them, too. The ambient music to Alaska is something so special, and I get that some people might not like it because it’s not the same energy. You don’t get the trick, trick, trick thing of going the biggest. For me, it’s really not about going the biggest, to show the beauty of it. The ambient takes in other parts of the snowboarding, and makes you notice different stuff.

It was a magical night. I haven’t experienced something like this before, and it will stay in my heart forever. To show snowboarding in such a different environment, and to see the people connect with it on such a deeper level. When you go to a screening, you’re there for 20 minutes, and then you leave. You can be touched, as it’s special to see a film in a cinema, but to have a physical experience is way more powerful. You get there, you go through the exhibition, look at the photos, then you have the performance, and after that you hang out. I’m such a fan of physical experiences. It creates a powerful moment, having a bunch of snowboarders who are inspired to be together and celebrate.

Would you say it was mostly people with a taste for the arts that showed up, or did you also draw more ‘hardcore snowboarder’ fans? There were different people and different reactions at every event. Showing our latest movie in New York as the first premiere was pretty nerve-racking. Maybe they expected more after ‘Chroma’, especially in America. The western audience seems to be so used to seeing the best snowboarder ever now doing the biggest air possible. I felt it, and I think they didn’t really like ‘Chroma’ back then, too, maybe because it doesn’t highlight a personal snowboarding performance. That’s not what I’m trying to do, though. I’m trying to show snowboarding in a beautiful way, and I don’t care if people recognize me in it. After ‘Chroma’, maybe some people expected it to be different, but still didn’t get the adrenaline rush out of it. But some people liked it and saw what we wanted to make with this.

But yeah, I definitely saw different kinds of audiences at the experience and performance events, and at the movie screenings.

Yeah, Beer versus cocktails. *laughs* Yeah, or more spritz versus

beer. But it was pretty cool to have a project that touches different people.

And how was it working with such a big brand? Did you manage to keep control over your creative process to push your vision, or did you have to compromise a lot?

Honestly, huge thanks to these guys at Arc’teryx for supporting independent snowboard films. They trusted us

with what we wanted to do and gave us the freedom to do it. Of course, we had many feedback rounds, and they wanted to be involved in the whole process, so we had to update them, but in general, it was amazing how everything went, how they trusted us and supported us. For example, the exhibition was planned from the beginning, but was cancelled at some point. But because the whole film was

made to be part of an art show, we pushed it again, and they understood the importance of what we wanted to do with it. So they managed to twist budgets around to make it happen.

I guess they don’t know much about the snowboard world, and how it can be very close to different art forms, so they put their full trust in you guys, which is pretty sick.

Which is amazing! I think that’s what a brand should do. It should trust the people, they’re involving, and not try to micro-manage to do it the way they want it.

Okay, let’s talk about another art form, dance. In the movie “Every Island Has a name” there is a mention about dancing between control and freedom. How does this inspire you?

It’s like dancing with the wind with a kite, or like paragliding, too. Imagine you’re flying and soaring with the wind coming from the front over the hill. With the right amount of wind, you can soar and stay in control. As soon as you can turn left or right, I believe you’re touching freedom, and you kind of step out of your comfort zone. If you’re fully in the moment, you can see the wind as the future.

Whatever is in front of you is the future, and everything in the back is the past. When you’re in the moment, and in the middle, you can move from side to side and dance with the wind. Paragliding can make you dance in this invisible world because the wind is not so visible.

That’s very poetic and philosophical, too. I love it. Do you ever feel like you’re dancing when you snowboard, too?

I see it as a performance. It starts when I strap in, and it ends when I strap out. This whole thing is like one dynamic field where I can just express myself and let go of something I need to do. I probably have an idea of what I want to do, but I let it go and just react to what’s in front of me. I think that’s so much fun to do and play with it. Snowboarding is a bodily expression, and that’s what a dance is, I guess. You let free, and go with the movements you feel like doing in a flowy way of connecting each movement to another. I come from dancing, too. I used to break dance a lot. I don’t know if this inspired me to go in that direction. I just love to use this form to express my personality and how I feel. It’s not that I really want to express myself, but it just kind of happens. When I feel good and free to let go, this is kind of what comes out of it.

That’s cool. Trying new stuff, new tricks, or even playing with gravity are things you find in dancing, too. I imagine break dancing has influenced the way you snowboard today. Do you think that your breakdance battle experience helped you at your NST duels? *laughs*

*laughs* I guess a breakdance battle was my last competition, so it probably did. I think my whole life inspired me to snowboard the way I do, today. But I never wanted to be better than somebody at snowboarding. When I got more into snowboarding, it didn’t feel like snowboarding should be judged. With break dancing, it was a bit different. I used to do battles, but we also did choreos and dances together. I also never saw it as something that could be used to beat someone else. It was more of a dance together thing. Then it’s funny what happened with getting the invite for Natural Selection. It made me feel so up and down. I know I can’t perform when somebody tells me to perform, so I was in a constant clash of being excited or not. But once I got there, it was pretty fun, and amazing to see that I could let go of the competition.

It didn’t feel like a contest. It was just Brandon (Davis) and me, and some filmers we didn’t even see. It didn’t feel like a battle, but it definitely pushed me to snowboard, try tricks, and not only stay on the back foot.

In a breakdance battle, you’re dancing in front of someone, and watching your opponent perform, which is different at NST, I guess. Yeah, in a breakdance battle, you also want to pick up on what the other person did, and then try to mix this into your dance to kind of show it in a different way, or make fun of it, or not. I actually saw a lot of what Brandon did, but he didn’t see what I did. I won the russian ball, so I got to go first every time.

Did you see when he almost landed on that rock a couple of times? That was pretty gnarly.

Yeah, yeah. There were so many rocks. It was a rock field before we got there, then it snowed one and a half meters in three days, with a lot of wind, so it was kind of wind-compressed snow. You couldn’t see the rocks, but there

You just ride over it, adapt to nature, and do what the mountain tells you to do. I think it’s a nice way to look at it. The mountain can tell you so much about what you’re gonna do, or the way you can do it if you follow it.

were a bunch hiding. It was sketchy, but it turned out fine.

You mentioned how you can dance with something invisible, like the wind earlier. Most people dance with music, but with snowboarding, it’s as if gravity allows us to dance without any music, don’t you think? I mean, we have music in the mountains. The silence and the sound of the wind are like music that can make me dance. There’s so much you can listen to in the “silence”. Hearing the wind going over ridges, for example. It definitely just calms me down and brings me into this kind of zone that I want to be in. I don’t really need actual music to hear the rhythm of the mountains a bit. I think we connect with it in another sense. Everything starts with being in the right state of mind. If you’re in a state where you can focus on the little things and all the details, you’re in the present. You can hear the sound of the wind, see a bump in front of you kicking you out, see a landing, and things line it all up and dance.

During the Arc’teryx Academy last winter, we started one day by selecting a 20-30 minute set that everybody was going to listen to in headphones and then ride together. It was so nice to see what music does with your snowboarding. It was kind of a meditation set, so it would start with bird songs and go into an ambient phase, then pick up some energy. You could see people kind of slowing down, turning, and enjoying, and then getting more energetic, going a bit faster, turning, and jumping. It was really cool to see.

That sounds like a lot of fun! So when we dance while snowboarding, we use the sound, we use the gravity, and of course, our snowboards.

I really think snowboarding is like dancing with gravity. Do you ever try to visualise gravity as a thing when you’re actually riding, so you can play with it?

Yeah, for sure. I try to play with gravity and use the little bumps to catch air and try to land in transitions. I let it confront me. When you ride in a natural terrain, you have to let it go, and kind of let nature do the thing.

When you helped develop the ‘Deep Fake’ board for Ride, you described that just as water has its own turns, you hoped that this board would make people dance in the mountains. How can a snowboard help someone achieve that?

It’s such a beautiful thing to try different boards, and to feel what you like, or what you don’t like. Then, bringing it to words and figuring out why you actually like a board more than another is a different thing.

It was amazing to actually figure that out. I went into it trying all the boards from the whole range, and gave feedback on what I liked, or not, and what I would love to have. So after trying all those different models, they sent me a prototype. I did the same kind of testing, but I paid more attention to all the little details, knowing that I could really test these different shapes, flexes, radiuses, if needed, and give feedback on it. At the end, it was really like fine-tuning that made the board what it is. It’s mostly the radius that makes it so playful. I like to ride over my back foot and use it as a start to get to my shoulder and guide me into my turns. Having the radius set back from the tail to the nose helps send one turn from the beginning to the end. It’s just so beautiful to have this whole turn and then the whole turn back. Also, we made it with a softer nose, a softer tail, and more control in the middle. It makes the board so dancey, playful, and opens the possibility to do butters, and play with it. There’s so much life in the board, and a ton of details they’ve put into it that I have no idea about. *laughs*

Any thoughts on where we’re at as humans right now with deep fakes? We’re in an interesting, but also difficult phase, I guess.

Yeah, it makes you wonder about our future. What’s your future Sevi? Well we have this secret project we started working on. We are going to start shooting next winter. I’m very excited to experiment with new ideas! Also, we have this music and sound collective with a bunch of my friends, and we have quite a few things happening during the summer break. We’re gonna play some gigs in festivals, and also go do stage decoration and installation in others. At the moment I’m working on doing an installation for this experimental electronic music festival. It’s going to be outside of Basel in an art space in an old psychiatric clinic. We have this beautiful room where we’re building a fountain where water constantly flows. We’re going to put microphones in and have the sound of the water spread through some effects in the room. Every DJ playing there will have access to the sound of the water during their sets, too. It’s on top of the building, so you kind of need to find this room and can follow the sound of the water to find it.

That sounds so cool! Do you like it best to only DJ or do these kind of installations?

struggle with this a lot. Also in snowboarding, or in my general expression, I suppose. I have an idea of what people want, and what to give, but I have this thing in me that I just can’t. I have to do it in another way, which is beautiful but also challenging, maybe.

Yeah, I think a very good DJ gives the people what they want with them not knowing what they actually want, you know what I mean?

Yeah, and that’s a beautiful thing, exactly. You have to be able to guide the people through the phases you want to guide them. That’s how I see it, and that’s what I love.

What kind of music are you into right now?

For this Basel festival, it’s gonna be more electronic, ambient, experimental, and some drum and bass. The same as the set I’m gonna play on the mountain for the Arc’teryx Academy in Chamonix. I’m also going to play at night there, so I’m preparing a set with cumbia, Latin music, and going into bass. It’s gonna be a bit funny.

Sounds like a proper dance party! Well, thanks a lot for the chat. Any last words, Sevi?

I like both. I love to do sound installations. I’m looking forward do a live set with the sound of the water. I can’t manage to give the people what they want. Being a DJ, it’s kind of something you have to do, and I

Huge thanks to all my friends, to you guys, to the people that are around me, and who inspire me to see the world in a different way, or at least change the vision of it.

Over the past few years, we have seen a new generation of Finnish killers take over the northern European street scene. Under the crew names of Melter and, more recently, United Chaos, these up-and-coming shredders have carried the bright torch of the Finnish street scene and used it to blow a fresh flame into their community. Melter will be releasing their fifth video this fall, with United Chaos on their third one. Despite Finland having a horrendous winter, they are all still out there getting it.

At the beginning of their videos, the more astute viewers may notice a logo pass by, slipped in among the usual suspects: Helsingin Lumilautailijat. We wondered what this represented, so we did some research and discovered that it’s a sports club founded by certified shredders whose goal is to enrich their community. As one of the main hubs

of the euro scene, Helsinki’s local sports club is not only great for its home turf, but also stands as an inspiration for the snowboarding community as a whole.

Our community requires maintenance and energy to continue thriving, especially in the rapidly evolving world we live in. It needs people to guide the next generation, showing them how to grow and thrive within this world. Having someone show you the different paths and support you along each one is a rare thing. From their weekly meet-ups to competitions, camps, and street sessions, this club covers all bases. We reached out to them for a chat about the who, what, why and when of Helsingin Lumilautailiat. Janne Lipsannen and Peetu Piroinen picked up the call and gave us the lowdown on how pro snowboarders run a snowboarding club.

Who are the founders of Helsingin Lumilautailijat?

JL: Peetu and I’ve been with it since the start. Eero Ettala was also part of it initially as a board member, providing advice, but not as much anymore. He still helps out sometimes with movies and other things.

When did you start the sports club?

JL: Way back in 2018, we were thinking of starting something together because we knew that there was no snowboarding club in Helsinki. There used to be one, but it was discontinued the year before. We wanted to start something new, then we heard Eero and a couple of other snowboarders were also considering it. They heard that we were thinking the same thing, so we all came together. In 2019, they became the board members, and we started working for the club.

What was the idea behind starting your own club?

JL: We were thinking, what do we want to be as a snowboarding club? We don’t want to only focus on coaching and competitions. We want to inspire our members to film, so we began thinking about how to achieve that. We picked our friends who didn’t have a filming crew and decided to support them for the first Melter, which did really well. We decided to undertake a female-focused project with United Chaos. We wanted to give them the opportunity to film and create something of their own. We also started to have a video crew for the kids, with Joonas Eleoranta as their coach. This winter was bad, but the year before, we had some street sessions with kids and Joonas, and they made a little Instagram movie. This year, we were supposed to make a proper street movie with the kids, but there was no snow in Helsinki, so they were only able to film in the park.

We are all for getting the people out into the streets! It sounds like you want to keep all avenues open for the members to choose which direction they prefer.

JL: Yes, we’ve been trying to inspire our members to film, but we also

want them to continue participating in competitions, as they are essential to their growth.

PP: The young kids are more into contest snowboarding than filming. *laughs* Of course, they can choose, and I think it’s good that the kids are into competitions, because they can practice a lot more and improve their skills with someone watching them. When they are older, they will decide what they want to do. And if they’ve been doing competitions,

they are so much better riders than purely street riders.

How do the parents react when you tell them you’re gonna take their kids out to ride in the streets? How do you handle the safety and legal issues?

JL: In everything we do, we strive to act responsibly and, of course, to minimise risks. Parents have probably noticed this on the slopes, which is why they also trust us on the streets.

Personally, I don’t think street riding is that much more dangerous than riding in the park or on the slopes, as long as young riders are taught from the beginning to stay within their own skill levels. That’s something I always try to emphasise to the kids as well: many spots can be made a lot safer if you just take a bit of extra time to set up proper safety snow.

And of course, we don’t go straight to the biggest spots. We encourage kids to be creative and to find cool-looking spots that are also fun to ride.

We don’t ask for permission, but from the very beginning, we explain that spots need to be cleaned up when you’re finished, and that you should always behave respectfully and politely towards people passing by.

How do the weekly riding sessions work? What do you do? Where do you go riding?

We have our weekly training sessions at three top resorts around Helsinki: Talma, Serena, and Sveitsi. We offer coaching for all levels and ages – the youngest participants are around six

years old, and the oldest are close to fifty. To me, the most important thing is that everyone has fun and learn new tricks along the way. Each session usually has a specific theme we focus on. It might be a specific trick, creativity, or working on spinning in a particular direction.

In the summer, we have one physical workout session per week, and the second training session involves a board sport or body control activity, such as skateboarding, wakeboarding, or jumping on a trampoline.

What’s your relationship with more institutional snowboard clubs that are supported by the national federation, for example?

Finland is a small country with a small snowboarding scene, so everyone pretty much knows each other. We have a good relationship with other clubs and the Snowboard Academy. Many of our young riders eventually go on to the snowboard high school in Ruka, which has a stronger focus on competitive riding. We hope that the national federation can strengthen its financial situation in the future, enabling it to better support riders in the way they deserve, such as making it more financially feasible for them to train and pursue their goals at the highest level, if that’s their choice.

What goes on at your camps away from Helsinki? Is this mainly for competitions?

I wouldn’t say it’s just for competitors. It’s more for motivated riders who are excited to learn new tricks and have fun. I don’t really like to label young riders as either ‘competitive’ or ‘film’ riders too early. What matters most is having your own motivation to learn new tricks. We encourage them to try both competing and filming, and through that, hopefully find their own path in snowboarding.

We’ve hosted camps in Levi during the summer and in both Levi and Ruka during the winter, as well as a BagJump camp in Kläppen. We always try to make our camps in Finland as sustainable as possible. Each camp starts in Helsinki, and from there we travel together by train to our destination.

During the camps, we ride a lot, film and watch clips, and do fun evening activities – spending quality time with friends and just enjoying the experience together.

Are you inspired at all by more traditional sports clubs, like football or hockey? How so? Or do you try something completely opposite? Not really. We don’t think about that too much. We just do things that we feel are cool and meaningful for our members, based on what they wish for and what we think would have been helpful for us when we were younger.

What’s happening this season for the sports club?

In September, we organised the ‘Melter Rail Jam’ in the center of Helsinki. It was a nice kickoff event for the season – snowboarding during the day and film premieres in the evening.

We heard you’ve been taking the kids out into the streets, how did these street sessions go?

Janne told me about this idea a couple years ago and I took the opportunity, since then I’ve been running this’ Video Crew’ for the club. Basically, it’s an alternative to the contest path, aiming to teach kids more about the cultural side of snowboarding, including how to film, edit, and create snowboarding videos, as well as telling them which videos are available to watch, and ultimately, how to snowboard in the streets.

The first year went as planned. We did some scoping sessions in the streets, then we worked on some theory and practised filming each other at the Talma pop-up park. When the snow fell on Helsinki, we hit the streets, and once the snow was gone, we wrapped the season

riding and filming in slushy Talma. The second year was more difficult for us, due to not receiving the same amount of funding and the snow not coming. We had to cut some parts out of the program. We couldn’t film in the streets so we were stuck in Talma for the whole season. We decided to film a longer park edit, which will come out in the fall. All in all, it’s been a fantastic journey. Getting to know these amazing personalities, seeing their progress and witnessing their motivation to put effort into getting even a single phone clip has been really impressive. Judging by this group, I think snowboarding in Finland is in a good place!

What kind of spots did you ride/film on? Do you go to ride spots where you can get kicked out? How does that go?

No, not really. I intentionally

wanted to stick to public parks so that we could be productive with no distractions.

We mainly rode in public parks around Helsinki. They were the easiest to access, had plenty to offer for everybody, and no one would bother us while we were snowboarding. Just good times with a low risk/high reward ratio!

Unauthorised spots, busts, and all that kind of stuff are part of the street snowboarding culture. How does that blend with the project of bringing the kids to the streets? Are the kids hyped? A bit scared? How about the parents?

I think the kids were mostly hyped to have a safe way to snowboard in the streets, and their parents seemed to be pretty cool about it. We did have talks about the kickouts, busts and

common problems at the spots in the sessions. I tried my best to explain that we should never forget that in most of the kickout cases, we’re the underdogs in the debate. You can talk yourself out of it sometimes, but not always, so pick your battles carefully. Don’t be a dick and don’t leave a mess behind.

Do you scope with the kids? How do you stimulate their creativity in terms of hitting a spot, trick selection, and everything that comes with filming in the streets?

Yeah, we did in the first year. I planned the scoping routes around these public parks we’d visit later, so it’d give a better idea of how different things might look in summer and winter. We were just walking and talking shit, claiming

tricks and all the usual stuff, you know. I also gave the kids homework to find spots in their neighbourhood and watch certain snowboard videos, to name spots/tricks/filming techniques that they thought were cool.

I wanted to be as objective as possible and preach that there’s no such thing as a right or wrong spot. Just scope a lot, take tons of photos, visit the spots in winter, and ride what feels right; eventually, your vision of street snowboarding will start to become clearer. Another thing I wanted to highlight is that filming is always a team effort. You’ll need a filmer who is just as hyped as you are. Initially, it will likely require a lot of rotation in who films or gets filmed. So be patient, be a team player and remember to value the whole process of being out with your friends, regardless of getting clips or not. Just enjoy the entire process, and eventually, something nice will come out of it.

Are the kids hyped to get some clips and photos in the streets?

They were amazing! When we were filming, we’d do four-hour street sessions; walking, shovelling, riding, fixing landings, and repeating that over and over again. They were exhausted, not gonna lie, but they would still ride until the session was done, some of them battling their last trick into overtime. And in Talma, they would hike a feature to get a clip, so yeah, they were hyped! And I was hyped to see that!

Do kids also pick up the cameras? How does that go?

For the first year, we mostly used our iPhones. It was more convenient, and since everybody had one, we could all practice at the same time

instead of taking turns. In the early-season sessions, we’d always have a brief PowerPoint presentation with some common filming tips before snowboarding, so hopefully, one day that will translate into their video camera filming, if they ever decide to buy one.

For the second year, we switched things up a little. The plan was to make a movie that I’d film with my video camera, but unfortunately, the snow never came, so I brought the camera with me to Talma instead.

What do you do with these clips? A video? A premiere? A footage check at the end of the day with sweets and snacks?

We made a little street edit that the kids helped me put together. They picked the clips that went into the timeline and chose the song. This year, we’re working on a video that we hope will have its premiere alongside the new Melter video.

I’m pretty strict with the footy check. *laughs* Obviously, we’d watch the clips when filming, but I told the kids I won’t be sending any leaks or raw clips, just to make sure they don’t post it to the gram or TikTok beforehand. The clips would feel more special to them when they see them at the premiere, and I think they understood that pretty well!

How does your relationship with the club work?

Do you help the club out in some way? Do you get involved with their sessions?

I’ve been filming for the Melter movies for the past few years. Sometimes I help Janne and Peetu with some events, like for the Melter railjam. I’m not sure if it’s helping, but I like to share a lot of ideas with Janne, and sometimes I help with the coaching. I want to show the kids that there are so many different routes you could go with snowboarding. Not just the ordinary competitive snowboarding route. There’s nothing wrong with that though, don’t get me wrong. *laughs*

How did they help get Melter started?

Janne Lipsanen and Eero Ettala gathered a group of upcoming Finnish snowboarders and wanted to help them make a snowboard film. Since that first year, it has grown little by little, and we wanted to include more of our homies in it. Such a sick idea and I’m forever grateful for those two for picking me to be a part of it.

How do they support Melter?

Janne is helping out with the budgets. He’s talking with the brands and trying to get funding as much as possible for us. He also has some insane clips in our next film!

How does your relationship with the club work?

I was a rider in Melter 3, and I am homies with all the riders and the founders of the club. I’m also a big fan of everything that Helsingin Lumilautailijat does for Finnish snowboarding.

Do you join in on the riding sessions?

Unfortunately, I haven’t really found time, because I’m usually on trips a lot during the season. This spring, I was in Ruka at the Solina Sessions and the Finnish Champs, and I got to coach some of the young girls, who are a part of the club. They were full of energy and motivation, and it was so fun!

Do you help out with the club in any way?

I helped out quite a bit with Melter 3 and have been producing the United Chaos films alongside Janne and Sara.

What does that help look like? Why did you want to get something started with the girls?

Janne Lipsanen and Sara Säkkinen had the idea to start a project for girls, and I joined them right away. I knew that there were a lot of talented female riders in Finland, and as we

all know, it’s very hard to film if you don’t have anything to begin with. For my own career, The Uninvited was a massive help, and it was so sick to have Jess (Kimura) believing in me before I even believed in myself. That’s why I wanted to join Sara and Janne to make the film happen and give these girls the opportunity that they deserve.

Sara and I got the crew together, and Janne reached out to some sponsors. I’d say that we have been kind of like mentors for them, with Sara, showing them spots, etc. Nowadays, I feel like those girls are so good at everything now that they don’t even need our mentoring, though. Now we’re just fan girls. *laughs*

Julia Voutilainen joined the crew as the filmer/editor, and she’s been doing an awesome job. I’m so hyped that everything worked out so well and they’ve become a proper crew. I’m excited to see what they do in the future! :)

How did the club help support United Chaos?

The club/Janne is finding a budget for the film and helping with the premieres etc. He’s the man in the suit.*laughs*

Jadyn Chomlack is basically perfect: a great listener, kind, humble, honorable, loving and extremely hot. He shakes the hose for the last drop of fuel to go through the nozzle, and makes sure everyone doubles down on happy hour cocktails at the pub. A master of all when it comes to snowboarding: from slaying double corks in the Japanese forest at practically night time, to powerhousing cripplers on end-of-the-day cold slush side hits. Also a very peculiar character at times, you can catch a glimpse of his traits in our latest Gnu movie “Étrange Mélange” (meaning “Strange Mixture” in french”) coming out mid November.

IS TIDAL A STRANGE NAME FOR AN ART RESIDENCY IN THE ALPS? I suppose there’s something symbolic about a thing going and returning, and I don’t honestly think it matters too much that the water linking this crew together is frozen instead of liquid. The 4th edition of the residency took place in the Galaaxy building at the top of the Crap Sogn Gion in Laax, Switzerland. It could easily be a James Bond villain’s mountain lair, but only if the villain had a cosy kitsch aesthetic, a fantastic chef [shoutout Pascal and Dave] and a group of lovely creative friends, instead of henchmen in boiler suits.

Each artist had their own space to work in, but as the room was circular with only glass dividers, there was an easy flow of creativity and conversation around the room. Shred breaks were taken often, and we zoomed around the mountain like a bunch of bats.

The colourful silhouettes are my attempt to capture something of each artist: a portrait, a detail of their work or creative tools, and something they said that seemed poignant, or just made me laugh. They were printed using a combination of sunshine, light-sensitive liquid and

negatives printed digitally on a €40 inkjet printer which I brought up the mountain in my boardbag. I’ve had the printer for 15 years, and am honestly astonished that it still works. The not-so-professional red embroidery is mine, but luckily Muna was on hand to help me properly fix the patches to the background fabric, big up!

The Tidal crew tolerated me doing this and kindly gave me a bit of wallspace to display it at the final show, and it was hung using a pink slope marker which I found under the Galaaxy building. Thanks folks!

Unfortunately Dion slammed on the first run we took as a crew and was having some chest pains.After a quick visit to the doctor, he discovered he’d punctured his lung! This took him out for most of the residency, but he’d already made a bunch of work on the first night, and returned on the last day to casually inhale foam dust and finish off his organic tribal weapons.

One Stripe Tidal, Our Mountains, Your Snowboard Aka ‘Blotto McGonsky III’ is a household name in snowboarding. Raised in the Southwest of the United States but at home wherever creativity takes him, he remains committed to sharing his discoveries through ever-evolving formats. Loosening the restraints of photography for the freedom of paint, his two blank boards received layer after layer of bright acrylic paint throughout the residency, and vibrant tiles of boards and mountains came to life in the space of a few hours at his feet. “With the art, it’s a little bit messier for me because the photography stuff is so tightened up. So when I come to this, it’s like a whole different process for me. I kind of enjoy that because I don’t have to be so neat, I can just spread out and shit gets kind of crazy.”

Ewigkeit des vergaenglichen

As a former professional snowboarder and filmmaker, Alex Tank has left a lasting impression on snowboarding with his sublime talents both on snow and behind the lens. In recent years as his focus shifted away from snowboarding, he has dedicated a large part of his work to creating films and documentaries that address some of today’s most painful topics – having worked in Gaza and Lampedusa. Alex spent time on the Vorab Gletscher the summer before the Tidal residency, shooting hauntingly beautiful 16mm for his film installation showing man’s futile efforts to combat the self made decline of something once considered eternal.

Born in Cannes, Lucas Beaufort is a larger-than-life painter who turned childhood nightmares of monsters into his signature character ‘Gus Gus’, who now accompany him everywhere and can be spotted on buildings, boards, covers, and clothes all over the world. His art, centered on encounters and exchanges, draws from his travels around the world. He painted quickly and efficiently during the residency, and then hassled the rest of us to work faster so we could all go snowboarding together.

A Moment of Pause

Originally from Upstate New York, Jessa now works as an artist and certified backcountry guide in Squamish, BC. Her vibrant paintings emerge from her outdoor adventures, blending creativity with exploration. While on a connecting flight to Laax for the residency, Jessa received the news that close friends and colleagues Alex Pashley, Jeff Keenan, and Jason Remple had tragically lost their lives in an avalanche in British Columbia. Instead of turning around, she continued on to Laax, and the work she made is a direct attempt to process the grief she was feeling and come to terms with the uncompromising ability of the mountains to give and take.“…the hopes and dreams for how the day might go, the planning and all the lead up, and then when things don’t actually go according to plan… how all of that is part of the process and part of the thing you accept. And how hard that is, and still trying to find the beauty in going into the mountains and finding ways of celebrating and seeing the light and the joy and the positivity in it, even when it’s hard. It’s really fucking hard.”

Born in Switzerland and having spent a decade documenting the snowboarding scene under the alias “Creager”, Thomas’s work at Tidal focused on snow itself, specifically how man’s interaction with a perishable element comes into play on the snow depot on the Vorab glacier, which is created at the end of the season and then covered in summer. His shots were printed on transparencies, and the positive colour prints were then exposed to the sun, one of snow’s biggest enemies, on the rooftop terrace of the Galaaxy. Displayed in combination with negative prints, the work cheekily plays with many ideas and perspectives, and takes you into other mystical worlds. Watching him dash up and down the stairs to check how the images were cooking in the sun was lovely.

Portia is a graphic designer, printmaker, and ceramicist from Vermont, where she currently works as an in-house designer at Rome Snowboards. Her bold, high-contrast art reinforces the uncanny and esoteric nature of the subjects that she explores. Plans for screen printing shifted into a lino project during the residency, and she spent hours covering the floor in meticulously carved lino cuttings for her ‘Black Magick’ series of prints, which also ended up as a graphic for the Rome ‘Boneless’ snowboard and will be seen tearing up the mountains this winter.

The Swiss artist’s mellow paintings evoke cosmic landscapes, blending reality with the dreamlike. Her desk was littered with drawings of impossibly colourful sea slugs, while on the floor she pieced together anodised aluminium portals to other dimensions. Both her work and the residency allowed her to reconnect with snowboarding after a tenyear hiatus. “For me, that was a really nice metaphor – to release something that you love, and that returns later, more aligned and with a different perspective.”

I Haunt, Therefore I Am - Ice Stupa Symphony I Basel-based media artist and DJ, Janiv is a composer of experimental electronic music. His work blends sound, sculpture, and installation, transforming found objects into instruments that animate space. Throughout the residency, he looked like a mad, giggly scientist, surrounded by a mix of cables and tools that looked like they could shortcircuit the building. He would zoom in and out of the freezer, where he was making ice and recording the sound of it melting, which he used as the basis of a live performance piece in the Riders Club. To be honest, it was somewhat unsettling, but I suppose that hearing the voice of something that’s usually silent shouldn’t be a totally comfortable experience. Safe to say, his PhD in ice was complete by the end of the week.

My Lullaby

Swiss artist Laila Blessano is much closer to a fairy than a human. While taking breaks from making clay teeth, she was often spotted doing roli-polis around the furniture and tearing up the Laax snowpark, which she helps shape. Laila is interested in thresholds, the spaces in-between and spaces beyond the literal. On one hand, the flickering of a bathroom lamp is caused by a loose contact, on the other hand, she remembers her mother saying it could be her grandfather saying hi. It’s these places that intrigue her – the narratives created to find comfort for things that cannot be answered, symbols that act as a form of communication, and the place where all mystery is at home. Her installation invited interaction, and placing your head on the pillow connected you to another realm of sound, as well as being a cosy place to take a nap.

Thanks to Aaron Schwartz and Jono Voellmy for curating this lovely week, Luca Kuppelwieser and Elia D’Antuono from Laax art + culture for their work putting it together, Laax for hosting us on the mountain, Ivo Florin and his team for hanging the work so nicely, Sam Moody for filming, Riders Club for hosting the final show and Nick Bridge for the good vibes and spritzing. Just be careful he doesn’t put yoghurt in your bag and punch you in the face.

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WELCOME TO THE T32M

ENGINEERED BY TRAVIS RICE

How can something initially designed for a specific function be so prominent in the expression of someone’s style, defining the fulfillment of its personality? How can a functional object be so divisive, just by the looks of it?

Not sure it’s the place to dive too deep into why humans have a crush on looks, aesthetics, fashion, and style, but it is intriguing that we just can’t focus only on how dry and warm a snowboard jacket is. We have to find the cool one that fits our taste or mood, even. Same for a pair of more or less waterproof pants, adding our moral obligation to wear them if you don’t want to end up in jail or something. I guess choosing how we look as grown-ups is one of the few things that still separates us from robots. We are human beings, we are individuals, and we want the world to know at first glance! Keeping control of the way we look is sacred, so please let us keep that, or at least give us the illusion that we still do.

That’s why, on top of figuring all the technical aspects of gear, picking your soul-matching outerwear, pair of boots, goggles, or helmet when you need to is kind of a big deal. Especially when you don’t have a bank account as bottomless as an average January pow day in Hokkaido. That rather superficial choice will determine your look for the most part of the winter season(s). No pressure, though, always remember that style is more attached to our attitudes than our looks, meaning that you can pull off anything, we believe in you! That said, a kit you find steezy from the get-go can’t hurt. To help you with that, flick through these pages and peep our Boots, Outerwear, Goggles, Helmets & Bags 25/26 Buyer’s Guide.

Consider this an all-you-can-eat buffet where for every dish you want to devour, there will be one that might make your back teeth bathe, as well. Can’t discuss tastes and colours, right?

– Method

COVER: VICTOR DAVIET NEEDS A NEW SETUP

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LOOKING SO GOOD MY DAWG

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*Unless marked otherwise, the products in this guide are Mens/Unisex, but these are just guidelines. If you like the look of something, ride it! These brands know their gear better than anyone, and all product copy is provided directly by them.

ACID

Innovative, supportive, premium

TERRAIN: Resort, Powder FLEX: 7 / 10

MAIN FEATURES: The Acid is a high-end freeride boot, designed for peak performance across diverse terrain. This boot offers a next-level riding experience for riders who demand control and support.

SALSA

Versatile, comfortable, responsive

TERRAIN: Resort, Powder, Park FLEX: 6 / 10

MAIN FEATURES: The goal was simple, design a versatile and high-performance women’s snowboard boot with a First Class fit. Add a heat-moldable liner and an all-new custom Vibram® outsole for superior traction, and you’ve got yourself the Bataleon Salsa Women’s boot.

SALSA

Versatile, comfortable, responsive

TERRAIN: Resort, Powder, Park FLEX: 6 / 10

MAIN FEATURES: The Salsa is a Bataleon Team favourite. Designed as a versatile, high-performance boot – the Salsa is perfect for all-mountain adventures, and features an all-new custom Vibram® outsole for superior traction in the bootpack.

RAVE

Comfortable, responsive, universal

TERRAIN: Resort, Powder, Park FLEX: 5 / 10

MAIN FEATURES: The Rave Women’s boot is crafted for all-mountain riders seeking comfort and control across any terrain. This boot delivers a responsive ride with just the right amount of flexibility for smooth, confident turns.

AVAILABLE IN BOTH MEN’S AND WOMEN’S AVAILABLE IN

HIGHSHOT X PRO STEP ON®

Stiff, supportive, charging

TERRAIN: All-Mountain FLEX: 8 / 10

MAIN FEATURES: Built for power and precision, Burton’s new Highshot boot features BOA® Triple Dial PerformFit™ Wrap, innovative Asym Life Liner, and Step On® ease—delivering locked-in fit and total control for hard-charging riders. Women’s model shown.

PHOTON BOA®

Responsive, supportive, encouraging

TERRAIN: All-Mountain FLEX: 6 / 10

MAIN FEATURES: Locked-in and built to charge – the Photon BOA® delivers powerful response, secure heel hold, and Dual-Zone BOA® fit for riders who want comfort, control, and the confidence to go bigger.

WAVERANGE X PRO STEP ON®

Soft, playful, surfy

TERRAIN: All-Mountain FLEX: 6 / 10

MAIN FEATURES: Softer flex meets high-tech comfort in Burton’s new premium Waverange boot – featuring BOA® Triple Dial PerformFit™ Wrap, Asym Life Liner, and Step On® system for surfy flow and dialed-in response. Men’s model shown.

LIMELIGHT BOA®

Medium, playful, comfy

TERRAIN: All-Mountain FLEX: 4 / 10

WOMENS

MAIN FEATURES: Jib, carve, and cruise with foot-hugging comfort – Limelight BOA® pairs playful flex, cozy warmth, and a custom feel with Dual-Zone BOA® Fit System for a responsive, all-around fun ride.

PHANTOM

Ultra responsive, comfort

TERRAIN: All-Terrain FLEX: 8 / 10

MAIN FEATURES: An OG style from 2001, the Phantom represented the best snow tech of the day modernized it with top-of-the-line features for today’s rider. Ultra-responsive R3 liner built with PrimaLoft® insulation and the Aerotech ventilation system, molded IMPACT-ALG™ insole, Dual Zone BOA® Fit System.

PREMIER HYBRID

Comfort, flexibility, responsiveness

TERRAIN: Snowpark / Street FLEX: 6 / 10

MAIN FEATURES: Premier Hybrid combine traditional lacing with our patent-pending SUPERLOCK heel harness, controlled by the BOA® Fit System. This hybrid setup allows for great flexibility, vital heel hold and responsiveness. Kitted out with our premium R2 liner, UNILITE™ outsole and molded IMPACT-ALG™ insole.

JUDGE STEP ON

Performance, comfort, easy Step On

TERRAIN: All-Terrain FLEX: 6 / 10

MAIN FEATURES: The team-favorite Judge Step On® combines DC’s top-of-the-line boot tech with the convenience and performance of Burton’s Step On® interface. Most advanced R3 liner-with PrimaLoft® insulation and Aerotech ventilation, molded IMPACT-ALG™ insole and the Dual Zone BOA® Fit System.

WOMENS

MORA

For women, extra-warm

TERRAIN: All-Terrain FLEX: 7 / 10

MAIN FEATURES: High end snow tech and luxe detailing come together beautifully in our top-of-the-line Mora Boot. The High Power Focus BOA® Fit System that overlaps the upper and lower zone at the instep provides micro-adjustability. STORMPROOF™ Storm Flap keeps feet extra warm and dry.

ID Y-20

The future of snowboard boot design

TERRAIN: All-Terrain, Freestyle FLEX: 7 / 10

MAIN FEATURES: Setting a new standard in snowboard boots with Rapid React Modular Technology, Future Flex, Booster Tongue, Flex Guard, Comfort Core, Power Link, Stage 5 Liner, Rise by Bloom Eco Material, Dual BOA®, Thermo Block, Speed Entry Binding Optimized Design.

NOMAD

The perfect boot for any terrain

TERRAIN: All-Terrain, Freeride FLEX: 7 / 10

MAIN FEATURES: Made from high quality materials to withstand ever changing conditions featuring Rise by Bloom Eco Material, Custom Flex Construction, D-Tex Membrane, Freeride Tongue, Double Back, Remedy Sole, L3 BOA®, Speed Entry Binding Optimized Design.

ID

A boot that needs no introduction

TERRAIN: All-Terrain, Freestyle FLEX: 5 / 10

MAIN FEATURES: Celebrating 20 years of innovation featuring Rise by Bloom Eco Material, Pro Flex Construction, Sidekick Technology, Freestyle Tongue, Double Back, Quantum Sole, Dual BOA®, Thermo Block, Speed Entry Binding Optimized Design.

AERIS

Kevin Backstrom’s ultimate all-terrain boot

TERRAIN: All-Terrain, Freestyle FLEX: 7 / 10

MAIN FEATURES: Kevin Backstrom signature model featuring Sidekick Pro, Free Flex Construction, Snow Shield, Freestyle Tongue, Double Back, Quantum Sole, L3 Lacing with BOA® Fit System, Speed Entry Binding Optimized Design.

ORTON

Stiff, supportive, durable

TERRAIN: All-Mountain, Park, Backcountry FLEX: 8/ 10

MAIN FEATURES: It’s the kind of boot that doesn’t disappoint in any area, except in the fact that it’s a longer than typical on the outsole, so not as suitable for those looking for a low profile boot.

HOLGATE

Stiff, fast, strong

TERRAIN: All-Mountain, Park, Backcountry FLEX: 8 / 10

MAIN FEATURES: The K2 Holgate is a rugged, stiff-flexing snowboard boot built to push boundaries and is stacked with premium technology.

TARO TAMAI

Surfy, playful, upmarket

TERRAIN: Pow, groomers FLEX: 4/ 10

MAIN FEATURES: Snow surf legend Taro Tamai’s high-end soft-flexing creation.

FORMAT

Supportive, rugged, fast

WOMENS

TERRAIN: All-Mountain, Freeride, Park FLEX: 7 / 10

MAIN FEATURES: The Format is absolutely packed with tech. It starts with a foundation of a zonal closure system and articulating cuff to reduce shell distortion a shatter.

KITA APX

Groundbreaking, stiff, responsive,

TERRAIN: Freeride FLEX: 9 / 10

MAIN FEATURES: Unique BOA® WrapStrap closure delivers even pressure and powerful response. Dual-density OrthoLite® X40 footbed for awesome rebound and reduced foot fatigue. 3D PermaFlex tongue ensures consistent flex season after season.

RIFT

Mid-soft, versatile, creative

TERRAIN: All-Mountain FLEX: 4 / 10

MAIN FEATURES: The Rift’s articulated shell flexes naturally without deforming – perfect for creative riding. 3D Molded Toebox keeps feet dry and streamlines binding entry. Dual-Dial BOA® offers quick, zonal tightening and easy exit.

RIFT PRO

Premium, mid-stiff, versatile

TERRAIN: All-Mountain FLEX: 7 / 10

WOMENS

MAIN FEATURES: Sneaker-like looks combined with top drawer materials The smooth Transition Zone accelerates heelside response and eliminates hang-ups when getting in and out of your binding. Seamless KPU lower and Armor-Tech Toe means it’s way more waterproof and durable.

ALTAI

Mid-stiff, versatile, bang-for-the-buck

TERRAIN: All-Mountain FLEX: 7 / 10

MAIN FEATURES: Gravity+ outsole provides lightweight cushioning and grip, with a rubber toe for icy hikes. Dual-Dial BOA® offers quick, zonal tightening and easy exit. Heat-moldable Silver Liner delivers a custom fit from day one.

VENTURE PRO X B-FOX

The Holy ATV fit

TERRAIN: All-Mountain FLEX: 8 / 10

MAIN FEATURES: Pro-caliber support and response, Vibram® Outsole, Cloud 6 liner, Speed Gaiter, TLS, and a backed by Bryan Fox. (See B-Fox colourway above).

WOMENS

CROWN X HAILEY

All-Terrain explorer

TERRAIN: All-Mountain Freestyle FLEX: 5 / 10

MAIN FEATURES: The “holy fit” for comfortable exploration in a lightweight boot with a Cloud 6 liner. EVA outsole, Rubber impact panels, TLS or BOA Fit options, with a colorway from Hailey Langland (pictured here).

TEAM PRO X MARCUS KLEVELAND

100% freestyle performance

TERRAIN: ATV Freestyle FLEX: 8-9 / 10

MAIN FEATURES: The “Holy Fit”, with TLS lacing, new Speed Gaiter, Armored Shell, Power Strap, Power Shell Tongue, Endure® Gravity Foam Toe, Internal Ankle Support, designed and tested by Marcus Kleveland!

MONARCH X CHRISTY PRIOR Mid-flex, comfort focus

TERRAIN: Friendly Freestyle FLEX: 5 / 10

WOMENS

MAIN FEATURES: A low profile friendly freestyle boot for riding the mountain in class with an EVA Outsole, Rubber Impact Panels, with a Cloud 3 liner, available in TLS or BOA options. Backed by Christy Prior (colourway above).

DOMAIN

Responsive, comfortable, fast

TERRAIN: Backcountry, Big Mountain, Piste FLEX: 8 / 10

MAIN FEATURES: The dual spin ultra high molecular Polyethylene gives faster response to torsional force. 25% faster than other dial mechanisms on the market.

DECADE

Featherlight, comfy, easy-entry

TERRAIN: Snowpark, piste, backcountry FLEX: 7 / 10

MAIN FEATURES: The boot that’s been around for 3 decades has just had a complete overhaul. Revolutionised performance while keeping it’s trademark Northwave comfy fit.

DECADE PRO (BY ETHAN MORGAN)

Tweakable, comfy, freestyle

TERRAIN: Snowpark, street, backcountry FLEX: 7 / 10

MAIN FEATURES: Traditional lace, power strap and with a clean colorway that makes this his and the rest of the PRO team’s boot of choice.

WOMENS

GRACE

Comfy, tweaky, easy-entry

TERRAIN: Park, Piste, side country FLEX: 6 / 10

MAIN FEATURES: The dual spin ultra high molecular Polyethylene gives faster response to torsional force. 25% faster than other dial mechanisms on the market.

TORRENT

High-tech, eco-conscious, performance

TERRAIN: All-Mountain FLEX: 9 / 10

MAIN FEATURES: Eco inside, beast outside: dual BOA® for dialed fit, Michelin® sole for serious grip, and a bamboo-lined, sugarcane-cushioned shell that rides hard without riding the planet.

OCTAVE

Comfort, versatile, balanced

TERRAIN: All-Mountain FLEX: 6 / 10

MAIN FEATURES: Mid-flex meets max comfort: dual-zone BOA® locks in your heel and secures the tongue for a snug, no-slip fit – so your foot stays put, no matter how hard you send it.

LASSO PRO

Responsive, supportive, durable

TERRAIN: All-Mountain FLEX: 8 / 10

MAIN FEATURES: Dual BOA® fit, Dream Liner comfort, and Michelin® grip – this boot locks you in, holds you down, and charges through anything. Also comes in a wide version.

SYNTH

Supportive, adjustable, comfortable

TERRAIN: All-Mountain FLEX: 5 / 10

WOMENS

MAIN FEATURES: Built for women who want comfort without compromise: zonal BOA® locks you in top to bottom, while the liner and harness system deliver dialed fit and heel hold all day long.

X APPROACH LACE SJ BOA

Comfort, enhanced support, lightweight

TERRAIN: Park, Freestyle

FLEX: 4 / 10

MAIN FEATURES: Inspired by iconic Salomon footwear DNA, Fit to Ride Construction, BOA STR8JKT heel harness.

MALAMUTE DUAL BOA

Durabilty, response, comfort

TERRAIN: Freeride

FLEX: 9 / 10

MAIN FEATURES: Fit To Ride Construction, Dual Boa, Precision Harness, Mtn Goat Outsole.

ECHO DUAL BOA

All-Mountain versatility, comfort, durability

TERRAIN: All-Mountain, Freestyle FLEX: 8 / 10

MAIN FEATURES: Dual Boa, Snow Gaiter, Precision Liner and Harness, utilizes innovative recycled and bio-sourced materials.

IVY BOA SJ BOA

Comfort, support, lightweight

TERRAIN: All-Mountain FLEX: 4 / 10

WOMENS

MAIN FEATURES: Fit to Ride construction, Inspired by iconic Salomon footwear DNA, BOA STR8JKT harness for superior heel hold.

TM-2 XLT BOA GRENIER

Ultimate support

TERRAIN: From Park to Pow FLEX: 8 / 10

MAIN FEATURES: New Snow Guard Tongue Cover, Power Strap, Michelin Fiberlite Outsole, 3D Molded Tongue, Performance XLT Liner, Elite Footbed, Articulated Cuff,

PAT FAVA SIGNATURE LASHED

Reliable, performance, support

TERRAIN: Freeride FLEX: 6 / 10

MAIN FEATURES: Snow Guard Tongue Cover, New EZ Slide Lace Loops, New Locking Lace Hardware, Performance Rubber Outsole, Evolution Foam Cushioning, 3D Molded Tongue, Team Internal Harness, Articulated Cuff, Independent Eyestay.

ZB-1 LACE

Easy-entry, smooth flex, fun

TERRAIN: Park FLEX: 7 / 10

MAIN FEATURES: Zeb Powell Signature Boot, NEW Easy Lace Loops, NEW Hybrid Power Strap/ Lace System, Performance Liner, Energy Foam Cushioning, Performance Internal Harness, Articulated Cuff.

LASHED DOUBLE BOA X B4BC

Reliable, performance, support

TERRAIN: Freeride FLEX: 6 / 10

WOMENS

MAIN FEATURES: Double BOA Fit System, Snow Guard Tongue Cover, Performance Rubber Outsole, Evolution Foam Cushioning, 3D Molded Tongue, Team Internal Harness, Articulated Cuff, Independent Eyestay, Performance Backstay, Cozy Cuff, Calf Relief.

RESET PRO (ALL BLACK)

Innovative, durable, responsive

TERRAIN: Freeride / All-Mountain

FLEX: 7 / 10

MAIN FEATURES: Reset your mind. This is the future of modern snowboard boot design, production processes, fit, function and durability.

RESET PRO (WHITE/BLACK)

Innovative, durable, responsive

TERRAIN: Freeride / All-Mountain

FLEX: 7 / 10

MAIN FEATURES: Patented Single Frame Shell™, Forma Pro Liner, Rebound Bushing System, X-Grip Outsole, Dual Zone BOA®.

INFUSE – GREY OLIVE

Top performance everywhere

TERRAIN: Anything and Everywhere FLEX: 7 / 10

MAIN FEATURES: This top shelf hybrid comes with a BOA fit system paired with the Vans custom slide guide and packed with our V3 TNF Flash Dry Liner, V3 PopCush footbed and All-Trac Superenduro outsole. This is unparallel comfort and warmth while allowing for customizable fit and feel!

HI-STANDARD – DILLON OJO WHITE

Soft flex, all fun!

TERRAIN: Park / Street FLEX: 4 / 10

MAIN FEATURES: This iconic best-selling model comes in partnership with the Dillon Ojo Lifeline Foundation. This boot embodies everything Dillon stood for. Maybe little less about filming a video part and more about park laps with the homies, a back yard rail session and just generally making fun accessible.

VERSE – BLAKE PAUL DEMITASSE

Top performance meets versatility

TERRAIN: All-Mountain / Back Country / XL booters FLEX: 8 / 10

MAIN FEATURES: We tapped into the mind of Mr. Blake Paul for creative direction and a flex update! This Double BOA boot has the Boa fit system paired with the Vans custom slide guide and packed with our V3 TNF Flash Dry Liner, V3 PopCush footbed and All-Trac Superenduro outsole. Infinite customizable fit, feel and closure.

WOMENS

ENCORE PRO

Mid- flex, all comfort

TERRAIN: All-Mountian / Park FLEX: 6 / 10

MAIN FEATURES: Built to perform in all environments. This women’s specific boot features our dual-zone BOA® Fit System featuring Vans Custom Focus for unlimited, on-the-fly micro-adjustability, our V2 Smartwool Liner with PopCush footbeds for superior fit, warmth and comfort and our Waffle Pro Outsole for traction. www.vans.eu

SINCE 94 ZIP HOODIE

Blurry, contrast, zip-up

MAIN FEATURES: Zip hoodie, 80% organic cotton 20% recycled polyester. New improved relaxed fit. Full length metal zip. Printed logo.

LOOSE PANTS

Loose, durable, contrast

MAIN FEATURES: 100% heavyweight cotton. White contrast stitching. Loose fit with slight taper/ Elastic waist with internal belt. Printed outline logo on back pocket.

LABEL 1/4 ZIP FLEECE

Cosy, technical, relaxed

MAIN FEATURES: 100% recycled polyester midweight fleece. New improved relaxed fit. Adjustable elasticated hem. Handwarmer kangaroo zip pockets. Elasticated cuffs. 1/4 length front zipper.

BEANIES

Turn Up or Not?

MAIN FEATURES: Corduroy Camo Collab or the Burner to fire it up! Produced by Autumn Headwear.

ORIGINALS HOODIE

Smoke Show but good for you

MAIN FEATURES: Pullover hoodie 80% organic cotton 20% recycled polyester. New improved relaxed fit. Embroidered logo.

BEAST ACCESS JACKET

WEATHERPROOF RATING: 30k/20K

MAIN FEATURES: Baggy plus fit, 2 layer shell, 2 layer fully seam taped beast construction, 100% recycled outer shell.

WEATHERPROOF RATING: 15k/10k

MAIN FEATURES: Baggy Fit, 2 Layer Shell, Fully seam taped construction.

SHIFTY PULLOVER JACKET

WEATHERPROOF RATING: 10K/10K

MAIN FEATURES: Baggy Plus Fit, 2 layer shell, 2 layer strategically seam taped Freedom construction, 100% recycled Poly Sub main body fabric.

LADY REVERT JACKER

WEATHERPROOF RATING: 10K/10K

MAIN FEATURES: Every Body Fit,60G Insulation, 2 layer strategically seam taped.

BEAST ACCESS PANT

WEATHERPROOF RATING: 30k/20K

MAIN FEATURES: Baggy plus fit, 2 layer shell, 2 layer fully seam taped beast construction, 100% recycled outer shell.

CONTRAST PANT

WEATHERPROOF RATING: 15k/10k

MAIN FEATURES: Baggy Plus Fit, 2 layer fully seam taped construction, Hidden draw cord + silicone grip strip for optional leg cuff cinch.

CYPRESS PANT

WEATHERPROOF RATING: 15k/10k

MAIN FEATURES: Baggy Fit, 2 Layer Shell, Fully seam taped construction.

WOMENS

WOMENS

FREEDOM BOSS PANT

WEATHERPROOF RATING: 10k/10k

MAIN FEATURES: Women’s baggy fit, 2 layer shell, two layer strategically seam taped, elastic gripper cuff at bottom openings.

CREST 3L JACKET

WEATHERPROOF RATING: 20K/20K

MAIN FEATURES: Storm Riding Design Features with Free & Easy Fit. LotusLT 3 Layer 90D Lightweight Rip Stop.

CAMBER 2L JACKET

WEATHERPROOF RATING: 20K/20K

MAIN FEATURES: Storm Riding Design Features with Free & Easy Fit. LotusLT 2 Layer 90D Lightweight Rip Stop.

SHASTA 3L JACKET

WEATHERPROOF RATING: 20K/20K

MAIN FEATURES: Storm Riding Design Features with Free & Easy Fit. Shelter Pro 3 Layer 150D Heavy Duty Stretch Plain Weave.

FIELD JACKET

WEATHERPROOF RATING: 5K/5K

MAIN FEATURES: Free & Easy Fit with Maximum Movement and Freedom to Layer. Canopy 2L Shell.

RESERVE 3L PANT

WEATHERPROOF RATING: 20K/20K

MAIN FEATURES: Fit, fabric, function. Shelter Pro 3 Layer 150D Heavy Duty Stretch Plain Weave.

RESERVE 3L PANT

WEATHERPROOF RATING: 20K/20K

MAIN FEATURES: Fit, Fabric, Function. Shelter Pro 3 Layer 150D Heavy Duty Stretch Plain Weave.

SHADOW 2L PANT

WEATHERPROOF RATING: 20K /20K MAIN FEATURES: Lightweight and functional. LotusLT 2 Layer 90D Lightweight Rip Stop.

SERVICE PANT

WEATHERPROOF RATING: 5K/5K

MAIN FEATURES: Street Fashion, Snow Function. Canopy 2L Shell.

NOSTALGIA JACKET

WEATHERPROOF RATING: 15K

MAIN FEATURES: Light padding. 100% Recycled Polyester. PFC free DWR finish. High performance breathability. Fully taped seams. Waterproof critical zippers.

ALL OUTERWEAR IS UNISEX

X JACKET

WEATHERPROOF RATING: 20K

MAIN FEATURES: 3-layer technical shell jacket with lining. 100% Recycled Polyester. PFC-free DWR finish. Fully taped seams. Waterproof critical zippers. Detachable snow gaiter. Reflective prints.

RETRO ANORAK

WEATHERPROOF RATING: 15K

MAIN FEATURES: Boxy retro style with light padding. Shell fabric: 100% Recycled Polyester. PFC free DWR finish. Fully taped seams. Elastic snow gaiter with pant attachment. Reflective prints.

PRO TECH JACKET 3L

WEATHERPROOF RATING: 20K/20K

MAIN FEATURES: Fully taped seams, ventilation under arms, waterproof critical zippers, alpine style hand pockets, double sided chest pockets and D-ring for securing all your essentials.

PARK PANTS DENIM

WEATHERPROOF RATING: 15K

MAIN FEATURES: Denim look. Very baggy. 100% recycled polyester. 2-layer fabric with PFC-Free DWR Coating. No padding but fully lined.

NOSTALGIA PANTS

WEATHERPROOF RATING: 15K

MAIN FEATURES: Light padding. Built-in belt. 100% Recycled Polyester. PFC free DWR finish. High performance breathability. Fully taped seams. Waterproof critical zippers.

X PANTS

WEATHERPROOF RATING: 20K

MAIN FEATURES: 3-layer high tech shell pants. 100% Recycled Polyester. Fully lined. No padding. PFC free DWR finish. Fully taped seams. Waterproof critical zippers.

CARGO PANTS

WEATHERPROOF RATING: 15K

MAIN FEATURES: Light padding. 100% Recycled Polyester. Fully lined. High performance breathability. PFC-free DWR.

ALL FUTURETRUST PRODUCTS ARE GENDER NEUTRAL

FUTURETRUST 3L JACKET

WEATHERPROOF RATING: 20K/20K

RESERVE 2L 3-IN-1 JACKET

WEATHERPROOF RATING: 20K/20K

MAIN FEATURES: Your ride, your warmth – removable insulated liner doubles as a stand-alone jacket for everyday wear.

SELECT RESERVE COLLECTION PRODUCTS INCLUDE REGULAR, SLIM, AND RELAXED FIT OPTIONS FOR BOTH MEN AND WOMEN

MAIN FEATURES: Storm-ready and lightweight, featuring an oversized fit for easy, comfortable layering.

FUTURETRUST 3L PANTS

WEATHERPROOF RATING: 20K/20K

MAIN FEATURES: Slightly shorter and boxier oversized fit offers comfort, movement, and true gender-neutral style across the collection.

RESERVE 2L 3-IN-1 PANTS

WEATHERPROOF RATING: 20K/20K

MAIN FEATURES: Just-right regular fit – not too tight or too baggy – with removable insulated shorts for added versatility.

RESERVE 2L RELAXED ANORAK

WEATHERPROOF RATING: 20K/20K

MAIN FEATURES: Rider-driven and built for adventure, with bluesign® materials that reduce environmental and social impact.

[AK] ACAMAR GORE-TEX PRO 3L JACKET

WEATHERPROOF RATING: 3L GORE-TEX Pro

MAIN FEATURES: Built for pros and extreme weather – our most durable kit ensures freedom with kinetic garment construction.

RESERVE 2L RELAXED PANTS

WEATHERPROOF RATING: 20K/20K

MAIN FEATURES: 100% recycled polyester and bluesign® materials. Relaxed fit supports movement and effortless layering.

[AK] ACAMAR

GORE-TEX PRO 3L BIB PANTS

WEATHERPROOF RATING: 3L GORE-TEX Pro

MAIN FEATURES: Built for the harshest conditions – pro-level bibs loaded with features to power your big-mountain experience.

DC WIDE JACKET

WEATHERPROOF RATING: 10K

MAIN FEATURES: This is the new comfy and baggy fit from DC. A style inspired by DC’s roots in skateboarding. Main fabric 100% Recycled Polyester.

DC INTEL 30K JACKET

WEATHERPROOF RATING: 30K

MAIN FEATURES: The Storm Division Jacket to spend all the time you need in the snow with warmth and comfort. Main fabric 100% Recycled Polyester.

DC DEFIANT JACKET

WEATHERPROOF RATING: 10K

MAIN FEATURES: This is the everyday technical jacket for the park and the backcountry. Main fabric 100% Recycled Polyester.

DC CHALET ANORAK

WEATHERPROOF RATING: 10K

MAIN FEATURES: Classic anorak fit made from 100% Recycled Polyester on the main fabric and 60% for the lining.

DC WIDE PANT

WEATHERPROOF RATING: 10K

MAIN FEATURES: The skate inspired baggy pant brought to the snow. Main fabric 100% Recycled Polyester.

DC SQUADRON 30K PANT

WEATHERPROOF RATING: 30K

MAIN FEATURES: Storm division category pant with a relaxed fit. Made for powder and cold weather. Main fabric 100% recycled polyester.

DC PRIMO PANT

WEATHERPROOF RATING: 10K

MAIN FEATURES: DC Team riders’ choice, women and men, in any colour and any condition! Main fabric 100% Recycled Polyester.

WOMENS

DC VALIANT BIB

WEATHERPROOF RATING:

MAIN FEATURES: The bib is the ultimate pant to spent time in the powder. Main fabric 100% Recycled Polyester.

MTN SURF TWEAKER RECYCLED JACKET

WEATHERPROOF RATING: 20K

MAIN FEATURES: The MTN Surf Tweaker Recycled Jacket is a unisex shell perfect for all-mountain resort shredding.

MTN SURF RECYCLED ANORAK

WEATHERPROOF RATING: 20k

MAIN FEATURES: Perfect all-conditions protection for shredders drawn to the unique fit and performance of a pull over.

MTN SURF RECYCLED INSULATED PARKA

WEATHERPROOF RATING: 20k

MAIN FEATURES: The MTN Surf Recycled Insulated Parka is a super comfortable, lightly insulated jacket for riding it all.

WOMENS

MTN SURF RECYCLED ANORAK

WEATHERPROOF RATING: 20k

MAIN FEATURES: Perfect all-conditions protection for shredders drawn to the unique fit and performance of a pull over

MTN SURF TWEAKER RECYCLED PANTS

WEATHERPROOF RATING: 20k

MAIN FEATURES: The MTN Surf Tweaker Recycled Pants are unisex pants with all-conditions protection and a boxy cut.

MTN SURF RECYCLED BIBS

WEATHERPROOF RATING: 20k

MAIN FEATURES: A super comfortable and functional bib that you can live in all season.

MTN SURF RECYCLED PANTS

WEATHERPROOF RATING: 20k

MAIN FEATURES: Stormproof pants made with 100% recycled fabrics that are as comfortable as your favourite jeans.

WOMENS

MTN SURF RECYCLED PANTS

WEATHERPROOF RATING: 20k

MAIN FEATURES: Stormproof pants made with 100% recycled fabrics that are as comfortable as your favourite jeans.

AXIAL PRO JACKET

WEATHERPROOF RATING: 20K waterproof/25K breathability

MAIN FEATURE: Top-shelf minimalistic lightweight 3-layer all-mountain exploration backed by Jeremy Jones with L1´s Nova-X pro fabric and Cohaesive cord lock system.

VENTURA JACKET

WEATHERPROOF RATING: 20K/20K

MAIN FEATURES: The L1 team’s favourite unisex, bold, and boxy 90-style streetwear silhouette shell jacket – made from recycled Nylon crinkle and Micro Ripstop 2-layer fabric.

RANKIN JACKET

WEATHERPROOF RATING: 20K/20K

MAIN FEATURES: The team’s favourite regular-fit, durable, workwear-inspired jacket has been upgraded to 20K/20K waterproofing, breathability, and 40 grams of insulation.

PROWLER ANORAK

WEATHERPROOF RATING: 20K/20K

MAIN FEATURES: A loose fitting timeless anorak pullover silhouette constructed with L1’s lightweight 20k/20k 2-layer recycled weave fabric.

AXIAL PRO PANT

WEATHERPROOF RATING: 20K waterproof/25K breathability

MAIN FEATURES: A baggy minimalistic lightweight 3-layer all-mountain exploration fit backed by Jeremy Jones with L1´s Nova-X pro fabric.

RANKIN PANT

WEATHERPROOF RATING: 20K/20K

MAIN FEATURES: This oversized baggy-fitting pant is inspired 100% by team style and has full side zips and a heavy duty 2-layer plain weave fabric that lasts.

VENTURA PANY

WEATHERPROOF RATING: 20K/20K

MAIN FEATURES: The L1 team’s favourite unisex, lightweight and oversized 90-style streetwear shell pant – made from recycled Nylon crinkle and Micro Ripstop 2-layer fabric.

FAIRFIELD CARGO PANT

WEATHERPROOF RATING: 20K/20K

MAIN FEATURES: The baggiest pant in the women’s line in a 2-Layer 20k Plain Weave fabric, with shock cord hem adjustments for maxium style and fit.

MTHOD INSULATED JACKET

WEATHERPROOF RATING: 10K/5K

MAIN FEATURES: 2L FNDRY, Hydrofree DWR, taped seams, adjustable hood, Vision Acquaguard front zipper, waterproof chest pockets, pit vents, detachable snow skirt, inner mesh goggle and media pocket, RFID pass pocket. 53 gr, Baggy fit.

AIRWAVE UTILITY SHELL JACKET

WEATHERPROOF RATING: 20K/15K

MAIN FEATURES: 3L FNDry, Hydrofree DWR, adjustable helmet compatible hood, pit vents, inner mesh goggle and media pocket, RFID pass pocket. 140 gr, Regular Fit.

BALDFACE SHELL JACKET

WEATHERPROOF RATING: 20K/20K

MAIN FEATURES: 3L FNDry, Hydrofree DWR, thermo reactive print on sleeves, fully taped seams, adjustable helmet compatible hood, pit vents and chest pockets, inner mesh goggle and media pocket, RFID pass pocket. 148 gr, Regular fit.

RANGE RC JACKET 2.0

WEATHERPROOF RATING:10K/10K

MAIN FEATURES: 2L FNDry, Hydrofree DWR, Insulation: 80 gr, 60 gr sleeves and hood, taped seams, pit vents with mesh lining, RFID pass pocket, fixed snow skirt. 154 gr, Regular Fit.

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CHANEL CARGO PANT

WEATHERPROOF RATING: 15K/15K

MAIN FEATURES: 2L FNDry Shell pant, Hydrofree DWR, elasticated waistband with belt closure system, two zippered waterproof hand pockets, oversized cargo pocket and additional back pocket, inner thigh vents, inner boots gaiter, adjustable drawcord hem. 180gr, Baggy fit.

BALDFACE SHELL PANT

WEATHERPROOF RATING: 20K/20K

MAIN FEATURES: 2L FnDry Shell pant, Hydrofree DWR, Fully taped seams, two waterproof hand and back pockets, two large waterproof side vents, inner boot gaiters. 235gr, Regular fit.

CHANNEL GRADE CARGO PANT

WEATHERPROOF RATING:20K/15K

MAIN FEATURES: 3L FNDry Shell pant, Hydrofree DWR, elasticated waistbands with integrated belt closure system, two zipper waterproof pockets, an oversized cargo pocket with pockets additional pockets in the back, inner thigh vents, inner boot gaiters and adjustable drawcord. 140gr, Baggy Fit.

CHANNEL SHELL PANT

WEATHERPROOF RATING: 15K/15K

MAIN FEATURES: 2L FNDry Shell pant, Hydrofree DWR, Taped seams, elasticated waistband construction – tech adjuster, two zippered hand pockets, Inner boot gaiters, adjustable drawcord hem. 200gr, Baggy Fit.

FWC’PLAY ASYMMETRIC SNOW JACKET

WEATHERPROOF RATING: 20K

MAIN FEATURES: High-tech snow jacket with V-Design Body Mapping, smart warmth, 20K waterproofing, breathability, eco insulation, repair patch, versatile use.

FWC’PLAY PARK ANORAK SNOW JACKET

WEATHERPROOF RATING: 20K

MAIN FEATURES: Oversized shell jacket with V-Design Body Mapping, dynamic warmth, 20K waterproofing, breathability, eco coating, repair patch.

FWC’PEAK FIRE SNOW JACKET

WEATHERPROOF RATING: 30K

MAIN FEATURES: Award-winning jacket with V-Design Body Mapping, dynamic warmth, 30K waterproofing, stretch fabric, eco insulation, repair patch.

FWC’PLAY SOFTSHELL HOODIE

WEATHERPROOF RATING: 10K

MAIN FEATURES: Oversized softshell hoodie with 10K/7K waterproofing, breathability, technical stretch, eco coating, roomy pockets, repair patch.

FWC’PLAY SNOW PANTS

WEATHERPROOF RATING: 20K

MAIN FEATURES: Oversized snow pants with 20K waterproofing, breathability, taped seams, eco coating, vents, waist adjuster, jacket connector, repair patch.

FWC’PEAK FIRE SNOW PANTS

WEATHERPROOF RATING: 30K

MAIN FEATURES: Regular-fit stretch snow pants with PrimaLoft® warmth, 30K waterproofing, breathability, taped seams, eco coating, vents, connector, repair patch.

FWC’PEAK BIB SNOW PANTS

WEATHERPROOF RATING: 20K

MAIN FEATURES: Regular-fit stretch bib snow pants with 20K waterproofing, breathability, taped seams, eco coating, vents, suspenders, connector, repair patch.

FWC’CRUZ CARGO SNOW PANTS

WEATHERPROOF RATING: 10K

MAIN FEATURES: Loose-fit stretch snow pants with recycled fabric, 10K waterproofing, breathability, eco coating, vents, gaiters, pockets, connector, repair patch.

TRAVIS RICE 3L

GORE-TEX PRO JACKET

WEATHERPROOF RATING: GORE-TEX Pro™

MAIN FEATURES: Built for severe winter conditions, this high-performance jacket combines ultradurable GORE-TEX Pro™ and 100% nylon construction. Stormproof, breathable, and engineered for total freedom of movement.

HIGHLINE PRO 3L GORE-TEX JACKET

WEATHERPROOF RATING:

GORE-TEX® technology

MAIN FEATURES: High-performance GORE-TEX® jacket made with 74% recycled nylon: lightweight, breathable, stormproof, and freeride versatility.

HIGH ALTITUDE GORE-TEX JACKET

WEATHERPROOF RATING:

GORE-TEX® technology

MAIN FEATURES: Relaxed-fit snow jacket made from 100% recycled polyester, combining bold mountain style with waterproof performance.

BANGING BEES JACKET

WEATHERPROOF RATING: 10K DryFlight

MAIN FEATURES: Quiksilver x Banging Bees jacket: a relaxed-fit jacket mixing Y2K-inspired snowboard style.

TRAVIS RICE 3L

GORE-TEX PRO BIB

WEATHERPROOF RATING: GORE-TEX Pro™

MAIN FEATURES: Built for severe winter conditions, this GORE-TEX Pro™ bib offers durability, mobility and stormproof performance.

HIGHLINE PRO 3L GORE-TEX BIB

WEATHERPROOF RATING: GORE-TEX®

MAIN FEATURES: GORE-TEX® snow pant with 74% recycled nylon: waterproof, breathable, lightweight, and built for full mobility.

HIGH ALTITUDE GORE-TEX PANT

WEATHERPROOF RATING: GORE-TEX®

MAIN FEATURES: Relaxed-fit snow pant in 100% recycled polyester, combining bold and baggy style with breathable, waterproof performance.

BANGING BEES PANT

WEATHERPROOF RATING: 20K DryFlight

MAIN FEATURES: Built in collaboration with BangingBees, this pant brings pure snowboard DNA, 20K protection, and a throwback-inspired function.

ANTI SERIES XPORE 3L JACKET

WEATHERPROOF RATING:

20K/20K Microporous membrane

MAIN FEATURES: Recycled twill 3L Xpore™, 100% polyester, Fully seam sealed, Regular fit.

ANTI SERIES CORE 20K/20K JACKET

WEATHERPROOF RATING: 20K / 20K

MAIN FEATURES: Recycled polyester twill, 100% polyester, 20K/20K waterproof membrane, DWR water repellent treatment, fully seam sealed, Relaxed fit.

ANTI SERIES PRIMAL 10K/10K JKT

WEATHERPROOF RATING: 10K/10K

MAIN FEATURES: Recycled polyester twill 10K/10K, 100% polyester, 10K/10K waterproof membrane, DWR water repellent treatment, Critical seam sealed, Regular fit.

ANTI SERIES ANORAK 20K/20K JACKET

WEATHERPROOF RATING: 20K/20K

MAIN FEATURES: Recycled polyester twill, 100 % polyester.

ANTI SERIES ULT 30K/40K BIB

WEATHERPROOF RATING: 30K/40K

MAIN FEATURES: Recycled Twill 37.5™ 30K/40K

2.5L, 100% polyester, 30k/40k waterproof membrane, DWR water repellent treatment, Fully seam sealed, Relaxed fit.

ANTI SERIES SLUSH 20K/20K PANT

WEATHERPROOF RATING: 20K/20K

MAIN FEATURES: Recycled polyester Ripstop 20K/20K, 100% polyester, 20k/20k waterproof membrane, DWR water repellent treatment, Critical seam sealed, Relaxed fit.

ANTI SERIES BASE 10K/10K PANT

WEATHERPROOF RATING: 10K/10K

MAIN FEATURES: Recycled polyester Twill 10K/10K, 100% polyester, 10K/10K waterproof membrane, DWR water repellent treatment, critical seam sealed, Regular fit.

WOMENS

ANTI SERIES RELAX 10K/10K PANT

WEATHERPROOF RATING: 10K/10K

MAIN FEATURES: Recycled polyester Twill 10K/10K, 100% polyester.

ABSOLUTE 3L JACKET

WEATHERPROOF RATING: 20K/20K, AdvancedSkin Dry membrane

MAIN FEATURES: AdvancedSki Dry+ 3-layer fabric, fully seam-sealed, PFC-Free DWR, MotionFit, helmet compatible hood, Air vent system, Regular fit.

MENS + WOMENS

SCRAMBLER GORE-TEX JACKET

WEATHERPROOF RATING: Gore-Tex

MAIN FEATURES: Freeride jacket designed for the backcountry. Gore-Tex PFC free 3-layer fabric, fully seam-sealed, helmet compatible hood, Air vent system, Regular fit. Available in mens and womens options.

MOON PATROL GORE-TEX JACKET

WEATHERPROOF RATING: Gore-Tex

MAIN FEATURES: Gore-Tex 3-layer fabric, fully seam-sealed, PFC-Free DWR, MotionFit 360°, helmet compatible hood, Air vent system, Regular fit. Available in mens and womens options.

MENS + WOMENS

MAIN FEATURES: AdvancedSkin Dry 2-layer fabric, fully seam-sealed, PFC-Free DWR, helmet compatible hood, Relaxed fit. Available in mens and womens options. MENS + WOMENS

VENOM FULL ZIP JACKET

WEATHERPROOF RATING: 10K/10K, AdvancedSkin Dry membrane

ABSOLUTE 3L BIB

WEATHERPROOF RATING: 20K/20K, AdvancedSkin Dry membrane

MAIN FEATURES: AdvancedSki Dry+ 3-layer fabric, fully seam-sealed, PFC-Free DWR, MotionFit, Waist adjustment, ¾ side zip vent, Regular fit. Available in mens and womens options.

MOON PATROL GORE-TEX BIB

WEATHERPROOF RATING: Gore-Tex

MAIN FEATURES: Gore-Tex 3-layer fabric, fully seam-sealed, PFC-Free DWR, MotionFit 360°, 3/4 side zip opening, 1 zipped pocket on the bib, Regular fit.

SCRAMBLER GORE-TEX BIB

WEATHERPROOF RATING: Gore-Tex

MAIN FEATURES: Freeride bib designed for the backcountry. Gore-Tex PFC free 3-layer fabric, Inside/Outside air vent system, Multiple pockets, Regular fit. Available in mens and womens options.

VENOM PANT

WEATHERPROOF RATING: 10K/10K, AdvancedSkin Dry membrane

MAIN FEATURES: AdvancedSkin Dry fabric, Primaloft® Black Eco 40g/m², Inner air vent system, Elasticated hem, Relaxed fit.

TM RECYCLED JACKETPHIL HANSEN SIGNATURE SERIES

WEATHERPROOF RATING: 20K

MAIN FEATURES: Phil Hansen Signature Jacket, 2 Layer 4-Way stretch fabric. Relaxed fit.

LIGHT ANORAKJP WALKER SIGNATURE SERIES

WEATHERPROOF RATING: 15K

MAIN FEATURES: JP Walker Signature Jacket. 2 Layer 4-Way stretch fabric. Relaxed fit.

TM RECYCLED PATCH JACKETCHRIS GRENIER SIGNATURE SERIES

WEATHERPROOF RATING: 20K

MAIN FEATURES: Chris Grenier Signature Jacket. 100% Recycled 2 Layer 4-Way stretch fabric. Relaxed fit.

WOMENS

NOVA JACKET IN COPPER

WEATHERPROOF RATING: 15K

MAIN FEATURES: 2 Layer 4-Way stretch fabric. Women’s fit with adjustable waist cinch.

TM RECYCLED PANT -

PHIL HANSEN SIGNATURE SERIES

WEATHERPROOF RATING: 20K

MAIN FEATURES: 100% Recycled 2 Layer 4-Way stretch fabric. Taped seams. Loose fit.

SONO XLT PANTJP WALKER SIGNATURE SERIES

WEATHERPROOF RATING: 15K

MAIN FEATURES: 2 Layer 4-Way stretch fabric. Relaxed fit. 30” inseam.

TM-3 RECYCLED BIB

WEATHERPROOF RATING: 25K

MAIN FEATURES: 100% Recycled 3 Layer 4-Way Stretch Fabric. Relaxed fit.

BASEMENT BIB

WEATHERPROOF RATING: 15K

MAIN FEATURES: 2 Layer 4-Way stretch fabric. Women’s fit. WOMENS

HIGH-COUNTRY 3L SNOW JACKET 2.0

WEATHERPROOF RATING: 20K

MAIN FEATURES: 3-layer poly woven fabric, adding fully taped seams and AquaGuard® zippers at all closure points and finished with all the performance trims –making this our “go-to” technical shell.

HELLBOUND SNOW JACKET 2.0

WEATHERPROOF RATING: 10K

MAIN FEATURES: Weather protection and all-in-one warmth. Seam-sealed against the elements and packed full of performance trim details, the Hellbound Jacket screams less layers, more laps!

HIGH-COUNTRY 3L SNOW JACKET 2.0

WEATHERPROOF RATING: 20K

MAIN FEATURES: 3-layer, 20,000mm-rated 100% nylon fabric. Fully seam-sealed & water-repellent with AquaGuard® zippers. Adjustable cuffs, hem, hood, and powder skirt. Mesh-lined, zippered vents. Chest pockets with dual zippers.

HELLBOUND SNOW JACKET 2.0

WEATHERPROOF RATING: 10K

MAIN FEATURES: 2-layer, 10,000mm-rated recycled polyamide fabric with 2 oz. poly fill insulation. Fully seam-sealed with water-repellent zippers. Adjustable hood, and powder skirt. Mesh-lined, zippered vents. Chest pockets with dual zippers. www.vans.eu

HI-COUNTRY™ 3L

SNOW PANT 2.0

WEATHERPROOF RATING: 20K

MAIN FEATURES: 3-layer, 20,000mm-rated 100% nylon fabric. Fully seam-sealed with AquaGuard® zippers. Adjustable hem cinch and waistband. Stretch gaiter with boot clip. Mesh-lined, zippered vents. Reinforced knee panels. Powder skirt attachments. Cargo and back pockets.

HELLBOUND SNOW PANT 2.0

WEATHERPROOF RATING: 10K

MAIN FEATURES: 2-layer, 10,000mm rated recycled 100% polyamide fabric, mesh-lined shell snow pant. Fully seam-sealed with covered zippers. Adjustable hem cinch and waistband. Stretch gaiter with boot clip. Mesh-lined zipper vents. Reinforced knee panels. Powder skirt attachments.

DEEP DAZE 3L SNOW BIB

WEATHERPROOF RATING: 20K

MAIN FEATURES: 3-layer, 20,000mmrated 100% polyester fabric. Fully seam-sealed with AquaGuard® zippers. Adjustable cinch cuffs. Deep side zip entry for easy on/off. Elastic adjustable shoulder straps. A modern fit, classic function, and 100% tomahawkapproved.

KINGVALE 2L SNOW PARK PANT

WEATHERPROOF RATING: 10K

MAIN FEATURES: 2-layer, 10,000mmrated, 100% recycled polyester ripstop fabric. Fully seam-sealed. Adjustable elastic waist with drawstring. Elastic cuffs to let those boots shine. Easy to wear and even easier on your wallet!

KLEVELAND JACKET

WEATHERPROOF RATING: 15K

MAIN FEATURES: Designed with Marcus Kleveland. Baggy Fit. Removable Hood. Breathable Lining System. Fully Taped Seams.

LONGO GORE-TEX JACKET

WEATHERPROOF RATING: Gore-Tex

MAIN FEATURES: Designed with Arthur Longo. Baggy Fit. Removable Hinged Hood Styling. Oversized Hand Pockets. 100% Recycled Nylon.

DLM JACKET

WEATHERPROOF RATING: 20K

MAIN FEATURES: Designed with Desiree Melancon. Internal Desiree Melancon Flower Artwork. Baggy, mid-length fit. Removable Storm Hood.

BRIGHTON FULL ZIP JACKET

WEATHERPROOF RATING: 15K

MAIN FEATURES: Relaxed Fit. Breathable Lining System. Fully Taped Seams. Zip Tech® Jacket to Pant Interface.

KLEVELAND PANT

WEATHERPROOF RATING: 15K

MAIN FEATURES: Designed with Marcus Kleveland. Baggy Fit. Relaxed and Triple Reinforced Rise. Adjustable Inner Waistband.

LONGO GORE-TEX PANT

WEATHERPROOF RATING: Gore-Tex

MAIN FEATURES: Designed with Arthur Longo. Baggy Fit. Relaxed and Triple Reinforced Rise. 100% Recycled Nylon. Adjustable Inner Waistband.

DLM PANT

WEATHERPROOF RATING: 20K

MAIN FEATURES: Designed with Desiree Melancon. Baggy Fit. Mid Rise. Webbing Belt Waist Adjustment.

SLASHSLAPPER PANT

WEATHERPROOF RATING: 10K

MAIN FEATURES: Baggy Fit. Relaxed Rise. Tricot Backer. Drawcord and Elastic Waist.

GORE-TEX GT THERMAGRAPH® JACKET

WEATHERPROOF RATING: GORE TEX

MAIN FEATURES: 2-Layer bluesign® Approved

GORE-TEX 100% Recycled Nylon Fabric + PFAS Free DWR. Thermagraph® Active Body-Mapped Lining System. Featuring Graphene Fleece.

GHOST 2.5L ANORAK

WEATHERPROOF RATING: infiDRY® 10K / 5K + DWR

MAIN FEATURES: Pant Jacket Connect™ System. 2.5-Layer infiDRY® 10K Polyester Contrast. 500D Seamless Side Panels Wraps To Back. Grommet Underarm Venting. Attached Adjustable Powder Skirt.

DOJO JACKET

WEATHERPROOF RATING: infiDRY® 20K / 15K + DWR

MAIN FEATURES: Pant Jacket Connect™ System. 2-Layer infiDRY® 20K Nylon Fabric + PFAS Free. Recycled Polyester Ripstop Fabric + PFAS Free DWR. Phone Heater Pocket. Air-Flo™ Underarm Vents.

WOMENS

OUTLINE SHELL ANORAK

WEATHERPROOF RATING: 10K / 10K + DWR

MAIN FEATURES: Pant Jacket Connect™ System. 2-Layer infiDRY® 10K 100% Polyester Fabric + PFAS Free DWR. Side Seam Zippered Entry + Pit Vent. Attached Adjustable Powder Skirt. Adjustable Bungee Cord Hood. Zippered Entry Kangaroo Pouch Pocket.

GORE-TEX DISPATCH SHELL BIB

WEATHERPROOF RATING: GORE TEX

MAIN FEATURES: 2-Layer bluesign® Approved

GORE-TEX 100% Recycled Nylon Fabric + PFAS Free DWR. Pant Jacket Connect™ System. 500D Reinforced Knees. Air-Flo™ Inner Leg Vents and Hip Vent.

GHOST 2.5L PANT

WEATHERPROOF RATING: infiDRY® 10K / 5K + DWR

MAIN FEATURES: Shell Design. 2.5-Layer infiDRY® 10K Polyester Contrast Grid Fabric + PFAS Free DWR. Air-Flo™ Inner Leg Vents. Elastic Waist with Integrated Adjustable Webbing Belt.

DOJO PANT

WEATHERPROOF RATING: infiDRY® 20K / 15K + DWR

MAIN FEATURES: 2-Layer infiDRY® 20K Nylon Fabric + PFAS Free DWR. Air-Flo™ Inner Leg Vents. 500D Bottom Hem + Bottom Lining. Fully Taped Bemis® Seams. Elastic Waist with Integrated Adjustable Webbing Belt.

WOMENS

OUTLINE PANT

WEATHERPROOF RATING: 10K / 10K + DWR

MAIN FEATURES: Pant Jacket Connect™ System. 3-Pocket Design. 2-Layer infiDRY® 10K 100% Polyester Fabric + PFAS Free DWR. Upper Thigh Cargo Pocket. Designed and Tested by 686 Pro Snowboard Team. Air-Flo™ Inner Leg Vents.

ALL GOGGLES ARE UNISEX AND INCLUDE MAGNETIC FACEMASK INTEGRATION (MFI)

M4 GOGGLES (CYLINDRICAL) + MFI® FACE MASK

MAIN FEATURES: XL Size (biggest in collection). Precise helmet-to-goggle fit with our widest field of vision. Easily switch between toric and cylindrical lenses. Magnetic Face Mask Integration (MFI®) provides seamless face mask attachment. Frame: Black. Lens: Perceive Variable Blue (21% / S2).

SECOND LENS: Perceive Cloudy Burst (59% / S1)

M5 GOGGLE + MFI® FACE MASK

MAIN FEATURES: Wide view, narrow frame, enhanced peripheral vision of a flat toric lens, Magna-Tech® quick lens-change technology, polarized lens, anti-fog, MFI integrated. Frame: Soft Sage. Lens: Perceive Sunny Onyx (6% / S4).

SECOND LENS: Perceive Variable Violet (34% / S2)

M6 GOGGLE + MFI® FACE MASK

MAIN FEATURES: Cylindrical lens goggles with a low-profile frame. Magna-Tech® quick lens-change technology. Cylindrical injected lens design reduces peripheral distortion. Premium Perceive optics. Frame: Oat. Lens: Perceive Variable Blue (21% / S2).

SECOND LENS: Perceive Cloudy Pink (53% / S1)

SYNC GOGGLE + MFI® FACE MASK

MAIN FEATURES: Fits medium and large faces, cylindrical injected lens design reduces peripheral distortion, Perceive optics, M-Fusion magnetic system, fog-free venting, over-glasses compatible. Frame: Hyper Lilac, Lens: Perceive Sunny Onyx (6% / S4).

SECOND LENS: Perceive Variable Violet (34% / S2)

DX3 PLUS OTG - OLD SKOOL

MAIN FEATURES: Throwing it back with retro styling and the original Dragon logo, Lumalens, OTG compatibility - The DX3 Plus has everything you need at a very suitable price point. We got you.

SECOND LENS: Amber

NFX - VANTAS

MAIN FEATURES: Blacked out frame, Midnight lens, Swiftlock Magnetic lens changing, Injected moulded Lumalens, OTG compatibility - The NFX Mag has it all, the best in class for sure.

SECOND LENS: Violet

D1 - BEYOND MEDALS

MAIN FEATURES: Sheeeeeeeeit! We teamed up with Beyond Medals to present a limited brand-matched classic in the D1. They did the work, we joined for the ride and we’re stoked to be on board.

SECOND LENS: Flash Blue

D1 - MIKKEL BANG

MAIN FEATURES: Mikkel is back with a Bang, his second signature model and a team favourite already, using the classic D1, Lumalens, bonus lens and OTG compatibility. The Bangster always delivers.

SECOND LENS: Amber

FLOWSCAPE L SAGE KOTSENBURG SIGNATURE SERIES

MAIN FEATURES: Fit: Large, Single-Layer Lens, brand new Conical lens and aggressive frame design, Sustainable production, Switchlock Technology, Stap adjustments for improved fit under helmet, new 3D moldered innovation design. Available in Prizm™ Lens Technology.

SECOND LENS: Ice Iridium

FLOW SCAPE

MAIN FEATURES: Fit: Large, Single-Layer Lens, brand new Conical lens and aggressive frame design, Sustainable production, Switchlock Technology, Stap adjustments for improved fit under helmet, new 3D moldered innovation design. Available in Prizm™ Lens Technology.

SECOND LENS: Ice Iridium

LINER MINER L RENE RINNEKANGAS SIGNATURE SERIES

MAIN FEATURES: Fit: Large, Low-profile, cylindrical frame, Available with Prizm™ Lens Technology, compatible with most prescription eyewear, Flexible O Matter® Frame, Moisture wicking polar fleece lining, Oakley Plutonite® lens material.

LINE MINER PRO (M) JAMIE ANDERSON SIGNATURE SERIES

MAIN FEATURES: Available in Prizm™ Lens Technology, Single-Layer Lens, Sustainable production, Switchlock Technology, Compatible with most prescription eyewear, provides increased visibility and improved helmet compatibility, Injection-molded Oakley Plutonite® lens material, provides 100% protection against UVA / UVB / UVC.

SECOND LENS: Ice Iridium

STORM MG MERCURY

MAIN FEATURES: Designed for all conditions with comfort foam and recycled, bio-based materials. Photochromic Color Luxe lens with contrast enhancer, magnetic lens swap system, eco-built frame, and cat. 1–3 UV protection. Because styles matters!

SECOND LENS: Color Luxe lens (Category S1 to S3) for low light or night riding

WHAZOO

MAIN FEATURES: Inspired by our 90’s archives, we brought back this goggle for our unique collab with Banging Bees. Built for committed riders, on and off the hill.

BROWDY

MAIN FEATURES: Photochromic goggles with Color Luxe cylindrical lens, bio-based frame, recycled strap, and anti-fog comfort design for clear, durable vision in changing light conditions.

SWITCHBACK

MAIN FEATURES: Cylindrical double lens technology Sonar powered by ZEISS. Easy lens exchange with speed connect magnet. Distortion free and shatter resistant lens with Anti-fog and anti-scratch treatment.

SECOND LENS: Color Luxe lens (Category S1 to S3) for low light or night riding

SENTRY PRO SIGMA

MAIN FEATURES: Medium to Large size. Delivered with two easy-to-switch SIGMA™ high-contrast lenses, Custom ID Fit technology for improved comfort and OTG friendly.

SECOND LENS: S1 Sigma™ high-contrast lens

SENTRY PRIME SIGMA

MAIN FEATURES: Medium to Large size. Delivered with two magnetic SIGMA™ high-contrast lenses, Custom ID Fit technology for improved comfort and OTG friendly.

SECOND LENS: S1 Sigma™ high-contrast lens

SENTRY PRO S SIGMA

MAIN FEATURES: Small size, perfect for women or people with narrow faces. Delivered with two easy-to-switch SIGMA™ high-contrast lenses, Custom ID Fit technology for improved comfort and OTG friendly.

SECOND LENS: Sigma™ high-contrast lens

S/VIEW 3

MAIN FEATURES: Medium size. Sleek and minimalist, multilayer lens to reduce eye fatigue, tri layer face foam for comfort and OTG friendly.

MACH VFS

MAIN FEATURES: Vintage style, premium tech, sharp price. Built for a consumer looking for cutting edge design, premium features at a great price medium to large fit. Featuring Vonzipper’s Pano 170º field of view with proprietary VFS system. OTG compatible. Injected cylindrical polycarbonate lens.

SECOND LENS: Wildlife Low-Light

CAPSULE

MAIN FEATURES: Premium tech built for the consumer looking for cutting edge technical performance and aesthetics. Medium to Large fit. Featuring 4play Lens Interchangeability – quick change. OTG (Over The Glasses) compatible. Injected cylindrical lens –supreme optics.

SECOND LENS: Wildlife Low-Light

OUTRO

MAIN FEATURES: Clean, frameless look, at an incredible price. Medium to Large fit. Built for a consumer going for a front-row look, scraping together pennies to play. Lightweight injected cylindrical lens – supreme optics.

CLEAVER

MAIN FEATURES: Vintage style, sharp price, unisex shape built for a consumer looking for cutting edge design at a great price. Small to Medium fit. Injected cylindrical polycarbonate lens.

SECOND LENS: Wildlife Low-Light

LOGAN WAVECEL®

TERRAIN: All Terrain

MERAK WAVECEL®

TERRAIN: Freeride / Backcountry

MAIN FEATURES: Revolutionary WaveCel protection, durable hybrid molded construction. 19 ventilation channels, 360° BOA Fit, Fidlock® magnetic helmet strap buckle allows for easy one-hand operation.

MAIN FEATURES: 3D WaveCel protection reduces impact force. Lightweight, sleek design, 360° BOA® Fit System with a quick, micro-adjustable fit with the turn of a dial. Easy-use Fidlock.

RAIDER 3

TERRAIN: All-Mountain

YOUTH OSLO WAVECEL®

TERRAIN: Freestyle

MAIN FEATURES: Micro-adjustable, fleece-lined warmth, lightweight, WaveCel safety technology, 360° BOA Fit, easy-use Fidlock. Integrated vents keep air circulating for fog-free goggles.

MAIN FEATURES: A classic shape equipped with everyday durability and hassle-free fit. Endura® shell construction features an injection-molded ABS exterior. The fleece lining and ear pads provide warmth you can count on all season long.

MOD 1 PRO

TERRAIN: Park / All-Mountain

MOD BC

TERRAIN: Back Country / Touring

MAIN FEATURES: Enhanced protection MIPS, RECCO, and Twiceme, Removeable Beanie, hat/cap compatibility, headlamp integration, ionic+ padding.

MAIN FEATURES: Dura-matter shell: dent and ding resistant offering the highest level of durability, Skull Matrix: MIPS and BOA technologies merged. Fidlock Buckle, Fixed ventilation, Removable Liner/earpads, Travel bag.

MOD 3

TERRAIN: Back Country / Touring

MOD 1 MIPS

TERRAIN: Park / All-Mountain

MAIN FEATURES: BOA 360 Fit System, Fixed ventilation, MIPS integration (optional), Fidlock Buckle, removeable liner/ earpads, brim/goggle ventilation, Helmet Travel Bag + Oakley decal included. Also available in youth fit.

MAIN FEATURES: BOA 360 Fit system, Skull Matrix: MIPS and BOA technologies, Adjustable ventilation, Removeable liner/ earpads, Fidlock Buckle, Helmet Travel bag + Oakley decal included.

PLAY

TERRAIN: Freestyle, Park, All-Mountain

LAWSON MIPS

TERRAIN: From Snowpark & Backcountry to Skateparks.

MAIN FEATURES: Built for riders who send it year-round from snowparks to backcountry kickers. Featuring MIPS® brain protection, a durable ABS shell, adjustable fit, and passive vents to keep your goggles fog-free. Dual-certified for snow, skate and bike.

MAIN FEATURES: This in-mold ski helmet keeps you light and protected, with a Snow Fit System and removable lining for all-day comfort on the slopes.

BACKIN

TERRAIN: All-Mountain

JOURNEY

TERRAIN: All-Mountain

MAIN FEATURES: In-mold ski helmet combining lightness and durability, with Snow Fit System and removable lining for optimal comfort.

MAIN FEATURES: This MIPS® ski helmet blends style and safety, with adjustable ventilation and premium comfort for long days on the mountain.

HUSK PRO MIPS

TERRAIN: All-Mountain / Backcountry

HUSK PRIME MIPS

TERRAIN: All-Mountain / Backcountry

MAIN FEATURES: Hybrid shell construction, leading safety technologies (Mips®, EPS4D, Smart Safety 360), Boa® 360 Fit System, Fidlock® buckle, Adjustable ventilation, Merino lining.

MAIN FEATURES: In-Mold shell construction, Mips® Safety Technology, EPS4D, Smart Safety, Custom Dial 360, Adjustable ventilation, Recycled fabrics.

BRIGADE INDEX

TERRAIN: All-Mountain / Park

BRIGADE INDEX MIPS

TERRAIN: All-Mountain / Park

MAIN FEATURES: Fully recyclable as made with at least 96% of materials from the same origin, Mips® Safety Technology, Airflow concept, Integrated goggle retainer.

MAIN FEATURES: Fully recyclable as made with at least 96% of materials from the same origin, Airflow concept, Integrated goggle retainer.

SNOW PRO VEST 8L WITH SAFEBACK

SIZE: 8L - 62 x 55 x 13 CM

MAIN FEATURES: A backcountry safety pack intended for the off-piste terrain. The vest comes with the Safeback SBX system - an innovation that actively supplies clean air to those trapped in avalanches - extending survival time by up to 90 minutes.

SNOW PRO BACKPACK 32L

SIZE: 32L - 64 x 29 x 16 CM

MAIN FEATURES: A streamlined, lightweight, compact touring pack built for days on the move. Crafted in technical ripstop to stand against anything you’ll throw at it, from the streets to the peaks.

BACKCOUNTRY BACKPACK 25L

SIZE: 25L - 55 x 32 x 14.5 CM

MAIN FEATURES: The off-piste pack for life on and off the mountain. Developed with a recycled high-tenacity black Nylon yarn, this lightweight fabric is constructed with a mega ripstop blending outdoor heritage and modernity for superior durability for its weight class.

SNOWROLLER PRO 127L

SIZE: 127L - 203 X 39X 20 cm

MAIN FEATURES: The world’s first length-adjustable, rib protected, and compressible snowboard bag - the iconic Snowroller. Accommodating boards up to 203 cm as well as your helmet.

Celebrating 30 years, over half a million boards, and one legacy. Our benchmark board.

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