Photo and Video Feature
Mt. Baker Opening 2021
View Interactive Feature Some believe the practice of being fashionably late originated with the grand balls held by French aristocracy in the late 18th century. The idea was that hoity-toity fancy-pants hosts would wait for a large crowd to gather...
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One For You
As seen in Issue 19.2, we teamed up with Smartwool on a trip to Somewhere, Idaho, with Mary Rand, Austin Smith, Eric Jackson and Curtis Ciszek for pillow-smashing good times. Copious snowfall, limited sunshine, chucks and hucks—here’s One For You.
Interview
The King of Slovenia
Editor's note: On November 24, 2021, Marko "Grilo" Grilc passed away in a snowboarding accident. To celebrate Grilo's life and legacy we've rereleased his feature profile from Issue 10.4. Grilo is survived by his fiancée, Nina, their two beautiful children,...
Interview
Jess Kimura
This feature interview with Jess Kimura was first published in The Snowboarder’s Journal Issue 18.4. Jess Kimura has been through a lot. Despite all the accolades, the Video Part and Rider of the Year awards, contracts with The North Face...
Photo and Video Feature
Austen Sweetin || Wind Slab
Presented by Quiksilver. "In the 12 years that I have been fortunate enough to spend my winters traveling the world chasing winter storms, this was the first year I was able to stay home and ride a full winter of...
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Robin Van Gyn's Best Lines and Backcountry Jumps
Robin Van Gyn rips. In Issue 19.1, we dove into her life story, from a late start in snowboarding to her current position as one of the most influential riders on the planet. Through it all, she followed her heart....
Memoriam
In Memoriam: Alex Kollar
Editor's note: It is with heavy hearts that we say goodbye to Alex Kollar, a beloved friend, son and snowboarder who took his last turns on October 21, 2021. Alex's friends and family are carrying on his awesome legacy through...
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Absinthe Films: Channel Zero - DAM!
Standing at 430 feet tall and 2,400 feet wide, Schlegeis is one of the five hydroelectric dams located in western Austria's Ziller Valley. The gargantuan structure looks like a towering wave of cement nestled uniformly into the picturesque landscape of...
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Bend Fish & Ride with Randal Seaton
Back in March we joined Randal Seaton for a day of fishing and snowboarding near his home in Bend, OR. It kicked off with an early rise to be on the river as soon as it opened. After landing several...
Notes
Snowboarding (Sort Of) Saves Lives
Some say, “snowboarding saves lives.” I’m one of them. Does it literally? Well, sort of. Seeing as it isn’t a known cure for life-threatening infections or injuries, I’d assume that most who declare, “snowboarding saves lives,” are talking about mental...
Interactive Feature
Mt. Baker Ski Area 2020-21
View Interactive Feature Boots? Check. Jacket? Yup. Worries? Leave those at the door. We’re headed to Mt. Baker. During times of challenging uncertainty, it’s hard to imagine a better escape than the mountains. Skiers and snowboarders’ collective experience has consistently...
Photo and Video Feature
Brain Bowl Sessions - Mt. Baker
Under a strong April sun Max Warbington hikes up from the landing of a jump in the backcountry surrounding Mt. Baker Ski Area, WA, stopping on the crest to catch his breath. Having just laced a run he’d been speculating...