Shaper Summit 2025 returned to Jackson Hole for no-nonsense snowboard R&D, putting the best new boards to the test with shapers, pros, and locals. Only the standout designs earned the coveted Rated Radical title.
Features
Goon Jam Tour — Stop 1: Bousquet Mountain
The first stop of the Goon Gear Jam Tour went down at Bousquet Mountain in Massachusetts, bringing together riders, friends, and the local scene.
Airblaster in Syracuse
Fresh off a torn ACL, Jeff Holce returns to the streets as plans shift from the Midwest to the East Coast. From New Hampshire to Syracuse, New York, this snowboard edit is about adapting, linking with friends, and making winter work.
FROM THE MAG: UP NEXT — Cooper Branham
Don't let the big lines—and even bigger airs—fool you, Cooper Branham is methodical when it comes planning what he's going to hit. Check out his Up Next from the November issue of this year to see how this Jackson Hole ripper operates.
thirtytwo welcomes Ellie Weiler to its snowboard team
The additions continue. ThirtyTwo welcomes ATV ripper Ellie Weiler to the snowboard team. Congrats Ellie, this is a great pickup!
RED GERARD'S FIRST PRO MODEL WITH ARBOR SNOWBOARDS
Arbor officially launches the Red Gerard Pro Model Snowboard, a high-performance true twin inspired by years of slopestyle, big air, and backcountry riding from Red. Limited early release drops January 2, 2026.
Seth Full Part 2025
Seth Hill Full Part from the Esc Movie
CINDERS––Ben Ferguson Full Part
Ben Ferguson can do more in two years than most of us manage in a lifetime. Cinders is the proof that the former pipe champ’s skillset translates effortlessly to the backcountry. Pulling heavily from PAVED footage and sprinkling in a few bonus clips, Ben officially throws his hat into the Footage of the Year conversation.
SHAPER SUMMIT 2025
NEKOSOGI
It's hard to go find new spots in Japan, you need the locals knowledge, and this crew has that in spades. Check out Nekosogi for some grade A jibbing
HALLDOR HELLGASON'S FULL BEHIND THE SCENES — Sponsor Me Tape
THE OFFICIAL UNOFFICIAL RESULTS FROM THE ROCKSTAR ENERGY OPEN
The inaugural Rockstar Energy Open in Breckenridge blended head-to-head battles, a diverse rider mix, and VQS standouts into a contest that felt more like a session than a podium chase. From unofficial superlatives to full results, here’s SLUSH’s take on a weekend that did things differently.
RANCH HAND
Ranch Hand follows a Jackson Hole snowboard crew as they embrace ranch life before chasing deep powder in the Tetons. From building wedges to finding natural lines, the film captures raw backcountry riding and tight-knit crew energy all season long. Featuring Cam FitzPatrick, Cooper Branham, Yuki Kadono, Taylor Gold, Bryan Iguchi, and more.
A Quick Cut with Jamie Anderson on Progression, Snowboarding, & XGames
X Games Aspen 2026: Full Schedule & How to Win VIP Ticket
X Games Aspen returns January 23–25, 2026 for its 25th consecutive year at Aspen Snowmass. Get the full event schedule, what to watch, and enter for a chance to win VIP tickets with access to competitions, concerts, and exclusive lounges.
WIZARD | A Film Following Eero Ettala, Antti Jussila, and Sami Luhtanen
WIZARD is a raw snowboard film following Eero Ettala, Antti Jussila, and Sami Luhtanen as worlds collide across Finland. Concrete takeoffs, rock lips, and street-meets-nature chaos—when the Wizard shows up, you follow.
K2 Snowboarding Presents - TUMBLEWEED
K2 Snowboarding presents Tumbleweed, a short snowboard film by Seamus Foster filmed in Idaho, Utah, and BC. Featuring Curtis Ciszek, Parker Szumowski, Gabe Ferguson, Aya Sato, and more—watch here.
FOOTBATH
Flower Snowboards FOOTBATH edit. Maxwell Carl Scott Full Part | Edit by ChuckD. Some crazy repurposed boots and some creative riding to go with it.
WITHOUT A PEDAL - A Bicycle Film about Snowboarding
Join a wild adventure where four friends with no plans other than snowboarding and camping, embark on a 1350km winter bicycle mission from Canada to Alaska . Narrated by Jamie Lynn and starring Nick Khattar, Johan Rosen, Garrett Warnick, & Colin D Watt.
The Common Line Seattle
We love to see the community come together. Check out the Common Line in Seattle where the pros got together and talked shop for a legendary evening.
Forest Bailey's "Good Apple"
Forest Bailey with another full part from last year and maybe the biggest kink rail every done. Watch here right now.
thirtytwo celebrates 30 years with a JP Walker retrospective edited by Mack Dawg
A man who certainly needs no introduction. But in case you're new to the game, check out this retrospective of JP Walker for his 30th anniversary for ThirtyTwo. Congrats!
Compressed Mess—Salomon Snowboards
Johan Nordhag boards and provides the soundtrack for the newest offering from Salomon Snowboards, an audiovisual experience called "Compressed Mess." Honestly though, if you ask us, there's nothing messy about this.
"You Made My Day"—Vans Europe
We love to see a good team vid. Check out the latest offering from the Vans Europe squad, this will get you hyped up for sure.
WAYWARD WORLD PREMIERE — The Untold Story of Women's Snowboarding
Wayward is the first-ever feature documentary exploring the history of women’s snowboarding, directed by filmmaker Mia Lambson Brady. Premiering at Woodward Park City, the film highlights the riders, community, and overlooked stories that shaped women’s snowboarding from the very beginning.
THE REID SMITH BENCHWARMER PRO MODEL—RIDE SNOWBOARDS
Reid has been not-so-quietly killing it for years and we're so proud to see him join the pro ranks for one of the most prestigious snowboard brands in the biz. Congrats Reid!
Arc'teryx Presents: Between Days
The Arc’teryx team heads to the Japanese Alps during a season-defining storm cycle, linking up with snowboard legend Tadashi Fuse for deep powder, storm laps, and unforgettable turns. Featuring Elena Hight, Robin Van Gyn, Spencer O’Brien, and more, this film captures the raw magic of storm riding in Japan.
***EVICTED*** — PAY THE RENT
Paying the rent doesn't mean you're not getting evicted. Check out the newest offering from some of Cali's finest. These dudes know how to jib.
RED BULL HEAVY METAL SET FOR 2026 RETURN WITH EXPANDED QUALIFIERS AND BOSTON FINALE
Red Bull Heavy Metal is back and there are more events to look forward to this year. Check out the whole press release and get hyped up for what's about to go down.
Couple Casuals I By Craig McMorris
A laid-back edit that’s anything but mellow. Couple Casuals delivers Ski-Doo–assisted snowboarding with Craig McMorris, Jack MacDougall, Mitchy Davern, and Mark Sollors—quick hits, good snow, and zero overthinking.
The North Face Presents: The Sound of Japan
A dreamy Japan snowboard film blending immersive visuals with a soundtrack built from real on-location sounds—train chimes, temple bells, and deep turns featuring Austin Smith, Mateo Massitti, Aya Sato, and Kazushige Fujita.
K2 Snowboarding Presents - THERMAL
K2 Snowboarding’s “THERMAL” follows the European Team through the Alps, Finland, and Japan, capturing storm chasing, deep snow, and stylish riding across three countries.
CEASE AND DESIST. A Snowboard Film by Beyond Medals.
A global snowboard film from Beyond Medals featuring Kevin Bäckström, Tor Lundström, Sebbe De Buck, and the crew. Shot in Laax, Japan, Canada, and the USA, this project delivers world-class style, heavy riding, and one of their best intros yet.
ROADSIDE ATTRACTIONS—ROME SNOWBOARDS
You've seen the Rome crew destroy the streets but with Roadside Attractions they've come for the backcountry. This begs the questions, is Rome the most well rounded team in snowboarding?
SLUSH Magazine Issue 5.3 Cover Reveal
You saw him go viral on a cable last year, now he's got one for a cover. There's no telling what he'll grind next so, for now, let's just appreciate this. Spencer Schubert on the cover of issue 5.3
From the Mag: Profile—Mia Lambson
Mia Lambson takes center stage for our inaugural Profile in the magazine. We dive deep on her journey from wanna-be filmer to the one who is single handedly chronicling the path of women's snowboarding.
When Doves Cry
From Bode's weird, messed up, and beautiful brain comes When Doves Cry, a look at snowboarding at it's most intimate, and powerful. Check out this offering and get stoked to go ride your board.
ZOOM-IN: RISK MATURITY AT BALDFACE LODGE
Risk Maturity at Baldface Lodge isn’t just an avalanche course—it’s a reckoning with the give-and-take of big-mountain snowboarding. Built specifically for riders, filmers, and crews, the program blends hands-on rescue training with deep dives into snow science, mental fitness, and lived experience.
DEVUN WALSH IS BRINGING SHORTY'S BACK!
2026 marks the 30th anniversary of Shorty’s debut on the snowboarding scene and to accentuate this milestone Devun Walsh is resurrecting it.
Opening Weekend 2025-26—BEAR MOUNTAIN
Bear Mountain is open for the year. Check out the opening weekend edit from one of Cali's best park.
PRESS RELEASE: Joey Fava brought the heat to DIYX 2025
When Joey Fava shows up, you know he's brining some heat. Check out this press release from ThirtyTwo and see how Joey took home the top spot at DIYX
UPPERCUT: SIDE PIECE
Side Piece is a short, two-week street snowboard project made for the people and by the people. Featuring heavy riding from Alex Lockwood, Che Contor, Cole Michie, Dustin Cruz, Grey Katko, and more.
Bear Mountain | Opening Weekend 2025-26
Big Bear cracked the gates this weekend, which can only mean one thing: tis the season of jibbing. See you on the hill.
20 YEARS OF TRAVIS RICE’S DREAM BOARD — WIN A TRAVIS-RICE SIGNED T.RICE PRO
Celebrate 20 years of the iconic Travis Rice T.Rice Pro with Lib Tech’s anniversary edition—featuring every graphic and era woven into one legendary board. Enter to win a Travis-signed T.Rice Pro today.
The Snow League Recap—China
We were out in China for the second stop on The Snow League's inaugural tour and the action was non stop. From new formats to new competitors, head to head matchups and cheering crowds, this was one for the ages. Check out or recap right here.
thirytwo snowboarding TR3 D2UCE
Celebrating 30 years of rider driven snowboarding. We present to you our latest video offering TR3 D2UCE. Featuring the riding of Scott Blum, Bode Merrill, Pat Fava, Scott Stevens, Chris Grenier, Joey Fava, Austen Sweetin, and more.
Midlife Crisis Presents Fast Forward
Midlife Crisis is back with the 6th installment of their age defying antics.
2025 BOREAL OPENING DAY
Winter kicked off with a strong crew and a fast start.
Nitro OG Team
Zoom-In: A Chat With Shaun White at Snow League in China
We're out in China for the second stop on The Snow League tour. Finals are going down later today so we hit up Shaun White for a quick chat about how we got here.
Martin " Da Godfather" Gallant Remembered
One of “Da Greats”, or more apropos, Martin “Da Godfather” Gallant, has passed away after an extended battle with stage 4 pancreatic cancer.
Features
Goon Jam Tour — Stop 1: Bousquet Mountain
The first stop of the Goon Gear Jam Tour went down at Bousquet Mountain in Massachusetts, bringing together riders, friends, and the local scene.
Airblaster in Syracuse
Fresh off a torn ACL, Jeff Holce returns to the streets as plans shift from the Midwest to the East Coast. From New Hampshire to Syracuse, New York, this snowboard edit is about adapting, linking with friends, and making winter work.
FROM THE MAG: UP NEXT — Cooper Branham
Don't let the big lines—and even bigger airs—fool you, Cooper Branham is methodical when it comes planning what he's going to hit. Check out his Up Next from the November issue of this year to see how this Jackson Hole ripper operates.
thirtytwo welcomes Ellie Weiler to its snowboard team
The additions continue. ThirtyTwo welcomes ATV ripper Ellie Weiler to the snowboard team. Congrats Ellie, this is a great pickup!
RED GERARD'S FIRST PRO MODEL WITH ARBOR SNOWBOARDS
Arbor officially launches the Red Gerard Pro Model Snowboard, a high-performance true twin inspired by years of slopestyle, big air, and backcountry riding from Red. Limited early release drops January 2, 2026.
Seth Full Part 2025
Seth Hill Full Part from the Esc Movie
CINDERS––Ben Ferguson Full Part
Ben Ferguson can do more in two years than most of us manage in a lifetime. Cinders is the proof that the former pipe champ’s skillset translates effortlessly to the backcountry. Pulling heavily from PAVED footage and sprinkling in a few bonus clips, Ben officially throws his hat into the Footage of the Year conversation.