A lot of this comes down to first impressions. Sure, we dig in—analyzing tricks, spots, ABDs, NBDs, all that—but one of the biggest things for us is that intangible feeling you get on the first watch. Sometimes, that’s the single most important factor.
A full-on dedication to trick porn and top-tier riding—paired with the kind of high-level filming that’s become rare in backcountry snowboarding these days—was more than enough to earn this a spot as one of our top picks of the year.
Featuring: Torstein Horgmo, Mons Røisland, Mikey Ciccarelli, Brandon Cocard, Brandon Davis, Raibu Katayama
"Transparent" results from a thoughtfully curated selection of spots, precisely chosen tricks, and a highly detail-focused crew. The highly anticipated Euro video delivered and we apperacite the time and dedication it took to put this all together. Forever a favorite.
Featuring: Kas Lemmens, Ivika Jürgenson, Will Smith, and Dominik Wagner
Videograss’ return to full-length videos was a key moment in the 2025 snowboard scene—a true trick-heavy street video with minimal frills, a lineup that would get anyone hyped, and some real standout parts. Add in a great opener and those classic claymation intros, and it felt like they never left.
Featuring: Jed Anderson, Tommy Gesme, Dan Liedahl, Robby Meehan, Louif Paradis, Jill Perkins, Justin Phipps, Mike Ravelson, Reid Smith
Force Majeure. - Beyond Medals:
The Beyond Medals crew has a formula that just works—over-the-top cinematic intros, well-shot backcountry that puts style front and center, and the kind of good times that remind you why snowboarding is pure joy.
Featuring: Kevin Backstrom, Tor Lundstrom, Sebbe De Buck, Ludvig Billtoft, Ulrik Badertscher, Florian Fischer, Torgeir Bergrem, Truth Smith, David Djite.
A project filmed over three years (with an ankle break in the mix) and centered around one of the best snowboarders in the world might seem like a guaranteed win—but with expectations that high, it could’ve just as easily fallen short. It didn’t.
What’s billed as Rene’s solo project is refreshingly stacked with a solid cast of riders, including Ylfa Rúnarsdóttir, Tatu Toivanen, Sebbe De Buck, Ethan Morgan, and Anton Kiiski. At least five clips in the middle of this movie could’ve been the ender in any other film. This one will be remembered for years—maybe even decades.
Featuring: Rene Rinnekangas, Ylfa Rúnarsdóttir, Tatu Toivanen, Sebbe De Buck, Ethan Morgan, and Anton Kiiski
The Brown crew returns with a movie that makes you want to snowboard. A mostly backcountry video, with some heavy street spots sprinkled in, the title, vibe, and hammers, make the title very fitting. The crew have all the tools to make a video that will be forever on our shuffle.
Featuring Sam Taxwood, Gabe Ferguson, Nik Baden, Parker Szumowski, Mason Lemery, and Curtis Ciszek.
dustbox, THE SPIRIT VIDEO
The young bucks strike again. We feel like we've been watching this crew grow up and with every new season comes a new video. They are getting taller, making new friends, hitting bigger spots. They contoune to level up every year and this video was no expectation.
Featuring: Cody Warble, Ryan Collins, Noah Peterson, Cooper Whittier, Noah Lugh Brown, Jonas Harris, Brett Kulas, Tommy Towns, Robby Meehan, Markus Rustad, Fredrick Johnson, Emma Crosby, Keyan Adams, Henry Macomber, Gabe Harris,
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