The Uninvited Japan Open 2026 debuted at NEKOMA Mountain in Fukushima, highlighting the technical progression and style of Japanese women’s snowboarding. See the full results, best trick, rookie award, and event recap from this milestone stop.
Online Editorial
SHOT LIST: JAKE DURHAM'S FIVE FAVORITE CLIPS
Durham came through with a heavy list. Check out his Shot List and let's dive through the archives together.
DROP-ED—So, Mount Baker could be for sale?: What happens when public lands go private and why snowboarders should care.
While the Senate considers the Big Beautiful Bill, a certain provision could endanger the public land we rely on to keep boarding. See what's at stake and what you can do to help.
DROP-ED—Promises Made Promises Kept: Tariffs and the Potential new Reality of Snowboarding
Tariffs are here and the news is changing quick. See how a policy of pauses and broad taxes will effect the economy of your snowboard.
SHOT LIST: BRENDON HUPP'S FIVE FAVORITE CLIPS
Brendon Hupp is coming through with an expansive, generation splitting list. Check out his Shot List, an overview of his five favorite clips right now!
Mother Jump—A Deep Dive
Two of the most iconic—and high consequence—jumps in snowboarding, Mother and Step Mother. In honor of Mother's day, let's take a look at these behemoths.
SHOT LIST: JON STARK'S FIVE FAVORITE CLIPS
Here's a deep cut for the video nerds out there. Jon Stark called in for the latest Shot List and if you want to know what it's like to be there for some great snowboarding, give this one a read.
2025 World Quarterpipe Championships Recap — VIDEO & PHOTOS
The World Quarterpipe Championships returned for its fifth year and while we may think we know what is going to happen, we never do. Read and watch the full recap right here!
SHOT LIST: GIMBAL GOD'S FIVE FAVORITE CLIPS
Shot List is back and we have a special one today. Gimbal God is coming through with his five favorite shots. Tune in.
SOY SAUCE NATION 2025: S-NO BORDER
Soy Sauce Nation returned to Woodward Tahoe and the village showed up. A global gathering of Asian snowboarders. SSN has earned worldwide recognition and respect from people all over. An awesome recap by Sadie and Carmen and photo gallery here!
MORE THAN A CONTEST: Research & Development 2025 Recap, Results, and Photos
Research and Development is not just an event, it’s a community experience supporting, mentoring, and fueling the next generation of women’s backcountry freestyle riders. 18 riders, 3 days, and a whole lot of insane riding. Read more about the event and results here.
enJOY Woodward Tahoe — Recap & Photos
Jamie Anderson recent event at Woodward Tahoe brought together the next generation of women shredders to a good old fashion park shoot. enJOY had it all; snowstorm, yoga, skating, and more. Ellie Weiler, Lily Dhawornvej, Veda Hallen, Freya Hammerlein, Haruna “Luna” Ishihara, and Barrett and Devin Hendrix came up and throw down!
Clearing Up the Rumors and Realities of Snow League —An Interview with Shaun White
When a new contest series emerges, the snowboard world speculates. In an exclusive interview with SLUSH, we asked Shaun White to set the record straight on Snow League, his latest venture aimed at elevating riders to a new level of visibility. With NBC broadcasting, off-hill entertainment, and expansion plans, Snow League is set to bring more exposure and consistency to competitive snowboarding.
Butterfly in a Blizzard — Kimmy Fasani and her upcoming Film
An interview with Kimmy Fasani, legendary women's professional snowboarder, about her upcoming film. Over five filmed years, her story unfolds in ways they never expected from being new parents balancing pro athlete and artist careers and adventures, to deep personal loss, struggles, and a battle with breast cancer.
DROP ED—Keep Snowboarding Stoned: Volcom, Bankruptcy, and What’s Next?
The Volcom news has been hitting the airwaves hard the past few weeks. In the latest Drop-Ed, what does Volcom mean to snowboarding and how can it move forward into this new era.
2025 Mt Baker Legendary Banked Slalom — RECAP & PHOTOS
Mt Baker Legendary Banked returned for it 36th year. A short & sweet recap of the best snowboard party of the season. Tucker Andrews won overall. Harry Kearney won pros mens. Mary Rand won pro women and so much more.
EVERYTHING WE KNOW ABOUT THE SNOW LEAGUE
Stan breaks down Shaun White's upcoming event: Snow League. The format, how to watch, where to buy tickets, and more. All laid out so you can make your way to Aspen to see next level halfpipe snowboarding.
2025 RedBull Heavy Metal Recap—Saint Paul
Heavy Metal returned to Saint Paul for the second year and the State Capitol provided the jumps, jibs, and carnage
Research & Development Breakdown – Robin Van Gyn Interview
Robin Van Gyn has spent over two decades redefining what it means to be a backcountry snowboarder. Through Research & Development, she’s created a backcountry freestyle event in British Columbia that brings up-and-coming female riders and seasoned pros together in the backcountry to push boundaries, and build community.
Features
Rookie of the Year: Livia Tannò at The Uninvited
Livia Tannò took home our Rookie of the Year award right before she stepped up to take third at this year's Uninvited Invitational. Not a bad week. Needless to say, we had a few questions to ask her.
The Uninvited—Snowboarding’s New Front Door
At the 2026 Uninvited Invitational at Woodward Park City, the contest further cemented its role as snowboarding’s premier proving ground for emerging talent. Finals day showcased a wave of rookies who announced themselves without hesitation.
RED BULL FEATURES CUP — VIDEO RECAP AND RESULTS
The first-ever Red Bull Features Cup went down in Norway, and we were there for all of the action. Check out the recap and see the mischief for yourself. Team Leaders Luke Winkelmann, Cool Wakushima, & Marcus Kleveland assembled their crews and battled it out. See here for results.
First-ish Check in With Ellery Manning — Welcome to Nidecker
Ellery Manning checks in mid-season after joining Nidecker, talking Japan, progression, and what’s next in a year full of firsts.
The Storm and the Spectacle—Snow League in LAAX
The Snow League finals at LAAX may have been cut short, but the spectacle of it all was anything but incomplete. Read our Snow League recap from the final stop of Season One.
NST in REVELSTOKE: A CHAT WITH ZOI AND NILS
Zoi and Nils took home the top spots at NST this year, we caught up with them right after the event for a few questions.
ONCE AGAIN, THE OLYMPICS AND THE UNCOMFORTABLE CONVERSATION ABOUT JUDGING
A breakdown of Olympic snowboard slopestyle judging, scoring criteria, and controversy at the Winter Olympics. From debated runs to course design and the FIS PAVED system, here’s why snowboarders are once again questioning the scores.
The Uninvited Japan Open Arrived & Delivered — 2026 Recap & Results
