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
Two Feet Of Fresh - Austin Smith Joins Northwave Boots
Austin Smith's recent connection to Northwave is as sensible as it is sentimental. The first pair of boots that Austin ever bought as a kid with his own, hard-earned money was a pair of Northwave Kevin Jones APX 5’s.
Strong Layers - CADIA Reimagines Merino Based Riding Essentials
Don “Double-O” Szabo, A Real Life Action Hero, Remembered
Don Szabo, a radical, irreverent, one-of-a-kind action sports icon and pioneer, has passed away at the age of 59.
ZOOM IN: Natural Selection's New Super Session Format
The Natural Selection Tour has unveiled Super Sessions, a new open-format qualifier deciding who advances to the finals in Revelstoke. Featuring sessions in Myoko, Powder Mountain, and Journeymen Lodge, the format prioritizes creativity and adaptability. Super Sessions premiere February 24, 2026 on Red Bull TV.
SHAPER SUMMIT 2025
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.
A Quick Cut with Jamie Anderson on Progression, Snowboarding, & XGames
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.
