Method Mag Issue 24.2

GARRET WARNICK

PHOTO: ANDREW MILLER

“I WAS SCARED FOR EVERYBODY’S LIVES WHEN I GAVE HIM THE FLAMETHROWER. I INSTANTLY REGRETTED IT, BUT IT WAS AMAZING.” ETHAN MORGAN

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5 things that make you happy

1. Picking up my kids from bed in the morning

2. Snowboarding

3. Sur ng

4. Being able to live the life I have

5. Being happy

5 things you wouldn’t expect in the lineup at “Jaws”

1. A snowboarder

2. Advice from fellow surfers

3. Chatting about what you had for breakfast

4. Peace of mind

5. Boards less than 9 feet

5 things about Nidecker

1. Family

2. Innovation

3. History

4. Switzerland

5. Fun

5 things that age well, like ne wine

1. Me *laughs*. At least I try

2. Snowboarding

3. Carving

4. Oxbow

5. Fine wine

5 favourite mountains you’ve surfed

1. The Pyrenees, of course

2. Alaska

3. Mount Baker

4. Avalanche (another big wave but in the Basque Country)

5. Chamonix

5 tips to be the fastest man at the Legendary banked slalom in Mt Baker

1. Ride pow all day in between runs

2. Don’t wax your board

3. Have your friends along with you on the trip

4. Shake Terje’s hand

5. Stay low, be powerful

5 things that can make switch riding easier

1. Training

2. Think backwards

3. Directional boards

4. Snowboard regular, but surf and skate goofy

5. Watch your favourite snowboarding movie in a mirror

5 smarter snowboarding habits we should have

1. Go split boarding more often

2. Do an avalanche training course at least once a year

3. Wear a helmet (which I should but still don’t!)

4. Don’t rush on the rst day after a big snowfall. Wait a day for the snowpack to settle a bit before going on big lines.

5. Wear new socks

5 things you think are overrated

1. Sur ng in Biarritz

2. Square shaped boards

3. Mullets

4. Multiple corks

5. Elbow carves (mainly because I’m pretty bad at them)

5 things you can do in a single day around Biarritz

1. Surf

2. Snowboard

3. Fly

4. Drink wine

5. Make love

PHOTO: ED BLOMFIELD

SIDDHARTHA

by Herman Hesse

“Siddhartha” recounts the journey of a young boy who leaves home in search of life’s purpose and spiritual growth. Along his path, he encounters inspirational people, teachings, and religions. Yet, as he explores the world, he discovers that the answers he seeks already reside within himself. This beautiful and thought-provoking story delves deep into philosophical exploration, leaving readers pondering for more than just a day. It rightfully claims its title as a signi cant spiritual book of the 20th century.

MINDSET by

Carol Dweck

In “Mindset,” Stanford psychologist Carol Dweck explores how one’s mindset shapes their life. Do you believe your skills are xed and unchangeable, or do you believe in the power of learning under the right conditions? Dweck presents numerous real-life examples across various elds, challenging readers to assess their mindset – Fixed or Growth. To follow in the footsteps of greats like Michael Jordan, this book is a must-read.

JONATHAN LIVINGSTON SEAGULL

by Richard Bach

This profound tale tells of a seagull who de ed conformity to master the art of ight. Despite facing numerous obstacles and challenges, his dedication to living in the present moment shines through. For those seeking inspiration, especially after setbacks like signi cant injuries, this story serves as a reminder that belief and perseverance can lead to incredible achievements.

MEDITATIONS by Marcus Aurelius

“Meditations” stands as a signi cant historical work – a collection of personal notes and re ections by Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius, a Stoic philosopher. Covering ethics, proper conduct, and accepting life’s adversities, his stoic approach emphasizes self-control, empathy, and resilience. This timeless book o ers profound insights into the human experience and remains relevant over two millennia later.

FOCUS by Daniel

Goleman

“Focus” delves into the importance of attention in the modern world and the challenges posed by our digital distractions. Goleman explores attention’s role in personal and career success, o ering valuable concepts and practical advice. The book equips readers with strategies to cultivate focus in their daily lives.

THE INNER GAME OF TENNIS

by

Timothy Gallwey

Gallwey’s book o ers insights into the psychology of sports performance, applicable to any sport. It explores achieving ow, staying present during challenges, and allowing the body to perform at its peak without mental interference. Whether you’re a beginner or a pro in sports, this book provides valuable techniques for mastering the mental game.

THUS SPOKE ZARATHUSTRA

by Friedrich Nietzsche

This adventurous journey into nihilism and existentialism challenges readers with its complex passages. However, it rewards those who persist with beautiful thoughts on will, ego transcendence, self-improvement, morality, human existence, and the pursuit of personal values.

THE

MARSHMALLOW TEST by Walter Mischel

Mischel’s book delves into a captivating experiment that measured children’s self-control and its impact on future success. It analyzes the results and explores the in uence of self-control on decision-making and life achievements. Readers gain inspiration and practical tips for enhancing self-control and achieving long-term goals.

TINY HABITS by B. J. Fogg

For those interested in understanding how habits work and how to change them, “Tiny Habits” is a valuable resource. It breaks habits into manageable segments and o ers concise methods to simplify and make them more appealing. The book emphasizes the role of habits in shaping our identities.

BREATH

by James Nestor

James Nestor’s “Breath” o ers insights into the power of conscious breathing for well-being and mood. Drawing from validated historical techniques, Nestor compiles the most signi cant breathing practices from human history and brings them into the modern era. Breath accompanies us throughout life, holding the secrets to contentment and natural harmony.

Okay, I’ll say it - I think powder is overrated. And before you all start coming for me, hear me out, okay? Think about it, really think – when was the last time you ever had a truly wonderful, soul-changing, lightning-bolt-to-the-nipples-style powder day? Unless you’re lucky enough to live in a handful of resorts or win the vacation lottery and manage to pick the right place AND the right time, there’s a good possibility that your last powder mission was an ankle-deep swan into the tracked-out sidecountry.

Whilst it’s probably pretty undisputed that a fat pow slash is über-saucy, how often do the fates align to allow it to happen? And if you do happen to hit the jackpot and you don’t have a speci c pow board that’s infused with Travis Rice’s pubes and has a nose like a proboscis monkey, then get ready to feel the burn. It may just be me, but I don’t snowboard to exercise. In fact, I want to enjoy it and let gravity do the heavy lifting, not feel like I’ve just smashed a set on the leg press machine. I’m a low-e ort, high-impact kinda gal, and a powder day does not align with that in the slightest.

I’m here to publically back spring supremacy. Maybe (de nitely) I’m just a little bit of a baby and don’t like being cold, but I refuse to see why that has anything to do with this. The fact of the matter is that spring > winter. Realistically, the best months most of us will get on snow are the slushy spring months that come when summer starts poking her little golden head out of the clouds circa March. This tête-à-tête is wholly unnecessary, yet I’m going to dive head rst down the rabbit hole regardless.

Vibes play a massive part in this, and spring brings immaculate vibes by the bucket load. Party laps with the crew are in full swing, you’re riding with your t-shirt apping in the wind, topping up your heinous goggle tan, and a cold beer after snowboarding on a warm afternoon is surely one of life’s greatest pleasures.

Mid-winter pow missions, on the other hand, are exhausting (does anyone actually enjoy bootpacking?!), lled with panic that your favourite spot is gonna be tracked out by the time you get there, and the price of tech outerwear and powder boards these days is toe-curling.

Even a day spent cutting up the corduroy is preferable in terms of relaxation. When was the last time you panicked that you weren’t gonna make it in time for the good snow or someone was gonna snake your line on a normal day? The stress associated with a powder day is palpable, and “psychological stress is known to cause bowel dysfunction” aka the stress shits. I’ve done enough embarrassing things in my life to know I do not want to be caught short in the backcountry when nature comes calling. Again.

Keep your powder days. Give me warm laps in the sun any day, that way, we can be sure the only turd languishing in the snow is going to be me when I inevitably catch an edge in the slush and faceplant. So yeah, in my book, powder’s way more trouble than it’s worth, but if you see me out there catching rst lifts next time it dumps, please avert your eyes.

WORDS: JOY DUTCH

DROPPING IN…

LANDED TRICKS ARE THE 1% OF SNOWBOARDING. WE’RE INTERESTED IN THE OTHER 99%.

‘Dropping In’ will be a long-form and perpetually running series on the Method Youtube that shines a light on some of our favourite people in the snowboard scene. Waiting to drop [pun fully intended] are episodes with Halldór Helgason, Mike Rav, Len Jorgensen and Krush Kulezsa. The concept behind this series is very simple: We put a mic on someone, start lming in the morning and stop lming in the evening. The result is an honest glimpse at what these people’s lives look like. Snowboarding isn’t the simplest thing to document and we’re still guring out the exact formula and approach for these episodes, but we’re having fun so far, and are stoked to see where it goes. Watch this space!

This was the rst episode we did, and it was kind of an experiment. Kuske was kind enough to run the camera for us alongside his regular lming duties for We’re Losers 2. Trying to document a day with Halldór in the streets was quite complicated due to the amount of shovelling required from the whole crew (camera operators included), but we captured two heavy spots being taken down by him and Eiki and gained a glimpse into the making of what will probably be one of the best videos of the year.

Filming Len’s episode was actually a very relaxing experience. We joined him in his idyllic cabin outside Oslo, met his daughter Livia, pow-surfed in the woods and helped him build a banked slalom course for his friends to ride. Len is a genuine shred freak, and it was a real pleasure to join him on his daily winter routine. Returning to reality was hard after this one.

This one was honestly complete chaos. We hadn’t really planned to lm but realised we had the opportunity to do something with Mike, so we hurriedly mic’d him up in the parking lot, jumped on the lift and did our best to keep up as we lapped Brighton on a powder day, which is much easier said than done. The audio is crackly, the shots are shaky, and we learned that this concept is not really suitable for pow days. Either way, we got it done. Major props to Justin (Dutilh) for the camera work. After riding, we were given a tour of his house and also went down to The Space and jammed with Harry Hagan and Mikey Leblanc for a few hours.

Following the mastermind behind Snowboy during their largest event of the year was also not the simplest of tasks. There are a lot of moving pieces at this event that required his full attention, but Krush was kind enough to let us mic him up and took the time to dig deep into the history of the legendary Holy Bowly, giving us the back stories on all the features put together by him and his crew for everyone to enjoy. This is a man who gives a whole lot to snowboarding, and we were stoked to be able to spend some time with him and see him in his element. Bowly was also fun as hell to ride!

Halldór Helgason

Mike Rav

Len Jorgensen

Krush Kulesza

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ince I started snowboarding in the early nineties, the artwork and overall visual appearance of a board with its rider have always attracted me the most. As a painter and snowboarder, I have always dreamt of making my own boards. Little did I know that this opportunity was right around the corner when Kevin from the SASA board manufacturer approached me and asked if I would be down to design a snowboard from scratch. Initially, I was skeptical, but after a real talk and testing a couple of his handmade planks, we became instant friends and started a think tank, which three boards came out of. There are a lot of components necessary to design and manufacture a well-rounded board, and it was about time for me to experience what a fucking piece of work of art a snowboard is. I had the sketches and drawings almost ready, but have you ever wondered about sidecuts, core thickness, sidewall angles, or insert placement?

THE BELIEF IN OR WORSHIP OF MORE THAN ONE GOD.

• The IKARUS, son of Daedalus, a boy who went on a journey to the stars, ew towards the sun. A reminder for us humans not to be too cocky, even if things are going well. All that with a twist of the silver surfer who requires his board to receive superpowers while riding through time and space. And a cut-out technique inspired by the great Matisse himself.

• The ANUBIS, the child of Ra, the master of the underworld - the backcountry. A jackalheaded creature with the wasscepter in one hand and the ankh-cross in the other, guiding souls beyond the world of the living. ANUBIS rules down steep slopes, oats over whispering powder, and carves through otherworldly tree passages.

• The TYR, the sky daddy himself! A magical spirit who wanders above the earth, a creative and powerful force not to fuck with. But also lled with a lot of love to give and his characteristic color of red. This deity is an exceptional maker who obtains the progress of all life on earth. The top sheet graphic features an original Gatcode drawing of old love letters and lays on a hand-dyed maple veneer.

All three boards feature a sintered OBELISK graphic base with each individual color. A tting symbol that links with almost every prehistoric culture, worshipping the source of all life on earth, the SUN! Those monolithic pillars represent petri ed sun rays and directly connect us and the universe.

For any questions, requests, or exact specs, feel free to contact me on Instagram @gatcode or visit the Sasa website at www.sasaboards.de

*AUSTIN VIZZ ON THE OUTSIDERS!

5 things about snowboarding in Hungary

1. Creative

2. Challenging

3. Family vibes

4. Cool events like Banked Bakony

5. Grateful kids happy with just some snow on a hill

5 people you look up to

1. My father

2. My plants surviving on my watch

3. Street cats escaping capitalism

4. The Dustbox crew

5. The Simpson brothers

5 things you’ve learned at business school this year

1. Build long-lasting relationships

2. Listen to everybody. Anyone can say something new

3. Be unique, create something new

4. Teamwork makes the dream work

5. The digital world is the future. Not a big fan of that one, though

5 stupid hobbies you have

1. Trying to be a DJ and a lmer

2. Daydreaming

3. Doing university assignments at the last minute

4. Hill bombing in Innsbruck

5. Going on street trips using only public transport

5 things you think are overrated

1. Other’s opinions to t in society

2. Materialism

3. In uencers

4. Meat

5. TikTok

5 guilty pleasures

1. Trash food

2. Discount addiction

3. Ca eine

4. Spending way too much time on social media

5. Beers with homies

5 things about the Banked Bakony event

1. The only hill in the whole area

2. Turns

3. Vibes

4. Beers

5. Good people keeping Hungarian snowboarding alive

PHOTO: ADRIAN FORMELLA

5 things about K2 snowboards

1. It’s one of the best teams to be a part of

2. Quality over quantity

3. Focusing on every aspect of snowboarding

4. Best boards, seriously, just try one

5. Filled with good energy

5 bands you listen to

1. Black Sabbath

2. Hocuspony

3. Weedeater

4. Electric Wizard

5. Dystopia

5 dreams you have for snowboarding

1. Keep Banked Bakony alive

2. Have a street part

3. And a backcountry part, too. Why not?

4. Motivate homies and everybody else to have fun and enjoy what they’re doing

5. Still ride pow in my 80’s

JOURNAL OF A FILMMAKER LIVING IN OSLO

A NORWEGIAN BEACH

18/07/23

We’re halfway into summer, and plans for the coming fall are being made. Today, the Method guys asked me if I would be down to print things from my diary lming with Markus Rustad and the rest of the crew last winter. I think it’s cool, but since my diary is lled with writings about my deepest fears and desires, I decided to only share some outtakes from a winter well spent. I don’t want to put everything in a snowboard magazine, you know. It did make me re ect on my friends and life in Oslo, though. To call ourselves a crew would be an overstatement. Being a crew would imply a certain degree of organization, some long-term goal, or at least a name. We have none of those. I’m often surprised we get things done. A smart Frenchman called Michel Ma esoli coined the term urban tribe to describe subcultures of people who share interests, have similar styles of dress, behave similarly, and like to come together in groups. Maybe we are an urban tribe loosely organized around our fascination for snowboarding mixed with music and clothes. This makes us a group of individuals rather than a crew, open and always in ux. We lack any common goals but make up for it with a common vision. I ended up making a video with my best friends, is what

BRUSSELS TO OSLO

28/12/22

I took an early ight from Brussels to Oslo. Christmas at home was cozy but wet, like usual. Climate change has reduced the winters in Belgium to an average of 6 degrees and rain. In the meantime, an early winter storm had turned Oslo into a snowboarding playground. Markus kept teasing me with photos and videos of white streets. Today he

proudly showed me the footage he and Mons (Bømher) had gathered. I couldn’t help but feel like I missed out. The exact same thing happened to me last year.

When I got o the plane, it started raining, quickly turning the snow into ice, just like last year! It’s as if I’m carrying this kind of weather with me. Maybe it’s my mood ruining things in the atmosphere. The city is warning that going out for a walk is at your own risk. Old people are breaking their bones on the pavement.

BRUMUNDDAL

03/01/23

It’s a new year and a new me, but Oslo is still covered by a thick layer of ice. I saw a guy struggling to get to the top of a hill, slipping out right before he got there and sliding 50 meters back down. His friends burst out laughing.

We decided to get out of there and took the car towards Hamar. On our way, we stopped by this triple-down rail we wanted to check out. It was at least minus fteen, our bodies were shaking, and my toes had turned white inside my boots. Mons is still a rookie when it comes to street snowboarding. He tried his luck on this one and quickly learned that wild handrails are di erent beasts. He got stuck on the rst kink and ew face down into the snow. You got lucky right there, Mons, just some scratches on your pretty face. We had a good laugh watching the footage. Markus battled the rail for two more hours but didn’t make it all the way to the end before it got too dark. A little defeated, we drove further to spend the night at Mons’s childhood home. The heat and the warm food lifted our spirits.

04/01/23

Today we found this interestinglooking wooden rail. Stine (Tønessen) felt ready, jumped into a 50, and after a couple of tries, navigated the short drop-down at with ease. Markus and Mons joined the session. I’m excited about the clips and the photo. I’m sitting in the passenger’s seat on our way home to Oslo. The weather report looks very promising for the following days. I’m not missing out on this one.

HAMAR

DOWNTOWN OSLO

A blizzard has raged over the city for the last two days. My friends tell me this is the most snow they have ever seen in the center (old heads might disagree). We had only one spot on our minds. In the heart of the downtown area, functioning as one of the emergency exits to Oslo’s biggest concert hall lays a fair sized set of stairs anked by a rainbow curved ledge. It’s a beautiful spot that we have been looking at for years, but because of its location, it rarely gets any snow. This time is di erent, though.

It’s only a 10-minute walk from Markus’s apartment, so yesterday, we just plowed through the snow- lled streets. On our way, we noticed an unusual amount of police cars but gured it might have something to do with the snowstorm. We dropped our stu and got to work. Only a couple minutes later, a cop and a security guard showed up at the bottom of the stairs, yelling and ordering us to come down immediately. There was no room for explaining ourselves, ‘So we are doing this video project…’. The vibe was heated. It’s very unusual for the police in Norway to be this aggressive, so we all felt a little weird about it. As soon as we had packed up and came down, the guard had a much friendlier tone and explained to us there was an exceptionally important meeting happening inside the hall. Tomorrow was his day o , he said with a wink. Still confused, it was only when we read the news that it all made sense. A conference with the secretary general of NATO was happening at the concert hall that day. We agreed that discussing the war in Ukraine is a serious matter that should not be disturbed by a bunch of noisy snowboarders.

When we returned to our dream spot this morning, we were happy to nd it was still covered in snow. Friends showed up to help out with shoveling and lming. Markus got to session it on his own for an hour with the rest of us lming and watching out for tra c. We didn’t get kicked out. We got the clips and the photo. Today was a good day.

UNIVERSITY OF

OSLO

17/01/23

It’s only mid-January, and we already have a decent video on our hands. I’ve been out lming practically every day these last weeks. Markus is free from school this month and has really found his drive again. He spent most of December behind his books, daydreaming of tricks. I’ve seen him grow in his riding, but this year he’s just on something else. Intelligently selecting spots and tastefully picking out tricks. Filming a video part while being a full-time student is a rare feat. He’s the modern homo universalis, combining book smarts and street knowledge.

SONGSVANN 16/02/2023

Fredrick (Johnsen) had a bit of a slow start this winter. He didn’t seem too keen to start lming. Lately, he’s been hitting me up again. Today he sent me pictures of tree stumps and trash cans that needed some explaining. No one else would consider these things to be spots, but Freddy made it work somehow. I guess he needed his own way in. His riding is his own and a blessing to watch. Excited to have you with us again, Fred. <3

Most of the snow in the city center has melted, there might be some left in the outskirts, but right now, it’s not worth the e ort. We’ve been cruising the resort and hiking the little rail garden in the city. It feels like going to the skatepark. Today Mons and I got creative with this rusty pink rail lying around. It had lost some of its feet, but we managed to make it stand somewhat stable on the steep sun-dried hill right next to the actual park. There was just enough snow in the landing to make it work. Two shovels of snow were all Mons needed as an inrun. It worked much better than expected. This is where Mons shines the most. He is an excellent skater with quick feet and cat-like re exes. His snowboarding is fast and unpredictable. (Thank you, Torshovdalen Brettklubb, for making this little snowboarding paradise a reality).

FREDDY, BUSY LOGGIN’ CLIPS.

MONS, PRETTY IN PINK.

ASKER

05/03/2023

Freddy got taken out by a dirty double kink. He fell backward into the stairs, hit his head on the side, and slid down the rest of the set on his belly. He didn’t go unconscious but was severely confused and had no memory of what had just happened. His words made no sense to us. For a moment, I was sure my friend would never be the same. We decided to drive to the hospital for a check-up. While waiting, Fredrick came back to earth and could recollect his thoughts. We explained to the doctor that it was a snowboarding accident. She asked if there was a video. Fredrick and I looked at each other, a little unsure. “Well, hum, yes,” I said, hesitating. I took my camera out of the bag. Expecting a smartphone, the doctor was surprised to see this big clumsy camera. “It’s this thing we do,” I tried to explain. We watched the clip together in slo-mo, and she commented that it didn’t look that bad. He had hit his head, but his body had taken most of the impact. In a serious voice, she said: “at least you had a beanie on your head, but it would be a lot smarter to wear a helmet.” We felt slightly judged but couldn’t develop any good arguments, so we just nodded. After some mandatory tests, Fredrick got discharged from the hospital. I had fun telling my friends I got to check out the footy with a doctor.

OPPDAL

08/03/2023

We are living the Scandinavian dream. We took the car to Markus, his family cabin in the resort of Oppdal. Ski in, ski out kinda stu . We‘re cruising the slopes, nding powder between the trees. Cli drops and slashes. Shrieks of joy every time someone leaves the ground. We spend all our evenings playing cards by the replace. The good life. FREDDY’S BACK ON EARTH.

DREAMY NIGHTS...

... AND DREAMY DAYS.

OPPDAL

The last day of this short trip was dedicated to ful lling one of Markus’s teenage dreams. Next to the Oppdal train station stands a strange hotel. It looks like a building with a split personality. The original part of the hotel is from the late 19th century, while the rest was added in the 70s. This expansion has been a heavily debated topic, but if you ask us, it’s a huge success. The whole modern part has some unique snowboarding potential. It comprises steep white ledges that start on the roof and extend two stories down. Straight into the snow.

This might seem too good to be true, but the hotel’s daily manager happens to be Markus’s aunt. “If we ask nicely, we can get her permission,” he said. We went in and did our best to act like the sweet-hearted boys we actually are. After some initial skepticism, she gave us her trust, showed us how to access the roof, and even provided us extra shovels and drinks. We promised it would make a good promotion for the hotel.

Later, we found out we weren’t the rst to have this idea. Alek Østreng showed me a legendary photo of Daniel Frank, ready to drop in on the same ledge (I doubt he went into the hotel lobby and asked nicely for permission).

JORDAL

14/03/23

Half an hour before going to work, Mons went for one last try. His board got stuck in the rail on the way up. He broke two ribs on the way down. He called in sick at work.

ASKER

19/03/23

It’s late March, and we have had the winter of our dreams. It’s been so good I’m actually over it. Enough with the shoveling and the driving, and the wet boots! If we snowboarders are done with snow, the rest of Oslo must be sick and tired of it. We want to lay on the spring grass and share drinks in the sun.

But to end our season, Markus and I had a nal date. Just the two of us, out to get some last clips. It was romantic. We rented a car and drove to the last two spots on Markus’s list. Two more outstanding clips made it onto my hard drive and soon all over the internet…

I shot a cute photo of him right before packing up. It has been drizzling the whole day, and Markus is completely soaked. Tired and satis ed, we drove back to town. Lou Reed is playing on the radio. We are singing along. Guess the song.

MY HEAD 18/07/23

I’m unsure when random activities captured on video turn into a project, but at some point last winter, they did. Starting without expectations, our motivation and con dence grew as the snow kept falling. Only when it was over could we see what we had created. I’m so glad we got support from Jesse (Burtner) and Florian (Heim) from Gnu Snowboards and Deeluxe Boots. It’s also so rad that Martin (Daniel Eikganger), Bryden (Bowley), and Pekka (Christian Løvås) shared their talented world with me. If anything, this project is about friendship. A bond between people that originated and grew through a shared activity, but that came to mean so much more than that.

When I think of all the lucky opportunities that have led me here and how it might as well not have happened, I get dizzy. Knowing that it happened makes me grateful. There is little in life as good as doing what you love with people you love. Maybe one day we can be a crew. <3

In the realm of snowboarding, there are many separate yet connected subcultures. Within these communities, the search for new experiences and uncharted territory is a tangible goal. To a few, combining these subcultures begins to take the shape of a personal challenge, where the fusion of these di erent disciplines merge with excitement, and the search for a place where fairytale urban aspects become one with the untamed realness of the backcountry. Where all these factors collide, a quest worth undertaking is revealed. Welcome to Vatnahalsen, Norway - a Mordor-ish wonderland accessible only by the mystical Flåmsbana rail line.

Imagine a train ride that takes you deep into the heart of the rugged wind-beaten Norwegian Mountains – a voyage that starts from the shores of Nærøyfjorden, one of the world’s most beautiful fjords. A voyage that transports you up into a place that blurs the lines between dreams and reality. The Flåmsbana railroad, an engineering marvel, serves as our vessel into the enchanting world of Vatnahalsen, a true backcountry skier’s paradise… but we are no skiers… this is clear. Our style is di erent, our approach is foreign and our quest is new to this old area.

Only after hurling through the narrow valleys, traversing precariously across the cli s while simultaneously winding ourselves through the hand-carved tunnels, we’ll have arrived. Vatnahalsen Hotel is plucked from the pages of an old fairytale with its aura of a bygone era and 127 years of eyebrow-raising history. There are only a few here and the entire area is quiet and still apart from the occasional train whistle.

Carve your own path. Find your own way. Both, are mottos of the youth. And here at Vatnahalsen, as snowboarders in this cradle of skiing, it is exactly what we intend on doing. As we begin our journey up into this wonderland, the peaks and lines become clearer and reveal their potential for adrenaline and glory. The big scary lines that attract all the two plankers come into focus, but so does the eeting alpine light as well as all the hidden playfulness of the terrain, hiding right there in plain sight, all the treasures and gems that astound the senses and make those with a snowboards heart utter. Sure, we can do the big lines too, and we did, a rst decent now and forever known as Lenny’s Ledge, but more importantly, we introduced the area and its hosts to a new and di erent way of seeing, a di erent way of being.

WORDS & PHOTOS: CHRIS BALDRY

KRISH LERAND FINDS HIS OWN WAY.

BLURRED LINES BETWEEN LEN JORGENSEN’S DREAMS AND REALITY.

KRISH TRYING TO CATCH THE LAST TRAIN.

A new approach to interpreting the mountains and a new way of riding them. We managed to etch a new tale into these ancient structures and into the storied history of this area, never has this place witnessed this sort of approach.

As night falls and the stillness and calmness of this isolated hotel settle in, the Northern Lights begin to reveal themselves to the naked eye, clouding the constellations with dance. Fireplaces warm the soul and the contentment of a day’s accomplishments breeds deeper friendships within this gang of gonzo snowboarders. Vatnahalsen is not

just a destination, not just an altered state of mind, but a portal to ultimate creativity. The opportunity to step out of the front door, expand your potential and paint new history amidst the frozen waterfalls and historic train tracks is altering, with very little distraction and constraints of the greater world. No more mundane, only challenges, no more retreads and revisits, only new opportunities, and no more excuses, only potential. Embrace the adventure, say yes, and set the stage for a mind-bending experience that will truly send you for the ride of a lifetime... that’s what awaits those who dare.

LEN, OFF TRACK.

IT’S HARD TO SUMMARISE A PERSON IN A PARAGRAPH. IT’S ESPECIALLY HARD TO SUMMARISE SOMEONE AS MULTI-FACETED AS JED ANDERSON. FROM SKATE PARTS, SNOWBOARD PARTS, ARTWORK AND GRAPHICS FOR RIDE, AND RECENTLY SHARING HIS STRUGGLES WITH MENTAL HEALTH, JED ANDERSON HAS A LOT GOING ON. METHOD BRAND MANAGER WILL RADULA-SCOTT WAS IN SLC FOR THE PREMIERE OF RIDE’S LATEST MOVIE ‘RATED R’ AND WAS ABLE TO SIT DOWN AND CHAT WITH JED FOR A SHORT WHILE BEFORE THE PREMIERE.

So the whole Ride crew are here in SLC for the premiere of Rated R. How’s it been back in the mix with everyone?

I haven’t seen some of them since last season, so it’s cool to reconnect. We’re all kind of nervous though, so you can feel that a little bit. But it’s nice for it to be done and for us to wrap things up. It wasn’t quite a two-year project, but pretty much. I’ve also never been to Salt Lake in the summer, so it was cool to skate, chill and visit friends.

What else have you been up to this summer?

I’ve mostly been in Toronto. My girlfriend and a lot of my friends are involved in the music scene there, they’ve got a few bands, and I’ve gone on little road trips with them. They played Niagara, Baltimore and New York, so I went on that. I grew up in Calgary, so I went to visit my family there, but I’ve been based in Toronto for nine years now. But it was a chill summer. This was the rst time in a long time that I didn’t go to Mount Hood. We snowboarded a lot last season, so it was nice to take a break for a bit.

INTERVIEW: WILL RADULA-SCOTT

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You’ve recently been doing a bunch of graphics for Ride, and it seems like you’re generally pretty creative. Have you always done stu like that?

I’ve always drawn and wanted to make things like music or, painting or photography since I was really young. I don’t ever remember not being into stu like that. Within snowboarding, I was drawn to graphics and would pick the board that I thought looked the coolest. And I thought it was cool knowing that the skateboarder or snowboarder had done the graphic for the board or a t-shirt or something. So it would be like a double win if the art was cool and it was done by a person you liked.

Do you have a connection to the products you design?Like when you look down at your feet while riding and see your art? It feels special to have any say in the direction. It is crazy to step back and realise that they trusted me to make a graphic for a product that they’re actually going to sell. I don’t usually think about it too deeply, it’s

just something I like to do, and to an extent, need to do. As I grow older, it’s clear to me that I want to live a creative lifestyle. I think it’s the same for a lot of artists, but there’s a lot of stu that I make that I’m not happy with. Maybe it sounds corny, but I just keep doing it because I don’t know how not to if that makes sense. Whether or not it gets used for something, I’ll always be making stu .

How do you articulate your work outside snowboarding?

I’m lucky enough to have a lot of really inspiring friends, and I think that’s another reason that keeps me going. I’m not very conceptual with my art.

A lot of my focus has been devoted to skateboarding or snowboarding, so I don’t feel like I’ve really had the time to consider myself an ‘artist’. I create stu , but it’s something I want to take time with and nd where I t in and what excites me. So I experiment with a lot of di erent mediums. Photography, video, drawing. I don’t really know what I want to hone in on jusr yet, and maybe I don’t need to. But that’s why it’s exciting, because it’s never-ending.

What cameras do you shoot with?

I have a lot, it just depends on what works best for me. So I’m still in the process of trying di erent cameras and di erent formats and seeing what’s comfortable for me and what results I can get that I’m satis ed with. With art I feel like I’m very much a beginner. I want to do this stu for my whole life though, so I don’t feel too rushed about it. There’s so much stu in the world that it can be hard to share my own stu sometimes. I don’t want to add things to the world that don’t need to be there.

You’ve done a few smaller projects over the last few years, like Bug Out and Super Glue with Kennedi Deck. How have you found the process of doing a larger team project like this again?

It’s the best. The solo stu is cool and I’m lucky to have done it, but I’d much prefer to do projects with more people. It just makes more sense in the way that everyone can help one another. It’s just a system that works. The most exciting thing about snowboarding is doing it with a group of people. And I like videos that show a group of people that are working together and having fun. It’s nice to work on solo stu , but it feels a bit more complete when it’s a group of people, especially when it’s a group of people who you back and would snowboard with naturally. When you watch videos, it’s really evident when people are in it together.

So it’s been a good experience overall? Good, but di cult. Everyone put in a lot of work for it. Last year wasn’t the best for snow, and there are always things being thrown at you that you wouldn’t expect, but that’s what makes a good video. A lot of the stu no one will hear about, but that’s what makes it special for us.

Has your approach to projects changed over time?

It changes every year. Every time I start a project and end it, the mindset is completely di erent. I’m already planning the next project with a completely di erent mindset from how I started this video. I guess the best word for that is maturing. Trial and error, working out what works and what doesn’t. But there’s a way to nd balance and keep a level of fun with a level of seriousness. Not taking the opportunity for granted, but also not too seriously. That’s a practice I haven’t mastered by any means, but every time I lm a part, I can look back and nd things that I thought we could have approached in a more e cient or fun way. When I was younger, I didn’t care. I just wanted to get clips on anything. So every year, I gain a better idea of what I want to snowboard on and how I want to go about it. Also how to make sure that I maintain relationships and get along with everyone on the trip. But trying not to take it too seriously in a way that would be detrimental to the bigger picture. At the end of the day, it’s just a snowboard video. But it is something I take seriously, and if I put something out there, I want it to be something that I’m

proud of. Everyone who’s going to make a video part should have that outlook. Just doing something that feels authentic. I don’t think you should do it without purpose. So yeah, I think about this stu a bit more than I used to, and maybe with this project more than ever. We put a lot of work into it.

I heard you got a lot of footage.  I got some stu for sure. I’m proud of myself, and I’m proud of everyone. I don’t think anyone took the situation for granted. There’s so much stu I wish I got that didn’t work out how I wanted, but that’s just how it goes.

A lot of people just seem to share the great things happening in their lives on Instagram, but yours seems a lot more real. What’s your perspective on it ?

I hate Instagram. I think we depend on it too much, and I fucking hate it, and I wish it would go away. To be honest, it’s been really di cult for me to navigate. It’s this tool that is great for marketing, and I understand why companies utilise it. But I always have this inner dilemma about it. I know I could probably have more followers or sponsors if I did certain things. I would probably be better o career-wise if I only posted snowboarding stu . So in a way, the way I use it is self-sabotaging. When it started, people didn’t think too much about what they posted, but now it’s like a resume. It’s di cult to nd balance. If you’re an artist, you show your art. If you’re a snowboarder, you show your snowboarding. But I don’t just identify as one of those things. My favourite Instagrams are people who post the things that they see and nd interesting.

It can de nitely be both good and bad. I can’t say this about the sponsors I’m with because I believe that they do, but I feel that in general, the snowboard industry doesn’t celebrate individuality in the same way it used to. I guess this is part of a larger conversation. I don’t think there’s a right or wrong way to use an application like that, but if it just disappeared one day and it was all gone, I think it would be for the best. I think it’s created a really fucked up perception of everything. I don’t think it’s healthy. And I’m addicted to it, like everyone else. I have found a lot of interesting things and connected with a lot of interesting people who I might not have done otherwise. But I nd within my career as a snowboarder, it’s a really confusing thing to manage, and I’m not sure how to do it. It’s just a new age and a new era. Maybe I’m just old.

We don’t think you’re alone in those feelings. So the movie is wrapped, and it’s almost winter again. Do you nd yourself motivated for the future when you nish a project?

I’m still very motivated, just in a di erent way. There are certain things I don’t want to do any more, and some things I want to do that I haven’t yet. Just trying to master the mental approach more.

In your Torment interview, you spoke about your struggles with OCD, anxiety and depression. Thank you for sharing that experience. You mentioned that you hoped that talking openly about your situation might help others experiencing something similar and help remove some of the stigma around mental health. Do you want to talk a little bit about that and the reaction you received after the interview dropped?

It felt good to talk about it, for sure. As a whole, we’re getting better at knowing that people are struggling and that the more we keep stu like this behind closed doors, the more isolating and shitty it will be, and more unfortunate events might take place that could be prevented. So for me, I think it was something I had to do. It’s still something I deal with every day, it’s ongoing and will be something I have to work with my whole life. But it feels good to feel more vulnerable. I wish that someone I knew had talked about this when I was younger. That would have made my own journey a whole lot easier and a lot less scary. I’ve had a lot of people reach out to me since that interview. Almost every month, someone will reach out and ask about resources or ask me about therapy. It feels really good that people have that trust and are willing to be vulnerable with me. It’s been extremely positive, and I’m glad that Torment gave me the platform to do that.

With new initiatives like S.T.A.Y, We’re All Mental and Time for Service, it seems like the conversation around mental health in snowboarding is very active at the moment.

It’s amazing. The more resources and less stigma we have around these things, the healthier people will be. I never thought that people wouldn’t accept these parts about me, but I guess the fear was about a lack of understanding. I think this is the hugest part about mental health within our society: just getting people to understand these issues. So the more resources and organisations, the more positive things will be.

Right on. Thanks for taking the time to talk to us, Jed.

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INTRO & INTERVIEW: JUSTIN DUTILH

* THE CATCH UP/MASH UP INTERVIEW

NILS HAS BEEN AROUND FOR A FAIR BIT NOW, AND HE’S BEEN RIPPING SINCE DAY ONE! FROM SERIOUSLY COMPETING A WHILE BACK TO PUTTING TOGETHER OUTSTANDING ALL-TERRAIN VIDEO PARTS, THERE IS NO DOUBT THAT, TO THIS DAY, HE’S ONE OF THE SO-CALLED “NATURAL TALENTS” OUT THERE. AS A PERSON, NILS IS A GENUINELY FUNNY, FRIENDLY, AND HUMBLE MAN WHO OBVIOUSLY MADE MANY FRIENDS ALONG THE WAY. THAT’S WHY WE THOUGHT IT WOULD BE FUN TO ASK A HANDFUL OF THEM TO SEND US SOME QUESTIONS AND TOPICS TO DISCUSS WITH HIM. THIS IS THE “CATCH-UP/MASH-UP” INTERVIEW WITH NILS ARVIDSSON.

Hey Nils, how’s it going? Good man, how are you?

Pretty good, thank you. Okay, so for this interview, we got a bunch of your friends to ask you some questions. From now on, all the following questions are coming from your entourage. I organized them so it makes some sort of sense and feels like a natural conversation. We’ll most likely improvise, though. Sounds cool.

This rst question is from Kuske [Kristofer Fahlgren, videographer]:

“I heard you recently moved to Stockholm (something you’ve been talking about for around ten years). Do you think you will stay there and have that as a base for the winter, or will you move back to your beloved Järvsö as soon as the winter hits?”

I’ve been talking about going to Stockholm for a long time, and now it has nally happened with the help of my girlfriend. So it’s a cool

experience, and I’ve always wanted to do a full summer there, but I’ve never seen myself living there during the winter because of the lack of snowboarding around the city. So, the plan has always been to be in Stockholm for the summer and then be up in Järvsö or somewhere where I can snowboard more during the winter season.

That makes sense. Kuske also asked: “Were you going to stick with the Big city life now?” It sounds like you have a di erent life plan already.

Yeah, I kind of do. Ideally, it would be sick to have a house in Järvsö and an apartment in Stockholm, so you have a bit of both. I de nitely prefer life in Järvsö compared to the big city life.

Yeah, Daniel Bernstål [photographer] asked: “When were you going to move back to Järvsö?” and said he “misses seeing you there, and so does everyone else.” Everybody is so afraid to see you leave Nils!

*laughs* Yeah, man. I’M BACK BABY!

*laughs* That’s all good. The city o ers many things to experience, like concerts and such. Knowing that you’ve been to many shows, Ivika [Jürgenson, professional snowboarder] was curious to ask you: “What’s the best concert you’ve been to lately?”

Oooh, for sure, the Rancid show at the beginning of this summer in Stockholm! That was amazing. It was kind of right at the start of when I moved to Stockholm. A bunch of homies from back home showed up, my girlfriend tagged along, and we had a super good night. The show was really cool, too. They had just released a new album but only played one song from it. The rest were all the hits that we all wanted to hear.

That sounds cool. Knut [Eliassen, Nitro Snowboards handyman] has a bunch of questions related to the so-called “punk” culture, so here’s one: “As long as I have known you,

Nils, you have been a skate punk and carried that style naturally throughout the years – where did this come from?” It came from the days I got inspired to start skateboarding and snowboarding. It was all about “skate punk”. That got to me, and I started listening to Millencolin, Rancid, and all those bands very early on. We even had a record label in Sweden called Burning Heart Records that I got to visit and get a bunch of merch from. Watching all those skateboard and snowboard movies with those soundtracks really appealed to me. And also the style of clothing, how they looked, their attitude. It was cool.

Knut was also wondering: “What other punk snowboarders do you look up to?”

Initially, I looked up to the Forum 8 crew, where Peter Line was the most stylish guy. Then, of course, Scotty Wittlake was a really punk guy in that sense, too.

They still are.

Yeah, still are, for sure. I remember meeting Peter Line in Annecy at the Reels festival a couple of years ago, and I was so “star-struck” sitting and chatting with him. *laughs*

Speaking of two punks hanging out at a snowboard event, this one from Kareem El Ra e [professional snowboarder] might ring a bell to you: “How many hotel rooms have you trashed at Frontline Railjam?”

*laughs* Oh wow, Frontline Railjam has always been such a fun contest, and the party nights are a big deal at this event. I went all-in at the beginning when I was younger there. I got kicked out of the parties quite a lot, and Kareem had to step in there and tell me that I was done for the night *laughs* a bunch of times. One time, I did win best-trick on the down at down after drinking all night and feeling a bit drunk still. I heard Halldór [Helgason] had a similar story there. For some reason, it just worked out that day. Oh, and I did trash one

bathtub in the hotel when I threw a bottle in there, and it broke. I think Kareem got a pretty big bill from that.

Wait, what? Did you break the bathtub with a bottle? I’ve never heard of something like that. *laughs* Do you think you could still do all this kind of stu today? Yeah, man, I did, and no, I enjoy the bathtubs these days. I lay in them with hot water for hours… *laughs*

*laughs* That sounds about right. Maybe you can help us pick some relaxing bathtub music with this question from Bruno [Rivoire, Vans TM]. He wanted you to tell us: “Five Swedish punk rock bands that should not be missed.”

Oooooh; - Millencollin

- No Fun at All

- Nationalteatern

- Asta Kask

- Ebba Grön.

THE KEY IS TO FOCUS ON THE END OF THE RAIL

FINDING SPOTS WHERE OTHERS DON’T

Still from Bruno: “With an unlimited budget, what song would you pick for your video part?” Man, fuck. That depends on the video part I have and how it looks, but it would’ve been sick to use a song from Iggy Pop. I’ve been thinking about that for a while. I never thought of an actual song from him that I would really use in my part. I Wanna Be Your Dog, of course, but I think it has already been used.

Yeah, it has. But it’s funny you say that because Julien Haricot [aka Larrogs, Bataleon TM] recently told me this story where he wanted to use it for his part in a very punk and pretty old French movie called Psykopit. Have you seen it ? Yeah, I have seen it actually. It’s a pretty wild one!

Yeah, so his part ended up being edited to Boys Don’t Cry by The

Cure. Apparently, they did a rst cut with I Wanna Be Your Dog by The Stooges but decided to change it after Fred Mortagne [FrenchFred] brilliantly used it in the Flip Skateboards movie Sorry. Julien was pretty upset, so they went quite the opposite way with that Cure song. It’s funny how things work because no one knew that, but still, that part with that song became so legendary, at least for us in France.

Yeah, that’s why it’s so hard to say that you want a speci c song because it has to match the clips and the vibe of the part. But yeah, an Iggy Pop song could be cool. I’ve used a Rancid song before, but many of those songs are hard to match in a snowboard part. It can’t only be a song that you really like. It also has to work well to edit to.

Bruno also wanted to know on video parts: “Which full part are you the happiest about looking back at your career?”

De nitely my Scandalnavians part where I felt like I had time to really focus on just that project. Back then, we had a good crew, so we could always help each other out and ensure we were clipping and getting stu done on the road. A lot of the other times, when you have a video project, you often have other stu to do and can’t be out lming as much as you would want to. For Scandalnavians, I had a lot of time to lm and got a lot of stu done.

I suppose that if your mind is focused on one thing only, it will be easier to achieve and look better. As a good team manager, Bruno would also like to know: “Do you feel that you still have your best alltime part in you?”

Actually, yeah, I do! I feel that I can do better. It would take another year like that Scandalnavians one, where I can only focus on lming for one project. But yeah, I still feel like I can do a better part.

That’s cool to hear! It sounds like you’re still very hyped. Knowing that you are, Knut asked: “What is it about snowboarding that keeps you still so motivated to go out and lm tricks?”

I don’t know. I still think it’s super fun. I still think it looks amazing. I feel like I still have some stu I want to do in me. When I travel around, I always keep an eye open for spots. I love that whole search thing where you look for spots and gure out what to do there. Even if the trick selection might not be as crazy as where my mind was going back in the days, I now think of cool spots I want to ride

and tricks I feel comfortable doing on them. I focus more on making tricks look better rather than trying to make the hardest trick. Figuring out the backcountry as well is very interesting. I feel like I have a lot more to learn there. There’s a bunch of stu to do that keeps me motivated.

Knut also wants to know: “What are you still trying to accomplish?”

I don’t know about the whole accomplishing thing. I’m just trying to enjoy myself and explore new things. Of course, it would be nice to do more video parts that I can look back at. Or at least something that can never go away, be proud of and nd joy in it.

It sounds like the way Jérôme Tanon [craftsman photographer] sees you! Tanuuuss!

*laughs* Yeah, because this is his

question for you: “Did you ever want to make it big in snowboarding? Or did you just want to ride, ride, snatch the minimum sponsors to travel around and shoot? It seems to me that you could’ve easily made it bigger but were never attracted to the fame.”

*laughs* Yeah, I mean, I never thought of making it big in that way. I just wanted to have this lifestyle and be able to go around, snowboard, and explore. I wanted to do what I saw my idols do in those snowboard movies that I watched every day growing up. Of course, it’s also been in my mind to try and make it bigger, but I was never really the kind of person to push for sponsors or toward a speci c direction. I’ve always been happy with where I was and the opportunities that came to me. I never really fought too hard to make it bigger or better.

Okay, we’ve already been going all over the place, so why not continue with this typical Bruno question: “Is Sweden to be considered a at country ?” *laughs* *laughs* I guess the mountains here are not as dramatic as in the Alps. We have hills and smaller slopes; you can nd bigger slopes up north. But most of the ones where me and my buddies grew up are tiny. The cool thing about that is that when you ride our parks, you get a lot of laps in the day. You also have a lot of night skiing since we don’t have much daylight in winter. This means we could ride both on the weekends and at night after school. We got to ride a lot back then!

It appears like a cool place to grow up as a snowboarder. Bruno would like to know: “Since you’ve linked di erent generations of Swedish snowboarders, is the scene still alive, and how would you describe it?”

The Swedish snowboarding scene is still pretty good. Of course, it was cooler and better when I was growing up, but there are a lot of riders now. And many older generations have been passing the passion on to their kids. You can see them out there snowboarding with their kids. Watching young rippers with their parents on the slopes is super cool. I de nitely see the potential for it to grow bigger now.

That’s cool! About snowboard communities, Knut asked: “How important was the local shop for you growing up?”

I live in a very small place, but our neighbour city had a WESC shop. I used to play a lot of tennis when I was a kid, and after the lessons, my dad would bring me there. I would just get to buy two stickers, but I would look at everything. There was another skate shop in another neighbouring city where I would go and look at all the stu and the posters, too. The whole vibe in there was so sick. Now, to this day, some of my good friends from the brand Apperti have a store in a small city nearby. They made the whole thing work by doing a lot of events and doing a lot of good for the community. I think having those stores to bring the culture to the people is really important. It might not be as important in bigger cities where there’s a lot happening anyway, but it is for smaller places like this. I’m super stoked that they have it and that it works. It shows in our area. There are a lot of skateboarders and snowboarders. Even in their indoor park, it’s been pretty controversial, but they have this rule where you can’t have scooters. And since they had it right from the start, everybody skates there now. It’s so sick. *laughs* That feels kind of rare these days.

FOUR STEPS TO BECOME RIDER OF THE YEAR

Let’s talk about competition. Knut would like you to be honest with your answer. Does it mean that he thinks you’re not honest? I don’t know, anyway, here it is: “Olympics, NST, or X-Games, which event would you like to win?”

I mean, the Natural Selection Tour is the contest I would like to do, so I guess if I’m gonna win a contest, that would be the one. Then again, winning the Olympics would make you rich and famous, but… *laughs*

You said you weren’t running after fame. Try to be consistent, Nils. *laughs* Yeah, but the Natural Selection Tour would be amazing. It’s the one I like to watch now and the only one I can see myself riding.

Maybe you just answered Bruno’s next question: “Do you watch or get inspired by slopestyle contests anymore?”

I rarely watch them, to be honest. I do sometimes, and I think checking in and seeing the level is fun. It’s really impressive. It’s also cool to watch some of my friends that are out there competing. But I don’t follow it religiously. I think it’s cooler to watch women compete these days. It just looks better. It’s hard to show the style in men’s competition. Also, since you know some of the guys, you know exactly what will go down. It’s more entertaining with the women, and it’s so sick to see the progression.

Bruno wanted to know about progression: “Have you witnessed any huge evolution in the act of snowboarding?”

Yeah, like with women snowboarding, I remember watching Tara Dakides’ parts back in the day, and it would be so sick, and now they’ve been killing it even more. Then again, what the men are doing in slopestyle is insane. It’s super impressive. I don’t know if I’m inspired by it, though, but it’s de nitely impressive.

Knowing that “you’ve traveled from major video part to the digital era,” Bruno also wondered “If nowadays you think Instagram makes it easier

or harder for snowboarders to turn pro and leave an impact?”

RAILEDGE?

I mean, yeah, it’s probably easier to have an impact and make a name for yourself with Instagram. You don’t have to go through contests anymore. It would probably be impossible to do both today if you’re more into lming. If you want to make it in the contest scene now, you have to be insane and focus so much on that. Nowadays, you can start lming with your homies and upload stu on Instagram. I guess that’s cool. But for me, it kind of sucks to have that thing over your shoulders where you need to get more followers and post stu . You get more concerned about what you post. I remember in the beginning when it started, it was just super fun to post stupid shit that you didn’t really care about. Now it’s become like this big thing. I like the “stories” part about it, though. That’s not so serious, and I feel like you can just post whatever.

Yes, because they disappear, or at least we think they do. Anyway, Bruno also wanted to know: “If you thought the basics remain the same?” I don’t understand that question, to be honest. I guess the basics always remain the same, Bruno…*laughs* *laughs* Yeah, dude! I feel that a lot of people get bored watching contests and seeing these guys doing tricks that are so far away from what they’re actually doing themselves. It’s not speaking to a lot of riders that are out there just trying to have fun. Like with the older generation and the kids they are bringing up to snowboarding, we’re seeing a lot of the bank slalom events in Sweden that are bringing many people together. When I was growing up, there were many simple and fun slopestyle contests aimed at younger generations, and they’re rare now. Everything is focused a lot on the big stu . And if you look at snowboard videos, the evolution is going towards a more creative vibe than doing all the crazy tricks you can see in the contest scene. I like that progression and where it’s going. Although

it would be sick to see more people lming both street and backcountry. Back then, you would lm both and aim to make a strong part with big stu in it. Now, it has become a lot more separated.

It’s a good time to bring in a question from Benny [Urban, professional snowboarder], so here it is: “Nils, you are known as a very creative and versatile snowboarder. Someone who can jump, ride the streets, and kill it in the powder too. So, what were you thinking when you were the rst one to ever try a triple cork ? Especially switch bs? Let‘s hear the process.”

*laughs* Yeah, that was fun. It was kind of at the beginning when people were doing double corks, and I’ve always felt like I had good air awareness. We had this jump close to where I went to snowboard school, and we were there one evening for a private session. They would work the landing for us so that it would get kind of soft. That’s when I started trying a bunch of doubles, and it worked well. For some reason, spinning switch backside gave me a lot of momentum. So I did a switch backside double 12 there, and I had the feeling that if I just gave it a little bit more on a bigger jump, I could do somewhat of a triple cork. A little bit after that session, there was a contest in Sweden called the Oxbourn session. That jump was pretty big, and the vibe there was insane. They had this light show, and it was during the evening with a bunch of people around, so everybody got pumped up. I remember I did a bunch of doubles, and on the last jump for me that night, I said, “fuck, I’m just gonna do it.” *laughs* So I went for it and was so close to landing it. That would’ve been the rst triple cork landed, and I’m kind of bummed that I didn’t go up and try it again. I was not trying to be the rst or whatever. I was just trying to do it.

That’s wild. Your career would’ve taken a di erent path if you had landed it that night. Actually, Len Jørgensen [professional snowboarder] thinks that if you had: “you could have started a successful YouTube channel called Nils with Skills.” *laughs* *laughs* Yeah, who knows, man! I guess it’s not too late.

Yeah, you could do some tutorials on almost landing Never Been Done tricks (NBD). Actually, Knut was wondering: “How many NBDs have you done throughout your career?” I guess we should add ANBD (Almost Never Been Done) tricks to that question now… *laughs* *laughs* Yeah, man, I have no idea. I don’t think it would be that many. I mean, I was doing a lot of shifty-shifty tricks back in the day. Like Fs 1260 sad with shiftys in the middle.

Yeah, it was a weird era, that “shifty-shifty” one. Knut , in fact, was concerned that you might’ve been “a little too ahead of your time” and was afraid that maybe you felt like “you did not get the full

return on your send-it investment.” *laughs* Dude, I don’t know. I was just thinking of what kind of tricks I wanted to do. I never thought about it too much.

Keep that “send-it” investment concept in mind for your upcoming Nils with Skills YouTube channel… *laughs* Yeah, man, I’m gonna bring it back even though it’s hard to keep up with the sending these days.

This next question is from Alex Roberts [photographer]: “What’s your favourite photo (of yourself) ever published in a magazine, and what makes it so special?

Wow. The rst one that comes to mind is a cover shot for Desillusion mag that Jérôme Tanon shot. It was just me standing. I really like Jérôme’s way of shooting photos and developing his stu . And to me, this photo means a lot. We were up in Trout Lake, Canada, lming in that zone called “Shandi Land.” The shot was taken just when we entered the area and discovered one of the most amazing places you can snowboard in. When I look at the photo, it brings

me back to a good place, and that feeling kids have when they step into a candy store. I’m happy it ended up on the cover of such a cool magazine.

Since we’re talking about covers, Len’s question sounds right to ask now: “Nils, you had a sick cover on Snowboarder Mag going down a steep rock face. Did you tell yourself it was like normal conditions back in Järvsö to psych yourself up?”

*laughs* Yeah, that one was in South America. We built a hip into this super steep rock wall where I did a frontside 90, so landing switch down that rock wall. I had dropped in the wall before, so I knew that it worked to ride on. Of course, jumping into it and landing switch was scary. It could’ve stuck and thrown me tumbling down the rocks. I just believed it would work, and it did, so that was good.

I don’t know if that’s “the scariest/ gnarliest thing you’ve ever done on a snowboard,” but I know that Kareem El Ra wants to know what that would be.

The scariest thing I did was a heli

HUMAN PINBALL OR CHILL IN THE CAR? EASY CHOICE FOR NILS

drop in Chile when I was lming with Rip Curl. We were looking up at a really steep face with a bunch of rocks on it, and in my mind, I was going to be dropped o at one spot, but I was dropped o at another. It was even gnarlier as I only had a square meter spot to stand and strap in, with certain death on many sides.

Yep, that sounds scary, all right. Yeah, and I’ve never really been in a situation like that, and the only path that I could ride o was really steep. It had rocks below it, so I had to do a turn and then cut underneath the rocks again. It was a new experience to be in such an exposed zone and riding that steep terrain. When they dropped me up there at rst, I had to gure out if it was even possible to go down. Strapping in up there was sketchy. So I dug a little platform to stand on, and when I nally was ready to go, both my legs were just shaking. Then the heli came around and did the sign, I did the sign, and as soon as I jumped into the snow, it instantly got quiet, and my legs stopped shaking. I was just focused on what I was doing, and I rode

down, and it worked out. It went from being the worst feeling ever to the best feeling ever. I’m grateful for that moment. It was sick.

That’s insane. Would you want to repeat that experience? I do, yes. *laughs*

Okay, it was good to catch up like that, Nils! To wrap this thing up, I’d like to ask you this very profound question by Alex Pfe er [videographer]: “What’s your spirit animal, and why? ” *laughs* Oh shit. I don’t know, man, that’s a hard one. Maybe just a freeying bird. A raven, I want to be a raven because raven’s are so cool. They are so mythical here in Sweden since the whole Viking age. They are kind of smart, like me. They like to play, just like me. *laughs* And they y free and do what they want.

But then: “Why do your friends call you Cobra?” Knuts conveniently asked. *laughs* I and a couple of snowboarding friends, Jonas Wilhelmsson and Jonathan Nilsson,

started the “Demon Cobras Club,” a motorcycle gang but in snowboarding, that’s why. *laughs* I would even do like the cobra sign when I was dropping in at contests like the Air & Style [ed. Nils made the cobra sign pointing at me, and even with a computer and several thousands of kilometers between us, it felt quite scary].

If that whole interview were some sort of cheesy test in a questionable psychological magazine [ed. maybe it is actually], you would see yourself as a raven, but people would see you as a cobra. I’ll let you think about that. *laughs* Yeah.

Last words are yours, Nils: Thanks to everyone for these fun questions, to Method Mag, to my sponsors, and to snowboarding. Hell Yeah! It’s been a fun chat, thank you!

THE ENDER

INTRO: GUNSHOW

INTERVIEW & PHOTO: THEO ACWORTH

SEQUENCE 1: BARF BAGS ‘A2M’

SEQUENCE 2: LOBSTER ‘WE’RE LOSERS 2’

TOROS EL LOGOS (THORIR HLYNUR), WHERE DO I START? HE IS A FRIEND THAT I WISH EVERYONE COULD HAVE, HE IS A PERSON THAT YOU CAN TRUST AND COUNT ON, AND HE STANDS BY

HIS WORDS. ME AND TOROS HAVE BEEN FRIENDS FOR THE PAST 15 YEARS. HE CAME ALONG WHILE WE WERE FILMING WITH THE BARF BAGS CREW, AND HE FIT STRAIGHT INTO THE MAYHEM. NEXT SUMMER, MY DAD HOOKED US UP WITH A JOB, SO TOROS AND I LIVED TOGETHER AND BECAME REALLY TIGHT.

WE HAVE DONE SO MANY INSANE THINGS AND GOT INTO SO MUCH TROUBLE. LIKE WHEN WE WERE AT XGAMES ASPEN, AND TOROS GOT US ONTO THE LIFT WITHOUT PASSES BY CLAIMING HE WAS COMPETING IN BIG AIR. THE COPS WERE WAITING FOR US DOWN AT THE LIFT LINE, AND WE WERE BUSTED.

WE HAVE ALWAYS STAYED CLOSE AND IN CONNECTION, NO MATTER IF HE OR I LIVE IN A DIFFERENT COUNTRY. THIS WINTER, AFTER NEARLY EIGHT YEARS AND BARELY STEPPING ON A SNOWBOARD SINCE HIS FULL PART FROM RV JUICE, HE WANTED TO MAKE A COMEBACK, SO WE WENT FOR IT THIS SEASON, AND IT WAS A BLAST LIKE ALWAYS. FRIENDS FOR LIFE.

What’s your actual job?

Not sure how you would say it in English, but I’m a master painter. I paint houses, interiors and stu . I have a licence. I nished that licence in 2019 and have been working solo with my own company since then. Getting clients and shit, I love it.

Your RV Juice part is pretty much only slams. Do you also slam a lot outside of snowboarding, like at work ?

No. I almost had one once. It could have gone super badly, but it actually went perfectly. I was working in a studio apartment, painting the roof inside. I was on a 5-meter ladder. There were natural tiles on the oor, and they were really greasy. I had a cloth under the ladder so it wouldn’t mark the oor. At one point, the ladder started slipping and fully collapsed to the oor. And I landed on top of the ladder, with the paint still in my hand. All I got was a bruised toe.

TOROS EL LOGOS

That sounds like something from a cartoon.

I thought I’d broken my toe for sure, but it was only bruised. That was crazy. So that’s the only thing that’s ever happened at work.

Have you ever had a snowboarding injury that stopped you from working?

No. I don’t really go into thoughts like that.

What does go through your head when you’re about to drop in?

Let’s send this shit. Let’s go. There’s nothing more.

Where did the budget come from?

Gunshow: Halldór’s casino money! He went full-send one night and won €8k and wanted to use it as the movie budget. He got €500 from Lobster, then the rest from 7/9/13, Hoppipolla and Switchback.

Toros: We were rewatching RV Juice recently and thinking that it was a masterpiece.

Gunshow: Looking back, the riding was actually pretty good, but we didn’t own a camera. We just borrowed them from whoever we could. We had no idea. It was before iPhones got good. I didn’t even own an iPhone then.

Toros, what are you aiming for when you strap in, and the camera is rolling? Do you have a plan? I plan to nish the rail. Either I will or I won’t.

If you’re not always going for the make, how do you know when to stop riding?

If it’s a slam and it’s beautiful, then it’s a keeper. If it’s a slam, but it doesn’t look good, then fuck it, I’ll hit it again.

How did you rst meet Halldór and Gunshow ?

I met the guys while they were in the middle of lming the rst Barf Bags movie, A2M. Just snowboarding and partying. Then me and Gunshow became really close. We were living together for some time and went lming a bit. Then the next season, we started lming for RV Juice. We went all around Keystone, and we stayed in Big Bear for a month. Me, Gunshow and Akon. We were going heavy at that time, and my full part came out in that movie.

Gunshow: You got a full part from your rst season! The only movies we did were A2M and RV Juice. We had a €10k budget to do another one, though.

That’s a genuinely unique approach.

Toros: I could nish the rail, but I don’t need to get the perfect nish. If I already slammed and it’s disgustingly sexy, then it’s a make.

Gunshow: He usually gets a clip in about ve tries.

Where does this approach to snowboarding come from?

I was always the last one in the crew at the spot. That didn’t matter, but one guy would get a trick, and I’d say that I wanted to hop on the rail and do a frontboard or something. I wouldn’t make it and thought maybe what I was doing was wack, but then the guys said no, that was actually nice. So I went for that. Wack is nice.

So you just changed your perspective on what was good and what was bad.

Snowboarding was progressing in such a gnarly way at the time. I thought, why should I try to compete with all of that stu when I have all of this beauty myself? You watch a videopart, and you see the bails and the makes, and you forget the bails. You forget about them. You see twelve or thirteen tricks in a part, all with smooth landings. Switch frontboard pretzel out, whatever. It’s all so smooth and nice, but what about the real side of it? Frontboard, slipping out, slamming into the rail and opening up your head? Trying to frontlip, and eating shit instead? Why not make that the beauty of snowboarding instead? Snowboarding is fucking gnarly, hardcore trouble all of the time. That’s just my fucking style. I’m just providing a real-life view of snowboarding with no lters. That’s what I’m doing.

You have literally the complete opposite goal to everyone else out there who’s lming.

It has to be full-send, or it doesn’t count. That’s my type of riding. Even if it’s not a make, make the best out of the footage you’ve got. If you get hurt on the spot, put that clip in the fucking movie. If you get fucking hurt, it fucking counts.

A slam is a shot.

That’s my attitude for lming. I could make it through a dfdfd rail or a c-rail or whatever, but if I don’t make it, it’s also going to be a wonderful time. That’s my angle, my speciality. That’s clearly my style. Full send. You want to be a star, but if you’re hitting a gnarly spot, no one is going to fucking argue with that. Fucking appreciate it. Don’t be afraid to send it out there. Everyone can appreciate it if you send it. That’s my ow in snowboarding. If you want to do a fucking gnarly spot

and you try it, but you can’t make it, it’s still a fucking make. You tried that shit. That’s your fucking try.

I back that attitude so much.  Don’t ever be afraid. Don’t be scared of criticism. Just fucking send it. I got a new board from Halldór this winter too. We were hitting a curved dfd, and I just assumed that the edges were already o , and it was all good to go. I just strapped in and dropped. I got on the rail, and when the rst at came, the board went sideways and just dug in. The edges were razor-sharp. So I went straight in and ate it. It was beautiful.

What’s your favourite type of spot ?

Toros: I would say a dfd rail. You just have so many options.

Gunshow: He 270’d into a rail once. Well, he de nitely sent a 270 into the rail.

Toros: It was a make.

Gunshow: It was a bail.

Toros: I thought I had that? Wasn’t the rail on re as well?

Gunshow: You de nitely got a clip.

Where does your name actually come from?

My full name is Thorir. There’s no way to pronounce it if you’re not Icelandic, and it’s kind of hard to remember. We gured out that Torgeir is kind of the Scandinavian version, then we kind of ipped that and did a Spanish version and ended up with Toros. Toro is a bull, and loco means crazy. So, the crazy bull. [ed, guess they didn’t check the spelling and went with ‘logos’ instead of ‘locos’]. When I would tell people my Icelandic name, they wouldn’t get it, and this version just worked everywhere. So Toros stuck now.

Do many people know you as Toros?

The Icelanders know my full name. But in the States or anywhere else they know the Barf Bags, they know me as Toros.

Are they the same person, or does Toros have a di erent personality from Thorir ?

They are two di erent people.

Who came up with the Barf Bags name?

Gunshow: We knew we were going to name the movie Ass 2 Mouth, but we wanted to make it proper. We wanted to have the movie ‘presented by…’ something. So one of our friends suggested Barf Bags. ‘Ass 2 Mouth, presented by Barf Bags’.

*laughs* that’s de nitely way more proper than just calling it Ass 2 Mouth. So Toros, tell me about your ender part.

Halldór approached me and told me that the e ort I was putting into my snowboarding comeback was enormous and that the Lobster crew wanted me to do the ender. I wasn’t sure what he meant, though. He told me he loved what I did eight years ago for the RV Juice part, and for my comeback, they want me in the ender ender. He said it was the end of the end of the end. One or two minutes extra at the end of the credits.

I always told Gunshow I would lm another part one day. After RV juice, we had so many dropouts from the Barf Bags. Everyone got caught up in life and family business, and I told him that sometime, somewhere, I still wanted to lm another ender. I was still in the red-light zone, no fucks given. I wanted to send it. But time goes by. Eight years passed, and I have an almost three-year-old child, but now I’m back on a board again.

TOROS SHUTS DOWN THE RING OF FIRE AT DIYX HELSINKI.

Why did you start riding again?

The winter hit me so fucking hard. My car only had summer tires, and for the past four years, I could use these tires all year because the snow has been so bad in Reykjavík. Then on December 21st, the snow hit so hard. I couldn’t move my car. It was stuck. So I bought new tyres, and it was on. There hasn’t been this much snow here in about 12 years. The spots just started knocking. I would see them driving to work, they were all covered in snow, and I wanted to hit them. Then Gunshow called and said he was coming back to Iceland, and he wanted to lm and do some shit. Fuck it, I’m down to lm some fucking gnarly street rails. Then he asked me if I wanted to go for The Ender. He said it. He knew. I said yeah, this is the time. I’m ready to go.

And so it’s been on since then?

Yeah. We met Si on a spot, a long downrail. I went on it, did a boardslide with a swivel to a perfect out. Halldór heard about it, was pumped to go with us the next day to another rail. He hasn’t really been riding street since 2019. I wanted to frontboard it all the way. He didn’t want to ride it himself, but he was pumped to help make it happen. In the end, he got so hyped by me that he wanted to ride it too. He did a BS 5050 on the ledge next to the rail and gapped to frontboard. So I got him red up for this lming fest that we’ve been in ever since. I was pumped, and I pumped him up, and he’s been sending it since. My love goes to him.

Watching you ride, I can really see how your energy pumps people up. Things get rough when you have a child, but I’m feeling the same hype that he does. When the child grows past two years old and has the motivation to tell you stu , no or yes, you can feel that they have a sense of emotion, and you can do your own shit again. We feel the same momentum. My daughter

is four months older than his. They chill and play together. They reached a point when you know you can say fuck it, let’s send it. We both feel it. We can send it again.

Did you plan to have kids? Has it been much of a change of lifestyle for you?

A bit of a shock, but kind of planned, yes. But Toros el Logos kind of died when the fullpart came out. He relied on the crew, and the crew grew apart and went in separate directions and to other countries. It was hard to get them together and lming again. I landed in the Barf Bags in the middle of the lming of A2M and RV Juice, and after that, we separated. Family, life, business, study, whatever. We still want to send it, but no one as hard as me. That’s the fucking deal.

Now a lot of the crew aren’t partying anymore, have you just focussed on shredding this winter instead of partying?

For sure. Gunshow is my main re point for that. He’s my spark, my guidance, my key, my pusher in everything. I love him and Halldór and the motivation they give. Gunshow pushes me to the edge every time. He would ask me, ‘Bro, are you sure you want to do this?’. And I would say, if you’re not sure, then I’m fucking sure. Let’s go! If he says it’s gnarly, then I know it’s on. Thank you bro, but I’m hitting it. I got this. He’s my angel and devil at the same time.

Have you ever had any serious injuries from snowboarding?

I’ve never even broken a bone, ever. It’s crazy. I must have a god of some kind watching over me. I don’t really know why I’m hitting handrails. I have my own business, and it’s stupid as fuck. I’d not been snowboarding for such a long time, and when the winter came so hard this year, I felt a spark up my spine. I. Wanna. Fucking. Go. I felt it like a kick. I want to hit fucking handrails. In the back of my head, I know I have a business, a child and a family to support. The angel and the devil were ghting in the back of my head, but I’m a rider for life.

ADRIAN SMARDZ, ROOF TO ROOF BOARDSLIDE

PHOTO: ADAM GALDYN

LUKE LUND, PIPE DREAMING

PHOTO: PERLY

CORINNE PASELA,

FRANK BOURGEOIS FLYING HIGH-FIVE

PHOTO: ALEX ROBERTS

HENNA IKOLA, FS 50-50

PHOTO: KEKE LEPPALA

JOE SIMPSON, FUTURE BOARDING

PHOTO: WILL RADULA-SCOTT

EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH

DIYX. HOW DOES ONE DOES DIYX? FOR STARTERS, MAKE SURE YOU’RE EXTREMELY WELL-RESTED AND HYDRATED PRIOR TO THE FESTIVITIES BECAUSE EUROPEANS DON’T SLEEP… OR DRINK WATER.

Hydration can be found in the form of long drinks or Fireball, and ca eine is an excellent replacement for z’s. Be prepared to snowboard your lil’ heart out with the greatest people you’ll ever meet. Godspeed to all because pulling this o with a massive lack of sleep and one too many drinks sure ain’t easy. I’m speaking to us lowly Americans, of course; this shit is lightwork for the Europeans. I can, however, guarantee to anyone no matter where you’re from, it might just be the most fun you’ll ever have. Whatever you do, don’t even think about giving your hangover a chance to catch up until the nish line is visible. It was probably the healthiest 72 hours I’ve had since the last time I was overseas. Here’s my rst-hand experience of the sickest event on earth; hit or miss some details due to my slightly above-average alcohol intake. Sorry, Mom.

While espresso martinis, red wine, and salmon for dinner were hard to beat, the highlight of the rst night had to be Colin Wilson single-handedly dominating the karaoke mic. This bar was where I was introduced to the infamous long drink, and I had never been o ered so many drinks that weren’t whiskey or beer in my entire life. I was a long way from America, but at the same time, I didn’t feel far from home because of all the incredible individuals surrounding me. Halldor kissed the top of my head and said that he couldn’t wait to see what we worked on this year, I might’ve cried.

The vibe took a turn when Max De Vries and I got screamed at by a nerd dick bouncer for rolling a spli . We were kicked out of the bar, but everyone knows outside is where it’s at anyway. This was the same bouncer who tried to get Dillon to pay 350+ euros for spilled beer on the pool table that he didn’t even spill. Once Dillymon got interrogated by the cops, it’s safe to say we decided we would be relocating our gatherings elsewhere.

After a rejuvenating two or three hours of sleep and a crucial brunch with

mimosas – it’s gameday. We’re at the stadium. There’s a fucked-up gap from the down rail at the top zone that didn’t look too inviting. Thanks to my board being beyond shredded from lming for the past two and a half weeks, I almost went directly into said death gap. Somehow I managed to catch the creeper of the sca olding landing and roll out of it miraculously to my feet. My bad for all the heart attacks; much love for all the concern. While I obviously would’ve preferred to sprint back up there and redeem myself, I didn’t have any other boards that weren’t broken. So I gured it would be wise to transfer my focus solely to reball shooters, vibing to DJ A Morgan, and watching the homies absolutely throw down.

Yo being Yo, followed by Yuki being Yuki, is what dreams are made of. What other lmer front ips THREE TIMES before getting to the bottom of the course?!? And Ryo’s stee, I mean, come on. Another stee master, Dusty, does the most insane shit known to mankind every single time he straps into his Huck Knife Pro. Watching that dude snowboard is one of my favorite things to do. Thanks Dust.

PHOTO: MOJO

WORDS: LOLO DERMINO

THEO ACWORTH

JED SKY + BONUS POINTS FOR SAFETY

PHOTO:

HENNA IKOLA

PHOTO: SAMI TUORINIEMI

ETHAN TESTS A NEW COCKTAIL, THE MORGAN SOUR

PHOTO: FABIO STURM

Big thanks to all the boarders who showed up that day – everyone was ripping. Homie who broke your leg, we love you. I’ve never been to a place with such good energy. So dope. Monster must be the answer. Ethan Morgan’s energy combined with a ame thrower is pretty much indescribable. I hate to say you had to be there, but ya did. I highly support sending it through the ring of re. Maybe don’t try to light your ciggy on it though. My eyelashes were slightly scorched, but hey, at least it wasn’t my pubes (sorry Mojo).

Sleeper’s front smith through the ames was nothing short of glorious. Then again, what does Sleeper do that isn’t glorious? Speaking of glory, name a better way to close out the sesh than Rene’s band “Kat sh” rocking our socks o . You can’t. They e ortlessly created the environment for an insanely epic mosh, which Sparrow, Yuki, Denver, and I thoroughly participated in from start to nish. We left our blood, sweat, and tears on that makeshift dance oor of snow, and with that, it was time to proceed to our next activity.

With Monster Dollars and long drinks owing, we nd ourselves at night two. The Kraken. Annika is destroying the aux (as per usual) as we involuntarily assist our already sore necks from the consistent head bobbing that is Euro House. Sleeper and Denver are destroying the pool table even though Sleeper’s been beyond destroyed since the moment he walked in the door. I’m talkin’ at least eight dubs in a row. An unstoppable duo. In Denver’s words, “We could not stop winning. We had to give up the table and move on with our lives.” Freddy Perry and Henna were highlights of this night for me; they’re just highlights of my life in general. Anyone who has had the honor of being in their presence knows exactly what I mean.

That being said, discovering Helsinki did indeed have a Taco Bell comes in at a very close second. I saved a hot sauce packet or four

ALEX KLERUD IN HELL-SINKI

PHOTO: SAMI TUORINIEMI

FIRE IT UP

PHOTO: FELIX ADLER

because I like to have a stash for emergencies. Next time I nd myself in a hot sauce crisis scavenging through my truck or random pockets, one of them for sure is gonna be in Finnish. Hypothetically, if said Taco Bell excursion was with the cutest boy ever, does it count as a rst date? (Asking for a friend, of course.) Anyway, back to The Kraken. Pretty sure we shut it down, and wow, would ya look at that, it’s spli o’clock. Thank you Monster Dollars, and thank you, Ethan Morgan.

The nal day. So bittersweet. So hungover. So cold. So snowy. Must keep drinking to stay alive. Must smoke cigs to stay warm. That morning I called every shop in town, but apparently, Helsinki doesn’t fuck with base grinds. Perfect. I’m doomed: round two. I have one pet peeve, and it’s going slow on my snowboard, so I mentally committed to drinking all day... again. Alas, Ryo swoops in and saves the day as if he wasn’t my hero already. He had an extra board and said, “Ride this.” Just my size with Sims in fat letters on the base, I literally could not ask for anything more. I don’t think I’ll ever forget that. Yo, thank you for being just the best. We back in action, baby! Let’s fucking go! Hectic doesn’t even begin to describe the spot when we pulled up. We were a lil late to the snow skate sesh but it was obviously epic. There are hundreds of spectators surrounding the alleged down at down, making it invisible to outsiders. After a couple of beers and doobies, we’re ready to rumble. Hundi and I pleasantly surprised ourselves with how much hiking we were capable of due to our physical states. I really do love that lady. But who doesn’t? Thank you for being you, Hrund. Sparrow is hiking up as far as you can go, literally ying past everyone to gap to the down. If my memory doesn’t fail me, he gapped over the whole damn rail at least once or twice. Good ass cunt that one.

RENE RINNEKANGAS AND THE KATFISH

PHOTO: FABIO STURM

YUKI AND LOLO PHOTO: THEO ACWORTH

HANDS FREE KARAOKE

PHOTO: THEO ACWORTH

Fireball shooters galore are stacked on the bus while “Ethan Morgan” is being chanted by every heart and soul on there. Holly and I may or may not be shithoused from wine before we even entered the bus. Whoops. Dusty let me borrow his shoes so I didn’t have to go to the clerb in my boots. We’re exactly the same size, obviously. The night is lining up to be a good one for sure. After a painfully long line to get in, we made a beeline directly to the bar.

The memories are a bit vague after this, but thanks to photographic evidence I know a Method Mag sticker was on my forehead for the remainder of the night. Nice. Doing dumb shit with the homies is truly one of my favorite pastimes. And really, just celebrating snowboarding and the beautiful humans it brings together. Thank you snowboarding. We closed the night at a gamechanging McDonald’s run with Freddy, Roope, Henna, Annika, Tiarn and Jam, I think? Exquisite crew. Exquisite meal. Back at the hotel, we found our dear friend Cal passed the F out on a sofa in the lobby. An unreal site to walk into. Whether he got roo ed or just had 39 drinks, the world may never know. No shit, the dude was not waking up though, we tried. The front desk receptionist de nitely did not nd it as humorous as we did. They were not stoked. We love you Cal.

PAULA BENITO LOCKING THE WIN PHOTO: SAMI TUORINIEMI

ANNIKA MORGAN – RAVE MODE ENGAGED PHOTO: SAMI TUORINIEMI

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That Sunday morning was a rough one, to say the least. However, there’s a strange beauty in the days when all the homie’s bodies are simultaneously shutting down. It’s one of those scenarios with the whole “at least we’re in this together” vibe, so the su ering is slightly more bearable. We had nothing left to give. So worth it. Somehow, Max De Vries’ diet of rosé and strawberries was still going strong. What an animal. I believe the bottle of rosé had found a home in the back pocket of his jeans. He and Sparrow were tearing the town up on and o their snowboards till nearly sundown. It was inspiring. Absolute legends. I hate saying bye to friends you won’t see for a while, and that was what the rest of the day entailed, so I’m gonna wrap it up here. Ethan Morgan, we love you. Helsinki, we love you. DIYX, we love you. So much love to each and every person there. Thank you for being the shit. Kippis.

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BOOTS, OUTERWEAR, GOGGLES & HELMETS BUYER’S GUIDE

2023/24

If you’re into driving your car over your boots to make them softer, laces, no-laces, boas everywhere, ip- ops, goggles on helmets, goggles under helmets, hard boots, sunglasses on a pow day, 6K quality goggle lenses, no-gloves in minus twenty, gore-tex jackets, second-hand sponge coats, shirtless riding, oven mitts, baggy pants, no-pants at all, whatever works for you, works for us.

You could ride in bermuda shorts for what we care. As long as you y with the strong intention to rip the hills, we fuck with it. But if you’re looking for the latest technological and fashion advancements for “soft goods”, this is where to look. This is the “Boots, Outerwear, Goggles Helmets, and Bags Method Buyers Guide”.

- Method

SWATH BOA

KEY CHARACTERISTICS: Lightweight, all-mountain, fun!

PREFERRED TERRAIN: All-Mountain Resort & Park

FLEX: 5 / 10

MAIN FEATURES: Medium ex, dual zone BOA®, with articulating cu shell construction and comfort right out of the box.

FELIX BOA

WOMENS

KEY CHARACTERISTICS: Performance, response, durability

PREFERRED TERRAIN: All-Mountain, Side and Backcountry FLEX: 7 / 10

MAIN FEATURES: Vibram outsole with traction lug tech and ecostep rubber, dual zone BOA® with lockdown tech.

PHOTON STEP ON® SOFT

WOMENS

KEY CHARACTERISTICS: Performance, response, mobility PREFERRED TERRAIN: All-Mountain, Backcountry / Touring FLEX: 7 / 10

MAIN FEATURES: Firm forward ex with added mobility/ ex heelward and side to side. All-Mountain Step On® performance, enhanced for splitboarding.

FELIX STEP ON® SOFT

KEY CHARACTERISTICS: Performance, response, mobility

PREFERRED TERRAIN: All-Mountain, Backcountry / Touring FLEX: 7 / 10

WOMENS

MAIN FEATURES: Firm forward ex with added mobility/ ex heelward and side to side. Enhanced performance for splitboarding.

RITUAL STEP ON®

KEY CHARACTERISTICS: Playful, comfort, performance PREFERRED TERRAIN: All-Mountain Resort & Park FLEX: 5 / 10

MAIN FEATURES: Step On® convenience, dual zone BOA® t system, with articulating cu shell construction and comfort right out of the box.

GROM STEP ON®

KEY CHARACTERISTICS: Smallest Step On® Boot Available

PREFERRED TERRAIN: All-Mountain Resort FLEX: 3 / 10

MAIN FEATURES: Step On® boot with sizing down to 28 Euro, BOA® t system, removable liner and inner cu , recycled rubber outsole.

KIDS

AW PREMIER HYBRID

KEY CHARACTERISTICS: Andy Warhol limited series PREFERRED TERRAIN: All-Terrain

FLEX: 6 / 10

MAIN FEATURES: The all-new Premier Hybrid combines traditional lacing with BOA® t system and our patentpending superlock heel harness.

JUDGE – STEP ON ON®

KEY CHARACTERISTICS: Comfort, performance, t PREFERRED TERRAIN: All-Terrain

FLEX: 6 / 10

MAIN FEATURES: Step On® outsole, eco friendly impact insole, perfect ventilation, articulated construction combines DC’s boot tech with Burton’s Step On® interface.

PHANTOM BOOT

KEY CHARACTERISTICS: Best tech, ventilation PREFERRED TERRAIN: All-Terrain

FLEX: 8 / 10

MAIN FEATURES: An OG style from 2001, we modernized it with top-of-the-line features to make it even better.

TRANSCEND BOOT

KEY CHARACTERISTICS: Tackle any terrain PREFERRED TERRAIN: All-Terrain FLEX: 8 / 10

MAIN FEATURES: With a focus on all-mountain performance and classic DC design, the Transcend is built to tackle any terrain.

PHASE BOA PRO STEP ON®

KEY CHARACTERISTICS: Comfort, warm, responsive PREFERRED TERRAIN: All-Terrain

FLEX: 7 / 10

MAIN FEATURES: One of the most advanced boots developed by the brand, this year we’re continuing the progression with a Step On® model.

WOMENS

WOMENS PHASE BOA PRO

KEY CHARACTERISTICS: Style, comfort, technical PREFERRED TERRAIN: All-Terrain

FLEX: 5 / 10

MAIN FEATURES: Lightning-fast dual zone boa t system equipped with our patent-pending superlock heel harness.

TEAM ID LTD.

KEY CHARACTERISTICS: Perfectly balanced, mid-soft ex

PREFERRED TERRAIN: Park / Slope

FLEX: 6 / 10

MAIN FEATURES: Mismatched (black-and-white) Colorway, Double Power Strap, Skate ex Sole, L3-Lacing, Freestyle Tongue, Double Back, Translucent sole, Out-of-the-box Comfort.

AERIS

KEY CHARACTERISTICS: Ultimate All-Terrain boot

PREFERRED TERRAIN: All-Terrain

FLEX: 7 / 10

MAIN FEATURES: Kevin Backstrom Signature Model, Quantum Sole, L3 Lacing with BOA® Fit System for perfect heel hold, Freestyle Tongue, Sidekick Pro, Stage 3 Liner, Out-of-the-box Comfort.

ID LARA BOA

KEY CHARACTERISTICS: Soft and playful

PREFERRED TERRAIN: Park / Slope

FLEX: 4 / 10

MAIN FEATURES: Women-speci c, Out-of-the-box Comfort, BOA® Fit System, Power Strap, Skate ex Sole, Pro Flex Construction, Freestyle Tongue, Stage 3 Liner.

X-PLORER

KEY CHARACTERISTICS: Splitboarding meets riding PREFERRED TERRAIN: Backcountry / All-Terrain FLEX: 6 / 10

MAIN FEATURES: Vibram Eastridge Sole, Rock Guard, D-Tex Mebrane, Traditional Lacing + BOA® Fit System for perfect heel hold, Power Strap, Out-of-the-box Comfort.

DNA PRO

KEY CHARACTERISTICS: Pro Performance in a soft ex PREFERRED TERRAIN: Park / Slope / Street FLEX: 5 / 10

MAIN FEATURES: Out-of-the-box Comfort, Traditional Lacing + BOA® Fit System for perfect heel hold, Power Strap, Skate Flex Sole, Double Back, Stage 3 Liner, Freestyle Tongue.

ID DUAL BOA

KEY CHARACTERISTICS: Comfort meets performance PREFERRED TERRAIN: Park / Slope FLEX: 5 / 10

MAIN FEATURES: BOA® Fit System, Skate ex Sole, Pro Flex Construction, Sidekick Technology, Freestyle Tongue, Thermoblock, Out-of-the-box Comfort.

WOMENS

ORTON

KEY CHARACTERISTICS: Precise, direct, sturdy PREFERRED TERRAIN: Powder, Groomers, Sidecountry, Resort FLEX: 8 / 10

MAIN FEATURES: H4/M3 Focus BOA® Fit System with TX3 Lacing, Articulating Cu Upper with HDR Premium Synthetics and Endo™ 2.0.

TARO TAMAI

KEY CHARACTERISTICS: Surfy, smooth, elegant PREFERRED TERRAIN: Powder, Groomers, Sidecountry, Resort FLEX: 4 / 10

WOMENS

MAIN FEATURES: H4 Focus BOA® Fit System with TX3 Lacing, Removable 3-Point Harness Liner Lacing.

FORMAT

KEY CHARACTERISTICS: Strong, swift, precise PREFERRED TERRAIN: Powder, Groomers, Sidecountry, Resort FLEX: 8 / 10

MAIN FEATURES: H4 Focus BOA® Fit System with TX3 Lacing, Removable 3-Point Harness Liner Lacing, 6+3 Last.

HOLGATE

KEY CHARACTERISTICS: Precise, responsive, fast PREFERRED TERRAIN: Powder, Groomers, Sidecountry, Resort FLEX: 8 / 10

MAIN FEATURES: H4 Coiler BOA® Fit System, Rubber Reinforced Toe Box, Articulating Cu Upper, Endo™ 2.0 Heel Counter

EVASION

KEY CHARACTERISTICS: Precise, traditional lacing PREFERRED TERRAIN: Powder, Groomers, Sidecountry, Resort FLEX: 7 / 10

MAIN FEATURES: Traditional Lacing, Rubber Reinforced ASYM Articulating Cu Upper with Endo™ 2.0, Conda™ with BOA® Liner Lacing.

OVERDRAFT

KEY CHARACTERISTICS: Playful, surfy, precise PREFERRED TERRAIN: Park, Groomers, Resort FLEX: 5 / 10

MAIN FEATURES: Traditional Lacing, Articulating Cu Upper, Intuition® Comfort Foam 3D Liner, Conda™ with BOA® Liner Lacing.

KITA HYBRID

KEY CHARACTERISTICS: Hybrid-lacing, sti , dependable PREFERRED TERRAIN: All-Mountain Freeride

FLEX: 9 / 10

MAIN FEATURES: Eric Jackson’s go-to boot drops in a new lace-up avour with Nidecker’s own Internal Heel Lock BOA.

RIFT LACE

KEY CHARACTERISTICS:

Mid-Soft, articulating, progressive

PREFERRED TERRAIN: Park & All-Mountain Freestyle

FLEX: 6 / 10

MAIN FEATURES: Full Nidecker tech (3D toebox, gel dampening, articulating cu ) for traditionalists.

WOMENS

ALTAI-W

KEY CHARACTERISTICS: Solid, tech- lled, versatile PREFERRED TERRAIN: All-Mountain FLEX: 7 / 10

MAIN FEATURES: The best value performer out there. Dual Boa, rubber toe tip, Transition Zone backstay shape.

KITA

KEY CHARACTERISTICS: Dual Boa, sti , dependable PREFERRED TERRAIN: All-Mountain Freeride

FLEX: 9 / 10

MAIN FEATURES: External Heel Lock, Gold Level Wrap liner, Vibram sole, Seamless Construction.

RIFT APX

KEY CHARACTERISTICS:

Biomimicry-Series inspired, articulating

PREFERRED TERRAIN: Park & All-Mountain Freestyle

FLEX: 6 / 10

MAIN FEATURES: Full Nidecker tech (3D toebox, gel dampening, articulating cu ) mid- ex package.

MICRON

KEY CHARACTERISTICS: Lightweight, comfortable, extendable PREFERRED TERRAIN: All-Mountain

FLEX: 4 / 10

KIDS

MAIN FEATURES: New lightweight kids tech BOA boot for kids who ride without compromise. Includes Grow-With-Me insole spacer.

TEAM PRO KLEVELAND TLS

KEY CHARACTERISTICS: Freestyle, response, Pro-Caliber PREFERRED TERRAIN: Park FLEX: 8 / 10

MAIN FEATURES: Built for and by Marcus Kleveland to o er the ultimate t and response underfoot.

TEAM TLS

KEY CHARACTERISTICS: Comfort, t, perfomance

PREFERRED TERRAIN: All-Terrain

FLEX: 10 / 10

MAIN FEATURES: The pros favourite for a reason. Equipped with a Vibram® Outsole made of Vibram® ECOSTEP™ Compound.

CHASE BOA

KEY CHARACTERISTICS: Support, durability, comfort PREFERRED TERRAIN: All-Mountain FLEX: 8 / 10

MAIN FEATURES: The best tting BOA® Fit System boot with an all-mountain ex equipped with a Vibram® Outsole.

INCLINE TLS

KEY CHARACTERISTICS: Mountaineering, splitboarding, durable

PREFERRED TERRAIN: Backcountry FLEX: 7-9 / 10

MAIN FEATURES: Built to push the limits in the backcountry from summit to split track with Vibram backcountry outsole.

WOMENS

BIANCA TLS

KEY CHARACTERISTICS: Support, Pro-Caliber, performance PREFERRED TERRAIN: All-Mountain FLEX: 7 / 10

MAIN FEATURES: Team Rider Trusted and Approved with traction built to last and hold even on the iciest conditions.

WOMENS

CYPRESS BOA

KEY CHARACTERISTICS: Boa, comfort, medium- ex

PREFERRED TERRAIN: All-Resort FLEX: 6 / 10

MAIN FEATURES: Dual BOA® Fit System, Re/Lace Liner Locker, Women’s Cloud 5 Liner for a medium exing and comfortable t.

DECADE PRO (BY ETHAN MORGAN)

KEY CHARACTERISTICS: Tweakable, comfy, freestyle

PREFERRED TERRAIN: Park, Street, Backcountry FLEX: 6 / 10

MAIN FEATURES: Traditional lace plus power strap and dedicated heel- retention system makes this Ethan’s and the rest of the PRO team boot of choice.

PRO

DECADE HYBRID

KEY CHARACTERISTICS: Easy-entry, comfy, freestyle

PREFERRED TERRAIN: Park, Street, Backcountry FLEX: 6 / 10

MAIN FEATURES: This versatile freestyle oriented boot got even easier to get in and out of with its brand new hybrid spin system.

EDGE HYBRID

KEY CHARACTERISTICS: Tweakable, comfy, freestyle

PREFERRED TERRAIN: Snowpark, Piste FLEX: 5 / 10

MAIN FEATURES: Its softer ex and low pro le stamina sole gives you a closer feet to board feel.

FREEDOM SLS

KEY CHARACTERISTICS: Comfy, a ordable, forgiving

PREFERRED TERRAIN: Snowpark, Piste FLEX: 4 / 10

MAIN FEATURES: A ordable, comfortable entry level boot suitable for all riding styles.

WOMENS

DEVINE HYBRID

KEY CHARACTERISTICS: Powerful, durable, freestyle

PREFERRED TERRAIN: Park, Big Jumps and Freeride FLEX: 6 / 10

MAIN FEATURES: The popcorn outsole is amazing at absorbing big impacts and it’s our female PRO rider’s favourite boot.

WOMENS

DOMINO HYBRID

KEY CHARACTERISTICS: Tweakable, comfy, easy-entry

PREFERRED TERRAIN: Park, piste FLEX: 5 / 10

MAIN FEATURES: Its softer ex and low pro le stamina sole gives you a closer feet to board feel.

TORRENT

KEY CHARACTERISTICS: Comfort, t, performance

PREFERRED TERRAIN: All-Mountain

FLEX: 6 / 10

MAIN FEATURES: The most high-tech boot on the planet, sustainability and performance are top of mind.

TRIDENT

KEY CHARACTERISTICS: Adjustable, durable, responsive PREFERRED TERRAIN: All-Mountain, Freeride FLEX: 9 / 10

MAIN FEATURES: Fitted with our Intuition™ Dream Wrap Liner and the Tongue Tied™ Hybrid Harness system combined with The Closer™.

LASSO PRO

KEY CHARACTERISTICS: Flexy, hassle-free, responsive PREFERRED TERRAIN: All-Mountain

FLEX: 8 / 10

MAIN FEATURES: A sti er exing boot that o ers a responsive ride with a hassle-free t system.

FUSE

KEY CHARACTERISTICS: Team-favourite, comfy, performance

PREFERRED TERRAIN: All-Mountain, Freestyle

FLEX: 8 / 10

WOMENS

MAIN FEATURES: An unanimous team-favourite year after year, with supreme comfort and hold.

HERA PRO

KEY CHARACTERISTICS: Performance, durable, precise PREFERRED TERRAIN: All-Mountain FLEX: 7 / 10

MAIN FEATURES: An all-new boot designed for riders that want the perfect mix of comfort and performance.

WOMENS

CONTEXT

KEY CHARACTERISTICS: Comfy, performance, responsive PREFERRED TERRAIN: All-Mountain, Freestyle FLEX: 7 / 10

MAIN FEATURES: A high-end women’s lace snowboard boot, it’s snug and comfort at the highest level.

LIBERTINE LACE

KEY CHARACTERISTICS: Rugged, durable, supportive PREFERRED TERRAIN: Setting the boot pack, railing turns, sending it deep

FLEX: 7 / 10

MAIN FEATURES: With a slip proof Vibram outsole and dual density Ultralon foam liner, the Libertine is our premium boot family.

LIBERTINE HYBRID BOA

KEY CHARACTERISTICS: Rugged, durable, supportive PREFERRED TERRAIN: Setting the boot pack, railing turns, sending it deep

FLEX: 7 / 10

WOMENS

MAIN FEATURES: With a slip proof Vibram outsole and dual density Ultralon foam liner, the Libertine is our premium boot family.

LIBERTINE BOA

KEY CHARACTERISTICS: Rugged, durable, supportive

PREFERRED TERRAIN: Setting the boot pack, railing turns, sending it deep

FLEX: 7 / 10

MAIN FEATURES: With a slip proof Vibram outsole and dual density Ultralon foam liner, the Libertine is our premium boot family.

BODEGA BOA

KEY CHARACTERISTICS: Buttery smooth

PREFERRED TERRAIN: Lapping the park, burnin‘ groomers and tweakin‘ methods

FLEX: 6 / 10

MAIN FEATURES: Medium exing, freestyle-oriented boot with plush comfort to ride anything.

WOMEN’S BODEGA BOA

KEY CHARACTERISTICS: Buttery smooth

PREFERRED TERRAIN: Lapping the park, burnin’ groomers and tweakin‘ method

FLEX: 6 / 10

MAIN FEATURES: Medium exing, freestyle-oriented boot with plush comfort to ride anything.

BODEGA HYBRID BOA

KEY CHARACTERISTICS: Buttery smooth

PREFERRED TERRAIN: Lapping the park, burnin’ groomers and tweakin‘ method

FLEX: 6 / 10

MAIN FEATURES: Medium exing, freestyleoriented boot with plush comfort to ride anything.

DIALOGUE LACE SJ

KEY CHARACTERISTICS: Precise, comfortable, Eco-Friendly PREFERRED TERRAIN: All-Mountain / Freestyle

FLEX: 6 / 10

MAIN FEATURES: BOA® activated STR8JKT harness eliminates heel lift and provides a secure, comfortable t.

ECHO DUAL BOA

KEY CHARACTERISTICS:

Supportive, comfortable, Eco-Friendly PREFERRED TERRAIN: All-Mountain FLEX: 7 / 10

WOMENS

MAIN FEATURES: Dual Zone Boa and Precision harness – wraps your foot, eliminates heel lift, and provides a precise t.

KIANA DUAL BOA

KEY CHARACTERISTICS: Precise, comfortable, Eco-Friendly PREFERRED TERRAIN: All-Mountain / Freestyle FLEX: 6 / 10

MAIN FEATURES: Dual Zone Boa and Precision harness – wraps your foot, eliminates heel lift, and provides a precise t.

WOMENS

VISTA DUAL BOA

KEY CHARACTERISTICS:

Supportive, comfortable, Eco-Friendly PREFERRED TERRAIN: All-Mountain FLEX: 7 / 10

MAIN FEATURES: Dual Zone Boa and Precision harness – wraps your foot, eliminates heel lift, and provides a precise t.

LAUNCH LACE BOA SJ

KEY CHARACTERISTICS: Forgiving, comfortable, lightweight PREFERRED TERRAIN: Freestyle

FLEX: 5 / 10

MAIN FEATURES: BOA® activated STR8JKT harness eliminates heel lift and provides a secure, comfortable t.

DIALOGUE DUAL BOA

KEY CHARACTERISTICS: Precise, comfortable, Eco-Friendly PREFERRED TERRAIN: Freestyle FLEX: 6 / 10

MAIN FEATURES: Dual Zone Boa and Precision harness – wraps your foot, eliminates heel lift, and provides a precise t.

LASHED DOUBLE BOA – ZEB POWELL

KEY CHARACTERISTICS: Reliable, performance, support PREFERRED TERRAIN: Freeride

FLEX: 6 / 10

MAIN FEATURES: Reliable t, medium ex and support with the bene t of the Dual BOA Fit System.

DIESEL HYBRID – CHRIS GRENIER

KEY CHARACTERISTICS: Comfortable, light, perfect-freestyle t

PREFERRED TERRAIN: From the Park to the Streets FLEX: 6 / 10

MAIN FEATURES: 3D Molded tongue and a Performance Backstay give this boot a ex that’s on the sti er side of medium.

FOCUS BOA – AUSTIN SWEETIN

KEY CHARACTERISTICS: Heel-lock, precision t, cushioning

PREFERRED TERRAIN: All-Terrain

FLEX: 9 / 10

MAIN FEATURES: Anchored by a precision t and ultimate heel lock with a Dual-Zone High Power Focus BOA t system.

TM-2 – ELENA HIGHT

KEY CHARACTERISTICS: Versatile, articulated, split-friendly.

PREFERRED TERRAIN: In or Out of Bounds FLEX: 7 / 10

WOMENS

MAIN FEATURES: Vibram outsole, molded toe cap, performance internal harness, 3D Molded tongue.

LASHED – DESIREE MELANCON

WOMENS

KEY CHARACTERISTICS: Comfort, performance, support

PREFERRED TERRAIN: Freeride

FLEX: 6 / 10

MAIN FEATURES: Performance rubber outsole, evolution foam cushioning, articulated cu , independent eyestay.

TM-2 DOUBLE BOA WIDE –BODE MERRIL

KEY CHARACTERISTICS: Comfort, durability, versatile PREFERRED TERRAIN: Everywhere from the Park to the Streets FLEX: 7 / 10

MAIN FEATURES: 16mm of extra width in the forefoot, medium ex, ultra soft Energy Foam cushioning.

VERSE – PARKER SZUMOWSKI

KEY CHARACTERISTICS: Customization, performance, t PREFERRED TERRAIN: Backcountry and All-Mountain FLEX: 6-9 / 10

MAIN FEATURES: BOA®Fit System featuring Vans Custom Focus Plus routing and Custom Slide Guide, optimized for precision and power.

HI-STANDARD PRO – BENNY URBAN

KEY CHARACTERISTICS: Technical mountaineering performance

PREFERRED TERRAIN: All-Mountain, Park / Street FLEX: 5-6 / 10

MAIN FEATURES: Benny’s Hi-Standard Pro is a versatile workhorse with a skate in uence. V2 UltraCush Smartwool®liner, V2 POPCUSH footbed.

INFUSE

KEY CHARACTERISTICS: Cross-terrain adaptability, performance

PREFERRED TERRAIN: Backcountry, All-Mountain, Park / Street FLEX: 5-9 / 10

MAIN FEATURES: V3 UltraCush TNF FlashDry liner, V3 POPCUSH footbed and Vans’ Flex Control System for custom ex tuning.

WOMENS

HI-STANDARD PRO – JILL PERKINS

KEY CHARACTERISTICS: Technical mountaineering performance

PREFERRED TERRAIN: All-Mountain, Park / Street FLEX: 5-6 / 10

MAIN FEATURES: The Hi- Standard Pro continues to capitalize on the intersection of performance and self-discovery.

HI-COUNTRY & HELL-BOUND

KEY CHARACTERISTICS: All-Terrain preparedness

PREFERRED TERRAIN: Backcountry, All-Mountain FLEX: 5-8 / 10

MAIN FEATURES: A V3 Popcush footbed which o ers highest level of impact cushioning and tuned energy return.

WOMENS

VIAJE RANGE EDITION

KEY CHARACTERISTICS: Progressive, functional, reliable

PREFERRED TERRAIN: Backcountry, All-mountain FLEX: 6-9 / 10

MAIN FEATURES: Adaptive Range Mode features a Range Limiter and Rear Drop Cu for a signi cantly expanded range of motion.

BEAST 3L JACKET

WEATHERPROOF RATING: 30k

MAIN FEATURES: Designed and built for accessing and slaying the deepest powder.

SASSY BEAST JACKET

WEATHERPROOF RATING: 30k

MAIN FEATURES: Our most technical women’s jacket is formed from a lightweight layer of Primaloft insulation under a shell of 100% recycled Eco Vortex.

EASY STYLE JACKET

WEATHERPROOF RATING: 15k

MAIN FEATURES: 15K waterproof rating with over 40g insulation is a winter combination that is truly hard to beat.

LADY TRENCHER

WEATHERPROOF RATING: 15k

MAIN FEATURES: Our crowd favourite Men’s Trenchover reimagined, with unique styling and an updated Women’s t!

BEAST 2L PANT

WEATHERPROOF RATING: 30k

MAIN FEATURES: The Beast 2L Pant delivers nonstop protection from winter’s wettest squalls through springs slushiest sessions.

WOMENS

EASY STYLE PANT

WEATHERPROOF RATING: 15k

MAIN FEATURES: Easy Style means being comfortable with your style, The Airblaster Easy Style Pant gives you options.

SASSY HOT BIB

WEATHERPROOF RATING: 30k

MAIN FEATURES: 30K waterproof style from boots to buckles. Bibs o er more protection from snow, more style.

WOMENS

BOYFRIEND PANT

WEATHERPROOF RATING: 15k

MAIN FEATURES: 100% seamtaped, 15K stretch canvas keeps you warm, dry, and comfortable.

CASCADE ANORAK

(SAFETY ORANGE)

WEATHERPROOF RATING: DWR coated

MAIN FEATURES: “County orange”. If you know, you know.

CASCADE SERVICE PANT

(ARMY GREEN)

WEATHERPROOF RATING: DWR coated

MAIN FEATURES: Baggy and double knee. Nu said.

CASCADE ANORAK

(SAGE/NAVY)

WEATHERPROOF RATING: DWR coated

MAIN FEATURES: Vintage ll bean style with today’s autumn t.

CASCADE CARGO PANT

(BLACK)

WEATHERPROOF RATING: DWR coated

MAIN FEATURES: contrast stitch so you can look better than those guys in just all black pants.

CASCADE ANORAK (VIOLET)

WEATHERPROOF RATING: DWR coated

MAIN FEATURES: Not everyone can pull it o , but those that can should.

FLEECE WORK SHIRT

(SHADOW PLAID)

WEATHERPROOF RATING: DWR coated

MAIN FEATURES: double zipper front. Every jacket front zipper should be double or your favorite brand is cutting corners.

CASCADE CARGO PANT

(NAVY)

WEATHERPROOF RATING: DWR coated

MAIN FEATURES: We put mesh on the outside of the cargo pocket. Fashion over function.

CASCADE SERVICE PANT

(CHOC BROWN)

WEATHERPROOF RATING: DWR coated

MAIN FEATURES: you’re going to put in some work this season, now you have the pants to show it.

WEATHERPROOF RATING: 15k/15k

MAIN FEATURES: Fully taped seams, 100% recycled polyester.

WEATHERPROOF RATING: 15k/15k

MAIN FEATURES: Fully taped seams, waterproof critical zippers, 100% recycled polyester.

CARGO JACKET + CARGO PANT

FULL ZIP JACKET + ZIP PANT

TECH JACKET

WEATHERPROOF RATING: 20k/20k

MAIN FEATURES:

3-layer shell, Fully taped seams, 100% recycled polyester.

TECH BIB PANT

WEATHERPROOF RATING: 20k/20k

MAIN FEATURES:

3-layer shell, Fully taped seams, 100% recycled polyester.

HALFZIP JACKET

WEATHERPROOF RATING: 15k/15k

MAIN FEATURES: Fully taped seams, 100% recycled polyester.

PARK PANT

WEATHERPROOF RATING: 15k/15k

MAIN FEATURES: 2-layer, Fully taped seams, 100% recycled polyester, drawstrings.

WOMENS

ANALOG HEDSTALL

GORE-TEX 2L JACKET

WEATHERPROOF RATING: Gore-Tex –Guaranteed to keep you dry

MAIN FEATURES: Proven waterproof tech meets modern warmth and laid back style.

ANALOG FLYRAIL

GORE-TEX 2L JACKET

WEATHERPROOF RATING: Gore-Tex –Guaranteed to keep you dry

MAIN FEATURES: Packed with features in an oversized, low bulk, street style. Maximum comfort day after day.

ANALOG HARDPACK

GORE-TEX 3L JACKET

WEATHERPROOF RATING: Gore-Tex –Guaranteed to keep you dry

MAIN FEATURES: Street inspired style. Rider-designed features. Expedition ready weather protection.

KIDS

BOYS LODGEPOLE

WEATHERPROOF RATING: 10k

MAIN FEATURES: Designed for snowboarding but also for school. Insulated, recycled materials and room to grow.

ANALOG HEDSTALL

GORE-TEX

2L BIB

WEATHERPROOF RATING: Gore-Tex –Guaranteed to keep you dry

MAIN FEATURES: A premium 2L laid back cargo pant style, for a loose easy-moving feel.

WOMENS

ANALOG VOICEOVER

GORE-TEX 3L PANT

WEATHERPROOF RATING: Gore-Tex –Guaranteed to keep you dry

MAIN FEATURES: A simple silhouette with a contempory t. Light, strong and guaranteed to keep you dry.

ANALOG FLYRAIL

GORE-TEX

2L PANT

WEATHERPROOF RATING: Gore-Tex –Guaranteed to keep you dry

MAIN FEATURES: Windproof, waterproof and breathable so you can stay comfortable all day long.

KIDS SKYLAR 2L BIB

WEATHERPROOF RATING: 10k

MAIN FEATURES: Lightweight, warm and breathable. Packed full of kid friendly features.

KIDS

HALEN II SHELL JACKET

WEATHERPROOF RATING: 20k

MAIN FEATURES: Steve Gruber and Dušan Kříž’s top pick! This recycled shell jacket is the rockstar of backcountry riding. Japan tested, rider approved!

NORMAN ANORAK JACKET

WEATHERPROOF RATING: 15k

MAIN FEATURES: Ethan Morgan’s go-to! All the essential snowboard features and zero u –the Swiss Army knife of snowboard jackets.

CHUCK SNOW SHARK COACH JACKET

WEATHERPROOF RATING: 10k

MAIN FEATURES: Halldor Helgason’s shred meets MeatSoda’s art. Coach jacket style, snow features, non-insulated. Snowboarding’s never looked this rad!

WOMENS

DERIN II ANORAK JACKET

WEATHERPROOF RATING: 10k

MAIN FEATURES: A long-standing women’s fave! Cozy warmth insides, packed with snow features. All-mountain riding? All-awesome!

MEDLER BIB PANTS

WEATHERPROOF RATING: 15k

MAIN FEATURES: For powder hounds. No snow sneak-in. Flexi Lock system = no pesky buckles. Non-insulated with snag-free vents.

NELSON PANTS

WEATHERPROOF RATING: 20k

MAIN FEATURES: Team-loved! Looser cut packed with snow features. Fully taped seams, snag-free vents. Pairs killer with Halen jacket.

ROWEN PANTS

WEATHERPROOF RATING: 10k

MAIN FEATURES: Loose vibes, all-mountain rides! All necessary snow features, including snag-free vents and reinforced heel protection. With side pockets.

WOMENS

STELLA BIB PANTS

WEATHERPROOF RATING: 15k

MAIN FEATURES: Cozy-up, shred girls! 40g warmth, 15k breathability, fully sealed seams, and inseam vents are just a few tech features.

MEN’S MTN SURF RECYCLED ANORAK

WEATHERPROOF RATING: 20k

MAIN FEATURES: Body mapped fabric layout, 20k waterproof / 20k breathable fabrics, Zippered kangaroo pocket, Pit zips.

DARK START RECYCLED HOODIE

WEATHERPROOF RATING: PFC-Free DWR

MAIN FEATURES: 100% recycled Air Flake synthetic insulation, Zippered chest and hand pockets, Two internal drop pockets.

WOMENS

WOMEN’S MTN RECYCLED SURF ANORAK

WEATHERPROOF RATING: 20k

MAIN FEATURES: Body mapped fabric layout, 20k waterproof / 20k breathable fabrics, Zippered kangaroo pocket, Pit zips.

WOMENS

WOMEN’S RE-UP RECYCLED HOODIE

WEATHERPROOF RATING: PFC-Free DWR

MAIN FEATURES: 100% recycled nylon fabric + 100% recycled 750- ll down, Zipped hand pockets + internal and external chest pockets.

MEN’S MTN SURF RECYCLED BIBS

WEATHERPROOF RATING: 20k

MAIN FEATURES: Body mapped fabric layout, 20k waterproof / 20k breathable fabrics, Zippered chest pocket, Side seam vents.

WOMENS

WOMEN’S MTN SURF RECYCLED BIBS

WEATHERPROOF RATING: 20k

MAIN FEATURES: Body mapped fabric layout, 20k waterproof / 20k breathable fabrics, Zippered chest pocket, Side seam vents.

MEN’S SHRALPINIST RECYCLED GORE-TEX PRO PANTS

WEATHERPROOF RATING: 30k

MAIN FEATURES: Body mapped fabric layout, Gore-Tex Pro most rugged + breathable fabrics, Two zippered pockets, Side seam vents.

WOMENS

WOMEN’S SHRALPINIST STRETCH RECYCLED PANTS

WEATHERPROOF RATING: 30k

MAIN FEATURES: 100% recycled 3L 30k waterproof / 30k breathable stretch fabric, Three zippered pockets, Side seam vents.

AXIAL

WEATHERPROOF RATING: 20k/20k

MAIN FEATURES: 4-way stretch recycled polyester 3Layer, Genderless proper baggy t all-mountain jacket with stylish and functional YKK AquadGaurd® Split Vent.

VENTURA

WEATHERPROOF RATING: 20k/20k

MAIN FEATURES: Genderless inspired by 90s boxy streetwear jacket, utilizing recycled materials where possible, PFC free DWR coating and 40g insulation.

AFTERSHOCK

WEATHERPROOF RATING: DWR-coated /20k breathability

MAIN FEATURES: 2-layer Micro Ripstop Pull over pu y with 150grams of insulation and PFC-Free DWR coating to keep you protected and warm. Genderless t.

WOMENS

PROWLER

WEATHERPROOF RATING: 20k/20k

MAIN FEATURES: 2-layer timeless and team favorite anorak pullover has 60grams insulation, critically taped seems, recycled materials, and designed for summit to city adventures.

AXIAL

WEATHERPROOF RATING: 20k/20k

MAIN FEATURES: 4-way stretch Genderless proper baggy t allmountain pant with stylish and functional cinched cu s.

VENTURA

WEATHERPROOF RATING: 20k/20k

MAIN FEATURES: 2-layer Genderless inspired baggy 90s boxy streetwear pant utilizing recycled materials where possible, PFC free DWR coating and 40g insulation.

RANKIN

WEATHERPROOF RATING: 10k/10k

MAIN FEATURES: Team inspired durable baggy tting pant with full side zips for breathability and structure- the L1 Teams favorite pant this season!

HEARTBREAKER

WOMENS

WEATHERPROOF RATING: 20k/20k

MAIN FEATURES: An L1 staple, this 2-layer stretch twill fabric slim tting regular pant is a shell that is full functional on and o the mountain – utilizing PFC-FREE DWR and recycled materials.

WOMENS

TC JUNO REDUCT SHELL JACKET (JAMIE ANDERSON)

WEATHERPROOF RATING:

MAIN FEATURES: Jamie’s collection is inspired by the re-interpretation of animal print mixed with hints of tie-dye.

TC RYKKINN JACKET (STÅLE SANDBECH)

WEATHERPROOF RATING: OProtect DWR

MAIN FEATURES: Ståle’s series combines camo and clouds to create a truly unique print.

TC REDUCT EARTH SHELL JACKET (SAGE

KOTSENBURG)

WEATHERPROOF RATING: Hydrofree DWR

MAIN FEATURES: Sage has looked to the 90s to inspire the design elements of this jacket.

TNP TBT SHELL JACKET

WEATHERPROOF RATING: OProtect DWR

MAIN FEATURES: Judd’s jacket has been designed to deliver an optimal on-the-mountain experience.

TC JUNO REDUCT SHELL PANT (JAMIE ANDERSON)

WEATHERPROOF RATING: Hydrofree DWR

MAIN FEATURES: The high waistband design matches comfort with performance for days on the mountain.

WOMENS

TC EARTH SHELL PANT (SAGE KOTSENBURG)

WEATHERPROOF RATING: Hydrofree DWR

MAIN FEATURES: Sage’s collection is designed to elevate performance and provide protection on the mountain.

TC GUNN RC BIB 3.0 (STÅLE SANDBECH)

WEATHERPROOF RATING: Hydrofree DWR

MAIN FEATURES: Made with a selection of premium stretch fabrics to ensure all-day, all-terrain comfort.

TNP SHELL BIB

WEATHERPROOF RATING: 2L FN DryTM 10k with O-Protect DWR

MAIN FEATURES: TNP Shell Bib takes you snowboarding and beyond in style and comfort.

HIGH ALTITUDE

GORE-TEX® JACKET

WEATHERPROOF RATING: GORE-TEX®

MAIN FEATURES: GORE-TEX® ePE membrane technology, WarmFlight® x1 Technology, exterior shell 100% manufactured from recycled bers.

exterior

ULTRALIGHT

GORE-TEX® JACKET

WEATHERPROOF RATING: GORE-TEX®

MAIN FEATURES: GORE-TEX® Technology, WarmFlight® x3 Primaloft Active for lightness and ampli ed warmth, PFC free treatment.

HIGHLINE PRO

3L GORE-TEX® JACKET

WEATHERPROOF RATING: GORE-TEX®

MAIN FEATURES: GORE-TEX® Technology, exterior shell 100% manufactured from recycled bottles, PFC free treatment.

RADICALO JACKET

WEATHERPROOF RATING: DryFlight® 10k

MAIN FEATURES: Exterior shell 100% manufactured from recycled textile-waste polyester, Dry ight technology 10k, PFC free treatment.

HIGHLINE PRO

3L GORE-TEX® BIB

WEATHERPROOF RATING: GORE-TEX®

MAIN FEATURES: GORE-TEX® Pro Technology, 3-layer construction for improved lightness, Exterior shell 100% manufactured from recycled nylon.

FLY HIGH BIB

WEATHERPROOF RATING: 10k

MAIN FEATURES: 10k DryFlight® technology, Exterior shell 63% manufactured from recycled nylon, PFC free treatment.

SNOW DOWN CARGO PANT

WEATHERPROOF RATING: 10k

MAIN FEATURES: 10k DryFlight® technology, Exterior shell 63% manufactured from recycled nylon, PFC free treatment, baggy style for maximized space where you need it the most!

HIGH ALTITUDE

GORE-TEX®

PANT

WEATHERPROOF RATING: GORE-TEX®

MAIN FEATURES: GORE-TEX®

ePE membrane technology, WarmFlight® x1 Technology, exterior shell 100% manufactured from recycled bers.

FREERIDER JACKET

WEATHERPROOF RATING: 20k/20k

MAIN FEATURES: Twill recycled polyester, Primaloft ThermoPlume insulation, waterproof zippers, iView phone pocket.

BACK COUNTRY BIB

WEATHERPROOF RATING: 30k/40k

MAIN FEATURES: 2,5 Layers shell, Twill recycled polyester; Fully seem sealed, 30k/40k membrane by 37.5 technology.

PRIMATIVE JACKET

WEATHERPROOF RATING: 10k/10k

MAIN FEATURES: Anorak style, Twill recycled polyester.

WOMENS

RIDER ANORAK

WEATHERPROOF RATING: 10k/10k

MAIN FEATURES: Anorak style, Twill recycled polyester.

WOMENS

VERMONT BIB

WEATHERPROOF RATING: 10k/10k

MAIN FEATURES: Recycled Poly Twill Bib pants, side zip for easy entry, multiple pockets.

WOMENS

BACK COUNTRY JACKET

WEATHERPROOF RATING: 30k/40k

MAIN FEATURES: Twill recycled polyester, fully seem-sealed, removable powder skirt, 30k/40k membrane by 37.5 technology.

LASHED INSULATED JACKET –SCOTT STEVENS SIGNATURE SERIES

WEATHERPROOF RATING: 15k/15k

MAIN FEATURES: The new Lashed Jacket maximizes critical 32 REPEL 15k fabrication with balanced 15k Breathability.

LIGHT JACKET –JP WALKER SIGNATURE SERIES

WEATHERPROOF RATING: 15k/15k

MAIN FEATURES: 32 REPEL 15k fabrication, streamlined modern styling and a Team Level Lining System.

TM JACKET –CHRIS GRENIER SIGNATURE SERIES

WEATHERPROOF RATING: 20k/20k

MAIN FEATURES: 100% recycled polyester and features ThirtyTwo’s exclusive Reactor Mesh Thermo Responsive Lining and 30 Fleece Zonal Warming Panels.

WOMENS

WOMEN’S NOVA

WEATHERPROOF RATING: 15k/15k

MAIN FEATURES: REPEL 15k, articulated wrist cinches, new sleeve pass pocket and lighter weight construction throughout.

SWEEPER PANT –SCOTT

STEVENS

SIGNATURE SERIES

WEATHERPROOF RATING: 15k/15k

MAIN FEATURES: Unique mix of old school sweat pant styling and modern fully taped 32 REPEL 15k tech.

BLAHZAY CARGO PANT –CHRIS GRENIER

SIGNATURE SERIES

WEATHERPROOF RATING: 15k/15k

MAIN FEATURES: 32 REPEL 15k fabrication, Loose Fit, Diamond Gusset Venting and clean cargo pockets.

SWEEPER

XLT

–ZEB POWELL

SIGNATURE SERIES

WEATHERPROOF RATING: 15k/15k

MAIN FEATURES: Zeb Powell’s signature pant features extra pockets, mesh lined zippered vents, boot gaiter with lace hook.

WOMENS

WOMEN’S BASEMENT BIB

WEATHERPROOF RATING: 15k/15k

MAIN FEATURES: 32 REPEL 15k DuraStretch and reinforced construction. Roomy relaxed Women’s Fit and triple stitched durability.

LONGO GORE-TEX JACKET

WEATHERPROOF RATING: GORE-TEX

MAIN FEATURES: Arthur Longo signature product, GORE-TEX 2-layer shell, Amovible Hood, 91 t, zip-tech, Powder Skirt, Goggle Pocket.

MELANCON GORE-TEX JACKET

WEATHERPROOF RATING: GORE-TEX

MAIN FEATURES: Desiree Melancon signature product, GORE-TEX 2-layer, standard t, zip-tech, fully taped seams, stretch lining.

GUCH STRETCH GORE-TEX JACKET

WEATHERPROOF RATING: GORE-TEX

MAIN FEATURES: Bryan Iguchi signature product, GORE-TEX 3-layer stretch, drop tail t, fully taped seams, zip-tech, Recco® Advanced Rescue Technology.

IGUCHI SLACK VEST

WEATHERPROOF RATING: Water Repellent

MAIN FEATURES: Bryan Iguchi signature product, shell technical jacket, drop tail t, water repellent zipper, probe sleeve, shovel pocket, external snowboard straps.

LONGO GORE-TEX PANT

WEATHERPROOF RATING: GORE-TEX

MAIN FEATURES: Arthur Longo signature product, GORE-TEX 2-layer, loose t, fully taped seams, breathable lining system.

GUCH STRETCH

GORE-TEX PANT

WEATHERPROOF RATING: GORE-TEX

MAIN FEATURES: Bryan Iguchi signature product, GORE-TEX 3-layer stretch, relaxed t, fully taped seams, zip-tech, Recco® Advanced Rescue Technology.

MELANCON GORE-TEX PANT

WEATHERPROOF RATING: GORE-TEX

MAIN FEATURES: Desiree Melancon signature product, GORE-TEX 2-layer, breathable lining system, fully taped seams, zip-tech.

ROAN BIB OVERALL

WEATHERPROOF RATING: 15k

MAIN FEATURES: 2-layer shell, breathable lining system, modern relaxed t, adjustable elastic suspenders, fully taped seams, Zip Tech.

GORE-TEX 3L ATV JACKET

WEATHERPROOF RATING: Gore-Tex

MAIN FEATURES: 3-Layer bluesign® Approved GORE-TEX Poly Fabric + DWR, shell design, Avalanche Safety Card, Air-Flo™ Underarm Vents, merino wool blend mouth ap, phone heater pocket.

GATEWAY JACKET

WEATHERPROOF RATING: 20k/15k

MAIN FEATURES: 2-Layer in DRY® 20k Stretch Fabric + DWR, shell design, phone heater pocket, AirFlo™ Underarm Vents, Pant Jacket Connect™ System.

DOJO JACKET

WEATHERPROOF RATING: 20k/15k MAIN FEATURES: 2-Layer in DRY® 20k Fabric + DWR, shell design, printed pining with artwork by Forest Bailey, zip o hood.

WOMENS

WOMEN’S GORE-TEX

SKYLINE JACKET

WEATHERPROOF RATING: Gore-Tex

MAIN FEATURES: 2-Layer bluesign® Approved GORETEX Poly Fabric + DWR, shell design, inner lycra wrist gaiters transform into mitts, RFID blocking inner pocket.

GORE-TEX 3L ATV BIB

WEATHERPROOF RATING: Gore-Tex

MAIN FEATURES: 3-Layer bluesign®

Approved GORE-TEX Poly Fabric + DWR, shell design, Air-Flo™ outer leg vents, Pant Jacket Connect™ System, BOA® compatible boot system in gaiter.

HOT LAP BIB

WEATHERPROOF RATING: 15k/10k

MAIN FEATURES: 2-Layer in DRY® 15k Fabric + DWR. In LOFT® 40g insulation legs and shell bib, upper bib pocket, side gusset opening, Air-Flo™ inner leg vents, lift ticket eyelet on belt loop, Pant Jacket Connect™ System.

DOJO PANT

WEATHERPROOF RATING: 20k/15k

MAIN FEATURES: 2-Layer in DRY® 20k Fabric + DWR, shell design, zip close back pockets, inner hem 500D lining, Air-Flo™ inner leg vents, Pant Jacket Connect™ System.

WOMENS

WOMEN’S GORE-TEX WILLOW PANT

WEATHERPROOF RATING: Gore-Tex

MAIN FEATURES: 2-Layer bluesign®

Approved GORE-TEX Poly Fabric + DWR, 85% Recycled Insulation (60g), Air-Flo™ inner leg vents, merino wool blend inner waist band, Pant Jacket Connect™ System.

M5S– POLARIZED

MAIN FEATURES: Unisex frame has a modern aesthetic designed to t smaller size faces, The Flat Toric Lens combines best of cylindrical and toric lens shapes.

SECOND LENS: Perceive Variable Violet

M4S – CYLINDRICAL + MFI® FACE MASK

MAIN FEATURES: Medium-sized, quick lens-change: compatible for toric and cylindrical lenses, switchable lens style, high-contrast, anti-fog, MFI integrated.

SECOND LENS: Perceive Variable Violet

NESA

MAIN FEATURES: Sleek design, wide view, high-contrast Perceive lens, MFI integrated, over-glasses compatible, our most a ordable pricepoint.

SECOND LENS: Perceive Cloudy Burst

M5

MAIN FEATURES: Wide view, narrow frame, enhanced peripheral vision of a at toric lens, quick lens-change tech, polarized lens, anti-fog, MFI integrated.

SECOND LENS: Perceive Cloudy Burst

M4 – CYLINDRICAL + MFI® FACE MASK

MAIN FEATURES: Precise t, quick lens-change, switchable lens style, high-contrast, anti-fog, MFI integrated, fog-free vents, bonus accessories.

SECOND LENS: Perceive Cloudy Burst

SYNC – LOW BRIDGE FIT

MAIN FEATURES: All our goggles also come in low bridge options to t all faces. Perceive optics, M-Fusion magnetic system, fog-free venting, over-glasses compatible, bonus lens, micro ber bag included.

SECOND LENS: Perceive Cloudy Burst

SAMOA (BLACK/ORANGE)

SAMOA (WHITE/SILVER)

MAIN FEATURES: Recycled materials. Magnetic lens. VLT 8%. Anti-fog coating. Armoured venting. Extra lens included. UV400.

SECOND LENS: VLT 65%

MAIN FEATURES: Recycled materials. Magnetic lens. VLT 18%. Anti-fog coating. Armoured venting. Extra lens included. UV400.

SECOND LENS: VLT 65%

FIJI (DENIM/BLUE)

FIJI (WHITE/ORANGE)

MAIN FEATURES: Recycled materials. VLT 18%. Anti-fog coating. Top to bottom ventilation. Extra lens included. UV400.

SECOND LENS: VLT 65%

MAIN FEATURES: Recycled materials. VLT 12%. Anti-fog coating. Top to bottom ventilation. Extra lens included. UV400.

SECOND LENS: VLT 65%

LIISA (WHITE/GOLD)

MAIN FEATURES: Designed by UK illustrator Liisa Chisholm. Recycled materials. Anti-fog coating. Extra lens included. UV400.

SECOND LENS: VLT 65%

TONGA (CUSTARD/GOLD)

MAIN FEATURES: Recycled materials. Superduper anti-fog coating. VLT 13%. Extra lens included. UV400.

SECOND LENS: VLT 65%

RVX MAG OTG – OBSIDIAN

MAIN FEATURES: Swiftlock Magnetic Changing System, new Infrared Lumalens, Over-The-Glass and helmet compatible, super wide vision.

SECOND LENS: Violet

D1 OTG – MIKKEL

NFX MAG OTG – DANNY DAVIS SIGNATURE

MAIN FEATURES: Swiftlock Magnetic Changing System, Lumalens, Over-The-Glass and helmet compatible, Danny D approved!

SECOND LENS: Amber

NFX2 – 30 YEARS

MAIN FEATURES: Swiftlock Lens Change System, Lumalens, helmet compatible, triple layer face foam, medium/smaller face favourite.

SECOND LENS: Yellow Red Ion

MAIN FEATURES: Mikkel Bang’s Goggle, classic styling, OTG, Lumalens, Amber and Clear bonus lens for the Scandi conditions.

SECOND LENS: Clear

DXT OTG – BLACK

MAIN FEATURES: Smaller teenage t, Lumalens, Over-The-Glass and helmet compatible, for the up-&-comers!

DX3 L OTG – CLASSIC BLACK

MAIN FEATURES: New Larger DX3, retro styling, Over-The-Glass and helmet compatible, won’t break the bank.

HEX JILL PERKINS (GREEN CHROME)

MAIN FEATURES: Jill Perkins signature artwork, Thermoformed Cylindrical Lens, Anti-Fog and Anti-Scratch Hard Coating, Ergonomic Frame Design with Adaptive face plate.

SECOND LENS: Dark Grey (category 4)

ROTECK ARTHUR LONGO (ATOMIC ICE)

MAIN FEATURES: Arthur Longo signature artwork, Injected Cylindrical Polycarbonate Lens, AntiRe ective Technology, Super Anti-Fog and Anti-Scratch Hard Coating.

SECOND LENS: Fume (category 2)

CAM MIKE PARILLO (BLUE CHROME)

MAIN FEATURES: Mike Parillo signature artwork, Thermoformed Cylindrical Lens, Anti-Fog and Anti-Scratch Hard Coating, Contoured TripleLayer Face Foam.

PIKE AUXIN (PURPLE / BLACK ATOMIC MINT)

MAIN FEATURES: Helmet Compatible, OTG, Injected Cylindrical Polycarbonate Lens, AntiRe ective Technology, Super Anti-Fog and Anti-Scratch Hard Coating.

SECOND LENS: Onyx (category 4)

EGV (HYPER NEURON PURPLE CHROME)

MAIN FEATURES: Team favorite, Thermoformed Cylindrical Lens, Anti-Fog and Anti-Scratch Hard Coating, Ergonomic Frame Design with contoured Nose Bridge.

SECOND LENS: Yellow (category 1)

KLEVELAND II (FURURE CAMO / AUBURN RED)

MAIN FEATURES: Marcus Kleveland signature series, Interchangeable Magnetic Lens System, Anti-Re ective Technology, Super Anti-Fog and Anti-Scratch Hard Coating.

SECOND LENS: Atomic (category 1)

WOMENS

LINE MINERSAGE KOTSENBURG SIGNATURE

(PRIZM™ SAGE GOLD IRIDIUM)

MAIN FEATURES: These goggles come equipped with Prizm™ Sage Gold Iridium lens, perfect for various light conditions.

FLIGHT TRACKER

(DARK BRUSH FOG / PRIZM™ TORCH IRIDIUM)

MAIN FEATURES: A classic shape with an oversized full-rim toric design for an optimized eld of view.

FALL LINE

(LIGHT CURRY / PRIZM™ BLACK IRIDIUM)

MAIN FEATURES: Designed with Oakley’s Ridgelock Technology, changing lenses is quick and easy with Fall Line.

LINE MINERJAMIE ANDERSON SIGNATURE

(PRIZM™ BLACK IRIDIUM)

MAIN FEATURES: Equipped with Prizm™ Black Iridium lens these goggles are ready to take you down the best line.

LINE MINERSTÅLE SANDBECH SIGNATURE

(PRIZM™ TORCH IRIDIUM)

MAIN FEATURES: Paired with Prizm™ Torch Iridium for versatility across a wide range of light conditions.

FALL LINE

(WHITE LEOPARD / PRIZM™ SAGE GOLD IRIDIUM)

MAIN FEATURES: Fall Line fuses a large eld of view with a rimless design.

MARAUDER SE SPY+ CELIA

MAIN FEATURES: HAPPY™ lens tech, anti-fog, partly composed of durable eco-friendly materials, bonus lens, allow for OTG (Over-the-glasses).

SECOND LENS: S1 48% HAPPY LL Rose Silver Spectra™

MEGALITH (WHITE IR)

MAIN FEATURES: HAPPY™ lens tech, anti-fog, anti-scratch. Partly composed of durable eco-friendly materials ventilation system.

MARAUDER SPY+ VICTOR DAVIET

MAIN FEATURES: HAPPY™ lens tech, anti-fog, partly composed of durable eco-friendly materials, bonus lens, allow for OTG (Over-the-glasses).

SECOND LENS: S3 46% HAPPY LL Persimmon Silver Spectra™

LEGACY (DARK BLUE)

MAIN FEATURES: HAPPY™ lens tech, anti-fog, durable eco-friendly materials, bonus lens, allow for OTG (Over-the-glasses).

SECOND LENS: S1 46% HAPPY LL Persimmon Silver Spectra™

MARSHALL 2.0 (WARM GRAY)

MAIN FEATURES: HAPPY™ lens tech, anti-fog, anti-scratch. Partly composed of durable eco-friendly materials ventilation system.

CRUSHER ELITE JR WEINER DOG

MAIN FEATURES: Premium lenses, anti-fog, anti-scratch, ventilation system, allow for OTG (over the glasses).

WOMENS

THE ANJA (BLACK)

MAIN FEATURES: The Anja features a regular t magnetic frame with wide vision specter.

THE ANJA (GREEN)

MAIN FEATURES: The Anja features a regular t magnetic frame with wide vision specter.

THE ANJA XL (BLACK)

MAIN FEATURES: The Anja XL features a wider t magnetic frame with wide vision specter.

THE ANJA XL (BLUE)

MAIN FEATURES: The Anja XL features a wider t magnetic frame with wide vision specter.

WINDHAM WAVECEL®

PREFERRED TERRAIN: Freestyle

MERAK WAVECEL®

PREFERRED TERRAIN: Freeride / Backcountry

MAIN FEATURES: Revolutionary WaveCel protection, dual-construction, 19 ventilation channels, 360° BOA Fit, Fidlock.

MAIN FEATURES: advanced WaveCel protection, durable hardshell, 360° BOA Fit, Fidlock, Polartec Power Grid, venting, snug t.

OSLO WAVECEL®

PREFERRED TERRAIN: Freestyle

LOGAN WAVECEL®

PREFERRED TERRAIN: All-Terrain

MAIN FEATURES: 3D WaveCel protection, lightweight, sleek design, 360° BOA Fit, easy-use Fidlock, reduces impact force.

MAIN FEATURES: Micro-adjustable, eece-lined, lightweight, WaveCel safety technology, 360° BOA Fit, easy-use Fidlock, ventilated.

MOD 1 PRO

MOD 1

PREFERRED TERRAIN: All-Mountain freestyle

MAIN FEATURES: A lightweight and low-pro le design inspired by the classic skate-style helmet.

PREFERRED TERRAIN: All-Mountain Freestyle

MAIN FEATURES: Enhanced with Dura-Matter construction, MOD1 PRO is designed to increase all-around durability.

MOD 5

PREFERRED TERRAIN: Backcountry

MOD 3

PREFERRED TERRAIN: All-Mountain

MAIN FEATURES: With the integration of adjustable venting, you can nd the best ventilation that suits you.

MAIN FEATURES: Designed to keep up with the endless pursuit of discovering more on the mountain.

SNOW PRO VEST 8L –SAFEBACK

SIZE: 8L - 62 X 52 X 13 cm

MAIN FEATURES: Designed to equip you for those deep backcountry days, with a large back pocket for a shovel etc. The vest comes with the option of a Safeback SBX system – an innovation that actively supplies clean air to those trapped in avalanches – extending survival time by up to 90 minutes.

SNOWROLLER PRO

SIZE: 127L - 203 X 41 X 20 cm

MAIN FEATURES: The world’s rst length-adjustable, compressible, rib-protected, snowboard bag. The Snow Roller 2.0 is bigger, longer, and deeper than its predecessor, measures 203 cm in length, and can t your helmet. Compatible with wider boards.

SNOW BACKCOUNTRY BACKPACK 32L

SIZE: 32L

MAIN FEATURES: A fully featured backpack for serious mountain snowboarding with modern and clean aesthetics that make it also feel at home in an urban environment.

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