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Another ski company is making snowboards now, and people are pissed. Of course, I’m talking about the news from Armada that was officially released to the public on November 3, 2025.

Snowboarding News / SNOWBOARDER / November 5

Loon Mountain To Host Second Bomb Hole Beat Down

The Bomb Hole is heading back east yet again. Loon Mountain, New Hampshire, will host the Bomb Hole Beat Down again in January 2026. The free snowboard rail jam will be open to all ability levels, from pro to grom to beginner.

Snowboarding News / SNOWBOARDER / November 4

Teenager Mia Brookes Is Officially a Pro

Mia Brookes is a lot of things. Metalhead. X Games gold medalist. Britain's Young Sportswoman of the Year. Now, add pro snowboarder to that list. Brookes is now pro for Capita.

Snowboarding News / SNOWBOARDER / November 3

There Will Be Three Video Premieres In Salt Lake City This Weekend

It’s already snowed in Salt Lake City. Temperatures at Brighton Resort are hovering just above the ideal number for snowmaking. Soon enough, we’ll get an announcement about opening day.

Snowboarding News / SNOWBOARDER / November 1

LJ Henriquez and His Crew Hit The New Jersey Streets For An October Rails Session

Forget Sass-Fe. Forget Winter Park. Forget Brighton's Bone Zone. The New Jersey streets are the place to be right now. OK, that might be a little bit of a stretch.

Snowboarding News / SNOWBOARDER / October 31

Salomon Just Gave This Olympian Their Own Pro Model Board

In 99 days, Dusty Henricksen will most likely be in Italy, where he will compete for Team USA in the slopestyle portion of the Olympics. He’ll do so strapped into his first pro model snowboard.

Snowboarding News / SNOWBOARDER / October 30

Chris Benchetler's Latest Grateful Dead-Themed Project Is Something He Had To Explore

Chris Benchetler and I are both on the move. Not together, as he is in the Lake Tahoe, California area, while I am in New Hampshire, but we’re both driving and we’re on the phone.

Snowboarding News / SNOWBOARDER / October 30

Stüssy and Mountain Hardwear Team Up For Another Limited Edition Drop

One of the hottest streetwear brands in the game is again collaborating with a company more known for being worn on walks in the woods rather than walks on the runway.

Snowboarding News / SNOWBOARDER / October 29

Phil Hansen Lands New, Surprising Board Sponsor

Phil Hansen is constantly evolving. He went pro in skateboarding in 2018 for Lib Tech. In 2024, he became the first person to do a double cork on a splitboard.

Snowboarding News / SNOWBOARDER / October 28

Here Are Six Brands To Check Out At The Snowbound Expo

Just a few weeks from now, Snowbound Expo will return to Boston’s Seaport District. The list of speakers features some of the biggest names in snowboarding, and the list of brands have the potential to heavily influence the culture through product and innovation.

Snowboarding News / SNOWBOARDER / October 28

North Carolina Ski Area Sets Sights On Opening Before Thanksgiving

A small, but mighty ski area in North Carolina’s High Country has announced its opening day. Appalachian Ski Mountain, located in Boone, near Appalachian State University, will open on November 21, 2025, so long as the weather cooperates.

Snowboarding News / SNOWBOARDER / October 28

The Season Has Kicked Off At These Two Colorado Resorts

The season is here. Keystone Resort started spinning its chairlifts on October 25, 2025, and became the first resort to open in North America. The resort dropped its ropes from 3 p.m.

Snowboarding News / SNOWBOARDER / October 25

New Hampshire Ski Area To Operate Without Chairlift This Season

Whaleback Mountain plans to reopen without its only chairlift operating for the 2025-2026 season. The only chairlift at the small community mountain in New Hampshire started to make a funny noise back in February, and a gearbox failure was soon found to be the problem.

Snowboarding News / SNOWBOARDER / October 24