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Hiroto Ogiwara Wins X Games Big Air Yet Again

If it ain't broke, don't fix it. Last year, Hiroto Ogiwara landed the first 2340 in a competition. It propelled him to a Big Air gold medal, and set the standard for the event going forward.

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Kokomo Murase Is The First Women To Put Down a 1620 In A Contest

When an X Games sideline reporter asked Mia Brookes if she was looking to win a gold medal in every event she competed in, she was brutally honest. As long as Kokomo Murase had that 1620 in her bag, no one was taking Big Air except for her.

Snowboarding News / SNOWBOARDER / January 24

Ahead of the Olympics, Marcus Kleveland Reflects on the Dizzying Tricks That Made Him Famous

The irony is not lost on Marcus Kleveland. The snowboarder who pioneered the spin-to-win movement, who has since taken off like a rocket ship in the world of competitive snowboarding, now has to try his hardest to keep up with these up-and-comers, throwing down as many as six spins in a trick.

Snowboarding News / SNOWBOARDER / January 23

Mia Brookes Wins Slopestyle Gold at X Games

Mia Brookes was sitting in first place with a score of 93 when she dropped in for her second slopestyle run at the X Games in Aspen, Colorado. Announcers Brandon Graham and Hailey Langland debated whether she would take it easy on her next run or step it up a notch.

Snowboarding News / Athlon Sports / January 23

How to Watch X Games Aspen 2026 — TV Channels, Streaming, and Schedule

With two weeks to go until the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan, snow sports enthusiasts are being treated to a three-day appetizer with the return of the Winter X Games this weekend.

Snowboarding News / SNOWBOARDER / January 23

Snowboarding Olympian Turned Fugitive Accused of Drug Crimes Has Been Arrested

After months of eluding law enforcement, Ryan Wedding has been arrested. The former Olympic snowboarder is charged with being the kingpin behind one of the most violent drug trafficking organizations in existence.

Snowboarding News / SNOWBOARDER / January 23

These Snowboarders Will Compete in the Olympics for Team Canada: McMorris, Blouin, and More

Whatever you do, don’t sleep on Team Canada. Six riders from The Great White North are headed to Italy to ride in the Olympics in February. You, of course, have your two returning veterans in Mark McMorris and Laurie Blouin.

Snowboarding News / SNOWBOARDER / January 22

Snowboarder Dies In Fall At Colorado Resort

A snowboarder has died after a crash at Keystone Resort. The rider fell and hit the snow hard on Monday, January 19, 2026, according to 9News, the local NBC station.

Snowboarding News / SNOWBOARDER / January 21

Our Top 15 Flyp Fantasy Picks For The 2026 X Games

X is finally here. One of the most exciting events in all of snowboarding kicks off this weekend. The action starts Friday, January 23, 2026, with women’s slopestyle at noon Mountain Time.

Jake Burton News / SNOWBOARDER / January 21

New Board Collection Features Iconic Quotes From Founder Jake Burton Carpenter

Jake Burton Carpenter’s legacy has lived on through Burton Snowboards and its riders since his death in November 2019. Now, that legacy is stamped on a group of boards ridden by riders in the Olympics this February.

Shaun White News / NBC Sports / January 16

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Red Bull's Snowboarding Event, Heavy Metal, Has Been Cancelled Amid Minneapolis Protests

After two shootings involving Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers in the last week, and the protests that have followed, the Red Bull Heavy Metal stop in Minneapolis has been canceled.

Snowboarding News / SNOWBOARDER / January 13

Jake Canter Is Headed To The Olympics

When Jake Canter rode in the Rockstar Energy Open, he got to take a break from the constant grind of the usual contests. Instead of focusing on laying down the most technically difficult tricks possible, he could shift his focus to laying down the most stylish run possible.

Snowboarding News / SNOWBOARDER / January 12

Jeremy Jones Has Passed The Torch

It happened last winter. Jeremy Jones was lapping Palisades' KT-22 lift with his son, Cass, and his daughter, Mia. It was something they’d done time and time again, but his vantage point was a little bit different.

Snowboarding News / SNOWBOARDER / January 8

New Rail Jam Announced In New Hampshire, Winner To Earn Bid To The Best Event In Women's Snowboarding

In April, some of the best snowboarders in the world will gather at Woodward Park City for The Uninvited, the best event in women’s riding. How does one get invited to The Uninvited, though?

Snowboarding News / SNOWBOARDER / January 8

Zeb Powell's Pop Out Tour Is Returning To North Carolina

Zeb Powell is going home. He and best friend/roommate Alex Caccamo are hosting another Pop Out Tour back in Zeb’s home state of North Carolina. This year’s

Snowboarding News / SNOWBOARDER / January 7

Yearning For Snow? Head To Michigan's Upper Peninsula

Ski areas in the Pacific Northwest and California were hurting for snow throughout November and December. Maybe locals should head to Michigan. The Keweenaw Peninsula has already received nearly 120” of snow this winter.

Snowboarding News / Larry Brown Sports / November 19

Former Olympic snowboarder indicted on drug and murder charges

The FBI is intensifying its hunt for a former Olympic snowboarder who is alleged to be the head of a cocaine trafficking ring. The FBI announced Wednesday that it has increased its reward to $15 million for the capture of Ryan Wedding, who competed for Canada at the 2002 Winter Olympics in the men’s parallel giant slalom.