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How To Pick Your FLYP Fantasy Lineup for Snowboarding's FIS Big Air This Weekend

The second FIS Big Air snowboarding contest is set to go down in China this weekend. The season kicked off last weekend, and China’s hometown kid Su Yiming took home the top spot for the men.

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Ayumu Hirano Claims The Snow League's Top Spot In China

A little bit of order has been restored to the universe. Ayumu Hirano is back atop the podium after competing in a contest. Hirano took down Yuto Totsuka in The Snow League’s second stop of the season in China.

Snowboarding News / SNOWBOARDER / December 5

Patti Zhou Wins The Snow League's China Stop At Just 14 Years Old

Maybe there is such a thing as home-resort advantage? Patti Zhou, a 14-year-old snowboarder from China, competed in her first contest for The Snow League this week.

Snowboarding News / SNOWBOARDER / December 4

Beech Mountain In North Carolina Will Kick Off Season With A Rail Jam

Beech Mountain’s season will finally kick off Friday, December 5, 2025, and what better way to welcome the season than by hosting a rail jam? Answer: by getting Red Bull involved.

Snowboarding News / SNOWBOARDER / December 4

This Massachusetts Mountain Is Set To Open a New Summit Chairlift, and It's Named After a Seltzer Company

"Well, are ya coming'? Why, to the top of Norm’s Way, of course! This is the Polar Express!" Alright, that’s not exactly how Tom Hanks’ lines went in the hit animated film released in 2004 that shares the same name as a chairlift at a beloved chairlift in Massachusetts, but the sentiment is still there.

Shaun White News / SNOWBOARDER / December 4

Moncler Taps Snowboarders Chloe Kim and Shaun White for New Winter Gear Campaign

We're almost two years out from the Great Binding Debacle of 2024, and it appears that Moncler Grenoble has gotten the message loud and clear: Hire real snowboarders to wear your products.

Snowboarding News / SNOWBOARDER / December 3

Here's How To Build a Fantasy Team for Shaun White's Snow League

The Snow League is back for another event. This time, the riders head to China to ride the halfpipe at Yunding Snow Park Chongli—the iconic venue of the Beijing 2022 Olympic Games.

Snowboarding News / SNOWBOARDER / December 3

This Small Ski Area Will Sell Lift Tickets for Just $10 This Weekend

Everyone loves a good anniversary. And while 63 isn’t necessarily a round number that’s typically celebrated with extravagance, Appalachian Ski Mountain, North Carolina, is throwing a party, anyway.

Snowboarding News / SNOWBOARDER / December 3

A Very Special Print Issue of Snowboarder Dedicated to Travis Rice’s Natural Selection Tour Is Coming

When it was time to start thinking about chasing powder days and fresh lines earlier this year, we decided it was also time to get back into the print game and bring you, the loyal Snowboarder reader, something special.

Snowboarding News / SNOWBOARDER / December 3

The Latest Seb Toots Obstacle Course Features Golf, Hockey, and a Diving Board

Sebastian Toutant is at it again. The Canadian rider affectionately known as Seb Toots has gone viral online annually with shares of his elaborate obstacle courses. They started indoors, with Toots using foam rollers, mini indoor basketball hoops, and flipping off his couch.

Snowboarding News / SNOWBOARDER / December 3

Here Are The Riders That Have Been Confirmed For X Games Aspen in 2026

In January 2025, Hiroto Ogiwara competed in his first X Games. He won a gold medal in Big Air after putting down a 2340, a first in any snowboard competition anywhere.

Snowboarding News / SNOWBOARDER / December 2

"Da Godfather," Martin Gallant, Has Died After A Battle With Pancreatic Cancer

The man who moved west and paved the way for French-Canadian snowboarders has died after a fight with cancer. Martin Gallant, lovingly known to many as "The Godfather," was diagnosed with stage 4 pancreatic cancer in August 2025, according to a write-up attached to his GoFundMe page.

Snowboarding News / SNOWBOARDER / December 1

The Schedule For The Rockstar Energy Open At Breckenridge Is Here

We’re just about two weeks away from the inaugural Rockstar Energy Open, and the event schedule has now been released. Breckenridge Ski Resort will host the inaugural contest from December 19-21, 2025.

Snowboarding News / SNOWBOARDER / December 1

Su Yiming Returns To Podium At China's Secret Garden Big Air

Sometimes, it takes a little patience. Back at the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics, Su Yiming surged into snowboarding's mainstream when he won a Big Air gold medal and a Slopestyle silver medal.

Snowboarding News / SNOWBOARDER / November 28

As The Olympics Approach, World Cup Snowboarding Starts This Week In China

It's never been easy to watch the World Cup circuit, but hopefully, this is the year that changes. The season starts Friday, November 28, 2025 at Secret Garden in China.

Snowboarding News / SNOWBOARDER / November 26

This Resort's Season Pass Is On Sale For Just $99

One of the biggest bargains in all of snowboarding is here. Mount Bohemia’s $99 season pass sale starts today, and runs through December 6, 2025. Not only

Snowboarding News / SNOWBOARDER / November 26

Five Outerwear Pieces That Are Perfect For The Early Season

Temperatures are dropping and lifts are starting to spin. Snowboarding is back. That’s the good news. The bad news is that even more than usual, weather is tough to predict during these early-season days.

Snowboarding News / SNOWBOARDER / November 25

Introducing The Snowboarder Fantasy League, In Collaboration With FLYP

Fantasy sports have occupied space in mainstream culture for a while. Now, one group has created a space for action sports fans to get in on the fun. FLYP Fantasy brought its beta to the market in August 2024.

Snowboarding News / SNOWBOARDER / November 24

Nitro Snowboards Presents: Spike - A Snowboard Film

Boom. The wait is over. Spike is here. Nitro's team rider-driven snowboard film has been a hot topic of discussion among those who've seen the footage in the last year or so.

Snowboarding News / SNOWBOARDER / November 21

Goon Gear Announces Lineup For 2025-2026 Tour

Another year, another Goon Jam Tour. Goon Gear, the snowboard brand from Vermont legend Lucas Magoon and his wife Tonya, is going on tour yet again. The tour is focused on being a gathering place for the snowboard community from one stop to another.

Snowboarding News / SNOWBOARDER / November 20

FBI Offering $15m for Arrest of Former Olympic Snowboarder Ryan Wedding

In March 2025, Ryan Wedding was added to the FBI’s Most Wanted list. The Associated Press first reported that news, and soon after, a feature from Rolling Stone followed.

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.