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It was 10:30 p.m. and Explore Whitefish’s Executive Director Julie Mullins sat across from me at a corner table across from the bar. The Chicago Blackhawks game was on a TV in the corner.

Snowboarding News / SNOWBOARDER / April 28

Black Mountain GM Pens Letter to Community After Skier's Death

The general manager of Black Mountain in New Hampshire has released a heartfelt letter to the community after a skier died in an accident on April 20, 2025.

Snowboarding News / SNOWBOARDER / April 28

Bogus Basin to Open in May For Second time in 83 Years

There are people who want to ski, Nate. The public has spoken, and the people at Bogus Basin have answered. Bogus Basin, a ski area in Boise County, Idaho, will reopen its operations in the month of May.

Snowboarding News / SNOWBOARDER / April 25

Opinion: Are Rail Jams Killing the Video Part?

There’s little doubt that street snowboarding is having a moment. With all due respect to Natural Selection, The Snow League, FIS, and everyone else, in between, the 2024-2025 season was about the streets.

Snowboarding News / SNOWBOARDER / April 24

Black Diamond Raising Gear Prices 10-25% Due to Tariffs

For months, the looming threat of tariffs has lingered over the snowboard and ski community. Now, Black Diamond is coming forward and telling customers straight-up: your stuff is going to cost more money.

Snowboarding News / SNOWBOARDER / April 23

7 of the Best Ski Resorts Still Open for Riding

Here are some of the resorts still spinning chairlifts at this point in the season. The resort just south of Loveland Pass in Colorado has one of the most impressive views in the country from the top.

Snowboarding News / SNOWBOARDER / April 23

Three Riders Clinch Spots on Next Season's Freeride World Tour

Three riders are joining the tour. Shayne Blue Sandblom, of Lake Tahoe, California; Warren Doyle, of Bozeman, Montana; and Natalie Allport, of Ottawa, Ontario, Canada will join the Freeride World Tour after finding success in the FWT Challenger event at Arapahoe Basin.

Snowboarding News / SNOWBOARDER / April 22

Pro Surfer Dion Agius Hit With $30k Hospital Bill After Snowboarding Accident

Pro surfer Dion Agius was at a snowboarding-themed art show in Switzerland, when he decided to go for some fun himself. Shortly after, he found himself in the hospital.

Snowboarding News / SNOWBOARDER / April 21

Free Donuts and an Open Bar During Forum Snowboards Event

There’s no better way to celebrate the end of the season than with a party. Donut Shoppe, the Truckee-based board shop, will host a two-day party with Forum Snowboards on April 26 and April 27, 2025.

Snowboarding News / SNOWBOARDER / April 21

The Anti-Contest Is Back: World Quarterpipe Championships Are Going Down at Mammoth

The World Quarterpipe Championships are back at Mammoth Mountain. The contest will go down on Friday, April 25, 2025. The quarterpipe is set up at Stump Alley, next to The Mill.

Snowboarding News / SNOWBOARDER / April 21

After 18″ of Fresh Snow, Arizona Snowbowl To Stay Open Late

Snowboard season isn’t over yet in Arizona. The Arizona Snowbowl will extend its season by four days, the ski area announced last week. The new closing day will now be Monday, May 5.

Snowboarding News / SNOWBOARDER / April 18

These Items Are Essentials for Spring Snowboarding

Spring riding is the best. Well, maybe second best, but the people who are out there on the mountain alongside you just truly don’t want to let the snowboard season come to an end.

Snowboarding News / SNOWBOARDER / April 17

Norwegian Rider Lands World’s First Switch Backside Quad 1620

If you’re a spin-to-win hater, you might want to just move on to the next story. Norwegian snowboarder Oyvind Kirkhus landed the world’s first switch backside quad 1620 at the Swatch Nines.

Snowboarding News / SNOWBOARDER / April 17

Jeff Keenan’s Celebration of Life Scheduled for May

A celebration of life will be held for Jeff Keenan at the Fairmont Whistler in British Columbia. The ceremony is scheduled for May 17, 2025, at 3 p.m. Keenan's fiancée Leanne Pelosi posted the details on her Instagram page.

Snowboarding News / SNOWBOARDER / April 17

New Contest, Same Result. Jess Perlmutter Is the Uninvited’s 2025 Winner.

In 2024, Jess Perlmutter was added to The Uninvited roster as a wild card and quickly introduced herself to those who were unfamiliar with her by taking home a third-place finish, a Subaru rookie award, and checks totaling $8,000.

Snowboarding News / SNOWBOARDER / April 16

Uno Más: Community Ride Planned To Honor Life of Alex Pashley

The snowboard community will honor Alex Pashley on April 20, 2025, with Laps 4 Pash. Riders can gather at Grand Targhee Resort at 2 p.m. to take some laps together.

Snowboarding News / SNOWBOARDER / April 16

Ski Patrol Uses Rope To “Extract” Drunk Snowboarder in Colorado

Who among us hasn't gotten so drunk that we've passed out on the trail at a resort? (This is a joke, of course). One snowboarder at Keystone Resort in Colorado is now officially a member of that club, though.

Snowboarding News / SNOWBOARDER / April 15

Lookout Pass To Sell Lift Tickets for Pennies

One ski area that straddles the Montana-Idaho border is giving visitors a chance to ride for the price of some pocket change. Lookout Pass is offering 90-cent lift tickets in honor of its 90th season.

Snowboarding News / SNOWBOARDER / April 15

This Alaska Resort Has Over 700″ of Snowfall This Season

It’s a beautiful day in the neighborhood, especially if that neighborhood is in Alaska. Alyeska Resort, which is located roughly 42 miles outside of Anchorage, has surpassed the 700” mark for season snowfall total.

Snowboarding News / SNOWBOARDER / April 11

Ski and Snowboard Manufacturer to Bring Après Vibe to Downtown Denver

Just because you’ve driven back to the city, doesn’t mean the après has to end. That’s the mantra of Colorado-based ski and snowboarder manufacturer Meier, at least.

Snowboarding News / SNOWBOARDER / April 11

The Biggest Event in Women's Snowboarding Is Happening Right Now

The most important weekend in women’s snowboarding is here. The Uninvited has returned to Woodward Park City from April 10 through 13, 2025. More than 70 elite riders from across the world will battle it out for a $60,000 prize purse.

Snowboarding News / SNOWBOARDER / April 10

Four Mountains, a Wedding, and a Funeral: An East Coast Road Trip to Remember

It was the end of January, and I had a wedding and a funeral to attend. The two events were incredibly important in their own rights. First up was the funeral – more of a celebration of life, truly – for my grandfather.

Shaun White News / Yardbarker / March 6