Natural Selection Tour

2025 Natural Selection Tour Highlights: Surf, Bike, Snowboard & Ski

In 2025, Natural Selection Tour redefined competitive adventure sports seamlessly blending surf, mountain biking, snowboarding, and skiing on Mother Nature’s terrain and most dynamic locations. From the heavy, barreling waves of Micronesia to the rugged terrain of New Zealand, perfect powder in Revelstoke, and Alaskan spines, this season showcased the versatility and skill of top athletes across all four sports.

👉 Rewatch the full broadcasts of all four events now on-demand

Starting off in Micronesia, surfers faced dynamic conditions at Natural Selection Surf, with the possibility of catching a ‘a best wave of your life,’ was balanced out by jagged reef deep in the Pacific Ocean. Cutting-edge camera technology captures the beauty and power of the ocean while showcasing competitive surfing at its highest level.​
Day 1 - https://www.youtube.com/live/XK0ZVTzELTs
Finals - https://www.youtube.com/live/zydYJ8QmQMw


In Aotearoa New Zealand, riders blend freeride and slopestyle into a single line on an all-new venue on Mt. Dewar for the debut of Natural Selection Bike. The event brings together the best men’s and women’s riders from big mountain, slopestyle, freeride, and downhill, competing in a stunning new venue in Queenstown.​
Full Competition - https://www.youtube.com/live/meDy9l5CUC0


The YETI Natural Selection Snow Revelstoke, features 24 snowboarders across two live days and the most exciting competition snowboarding ever broadcast. Freestyle and freeride elements blend seamlessly in single runs, with riders navigating the feature-rich terrain of Montana Bowl.
Day 1 - YETI Natural Selection Snowboard REPLAY: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6GE1zdhlBC4
Final - https://www.youtube.com/live/7YGDQizH6ko


The season concludes with the stunning debut of YETI Natural Selection Ski from a remote venue in the Alaska Range, Priority 1. Skiers from Olympians to World Champs and iconic film stars navigate Alaska’s most iconic zone, captured with innovative filming techniques to bring the skill and will of these skiers to the world in breathtaking detail.​
https://www.youtube.com/live/Z6pIYw6iDZU

2025 YETI Natural Selection Revelstoke Teaser | Natural Selection Tour

2025 Research and Development: Pushing Female Snowboarding to New Heights

Research and Development (RnD), presented by Arc'teryx and YETI, took over the sidecountry of Whitewater Ski Resort in Nelson, BC, for one of the most progressive backcountry events of the 2025 season. Eighteen fearless female snowboarders took freestyle big mountain riding to the next level—showcasing creativity, raw power, and serious style. Massive sends, technical lines, stomped landings, and double backies made this an unforgettable showdown.

Helmed by backcountry pioneer Robin Van Gyn, RnD is revolutionizing female snowboarding with an immersive experience that accelerates riders’ growth, opens doors to new opportunities, and connects them with top-tier photographers and filmmakers. Combining mentorship, competition, and a two-day filming segment, the event elevates riders’ skills, merging freestyle with backcountry riding.

Who laid down the heaviest tricks, the gnarliest lines, and the cleanest runs? And who delivered the best two-day film segment? Watch to find out why first-place finisher Šárka Pančochová earned a spot at the final stop of the 2025 Natural Selection Tour. Witness these girls come together in the mountains to push their limits, forge new friendships, and throw down on film in just two days.

Event Dates: Feb 22, 2025 – March 2, 2025
Location: Whitewater Ski Resort, Nelson, BC, Canada
Riders: Amalia Pelchat, Amaya Potts, Cali Loeb, Celia Petrig, Egan Wint, Ellie Weiler, Ellery Manning, Emilé Zynobia, Enni Rukajärvi, Estelle Pensiero, Eva Van Vugt, Gill Andrewshenko, Isabella Gomez, Katie Kennedy, Marissa Krawczak, Mia Jones, Šárka Pančochová, Zoë Vernon

Follow the Riders: @billy_pelchat, @amaya.potts, @bigmountainmarissa, @caliloeb, @celia.petrig, @curlsinthewild, @ellery_manning_, @ellie.weiler, @ennirukajarvi, @estellepensiero, @evavanvugt, @gillianandrewshenko, @isabella_gomezz, @katie_kenzz, @mia_jones_, @princess.menace, @sarkasnow, @zoefloweee

Final Results:
1st Place: Šárka Pančochová – $5,000 + 2025 Natural Selection Tour Final Stop Entry
2nd Place: Estelle Pensiero – $3,000
3rd Place: Mia Jones – $2,000
Special Awards:
Air Chair Award: Enni Rukajärvi
Seal Team 69 Sender Award: Eva Van Vugt
Mountain Goat Award: Marissa Krawczak
Style Award: Ellie Weiler
Very Proper Award: Billy Pelchat

Sponsors: Arc'teryx, YETI, The Natural Selection Tour, Burton, Jones Snowboards, Nelson & Kootenay Lake Tourism, The Adventure Hotel, Tribute, Whitewater Ski Resort
Cinematographers: Greg Weaver, Mark Morrison, Travis Lewis, Clay Mitchell, Akailah Yocom, Ty Theroret, Jamie Tanner, Mia Lampson, Tim Manning
Edited by: Thomas Doyle
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Instagram: @rndsearch

Finals Highlights | 2025 Natural Selection Surf: The Ultimate Showdown in Micronesia!

The finals of the first-ever Natural Selection Surf event were a spectacle of courage and precision, as six of the world’s most exciting surfers compete head-to-head for the title in Micronesia. In highly rippable swell, these athletes give it their all, riding waves with the perfect blend of creativity, risk, and execution. From heavy barrels to impeccable maneuvers, the action was intense from start to finish.

Catch the thrilling finale and see who takes home the Natural Selection Surf Championship on @NaturalSelectionTour's YouTube channel under LIVE! The stakes were high, and the surfers delivered in a huge way. Don’t miss out on this unforgettable competition.

📅 Date: February 20, 2025
🏄‍♂️ Finalists: Eithan Osborne, Al Cleland Jr., Soli Bailey, Noah Beschen, Kirra Pinkerton, Milla Coco Brown
📍 Location: Micronesia, Pacific Ocean

Watch the full event on @NaturalSelectionTour's YouTube channel.

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Day 1 Highlights | 2025 Natural Selection Surf: High-Stakes in Micronesia!

The first-ever look at Natural Selection Surf was a high-stakes, high-reward showdown at a remote Pacific atoll in Micronesia. Surfers faced unpredictable reef breaks and challenging conditions, with some of the world’s most exciting athletes putting it all on the line. Watch Day 1 now and relive the thrilling moments as the surfers pushed the limits of what Mother Nature had to offer. From deep barrels to jaw-dropping maneuvers, this was a session to remember.

Catch the full Day 1 action on Red Bull TV and Natural Selection’s YouTube—watch it now and see who advanced to the finals!

📅 Date:February 18, 2025
🏄‍♂️ Featured Surfers: Mikey February, Eithan Osborne, Al Cleland Jr., Soli Bailey, Noah Beschen, Kirra Pinkerton, Milla Coco Brown, Victor Bernardo, Coco Ho, Kauli Vaast, Anne Dos Santos, and Harry Bryant.
📍 Location: Micronesia, Pacific Ocean

Watch the full event on @NaturalSelectionTour's YouTube channel under LIVE

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2025 Natural Selection Snow Teaser | DUELS Locations Revealed

The 2025 YETI Natural Selection DUELS locations are officially locked. Twelve of your favorite riders will test their mettle in six iconic destinations, competing for six invites to the next stop on Tour at Revelstoke Mountain Resort

DUELS will go down at:
Andermatt+S+D, CH - @andermatt_sedrum_disentis, @andermatt_swiss_alps
Eleven Irwin, CO - ‪@elevenexperience9950‬ , @visitgcb
Kirkwood Mtn Res, CA - @kirkwoodmtn, @visitlaketahoe_official
High Mountain Heli, ID - @hmheliskiing,
evo’s Journeyman Lodge at the Callaghan, BC - @thecallaghan_, @gowhistler
Myoko, JP - @limeresortmyoko
Six locations. Twelve riders.

Follow @naturalselectionsnow to see the DUELS rider match ups as they are revealed, starting tomorrow.

Watch Red Bull TV starting Feb. 24th as DUELS premiere and find out which riders will join the 18 other returning and invited riders at the YETI Natural Selection Revelstoke. Then meet us back at Red Bull TV (or in Revy!) for two days of LIVE snowboard competition from Revelstoke, March 10-17th 🤘🏼 LET’S GO!

Research & Development

On March 20th of 2024, 14 Riders descended on Whitewater Ski Resort to try on competitive backcountry for size. The first inagural Research & Development event invited these riders to film and compete in a perfect off resort venue for a chance to compete in the NST in 2025 and 5k in prizing.
Without a doubt, the riders showed up blazing and made it obvious to us what is possible if given the opportunity. This edit covers the week of shredding and the result of a perfect arena for new riders to show us what they are made of.

RnD is supported by Yeti, Burton, Arc’teryx, Jones snowboards, Sierra Nevada Brewing, A New Earth Project, Whitewater Ski Resort, Tribute Boardshop, and the Natural Selection.

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The Next Chapter | Natural Selection Tour | Snow Bike Ski Surf 2025

The pursuit is our story.
Where Mother Nature is cast as both hero and villain.
This is peak existence, not an extreme sport.
This is a commitment to living, not a death wish.
This is a path toward absolution, not a medal count.

This is Natural Selection.
And this is the next chapter.

@naturalselectionsurf | Micronesia | February 2025
@naturalselectionbike | Tāhuna Queenstown | February 2025
@naturalselectionsnow | Revelstoke | March 2025
@naturalselectionski | Alaska | April 2025

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2025 Season Teaser | YETI Natural Selection Revelstoke, March 10-17

You asked, and we heard loud and clear. With an enhanced venue and TWO live competition days, 24 of your favorite snowboarders will compete in the 2025 Yeti Natural Selection Tour at Revelstoke Mtn Resort. Join the ride March 10-17 when Mother Nature calls the days.

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