The Snowboarder's Journal

The Most Hit Backcountry Snowboard Jump Ever | Mount Baker Seshup

he Mount Baker Seshup was brought to life by a few friends in 1999 as a snowboard jump session to put a capstone on a successful season. Now, twenty-three years later, it has become a staple event for local Baker snowboarders and beyond. Rumor has it that Seshup is the most-hit backcountry jump in existence, getting a few hundred hits every season. Thanks for all the good times Winter, see you next season.

Holy Bowly 2022 at Sunshine Village

Krush and crew truly “crushed” the build this year, with some of the biggest features in Holy Bowly history, paired with unique and flowy lines. Multiple high-speed quads serviced fantastic groomers on the way to the course, and a freak April pow day had people exploring further afield. Rumor has it that a few brave souls even took on Sunshine’s infamous “Delirium Dive”, a gated double-black requiring avalanche gear and a serious disregard for fear. Inside the course, people were chucking carc left and right, and hiking to the absolute end of each day.

Check out the full event recap in the 'follow' link below...

Smash Life Banked Slalom at Lost Trail Ski Resort

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Thank you to all the event organizers, diggers, riders, and most of all Lost Trail Ski Resort for their continuing support of the Smash Life Banked Slalom. You are the soul of snowboarding.

Under the Sun: A Day at Baker with Zoe Vernon and Hans Mindich

After a wet and cloudy week in Washington State’s North Cascades, the sun finally made an appearance at Mt. Baker. We joined Zoë Vernon and Hans Mindnich as they diverged from the tracked ski area in search of fresh, untouched snow nearby. This is “Under the Sun: A Day at Baker with Zoë & Hans.

Charging with Sarge: Patrick McCarthy at Mt. Baker, WA

"Over the last two seasons I had the chance to snowboard with so many different individuals in the community. I'm grateful for the brotherhood that was formed with each crew passing though and that I could pick up a clip or two along the way. What I love most about snowboarding is the simplicity of a day spent in the mountains forming bonds with friends old and new."
- Patrick McCarthy

Patrick McCarthy also known as "Sarge" is Mount Baker's local freestyle guide. His extensive knowledge of backcountry booters and gnarly lines in the area has been earned after riding Baker for over two decades. Pat is still out there charging as he gets into his forties and here is the proof.

Robin Van Gyn's Best Lines and Backcountry Jumps

Robin Van Gyn rips. In Issue 19.1, we dove into her life story, from a late start in snowboarding to her current position as one of the most influential riders on the planet. Through it all, she followed her heart.

In celebration of her profile, Robin put together this edit comprised of three minutes of never-before-seen footage. Hit play and watch Robin Van Gyn at full speed.
Also, be sure to check out Robin's full story in Issue 19.1 of The Snowboarders Journal.

you can't capture that

In March of 2019, we spent a few days with Temple Cummins and Alex Lopez at Temple’s home hill of Hurricane Ridge on Washington state’s Olympic Peninsula. It was part of a feature story in Issue 16.4 and here’s the video of the ephemeral duo ripping through old growth in Temple’s back yard.

Filmed by Liam Gallagher.

Edit by Eythan Frost.

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Presented by 10 Barrel Brewing Company, supported by Crystal Mountain Resort and Smartwool, featuring footage from Absinthe Films, Think Thank and Lib Tech.