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Black Yeti announces dates and locations for the 2022 snowboard and freeski finals of the World Rookie Tour. Madonna di Campiglio in Italy, Trentino, and Kitzsteinhorn Zell am See-Kaprun in Austria, are thrilled to host hundreds of young aspiring professionals, making them live one of the most unforgettable experiences of their sports lives. World Rookie Tour is an unmissable opportunity for those who want to transform their passion into a well-defined professional career. World Rookie Tour can confirm that even in 2022: our World Rookie Champions of snowboard and freeski, both male and female, will have a place secured in the next season of the FIS World Cup Tour, and many other incredible prizes to support their career. The future is here at the World Rookie Tour!

5 Nov 2021   |  

Anna Gasser has changed women’s snowboarding forever, smashing glass ceilings, and decoding tricks for future generations of snowboarders. The Spark Within is an outstanding documentary about Anna Gasser’s meteoric rise from gymnast to unarguably the most progressive, competitive and unquestionably passionate female snowboarder of our time, looking at the influence her closest friends, injury and her inner spark have contributed to her journey.

Anna Gasser poses for a portrait at the Red Bull Performance Camp in Saas Fee, Switzerland on 30 September, 2021.

4 Nov 2021   |  

Finnish snowboarder Eero Ettala first appeared on the international snowboarding scene back in 2005 and he continues to break new ground in his long career. This time he's progressing things with a cutting-edge project where he transformed a snow castle into a trick paradise. Here is all you need to know:

Eero Ettala at Snowcastle at Kittilä, Finland in April 2021.

3 Nov 2021   |  

ESPN X Games announced today that X Games Aspen 2022 will return to Buttermilk Mountain in Aspen Snowmass with 100 of the world’s best action sports athletes competing in 14 disciplines from Jan. 21-23. For the 21st consecutive year, Buttermilk will host X Games Aspen for 13.5 hours of live coverage on ESPN and ABC and will be presented across the globe through international syndication partners. Fans can also follow @XGames across digital and social media platforms for behind-the-scenes, athlete-curated and complementary content that enhance the X Games Aspen telecasts.

2 Nov 2021   |  

Here's an awesome snowboard history photobook project from Patrick Armbruster. Definitely want to see this come alive... so to get your hands on one, head over to Indiegogo and help make it happen!

28 Oct 2021   |  

The annual winter Dew Tour to be held at Copper Mountain this December 16-19 – will serve as a U.S. Ski & Snowboard Olympic qualifying event for men’s and women’s halfpipe and slopestyle snowboarding and freeskiing competitions. It is the second year the Winter Dew Tour will be held at Copper Mountain, after hosting a successful event at the resort in 2020.

Pictured: Red Gerard.

28 Oct 2021   |  

Chasing endless snowboarding challenges all over the resort of Avoriaz, France for a whole day of riding galore, then jumping straight into a kick ass party with live music at night… The 2021 edition of Volcom’s SPOT TO SPOT is happening on DECEMBER 11th! Join Arthur Longo and the Volcom team to kickstart the season the best way possible!

25 Oct 2021   |  

The 2021/22 FIS Snowboard World Cup season officially got underway on Saturday at a brand new venue that seems destined to be a highlight stop on the circuit for years to come, as a massive, pumped-up crowd was on hand to watch Kokomo Murase (JPN) and Jonas Boesiger (SUI) claim the first World Cup victories of their careers at the Big Air Chur.

Women's podium at Big Air Chur, first FIS World Cup of 2021/22 season, L-R: 2nd Anna Gasser (AUT), 1st Kokomo Murase (JPN) & 3rd Jasmine Baird (CAN), in Chur, Switzerland, October 23, 2021.

23 Oct 2021   |  

The freestylers open the new contest season with the BIG AIR CHUR. On 22/23 October 2021, freeskiers and snowboarders will begin the Olympic winter together. This and the set-up as a sports and music festival are the reasons why everyone wants to be at the FIS World Cup kick-off at the Obere Au in Chur, Graubünden. The registration and waiting list is abuzz with names and nations. Meaning everyone and their kitchen sink want to be there at the take-off.

7 Oct 2021   |  

Skiing and snowboarding action from autumn to early summer: Kitzsteinhorn at Zell am See-Kaprun, Austria, enters the 2021/22 winter season with a broad offer in freestyle and freeride. After the start of the ski season on October 9, 2021, the Glacier Park will open its doors seven days later. From October 16, snowboarders and skiers will find a unique range of snow parks at the Kitzsteinhorn until May, as the Superpipe and Easy Park will open in December, and the Central Park and South Central Park will follow in the new year. But that’s not all: with its fine freeride and ski touring routes, Salzburg’s only glacier ski area is also a treat for powder fans, ski tourers and splitboarders.

Pictured: Rene Rinnekangas in action at Kitzsteinhorn's Superpipe, Zell am See-Kaprun, Austria.

6 Oct 2021   |  

Under blue skies and best snow park conditions numerous freestyle-snowboarders returned to snow last weekend up at Hintertux glacier to finally get back on the board, which means the world to them. Traditionally the Hotzone.tv Park Opening Hintertux is the winter kick-off for snowboarders, the 17th edition this year took place from September 30th – October 3rd, 2021. An excellent park setup and good weather contributed to high spirits and motivated riders all around.

Pictured: Werni Stock during Werni Stock Invitational, a big air contest that went down during the 17th Hotzone.tv Park Opening at Betterpark Hintertux, Austria, on October 1 2021.

5 Oct 2021   |  

Snowboarders from all over the world gather this weekend at Hintertux glacier for the very first Snowpark Opening of the winter season 2021/22. The Betterpark HIntertux is in the spotlight at the 17th Hotzone.tv Park Opening in Hintertux.

Flo Corzelius shredding Betterpark Hintertux.

30 Sep 2021   |