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Boards, boots, bindings, and more! Our snowboarding hub offers all the best tips for new and experienced riders, as well as reviews of the top gear and advice on everything from setting up your first board to waxing before you ride. If you need to know anything about snowboarding, this is your destination.
Snowboarding tips: Set your snowboard stance for a winter of shredding
Setting up your snowboarding stance is the foundation of getting your ride right. Get your setup sorted now for a winter of shredding.
Our simple guide tells you which ski and snowboard wax to use for any conditions
The wax you use on your skis or snowboard should match the snow conditions. Our easy guide makes it incredibly easy to know which wax to apply — and when.
I found 5 early Black Friday snowboard deals worth shopping now
Get ready for winter and for some savings with these early Black Friday snowboard deals at Burton and REI. You don't want to miss what's available so come look.
Meet the U.S.’s oldest ski mountain, tucked away in Steamboat Springs, Colorado
This ski area has a storied history, and is still a favorite for skiing and snowboarding today.
Burton Snowboards, a brand I love, just made 77 boards I’ll never buy
Burton Snowboards has released its newest Mine 77 collection, featuring the Boston Celtics, and incorporating the famed parquet flooring.
Pop and jib this winter with our snowboarding flex guide
Snowboard flex is key to choosing the right snowboard. Do you want a stiff setup for deep powder or a flexible jibbing snowboard?
These are the best Colorado ski resorts for beginners to learn their turns
These Colorado ski resorts are primed to help you go from your first turns on the slopes to being a fully fledged cruiser on the mountain this winter.
Vail resorts just disrupted ski gear and snowboard gear ownership and rental programs in a big way
Ski and snowboard rental programs have been revamped at Vail resorts, and you might never want to travel with your gear again
You can now buy used Burton snowboards and snowboard gear directly from Burton
Burton made a significant change to its Pass Along program, and you can now buy used gear direct from the Burton website
The story behind that viral, terrifying ski lift malfunction video you’ll see posted across social media all winter long
You'll see it posted all winter long: A video of people being tossed off a malfunctioning ski lift. This is what happened.
Improve your snowboarding edge transition with this easy-to-follow rule
Get your snowboarding turns cleaner and catch your edges less with this simple piece of advice.
How to wax a snowboard: A guide so your ride is ready for the slopes
Here's everything you need to know about hot waxing a snowboard for beginners.
These are the best ski resorts for beginners in the U.S.
Whether you've never strapped on a pair of skis or you just need a refresher, these are some of the best ski resorts for beginners.
Snow is falling: These 7 workouts will get you ready for skiing and snowboarding in no time
Ready for skiing and snowboarding season? We didn't think so! These seven workouts will get you ready for the slopes in no time.
These are the very best ski towns for foodies in America
Ski season is here and you should be dining well while you're not on the slopes. Here are the best ski towns for foodies in America.
Utah ski resorts saw upgrades across the board this offseason: What you need to know before you go
Utah ski resorts had a busy offseason! From new lifts to resort improvements, here are all the details you need to know.
NOAA has released its winter weather outlook, and it’s good news for ski and snowboard season in these regions
Ski and snowboard weather was all over the place last year. This is what NOAA predicts we're in for this season.
One of Utah’s best ski resorts – that we’re not supposed to talk about – just won an award for ‘best ski resort’
Locals will tell you not to talk about Powder Mountain, but Ski Magazine just blew its cover by naming it the best ski resort in the west.
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Burton may have just made the most luxurious snowboarding gear ever
If you want to blend high fashion with high altitiude, the new Burton [ak] Kalausi snowboarding gear might be exactly what you're looking for.
This easy trick tells you which merino wool base layer is right for your activity
Among the essential pieces of gear for staying warm is a merino wool base layer, and one crucial factor to consider when choosing a base layer is its weight.
Jackson Hole Resort: Where to stay, eat, and relax at one of the world’s most popular ski resorts
Headed to Jackson Hole? Consider Jackson Hole Resort, which has plenty of great lodging and dining options without forcing you away from the mountain
3 things you should always do on your iPhone before you go skiing or snowboarding
Smartphones are for more than just photos. These steps can help set up your ski day and give you an even better day on the slopes.
One of the hottest snowboards of 2024 comes from one of the most responsible snowboarding companies
New snowboards drop every season, but the Arbor CANDLE Rain is one of the most anticipated for 2024 - here's why
Up your ski game with these lesser-known ski resorts in North America
Once you discover the joy of a smaller, lesser-known ski resort, you'll wonder why you spent so long in lift queues and merging with traffic onto groomers.
Are you a top shredder? These incredible U.S. ski resorts are for you
These ski resorts are the best in the U.S. for advanced and expert skiers who want varied terrain, steep skiing, and gnarly tree runs.
This service delivers premium ski and snowboard rental equipment to top-tier resorts across the U.S.
Renting ski and snowboarding equipment might be a lot better with Ski Butlers, which delivers premium products right to the resort you're at.
SMITH, Oyuki collab for the coolest new snowboarding gear of 2024 (so far)
SMITH and Oyuki have collaborated on what might be the coolest snowboarding gear we've seen for 2024 - at least so far
Burton Snowboards finally has a wool base-layer thanks to collab with ODLO – but you won’t find it in stores
The new Burton Slokar line is its first wool base layer, created in collaboration with ODLO
Burton Step-On bindings and boots review: Should you opt-in to Step-On?
Burton Step-On is progressive but polarizing. Are these the boots and bindings you should be buying in 2023? After two seasons of testing, we have the answer.
How snowboard boots should fit when you buy them
Buying a new pair of snowboard boots? This is how they should fit
How to dress for après ski: Learn the unspoken dress code
Staying at a ski lodge provides ample amount of downtime when you're not in your ski gear, here is what to wear après ski.
Upgrade your winter gear closet with the world’s best snowboarding brands
Field-tested and approved, there are our top picks for the world’s best snowboarding brands for shredding fresh powder or groomed slopes in style this season.
This popular East Coast ski resort almost didn’t open for the 2023/2024 season
Black Mountain is one of the most popular ski and snowboard spots on the east coast, and was really close to not opening this year. Here's what happened.
AI created the absolute worst snowboarding video of all time, and it’s must-watch cringe
It's official: This is the worst snowboarding video ever. Don't even argue it. It's this one. It's terrible.
The 5 best hotels for IKON pass holders this ski and snowboarding season
IKON pass holders, read up: These are the 5 best hotels to stay at after a long day on the mountain
Burton Step-On bindings review: The Step-On Loback may make you rethink your entire snowboard setup
Burton Loback Step-On snowboard bindings are a continuation in the drive for fewer straps and more fun. Does it deliver? Find out!
Yes, there are real rules for skiing and snowboarding — here they are
Keeping in control and looking out for other mountain users is key to preventing accidents on the mountain. Follow these rules to stay safe.
The snowboarding trends we’re looking for in 2023-2024
These are the snowboarding trends we're looking for this year from brands and riders
This may be the first snowboarding video ever made, and it’s as weird and retro as you expect
Snowboarding has been around a long time, and this could be the very first video of the sport ever made
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