RnD 2026: The Official Event Guide

RnD 2026 returns to Whitewater Mountain Resort in Nelson, BC, showcasing elite women’s backcountry freestyle snowboarding with a $20,000 purse and two direct invites to the Natural Selection Tour Final. Here is everything you need to know. 

Watch The 2026 Red Bull Heavy Metal Boston Live Now!

THRICE BAKED Ep. 1 – First Bake: Warm Up in Japan | Backcountry Snowboarding in Japan

Follow Katie Kennedy and Stefi Luxton as they kick off their winter in Japan, chasing deep Hokkaido powder and dialing in their backcountry rhythm. Episode 1 of THRICE BAKED captures the crew’s early-season snowboard film mission — a women-led backcountry snowboarding series rooted in powder, progression, and creative freedom.

TUFFY TESTING: DANIMALS x PHIPPS—ARMADA SNOWBOARDS

Quick little edit from Armada featuring some spring jibs at Woodward. Hot laps with the homies, ain't nothing better than that.

Cooper Whittier is PRO for Rome Snowboards

The Rome team keeps getting sicker. Cooper Whittier joins the pro ranks. This is a great fit for one of the most impressive riders in the game right now.

ONCE AGAIN, THE OLYMPICS AND THE UNCOMFORTABLE CONVERSATION ABOUT JUDGING

A breakdown of Olympic snowboard slopestyle judging, scoring criteria, and controversy at the Winter Olympics. From debated runs to course design and the FIS PAVED system, here’s why snowboarders are once again questioning the scores.

Burton Riders Debut ‘From Burton to the World’ Collection in Aspen & Laax

Burton is unveiling its new collection in the spirit of it's late founder, and snowboard icon, Jake Burton Carpenter. This one is special, check it out.

Airblaster Mini SKOLF @ Trollhaugen | February 2026

SKOLF came to Trollhaugen and with the level of rail riding that exists in the midwest, you know this one is going to be fun to watch. Check it out.

Travis Rice's new ORCA ll and Golden Orca

Travis Rice's new boards are here and, if they're anything like him, they're unstoppable. Check out some new goods from Lib Tech right here.

Youth | Rooted in the Mountains—JONES SNOWBOARDS

It's a special thing to be young in the mountains, experiencing it all with fresh eyes. Check out the latest from Jones Snowboards

The Outliers 4 FULL FILM, presented by SEABA Heli

The Outliers 4, an Alaskan DIY backcountry snowboarding film. Sponsored by: SEABA Heli.

Goon Jam Tour — Stop 4: Ski Gull

Goon Jam hit Ski Gull as they continue their tour. Check out the fourth stop and see if they got a tour coming near you!

HARD 8 - super 8mm snowboard Film

To film a full vid on super 8 is a risky endeavor and we love to celebrate the risk takers here. Check this one out.

2026 Party in the Peace Park

Love a good party vibe in the park. Check out the Party in the Peace Park edit out of Woodward Tahoe. 

Plaid Fence

An epic offering, street snowboarding at it's finest right here. Check out Plaid Fence.

Trollhaugen // Human On Board // January 2026

It's been a cold winter in the midwest but the homies were still getting after it. Check out the latest from Human on Board.

THE SHOWDOWN 2026 AT BEAR CREEK

The showdown at Bear Creek was one for the books. Check out some of the best riders the east has to offer

Park Affairs "A Grand In Your Hand" 2026 | McIntyre Parks

McIntyre Parks hosted its 4th annual event in collaboration with Park Affair to present "A Grand In Your Hand".