There’s no question that Boris Mouton is one of the most naturally talented riders in his generation. He was pro before he could drive, with big tricks, big sponsors and big expectations. But by the time I met him nearly ten years ago, I could already tell that he was questioning the whole system. He […]
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Outside of Reality Volcom X Arthur
All of the lifts are closed here in Switzerland and it’s a beautiful day by the lake in Geneva. We’re here to celebrate the release of Arthur Longo’s new streetwear collection with Volcom at the legendary Tranzport shop. He’s been a busy boy, so before things get too hectic, we take a moment together to […]
FeaturedThe Closing Cup + an interview with Elio Fumagalli
As the dust settled from an action packed week of slushy spring boarding, we caught up with Elio Fumagalli to get his thoughts on the Escape crews second event. Along the way, we found out the full story on his perspective bending injury and the future of Switzerland’s most valuable video gang… Hey Elio, What’s […]
FeaturedGeorgian Dogs + an interview with Coline Benninger
It’s spring and resorts are already shutting down. Time to break out the splitboard, or the bike… or maybe both? Coline Benninger and Francesco Ciaghi just dropped an edit from their tour through Georgia that’s sure to get you motivated for your next adventure. Check it and then keep scrolling to find out more about their […]
FeaturedNicolas Huber Our Favorite Exhibitionist
The FIS finished up their season in Corvatsch, with three Swiss riders putting down solid runs in the finals. Jonas Halser and Jeremy Denda showed that they have a bright future, and Nicolas Huber proved that he’s still very much a top contender. Contributing phographer, Jonas Gasser, took the opportunity to catch up with Swiss […]
FeaturedShop Talk with Ralph Sigrist
At the recent snowboard tests there’s been a lot of talk about what we can do to make our local community stronger. One of the big pushes is encouraging riders to support their local shops. But why bother? Is it wrong to want to save some cash by buying online? We caught up with longtime […]
CommunityTransition Complete Welcoming the new pipe in Corvatsch
When it comes to competitive snowboarding in Switzerland, Halfpipe is kinda our thing. We’ve already picked up four Olympic medals and there’s a lot of new talent with big dreams coming up. But how often do you even get a chance to ride a decent pipe? Till now, we’ve been lucky to have a worldclass […]
FeaturedA RAD Decade Celebrated in Goms
This season marks the RAD crew’s 10-year anniversary. What better way the give back to the community than to organize an event? The crew from the Upper Valais teamed up with BME, Arsène Junior “Juni” Page’s CBD brand, to host the RAD x BME Winter Rash in Snowpark Goms. The Park is located in the […]
HappeningsAn Open Mind… Is All You Need.
A few years back, Burton began shifting their focus away from the biggest elite events. There was a feeling that the global Open series, while important for progression, wasn’t actually “open” anymore. Unless you were on a national team, training year round, the only place for a normal rider at those events was on the […]
HappeningsFiND YOUR LiNE with Tiphanie Perrotin
Back in 2020, in her first season on the Freeride World Tour, Tiphanie Perrotin made a name for herself by finishing in second place. Two years later she entered the history books with two wins and the overall title. Now the Verbier local is giving back, sharing her knowledge with a forward thinking event called […]
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