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[UPDATE: Watch the full Red Bull Ultra Natural TV show]

This is a collection of shots before Ultra Natural happened. Excitement and anticipation filled the air. From arrival at the heli pad, to the first night at Baldface Lodge, the best vibes radiated this remote snowboard paradise outside of Nelson BC. Night one there was a delicious welcome dinner where Baldface Lodge owner, Jeff Pensiero, Ultra Natural visionary, Travis Rice, and event director Liam Griffin, all spoke, letting the elite invited riders know how the week and event was going to play out. Hope you enjoy the shots! Not that you need any additional inspiration to watch Ultra Natural this Saturday.

See also: Watch the winning runs from the Red Bull Ultra Natural

Red Bull Signature Series Ultra Natural airs on NBC Saturday March 30th at 1:30pm ET / 3pm PT. Tune in to watch Pat Moore, Gigi Rüf, Bryan Fox, DCP, Terje Haakonsen, Jake Blauvelt, Nicolas Müller, Wolle Nyvelt, Lucas Debari, Torstein Horgmo, Jussi Oksanen, Bode Merrill, Eero Niemela, Mikey Rencz, Mark McMorris and visionary Travis Rice throw down in the most innovative contest in snowboarding.