Kyle Clancy, Deadlung, Will Bateman, Lane Knaack, & Jake Rose head to Japan to rip up the urban scene, and indulge in some deep Japanese powder.

In this month’s Every Third Thursday, Dave Lee and the Signal crew set out to make a snowboard out of a product that is basically built to fail—paper.

There aren’t many contests where the average weekend warrior can ride and compete on the same course as Terje Haakonsen, but the Mt. Baker Legendary Banked Slalom is one of them. In a world of video parts, extreme games, and Superpipes, riders from all over the world continue to flock to this seemingly outdated turning contest each year. A melting pot of talent from all walks of snowboarding, from pros and amateurs of all ages looking to test their skill, to a teeming group of young up-and-comers, there is never a shortage of competitors at this event. Hear from Kimmy Fasani, Ben Ferguson, and a handful of other riders about what makes the Banked Slalom so legendary, as well as the draw of a contest based on edge control rather than airtime.

APO is on the hunt for a social media intern to be based in the French Alps for a year! APO is looking for a snowboarder with an interest in social media that wants to get into the action sports industry. Click here for details and to apply.

A look inside Spring Break Snowboards & Asymbol’s Neon Daze & Winter Waves exhibit in LA, where Mike Parillo and Corey Smith have brought together athletes across action sports to help fuse snowboarding and art.

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Footage from Kalle Ohlson, Kire Karlsson and Len Jørgense’s trip to Sweden. Check this out.

Denver based brand Akomplice has debuted yet another killer line, stepping into Spring 2014 with a reel of new styles.

Slash Snowboards has proudly announced the addition of Nic Sauve to the family.

Credit must be paid where credit is due. Boasting artwork that oozes style, a portfolio brimming with striking graphics and a plethora of impressive collaborations, Mark Kowalchuk’s talent demands attention.