Snowboarding
Dreaming of snowboarding? These guys are living the dream.
When it comes to snowboarding, there's a sliding scale of 'living the dream'. It starts with being a pro, and ends with being far away from the snow, with no way of getting to it. But wherever you find yourself on that slippery slope, whenever you can’t be living the dream, there’s always the next best thing – watching others living it for you. From young and hungry pros to top industry professionals and legends, here’s our pick of series that will inspire you to live your dream.
1. Brock & Judd: Totally Normal
The Judd Henkes and Brock Crouch vlog isn’t top of this list because of the sick cinematography and high production values (that's not really their thing), but because they're young, insanely talented on snow/skate/surfboards, and they always put fun first. Isn’t that pretty much the definition of living the dream?
2. All Day SJ
There’s no one else in snowboarding quite like Scotty James and there’s nothing else quite like his web series, either. The world’s best halfpipe rider takes the classic behind-the-scenes documentary format, then adds a dash of The Office and a sprinkle of Flight of the Conchords to serve up comedy gold.
3. Making Driven
With 16 years of making snowboard movies under their belt and a reputation for flawless cinematography and incredible locations, the Pirate Move Production crew have seen it, done it and shot it all. So if you’ve ever wondered what it takes to get the perfect shots you see in classic snowboard movies like Perceptions, now’s your chance to find out.
4. The Book of John J
Besides being one of the most stylish backcountry snowboarders of all time, John Jackson gives out some of the coolest, most positive vibes on the planet. And, if you’ve worked your way through the 15 inspirational and life-affirming episodes of The Book of John J and still want more, join John J and his brother Eric on the ultimate road trip, in Brothers on the Run.
5. This is Marcus
A true snowboarding prodigy, Kleveland’s incredible rise to stardom has been on the cards since his first mind-blowing edit dropped on Youtube back in 2007, and he’s been dropping NBD’s ever since. It’s been a crazy ride for the young Norwegian, and This is Marcus brings some fresh and fascinating insights into his story.
6. Shred Hacks
Whether you’re a freerider looking to take your backcountry and big mountain skills to the next level, or a freestyler stepping up to legit urban terrain, Shred Hacks has the tricks, tips and insider info to get you there. With teachers like Xavier de le Rue, Jesse Augustinus, Paddy Graham and Oscar Wester showing you the ropes, Shred Hacks is more than a how-to series – it’s a masterclass.
Watch Xavier De Le Rue sharing the best tips and tricks for freeriding:
Watch Jesse Augustinus explain the essentials for urban snowboarding:
7. MiniShredits
When it comes to the fundamentals of shredding, the clue’s in the name – FUN. That’s the philosophy behind MiniShredits, where host Henry Jackson comes up with the most fun, dumbest challenges and gets the world’s best snowboarders and skiers to battle it out for bragging rights in the world’s smallest contest.
8. Brothers McMorris
Mark McMorris is one of the most progressive riders in the world, and his older brother Craig is one of the most entertaining – if you’ve seen McMorris & McMorris, you’ll already know they’re the perfect sibling double act. From jibbing in Finland with Eero Ettala, heavy Alaskan freeride lines with Travis Rice, and a mega park finale in Colorado, this three-part mini series is a must-see that covers all the bases.
9. Inside the Fourth Phase
As the final part of Travis Rice’s trilogy, The Fourth Phase was one of the biggest and most hotly-anticipated shred flicks of the last decade, and in this series Travis and crew break down everything: from the inspiration to the execution, and everything in between. Fascinating insights into the biggest snowboard film project ever? Check. Insane bonus GoPro footage? Double check!
10. My Other Life
There comes a time in every pro snowboarder's life when it’s time to retire and make way for the next generation – but then what? While some continue working in the sport, others settle down to the quiet life and hang up the board for good. But for others, snowboarding is merely the first chapter of an exceptional life. This is their story.
11. First Chair
If you’ve ever found yourself sitting on a chairlift next to your favourite pro or local hero, with a million questions on your mind but too shy to speak up… this is the show for you. Season one was all about the skiers, in season two of this quickfire interview show, it’s time to break the ice with pro snowboarders like Anna Gasser and Marcus Kleveland.
12. Between the Lines
While freestylers get most of the attention (and sponsorship), there’s no doubt that the athletes competing on the Freeride World Tour are the most respected. In a sport where charging the hardest on steep and gnarly terrain is the name of the game, it takes untold skill and a special kind of relationship with fear to make to the top. Between the Lines pulls back the curtain on some of the most fascinating characters on the FWT. We followed all of last season's World Champions into their lives and throughout the tour: Get to know triple World Champ Arianna Tricomi, runner-up from 2019 and 2020, Kristofer Turdell, Markus Eder, Marion Haerty and Victor De Le Rue.
13. ABC of Snowboarding
OK, if you’ve read this far then it’s pretty clear you already know what snowboarding is all about. But even for the most dedicated shredders out there, this episode of the popular ABC of… series drops a bunch of knowledge that you can’t fail to find interesting. And from here, you’ll just be one click away from diving into the worlds of Crashed Ice, Parkour and… well, diving!
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