Snowboarding
The fight to get oil off Norway’s slopes
'We're running out of time' — Norway prides itself as a top winter sports destination while also being the largest fossil fuel producer in Western Europe. Now, skiers and snowboarders in the climate activist group Stopp Oljeletinga are urging their industry to cut ties with oil for good.
Written by: Sam Haddad
‘The relevance of race dissolves in nature’s power’
The Outsiders Project — Outdoor culture – with its action sports, trail runs, and great country hikes – has long been dominated by the white upper-middle classes. A new Huck project wants to change that.
Written by: Phil Young
Eight iconic terrain parks to visit in your lifetime
Huck x Ikon Pass — From Southern California to the mountains of New Hampshire, these spots are some of the most iconic destinations in the world for skiers and snowboarders – whether you’re a first-timer or a seasoned pro.
Written by: Huck
The snow sports designer inspiring a sisterhood of shred
Coalition snow — After seeing a shortage of women in the outdoor industry, Jen Gurecki launched the only ski and snowboard gear made by women, for women.
Written by: Naomi Larsson
One-on-one with Aimee Fuller: Olympic snowboarder, supreme shredder
Huck x Vans — Team GB athlete Aimee Fuller on what it takes to be a superstar on the slopes.
Written by: HUCK HQ
A day in the life of professional snowboarder Sparrow Knox
Huck x Vans — To mark his role in the latest First Layer film from Vans, we caught up with the UK rider to talk routines, run-ins with the police and why he thinks of the snowboarding community as one big happy family.
Written by: Niall Flynn
Snowboarder Benny Urban on fear, freedom and taking to the streets
Huck x Vans — There's an attitude that skate, snow and bad-ass photography all have in common – and Benny Urban personifies it. We caught up with the German rider to find out what makes him tick.
Written by: Niall Flynn
On the slopes with snowboard icon and eco-activist Jamie Anderson
More than this... — At 15, Jamie Anderson became the youngest snowboarder to achieve a podium finish at the Winter X Games. Now the contest killer is ready to live a little – and make a difference.
Written by: Natalie Langmann
What can we learn about living simply from Turkey’s 300-year-old snowboarding scene?
Huck x Patagonia — New film by pro snowboarder Alex Yoder and Patagonia comes to London along with panel discussion exploring how sustainable, environmental design can reduce our impact on the planet and influence positive life choices.
Written by: Shelley Jones
Gulmarg: the war-torn Muslim village that's become a ski spot for Westerners
The call of Kashmir — Snowboarders are flocking to a troubled corner of the Himalayas for its perfect powder, creating a culture clash between partying tourists and religious locals desperate for independence. A new documentary short explores the fallout.
Written by: Cian Traynor
How a new snow brand’s open philosophy is shaking up the outdoor industry
Huck Indies — Open Wear co-founder Martijn Jegerings shares how being open on every level allowed them to create the most affordable ethical and sustainable ski and snowboarding jacket on the market.
Written by: Alex King
Snowboarders carve deep lines into Asia’s hidden cultures
Riding off the beaten track — In Loose Change, snowboarders Niels Schack and Sparrow Knox set out to ride through four countries off snowboarding’s radar: Turkey, India, Kazakhstan and Japan.
Written by: Robin Nierynck