The internet is so stacked with incredible snowboard films right now, ranging from psychedelic musical works of art to some of the best to ever to it in the streets and one named after a pub feed. But with so many releases jammed into the key Northern Hemi pre-season months, it’s easy to get overwhelmed — so we’ve done the heavy lifting (watching), combed YouTube and sifted through the content snowstorm to find the best of the bunch. Here are 10 films we’ve been stoked on to fill your Netflix void – and give them the audio visual respect they deserve, don’t watch them on your phone!
RETURN — Full Movie
The power team of Torstein Horgmo, Charles Beckinsale and Jeff Pensiero from Baldface Valhalla has forever changed the landscape of snowboarding by melding big mountain riding with man-made fantasy features creating extensive flowy lines that have never before been attempted. Journey with the crew as they maximize their airtime revisiting the north island of Japan and exploring the Valhalla mountain range of the interior British Colombia in Canada. With the skills of Tim Manning and Gabriel Kocher behind the lens, this is a cinematic journey that will stir the senses.
Starring: Mikey Ciccarelli, Brandon Cocard, Brandon Davis, Torstein Horgmo, Raibu Katayama, & Mons Røisland
Supported by: Rockstar, Union, Capita, GoPro, Norrøna, Prinoth, Nidecker, Baldface Valhalla, Burton
FORCE MAJEURE: A Snowboard Film by Beyond Medals.
The Beyond Medals Crew returns with another absolute heater of a film featuring Kevin Backstrom, Tor Lundstrom, Sebbe De Buck, Ludvig Billtoft, Ulrik Badertscher, Florian Fischer, David Djite in Laax, Japan, Austria, Sweden, Finland and USA.
Supported by: Monster Energy, Laax, Riders Hotel, Capita, Union Bindings, Bataleon, DB Journey, Shed.
Promo Nine ‘Worth the Squeeze’ – SIMS SNOWBOARDS
The SIMS promo series returns with its ninth offering – Worth the Squeeze. The team got together for a winter trip to Japan and a spring gathering in Mammoth Lakes, Ca. They went snowboarding and ate delicious food. It was great.
Filmed and edited by Brock Nielsen (Brown Cinema)
Featuring: Ryo, Nik, Cody, Scott, Keegan, Shuhei, John
dustbox, THE SPIRIT VIDEO
It’s the Spirit video. We don’t know what happened, not sure why it got taken down. But we’re thankful it’s back up.
Featuring: CODY WARBLE, RYAN COLLINS, NOAH PETERSON, COOPER WHITTIER, NOAH LUGH BROWN, JONAS HARRIS, BRETT KULAS, TOMMY TOWNS, ROBBY MEEHAN, MARKUS RUSTAD, FREDRICK JOHNSON, EMMA CROSBY, KEYAN ADAMS, HENRY MACOMBER, GABE HARRIS, STINE TØNNESSEN, MONS BØHMER RUD
Directed & Edited By: Bryden Bowley
Filmed by: Bryden Bowley & Nate Hanson
How Was It For You?
“How Was It For You? An age old question when talking to other snowboarders about their winter. Watch and follow along to see how Sean Miskiman, Chris Rasman, Stale Sandbech and Jody Wachniak’s winter went down! From traveling to Japan, the BC Alaskan boarder. They were running away from the rain, hunting down powder blanketed peaks, and exploring zones less traveled.”
Starring: Chris Rasman, Sean Miskiman, Stale Sandbech, Jody Wachniak
Filmed by: Rusty Ockenden & Thomas Doyle
Edited by: ThomasDoyle
Supported by: Monster Energy, Giro, Sport Design, Arc’teryx, Ripcurl. Spy Optics, POW Gloves, Vans
MY CLAY ANGEL | Salomon
My Clay Angel, the newest video from Salomon Snowboards, if a beautiful portrait of a winter in the streets. Bryden Bowley directs this new classic. We can’t wait to run this one on repeat.
Featuring: Emma Crosby, Finn Westbury, Gian Sutter, Riley Nickerson and Louif Paradis
Filmed and Directed by: Bryden Bowley
KORUA Shapes – YEARNING FOR TURNING VOL. 11 – Blitz & Donner
“YFT 11 centers around a trip we did to Tahoe, California in February of 2024 with a colorful crew of friendly faces, visiting various resorts and spots around the Donner Pass area, and mostly commuting from an AirBNB way out in Portola, CA. The 1.5h drive each way between our homestay and the Donner area gave our California vacation a road trip vibe, while in reality we stayed up in one spot for most of the trip, with exception of a week in between filming to link up with friends and hit other areas around Lake Tahoe to run demo events and gatherings with the turning community. We often frequented Sugar Bowl resort – “Thanks to Janks!” – where we enjoyed ripping their groomers and taking advantage of the easy access to fun side-country terrain when powder was plentiful. The search for untouched powder and turns away from the crowds saw us exploring other areas of the Sierra’s by ways of the generous guidance of our mates Blake and Tucker and their crew of powder-hungry locals. Long story short, we had a blast turning in Tahoe, made great memories and met new friends, and at the end of the day those are the essential ingredients needed to make a Yearning For Turning film. Mix in the tunes, add in the creative talents of the folks behind the lens and editing bay, and there you have it: Vol. XI – Blitz & Donner. Enjoy!”
Featuring: Nicholas Wolken, Lars Popp, Aari Howarth, Spencer O’Brien
Cameras: Leo Hoorn, Richard Seehausen, Aaron Schwartz
Editor, Sound Design, Color: Elle Violet
HORSEPOWER | Henna Ikola & Lolo Derminio
Monster Energy presents Horsepower: An all-women’s snowboard video starring Henna Ikola, Lauren “Lolo” Derminio and featuring Ylfa Rúnarsdóttir. A film by Calle Hasselblatt.
NAEBA – Arctic Lines – Antti Autti
Snowboarder Antti Autti reconnects with his long-time friend, Japanese mountain guide Takumi Nagai at his home Minamiuonuma, Japan. Over the years, the bond between Antti and Takumi has been forged through their shared passion for snowboarding. They both love mountains and have set a goal to go ride one of the higher peaks during Antti’s visit. However, Takumi’s bustling life poses a challenge to their mission, raising a question – is Antti’s visit solely about achieving a snowboarding goal, or is it more important to reconnect with his friend?
Featuring: Antti Autti, Takumi Nagai
Location: Minamiuonuma, Japan
Directed by: Markus Kumpula
Edit: Markus Kumpula & Mikko-Pekka Karlin
SCHNITZELTIME 2: NoReturn – Anna Gasser and Clemens Millaur
The Austrian Ambassadors to Australia return with a follow up to their 2023 film SchnitzelTime featuring Gigi Rüf, Anna Gasser, Adrian Krainer, Werner Stock, Sani Alibabic, Tom Tramnitz and Clemens Millauer. Watch it here.
