18.1 Issue Preview

Well that really crept up on us, eh? One second you're trying to break 100 on the golf course, then boom, all your favourite snowboard magazines are suddenly saturating your feed with the latest, and greatest, winter content. Like it or not, it's officially go time. 

With that, we’re proud to release the first issue of the season. While we patiently wait for a tangible copy to land in our hands, here’s a glimpse into 18.1. Take it in stride. Or don't... Go set up a jib at your local hockey rink. Either way, here's a taster of the new mag, available at your local shop or through our free Canada-wide subscription.

COVER

Quin Ellul, 50-50 gap to ledge, Pittsburgh, PA. [o] Liam Glass

"I ran up and just stared at it, thinking, Holy fuck, this is it. This is maybe everything I've been asking for in one spot. I don't think I've ever been more excited. I knew that as long as I got the clip, my whole trip would've been worth it." — Quin

SPYCAM GALLERY

TJ Koskela, McTwist, Mount Seymour, BC. [o] Liam MacDonald

Photos that look good and smell good too.

LEAVE ME OUT THERE | A BEN BILOCQ INTERVIEW

By Darrah Reid-McLean

Infinite wisdom from one of Canada's greats. 

Paid Programming in the Sheetz 

By Liam Glass

An extremely productive street voyage, in an extremely confusing time. 

FEAR with Chris Rasman

By Will Fraser

Fear follows every snowboarder differently, but it follows us all. This is the first of a three-part series bringing that into the open. 

2026/27 Buyer's Guide | Hardgoods

This is your sign to take a long look at your blown-out gear, visit your local boardshop, inspect the goods yourself, talk shit with the staff, make claims, judge snowboarders who are better than you, and support the goddamn industry that’s gifted us this beautiful culture.

Power House Fairy | Eva Van Vugt

By Aga Iwanicka

Robyn Van Gyn calls her a "little power house fairy." Marie-France Roy, a "total darkhouse." Get to know Canada's mystical newcomer climbing the ranks of women's freeride snowboarding.