Essential Snowboard Events in North America 2025/26

The Must-Hit Contests, Gatherings & Snowboard Events Across the U.S. and Canada.

From Red Bull’s heaviest street takeovers to Mt. Hood’s summer sessions, North America’s snowboard scene keeps the energy rolling year-round. These are the events defining snowboarding culture on this side of the Atlantic — contests, cups, and community-driven gatherings that remind everyone what snowboarding’s really about.

Planning a European trip instead? Check out the top snowboard events in Europe for 2025/26 here.

Red Bull Heavy Metal 

Where: TBC
When: February 2026 (TBC) 

The name says it all: snowboarding in the form of a full-on mosh pit. Red Bull Heavy Metal has carved out its place as a boundary-pushing rail-riding contest that transforms iconic city spaces into snowboard havens. Last year, for the second year running, some of the world’s most talented riders descended on the Twin Cities, showcasing the ever-escalating level of street riding. Which iconic landmark will be turned into a jibber’s paradise in 2026? Stick around – we’ll be the first to let you know. 

Red Bull Slide-In Tour 

Where: TBC
When: March 2026 (TBC) 

The Slide-In Tour is all about snowboarding, community, and good vibes on the road. Each winter, Zeb Powell and a rotating crew of Red Bull riders pack up for a week-long trip through the Northeast – stopping at resorts, riding with locals, and bringing street-style energy to every spot along the way. It’s part road trip, part jam session, and all about keeping the stoke alive. 

Core Nation 

Where: Big Bear, California | Trollhaugen, Wisconsin | Ruby Hill, Colorado | Timberline, Oregon | Gunstock, New Hampshire | and more
When: TBC

Soy Sauce Nation Stir Fry  

Where: Boreal Mountain Resort 
When: March 19-21, 2026 (TBC) 

Born from a crew of friends on snow, Soy Sauce Nation has grown into a community celebrating Asian-American riders and other underrepresented groups – with the goal of uniting people of all identities through snow and skate culture. With a mission rooted in diversity, equity, and inclusion, the Soy Sauce Nation’s Stir-Fry event brings people together, celebrates differences, and keeps snowboarding open and passionate for everyone. 

Shaping Our Future

Where: Sugarbush, Vermont
When: March 2026 (TBC)

The Bomb Hole Cup

Where: Brighton Resort (TBC) 
When: April 2026 (TBC) 

With the fifth annual Bomb Hole Cup on the horizon, they’re diving headfirst into a weekend of creativity and community, as riders from all over come together to share their love for snowboarding. With categories for every age and skill level – from groms to legends – there are no strict rules or cutthroat vibes here, just the perfect setting for self-expression. Across two days, the event blends everything that makes snowboarding great: camaraderie, style, and a course built to keep everyone stoked. From the Banked Slalom to the Park Showdown, it’s a pure celebration of snowboarding in its truest form. 

Take The Rake 

Where: Trollhaugen, Wisconsin 
When: TBC

The Uninvited Invitational 

Where: Woodward Park City 
When: April 2026 (TBC) 

The trailblazing saga of women’s snowboarding keeps pushing forward, bringing talent and community into one melting pot. The result? Limit-breaking riding, insane camaraderie, and rooflifting energy. With events in both Europe and North America, The Uninvited has become a driving force in giving women’s snowboarding the recognition it deserves and putting these incredibly talented riders exactly where they belong: front and Center. 

Research and Development 

Where: Whitewater Resort, British Columbia
When: TBC

World Quarterpipe Championships 

Where: Mammoth Mountain
When: April 2026 (TBC) 

The World Quarterpipe Championships has cemented itself as a pinnacle of snowboard progression and spectacle, with nearly 100 of the best transition riders set to take on the 28-foot monolith – the largest pipe wall anywhere. Expect massive airs, handplants, and everything in between as competitors battle for glory in front of a live crowd, invited to spectate and soak up spring riding at its finest. 

Westcoast Triple Plank 

Where: Vancouver Island, Bc 
When: April 30–May 3 

Celebrating community, culture, and the coast they call home, the WestCoast Triple Plank unites snow, surf, and skate over three days on Vancouver Island. Founded by Marie-France Roy and Alicia Gilmour in 2017, the event isn’t about podiums – it’s about coming together with people who share the same values, while giving back to the place that makes it all possible. Each year, riders and friends gather to ride everything from banked slalom to waves, raising funds and awareness for the conservation and restoration of coastal ecosystems. It’s not competitive – just a good time for a good cause. 

Halo-Halo 

Where: Timberline Resort, Mt Hood
When: July 10-12, 2026 

Brought to us by Snowboy Productions, Halo-Halo is a gathering of BIPOC snowboarders, shapers, and creatives on Mt. Hood. Started in 2023, the event celebrates culture, progression, and community – because representation matters. When people see riders who look like them, it opens doors and sparks new possibilities. That’s what makes Halo-Halo so special: it unites a diverse group of snowboarders, both culturally and racially, to celebrate stories, share passion, and find joy in the mountains. With a unique park build, designed for creativity, the first two days are reserved for riding and filming, while the third day 

opens to the public for a session like no other.

Photo: Halo-Halo