One More Run: Building Connection Beyond Perfection

In an age of polished edits and online perfection, Nico and Perry’s project brings snowboarding back to what matters – people, passion, and One More Run.

Interview by Alba Pardo
Photos by Henrieke Ibing

When architecture students Nico and Perry moved to Innsbruck, they came for more than just school. Drawn by the dream of riding every day, they traded their hometowns in flat Germany for the mountains of Austria. But moving to a new city didn’t instantly mean belonging. They quickly realized that while the snowboard scene in Innsbruck is tight and thriving, it can be hard to break into – especially when social media makes everything look perfectly polished and untouchable.

So instead of waiting for an invitation, they built their own space. Their new project, One More Run, is about capturing the real side of snowboarding: the progression, the bails, the laughs, and the community that forms when people come together simply because they love to ride. At a time when young men’s mental health often goes unnoticed, their initiative reflects something bigger, a need for connection and authenticity beyond screens, beyond appearances, and beyond the idea of perfection.

Could you introduce yourselves briefly and tell us how you met and started One More Run?

Nico: I’m 21, from Karlsruhe in western Germany. I moved to Innsbruck two years ago, same as Perry. We met at uni and started snowboarding together last season, and became really good friends.

We’re both obsessed with snowboard videos – stuff like Crap Show, Sunday in the Park, Backyard Lab. But during the summer, I realized there wasn’t anything like that coming out of Innsbruck. So I thought, why not make something similar, but more inclusive – something that shows everyone, no matter their level, just having fun snowboarding.

Perry: I’m 23, from Potsdam near Berlin. I worked as a snowboard and ski instructor in Bavaria before moving here. I realized snowboarding is just the most fun thing I’ve ever done, so I looked for a place where I could study and ride. Innsbruck was the only real option – you get both the urban life and the alpine life. I don’t think there’s another city in the world quite like it.

You mentioned inclusivity. In a city with such a strong snowboard scene, what made you feel the need to create something new?

Perry: When I first moved here, I went to the park and didn’t know anyone. Everyone seemed to already be part of a close community. It looked intimidating from the outside – you see riders you’ve only ever watched on Instagram, and it feels like you don’t belong there. But once you start talking to people, you realize everyone’s actually super nice.

Still, that first step is hard. You don’t always see yourself in those high-production edits with pro riders. We wanted to make something people could identify with – where it’s not about being the best, but about sharing the same stoke.

Nico: Exactly. I noticed that in places like Nordkette, riders of all levels – pros and beginners – are out there together. It’s one big community. I kept thinking, “Why is nobody filming this?” So we started One More Run to show that side of snowboarding: a mix of everyone, from first board slides to solid tricks.

So you didn’t find your bubble – you built it.

Nico: Kind of, yeah. I actually felt like I fit in pretty well, but I noticed there were all these small groups that didn’t always mix. Everyone’s doing their own thing. We wanted to create something that brings people together, no matter their level.

Filming is often about showing the best tricks and proving your level. You’re doing almost the opposite. Why?

Nico: Video parts are about perfection – your best tricks, filmed over months. But our idea is to show the real side of riding together. When someone lands their first board slide, or finally gets a trick they’ve been trying all day, that’s worth celebrating.

Perry: Totally. For a lot of people – especially guys our age – there’s this pressure to perform. You go to the park and feel like everyone’s watching. But they’re not. If you ask anyone for help, they’ll give you tips right away. We just forget that because we compare ourselves too much.

Nico: You don’t have to do the hardest tricks to stand out. If your riding shows that you’re having fun and expressing yourself, that’s what makes you unique.

What does being a “cool snowboarder” mean to you?

Nico: For me, a cool snowboarder is someone who hits features in their own way, with their own style. Someone who’s open, talks to new people, and cheers for others – even if they’ve never met them. Sometimes on the mountain everyone’s doing their own thing, but the people who bring others together, who hype up strangers – that’s what’s really cool to me.

Perry: When I first moved here, I didn’t know much about park riding. I saw people doing big tricks on rails and jumps and thought, damn, these guys must be really cool. But now I don’t think it’s about the tricks at all. Like Nico said, anyone who puts in the time and really loves snowboarding is cool in their own way.

For me, a cool snowboarder is someone who rides with joy – you can see it in how they ride, in their expression. That energy is what really makes them stand out.

What kind of feedback have you had since you launched One More Run?

Nico: We only just started, but the response has been super positive. People told us it’s something the community actually needs. That means a lot, because we honestly didn’t know how it would go.

Perry: It’s cool to see others get hyped about it. There are already a few small local events around Innsbruck with the same open vibe, and we’d love to be part of that energy.

What’s the plan for this season?

Nico: We want to release short webisodes – around three to five minutes – each one featuring different riders. The idea is to show a mix of levels and styles, not just the same crew every time.

Perry: We’ll try to do monthly episodes, but it depends on the weather, uni, and how much we can ride. We’re just getting started, figuring it out as we go.

If you could ask for anything to make the project grow, what would it be?

Perry: People who are hyped to ride and open to being filmed. That’s all we really need.

Nico: Yeah, people who want to share the stoke, not just for themselves but for the community. The more we all get involved, the more it grows.

What would you tell others who might want to start something similar in their local scene?

Perry: Just do it. You don’t need to be a pro filmer or editor. Grab a camera, film your friends, and share it. YouTube and Instagram are full of polished edits, but there’s room for the real stuff too.

Nico: Exactly. Don’t overthink it. We also sat there wondering if it would work, who’d be interested, if anyone would care. Then we said, “Let’s just try.” We had nothing to lose.

One More Run isn’t about showing off, it’s about showing up.

In an age where everyone’s chasing perfection online, Nico and Perry’s approach feels like a breath of fresh alpine air. Their project reminds us that community doesn’t have to be curated. Sometimes, it’s just about strapping in, doing one more run, and cheering for the person next to you.

If you are curious to see what they come up with follow @onemore.run