Rising Up: Mia Langridge

From the dry slope at Knockhatch to taking the overall Rock A Rail tour win, this is Mia Langridge.

Mia Langridge, UK-born and bred, is part of a new wave of talent evolving women’s snowboarding. Raised on the dry slope at Knockhatch and committed enough to walk away from academy football, it didn’t take long for riding to shape the direction her future was going in. From training with WhyAin’tYou in Austria to joining the Lobster/YES team in time for her first street trip, to taking the overall Rock A Rail tour win in 2025/26 and claiming gold at APIK Mississauga in her Canadian debut, Mia’s taking the snowboard world by storm.

With effortless style and an attitude rooted in pure love for riding, she’s building something that goes beyond podiums. We sat down with Mia to talk dry slopes, self-doubt, street energy, and the mindset that helps her stay true to herself – even when things get tough.

Hey Mia! First of all, thanks for taking the time to sit down with us. I’m sure you’ve got loads of other things to get on with – like snowboarding. So let’s rewind to the beginning: Who is Mia Langridge? Where do you come from, and how did snowboarding enter the picture?
I’m from England, in a little town called Seaford, and I started snowboarding when I was about 12. My dad and brother both snowboarded, and after my first lesson, I just wanted to keep going. I grew up riding the dry slope at Knockhatch Ski Centre, which isn’t the most obvious start, but it played such a big part in my riding. 

Looking back at your early days, what moments made you realise snowboarding was more than just a hobby?
No big moment really happened. Snowboarding just kind of took over, in a good way. Friends, school, plans, everything was about riding. I even stopped playing academy football so I could snowboard more. That’s when it started to feel like more than a hobby. 

Which riders, crews, films, music, or even non-snowboard influences have shaped your riding the most?
I’ve definitely been influenced by the Lobster/Yes crew. Getting to ride with Sparrow from the UK, and with Fridge, Bucky, and Juho on my first-ever street trip. Honestly, everyone from Lobster/Yes has had a big impact on my riding. I also have to give it to my old coach, Steve, for really pushing me when it mattered, and to my parents for backing me and supporting me the whole time. 

What would you consider as your home slope/slopes, and why?
My home slope will always be Knockhatch dry slope, for sure, but on snow, there’s Penken Park, Mayrhofen, and Kaltenbach, where I did my first 2 and a half seasons with whyaintyou. But to be honest, wherever I’m riding with a good crew ends up feeling like home pretty quickly.

Massive congrats on taking the overall win at the Rock A Rail tour this winter, as well as taking home gold at APIK Mississauga! 
Thank you so much! It’s been such a surreal start to the season. 

What was the Rock A Rail tour like from your perspective? The overall vibes, the people, the riding, and the energy? Were there any key moments that pushed your riding forward, or made you step up?
The Rock A Rail tour was unreal. It’s definitely one of my favourite events, especially as back in 2023, it was the first street rail event I competed in. Having all my homies there and getting to ride with them just makes it that much more fun. Every time I go to a Rock A Rail stop, I know the energy is gonna be inane bc the whole gang is there.

There were definitely moments when I had to step it up. Watching some of the other girls throw down, I knew I had to pull out some harder tricks. Winning overall was amazing, but more than that, the tour gave me confidence and motivation to keep pushing myself.

You dropped some serious hammers at DIYX in Poland, too. How’s the rest of your season shaping up? Any projects, trips, or goals you’re hyped on before winter wraps up?
DIYX was insane. The setup is always gnarly and so much fun, but the best part has gotta be hanging out with everyone, having everyone in the same place at the same time is just chaotic in the best way.

For the rest of the season, I’ve got a few more comps lined up, including 2 of the Red Bull Heavy Metals and the Grind Series. No street filming for the rest of the season, but there’s a lot to come next season. 

You also claimed the win at APIK, Mississauga. How did that compare to the others in Europe?
APIK fest was out of this world. Everything was so well organised, and everyone at Apik Fest honestly looked after us so well, I couldn’t thank them enough.

The setup was super fun and different, having two rail pads, one at the top and one at the bottom and winning at this event meant a lot to me as it was my first comp in Canada. Big thanks to everyone involved.

You’ve got such a significant style. Your riding feels effortless, even when the tricks are heavy, and your social presence hits the same way. How do you stay true to yourself through it all?
I just try not to overthink or overanalyse it. Otherwise, it just doesn’t work for me. The more I just chill and go with it, the better it works. 

Are there ever moments you doubt yourself – and if so, how do you work through them? Are there any personal tools, habits, or people that help you reset and push through?
Oh, 100%, doubts are always there at some level. I try to block them out, especially with music and solo laps.

Any key points of advice you’d like to share with young riders trying to break through and level up in snowboarding? Anything you wish someone had told you when you were starting?
This taxi driver once told me that most people quit right before their big win, so don’t give up. And that really stuck with me. Just don’t give up. Sometimes you can feel like you’re miles away, but you’re closer than you think.

And finally, what role do you want to play in pushing snowboarding forward?
I want to help push things forward for women in snowboarding, mainly by just riding in a way that feels real to me. Showing that you don’t have to fit into one box or ride a certain way to belong.