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From park laps to ping pong battles, watch the recap and behind-the-scenes from Last Dance: a weekend that brought snowboarding and skateboarding together.
A snowy weekend at the end of March called for snowboarders, skateboarders, and industry heavyweights to gather for one final hoorah to close out the season – and what better place to do so than LAAX.
With a stacked lineup and an action-packed weekend ahead, the energy was high from the start. But beyond the tricks, contests, and parties, what really made Last Dance stand out was the way it brought two worlds together.
Blending skateboarding and snowboarding into one shared space, on and off the hill, sparked something special. From Dusty Henricksen holding his own in the skate bowl to Victor “Doobie” Pellegrin bringing skate-inspired creativity into the LAAX snowpark, the crossover between the two board sports created a level of energy and expression you don’t often come across.
And it didn’t stop when the lifts stopped running. Over at Riders Hotel, snowboarders were unwinding from the day, sipping drinks, while downstairs, skateboarders were deep in ping pong battles with punk music blasting through the speakers – before everyone came together on the dancefloor at Riders Club, moving to everything from ABBA to drum and bass.
Over three days, some of the best riders in the world threw down across both snow and skate, from Big Air and High Jump to Rat Race and mini pipe sessions. But Last Dance was never really about the results – it was about bringing people together, sharing memories, and soaking in the culture that connects it all, which is exactly what it did.
Check out the full recap and behind-the-scenes footage below.
Over three days, some of the best riders on the globe put down some heavy tricks – both on the slopes and in the skate park, with high energy and no shortage of good vibes.
The Beyond Medals crew brought everyone together for one final Last Dance in LAAX, closing out the snow season in style. With a mix of snowboarders, skateboarders, and industry heavyweights, LAAX once again proved why it holds its place as one of the world’s best board sports hubs.
Landing at the Riders Hotel in LAAX, snowboarders, skateboarders, and industry heads gathered from across the globe, all hyped for the weekend ahead. After a few drinks and a well-fuelled welcome dinner, things kicked off at the Freestyle Academy, where skateboarders dropped into the intimidatingly steep vert ramp, followed by a cash-for-tricks session in the bowl.
While the skateboarders were shifting focus to strapping in for some fun party laps, the snowboarders were gearing up for their first contest: Big Air. With a heavy comp year behind them, some riders came in fully dialled, while others were shaking off the Big Air cobwebs. Riders like Tess Coady and Sean Fitzsimons went big while staying composed mid-air, securing well-deserved wins.
The High Jump followed, drawing in a big crowd as riders began pushing for height. Starting low, the session quickly escalated – from creativity first to pure survival. As the bar rose, landings became optional, as long as the pole stayed in place.
While spectators felt it in their knees just watching, the jumps kept getting higher as the bar rose to over 3.5 meters. In the end, Dusty Henricksen and Dane Menzies battled it out, settling for a shared win as the bar reached heights that defied gravity. Tess Coady claimed another win, taking home the women’s High Jump.
With the sun blazing, the afternoon rolled into the legendary Caffè No Name terrace, where the crowd were flowing to the tunes of DJ ITE, fuelling riders for Saturday’s final on-snow event: the Rat Race. Once the slopes had been cleared, all bets were off – the fastest one down the valley takes it all. A run that takes the average rider about 30 minutes took Sebbe de Buck four. Close behind came Maca Taiz Valle as the fastest female, alongside Chris Pfanner as the fastest skateboarder.
Wrapping up the day, Rene Rinnekangas and his punk band Katfish put on a heavy live show, followed by the prize-giving ceremony, which included not just prize money but also all-expenses-paid surf trips for the winners.
If you already want more, we’ve got you. Method Mag just dropped their latest episode of Dropping In – Hangover Laps at Beyond Medals Last Dance, giving the mic to riders, filmers, and MCs navigating the fine line between riding and afterparty.
Fresh snow and zero visibility made for a challenging final day – even for those who managed a decent night’s sleep. Still, the crew showed up with big vibes and strong riding for Sunday’s mini pipe cash-for-tricks session. Halldor Helgason brought the energy, Rene Rinnekangas laid down tricks in his signature style, while Zoi Sadowski-Synnott closed things out with precision and control.
Still hungry for more BTS? There’s more to come, a 16mm short coming to Wasted Talent Channels on Sunday, 26th of April.
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