Issue 2

The Snowboard International Magazine returns with its second issue, diving even deeper into the stories, people, and places that define snowboarding today. With over 240 pages of thought-provoking features, interviews, photo essays, and global adventures, Issue #2 celebrates resilience, identity, and the untold sides of our culture – from Alaska to Georgia, from concussion recovery to creative rebirth.

Here’s a glimpse of what’s inside.

Photo Gallery: Alaskan Lines by Alex Pashley

“We’re all specs floating through space – if you find something you love, don’t take it for granted.” – Austin Smith

A visual tribute to Alex Pashley, captured during a team trip to Alaska with Austin Smith, Nik Baden, and Mateo Massitti. Presented with words from the riders themselves, this photo feature honors Alex’s life and work – a heartfelt reminder of friendship, perspective, and the fragility of life in the mountains.

Guiding the Lines: From Safety Calls to Cover Shots

“Guides are the invisible force behind every great film part.”

In this interview, Alaskan guide Justin Befu shares what it really means to keep the world’s best riders safe while helping them capture once-in-a-lifetime lines. From dawn patrols to production pressures, Befu reflects on two decades of guiding and the delicate balance between risk, safety, and artistry in big-mountain snowboarding.

Pioneer, Still Progressing: The Shannon Dunn Interview

“It’s been so good to find who I am beyond snowboarding.”

A candid conversation with Shannon Dunn-Downing, one of snowboarding’s original trailblazers and the first U.S. snowboarder to win an Olympic medal. From motherhood and identity loss to her return to snowboarding and a renewed sense of purpose, Shannon reflects on legacy, resilience, and rediscovering joy on her own terms.

Sebbe de Buck: In Search of Freedom, Unscored

“Once you stop trying to prove it, that’s when the real riding begins.”

Belgium’s Sebbe de Buck opens up about the grind of contests, mental battles, and why stepping away from competition was the best decision of his career. Through loss, risk, and introspection, he’s found clarity in filming, flow in the backcountry, and a new sense of freedom in snowboarding on his own terms. A candid look at growth, self-trust, and what comes after the medals.

Georgia: Where Europe Meets the Sky

“A powder frontier at Europe’s far edge.”

Join us on a journey to Georgia’s remote Caucasus Mountains – a meeting point of cultures, continents, and deep snow. From avalanche danger to local hospitality, this travel story blends raw adventure with reflection on what it means to ride far from the mainstream and find connection where Europe meets Asia.

The Invisible Injury

“A broken bone is visible. A broken brain is not.”

Six snowboarders – including Jamie Anderson, Kevin Pearce, Chris Grenier, Henna Ikola, Sven Thorgren, and Kelsey Boyer – open up about the invisible aftermath of concussions. Through their stories, this feature uncovers the emotional toll, the slow recovery, and the journey toward acceptance after brain injury. A raw, powerful look at mental health in snowboarding – and the courage it takes to heal what no one can see.

More Than Viral: The Family Behind Chasing Sage

“It’s not about likes – it’s about memories, growth, and joy.”

What began as a dad filming family days on the mountain became one of snowboarding’s most heartwarming online stories. Robert and Samantha Garlow, the parents behind @ChasingSage, open up about authenticity in the digital age, raising kids on snow, and keeping fun at the core of everything – even when millions are watching.

B-Side: Chris Grenier

“Community, purpose, and creative freedom – that’s what snowboarding gives us.”

The host of The Bomb Hole podcast, Chris Grenier, turns the mic on himself to talk about his journey from pro rider to cultural voice. In this B-Side feature, he reflects on sobriety, storytelling, and the power of honest conversations to strengthen our community and keep snowboarding authentic.