MS. SUPERPARK
As the original Superpark, held one week earlier in Alberta, Canada, continues to redefine the limits of inbounds freestyle riding, the one-upmanship that it has also become known for isn't appealing to all riders.

SUPERPARK 9: The Lake Louise Effect
"Whatever happens in Lake Louise stay's in Lake Louise!" Yeah right!

HEADS UP
Whether you love 'em, hate 'em or don't have an opinion on the matter because you are in a head-trauma-induced coma, helmets serve a purpose.

THE NEXT SHAUN WHITE
No one seems to realize that in order for there to be a "next Shaun White," the one who's already here needs to be replaced. If they couldn't beat Shaun White the boy how are they gonna have any chance against Shaun White, the man?

Revived: Shaun White Interview
As the 4th of July approaches, we just couldn't shake the image of Shaun White at the Olympics, clad in American flag plaid. As a tribute to the right to shred here is the online interview from last year. Enjoy!

WILLE YLI-LUOMA INTERVIEW
AS THE FIRST PRO TO STEP AWAY FROM THE ILLUSTRIOUS "FORUM 8" SUPER TEAM, WILLE SHOWED THAT HIS COURAGE REACHES FAR BEYOND THE SLOPES.

J.P. WALKER INTERVIEW
J.P. WALKER IS A RIDER WHO HAS CONSTANTLY DEFIED WHAT'S EXPECTED OF HIM.

ROMAIN DE MARCHI INTERVIEW
11/23 - People have always been talking about Romain De Marchi. Up until this season as much of this chatter was centered on his off-hill antics as it was his shred ...

AGAINST ALL ODDS
Issue 17.3 - BY SOME ESTIMATES SKI TOWNS ARE POPULATED WITH FIVE TIMES THE AMOUNT OF GUYS THAN GIRLS. WITH SUCH A FAVORABLE RATIO, WHY NOT PLAY THE ODDS?

FOREIGN AFFAIRS
Issue 17.2 - IS LOVE A FOREIGN CONCEPT?

THE RIDE DATE
Issue 17.1 - WHY NOT SKIP THE TYPICAL DINNER AND A MOVIE AND HEAD STRAIGHT TO THE MOUNTAIN WHERE YOU CAN REALLY DETERMINE WHETHER HE'S MR. RIGHT OR JUST MR. RIGHT NOW?

TO RIDE OR NOT TO RIDE
Issue 16.7 - WHETHER YOU WANT TO ADMIT IT OR NOT, EVERY SINGLE GUY OR GIRL ON THE HILL IS LOOKIN' FOR LOVIN'.

CROUCHING COUGAR HIDDEN GROM
Issue 16.6 - WITH SO MANY BREEDS OF HUNGRY WOMEN, HOW DOES A YOUNG SNOWSHRED LIKE YOU GET IN ON THE ACTION?

Superpark 8: The Mud, the Blood and the Beer
Issue 7.2 - Canada has socialized health care, subsidized education and very young drinking ages. Combine these factors with the 90-foot death gaps of Superpark ...

LEARN HOW TO PARTY!!! APRES 101
Issue 17.2 - Not long after the first skiers put plank to powder and descended the virgin peaks of this fair land, another alpine tradition took hold. As one revelrous ...

Trail of Tears Contest
6/3 - Flashbacks of rag dolling over icy moguls, losing all your vital snowboard parts, getting kissed in the back of the head by the edge of your board, and ending up at the bottom of the run in a ...

Janna's Puzzle, Issue 15.8
6/2 - The crossword puzzle, which ran in the July 2003 issue (15.8), tested readers' knowledge of 2003 Women's rider of the year, Janna Meyen. With correspondence coming in from ...

DEFCONTEST
5/26 - Back in issue 15.6, SNOWBOARDER Magazine and DEFCON got together to check the IQ of our readership. From national defense to hip-hopology, SNOWBOARDER Magazine ...

Justin Hebbel Interview, Issue 16.4
11/11/03 - Mikey LeBlanc sits Hebbel down and lights his fuse. Peep the data on this East Coast transplant turned SLC rail wrecker - just don't call him Destroyer.

Issue 16.1 - easy in arlberg
07/28/03 - Snow, sun, and schnitzel - SNOWBOARDER plumbs the depths of Austria's legendary Arlberg region. And the hills are alive with the sound of shredding!

Issue 16.1 - Brother, Can You Spare An ACL?
07/28/03 - Snowboarders everywhere are being brought to their knees by their knees. Pat Bridges investigates.

Sweet As...New Zealand, Issue 15.8
06/04/03 - "Sweet as...New Zealand" is an epic trip to "the land down under," written by Bryan Iguchi and photos by Doctor Zapalac!

Craig Kelly Remembered, Issue 15.8
06/04/03 - Straight from the people who knew him best, "Craig Kelly Remembered" is a collection of quotes, stories, memories, and interviews highlighting the life of snowboarding's godfather, Mr. Craig Kelly.

Issue 15.7 - Rider of the Year
When it comes to Robotfood, David Benedek's Afterbang part was the dessert. With each jump and slide, a subtle rhythm emerged. . .

Issue 15.7 - Big Mountain Rider of the Year
Just because Jeremy isn't the Rider of the Year doesn't mean that he isn't "the man." With over two-thirds of the votes cast in his favor. . .

Issue 15.7 Minor Threat - Scott Lago
The World Quarterpipe event is less a test of skill and snowboarding finesse than one of courage and endurance. There are no stock contest runs when a roughneck crowd of New Hampshire dirts. . .

Superpark 6--The Cutter's Cup
The Cutter's Cup promised to be unlike any contest before, in that this was the first-ever event where course builders competed, and the riders judged their handiwork. . .

Travis Rice Interview
The old adage goes, "People shouldn't judge others until they walk a mile in their shoes." This is a pretty good thing to live by so long as you don't try to step into Travis Rice's DC boots at Superpark. If you did, odds are you'd shit yourself within the first two steps. . .