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Kevin Pearce
Bit by Bit — It’s been two years since Kevin Pearce suffered a serious brain injury while training for the Olympic half pipe. He’s undergone most types of therapy and all manner of surgeries, but it’s the support of complete strangers that carries the most weight. Now, with a balanced outlook on life, he’s ready to think about the next step.
Written by: Zoe Oksanen
Jim Rippey
Heavens Above — Remember Jim Rippey? The pioneering pro whose daredevil antics and silky smooth style pushed nineties snowboarding onto a progressive plateau? Well, he’s still around. Only now he answers to a higher force.
Written by: Cyrus Shahrad
Travis Rice
Level: Next — Travis Rice has soared into the limelight, thanks to a string of gravity-defying films. But while his latest hi-def hit is still blowing minds across the globe, snowboarding’s most innovative star is already looking skyward for his next big thing.
Written by: Natalie Langmann
James McPhail
Waiting for Clouds — James McPhail talks to HUCK about snowboarding, photography and his exhibition, Waiting For Clouds, at snow and music festival, Looking Sideways.
Written by: HUCK HQ
Ben Howard
A Hand to Hold — An impromptu jam by Ben Howard and his band in their apartment after a heavy night at the Looking Sideways festival in Tignes, France.
Written by: HUCK HQ
Schoph Schophield
In the Midnight Sea — Artist Schoph Schophield talks to HUCK about his new exhibition, Down Too Long in the Midnight Sea.
Written by: HUCK HQ
Nicola Thost
From Me to You — Nicola Thost’s name is synonymous with firsts. Now the German snowboarder and first Olympic Champ is inspiring kids to make it on their own.
Written by: Melanie Schönthier
Big Mountain Snowboarding
It's Back — Big mountain snowboarding is thriving in a period of unprecedented support. But will the next generation of pro acrobats venture into the backcountry and away from the park?
Written by: Dave Zook
Andreas Wiig
All Above Board — Straddling the gap between those who live the dream and those who sell it, Andreas Wiig is one pro snowboarder who seems to have the business game sussed.
Written by: Ed Andrews
David Benedek
Questions to Ask — Progressive rider David Benedek is spearheading an inquisition into snowboarding’s status quo.
Written by: Melanie Schönthier