Japan’s backcountry sets the stage as Zeb Powell, Ylfa Rúnarsdóttir, Takeru Otsuka, and Maria Thomsen link up for early-season laps that feel timeless without going stale.
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Planet Zebulon | World Tour goes Down Unda — Zeb Powell
Zeb Powell kicks off the Burton Snowboards Zeb's Closet World Tour in New Zealand and Australia. Watch the crew ride, explore the collection, and follow along for the next stop.
Zeb Powell, Takeru Otsuka & more Snowboard in Japan's Backcountry | PAVED SESSIONS
SLUSH Magazine Issue 5.4 Cover Reveal
Takeru Otsuka boosts a method for the cover of issue 5.4, the coveted Photo Annual. Check out how this epic shot went down right here and enjoy the final issue of Volume 5.
IGNITE—A Japanese Backcountry Video
The crew is called Sketchy Sunca, which roughly translates to Sketchy Mountain People, and honestly, the name couldn’t be more on brand. The film is pure Japanese backcountry—deep, heavy, and a little wild around the edges. Exactly the kind of snowboarding we’re all chasing, exactly the kind of thing we’re proud to share.
Peace Be The Journey — Woodward Peace Park 2023 Recap Story
Full story and photo recap of Woodward Peace Park Championship 2023 at Snowbird. Narrative by Stan of the crew being "stuck" due to a mudslide and the snowboarding that occurred during those 4 epic days.
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Planet Zebulon | World Tour goes Down Unda — Zeb Powell
Zeb Powell kicks off the Burton Snowboards Zeb's Closet World Tour in New Zealand and Australia. Watch the crew ride, explore the collection, and follow along for the next stop.
Zeb Powell, Takeru Otsuka & more Snowboard in Japan's Backcountry | PAVED SESSIONS
Japan’s backcountry sets the stage as Zeb Powell, Ylfa Rúnarsdóttir, Takeru Otsuka, and Maria Thomsen link up for early-season laps that feel timeless without going stale.
SLUSH Magazine Issue 5.4 Cover Reveal
Takeru Otsuka boosts a method for the cover of issue 5.4, the coveted Photo Annual. Check out how this epic shot went down right here and enjoy the final issue of Volume 5.
IGNITE—A Japanese Backcountry Video
The crew is called Sketchy Sunca, which roughly translates to Sketchy Mountain People, and honestly, the name couldn’t be more on brand. The film is pure Japanese backcountry—deep, heavy, and a little wild around the edges. Exactly the kind of snowboarding we’re all chasing, exactly the kind of thing we’re proud to share.
Peace Be The Journey — Woodward Peace Park 2023 Recap Story
Full story and photo recap of Woodward Peace Park Championship 2023 at Snowbird. Narrative by Stan of the crew being "stuck" due to a mudslide and the snowboarding that occurred during those 4 epic days.
