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Pallas Snowboards: The Backcountry’s Newest Riders
Two years ago, before her boutique snowboarding company officially began in 2014, Pallas Snowboards founder Stephanie Nitsch was dreaming about starting a female-centric mountain biking company. Instead of mountain bikes, a twist of fate urged her into the world of snowboard production—and more importantly, split board production for the backcountry. … read more
SLUG Snow Photo Feature: Keegan Valiaka
Keegan Valiaka woke up Christmas morning to everything he had ever wanted: a sweater and a canoe. He figured out a way to put both Christmas gifts to use. He put on the sweater and frontboarded the canoe. … read more
SFK: The Coming Metalocalypse
As a metal fabricator with a talent for sculpture, Simon Larson introduced SFK (Stupid Fucking Kids) to the custom motorcycle world eight years ago. The shop, currently operated by Larson and right-hand man Jake Brimley, combines classic American craftsmanship with modern technology. Larson possesses a near obsession with metal, a passion for creating and a relentless spirit that keeps him growing and evolving. … read more
SLUG Skate Photo Feature: Forrest Huber
Weston: Has this corner gap over the rail been ollied?
Forrest: Like over the rail down both sets? I don’t think so—looks tight, tho.
Weston: It’s got your name on it. … read more
SLUG Skate Photo Feature: Paul From Philly
A few weeks ago, I was able to visit LOVE Park in Philadelphia for the first time. It was a surreal experience. I expected to see dozens of skaters doing endless lines on the granite ledges. Instead, I found the park rife with tourists and homeless people. … read more
SLUG Snow Photo Feature: Austin Sweetin
Last winter, Brighton was kind enough to let us get a Cat and build this jump over on Milly before it had opened. It was an insane way to start the season. It’s snowing in the mountains, so get off your lazy ass and do some Cab 5s like Austin Sweetin. … read more
Bang Moto: Black Top for Breakfast, Dirt for Dinner
Tyler White is a man of few words. When asked to describe what kind of motorcycles he builds under the brand Bang Moto, he looks down, furrows his brow in thought, then with firm resolve—as though finding the single perfect descriptor for which he was searching—says a single word: “Radical.” … read more
Nitro Circus Live @ Vivint Smart Home Arena
Utah’s own family of daredevils, the Godfreys, as well as their motley crew of comrades, invaded the Vivint Smart Home Arena this past Friday night to throw their famous Nitro Circus Live show for the second time in the Salty City. … read more
Shawn Woods – The Self-Made Athlete
Woods is fast—he knows it—and he’s beginning to smell success. SLUG met with him while he trained for Bobsled and Skeleton at the Athletic Republic world headquarters in Park City … read more
SLUG Snow Photo Feature: Cale Zima
Cale Zima snowboards for chicks. So, ladies, direct message him @calezima on Instagram. With moves like this on his snowboard, just imagine what he is capable of in the sack.