Latest from the SDS

We brought SLC's Madison Blackley, rad-dad Jordan Phillips, Mt. Baker local Hunter Knoll, and regional ripper Michael Hoy to Holy Bowly at Sunshine Village.

2 years in the making, the Sidehit Seance finally took Sugarbush Parks by storm. With appearances from Rome pros Stale Sandbech, Len Jorgensen, Madison Blackley, Ozzy Henning, and Ivika Jurgenson, the week was filled with incredible boarding and even better vibes.

When you think of backcountry snowboarding your mind likely jumps to heli-boarding in BC, huge cliff drops in Jackson Hole, or endless powder in Niseko. To Rome SDS AM Ralph Kucharek and his good friend, Nathanael Asaro, backcountry riding is right off their doorsteps in Northern Vermont.

The past two years have been uncharted territory, leading a substantial amount of people to work from home. To some, it was a great alternative to long commutes and water cooler small talk. Others went stir crazy and need the interaction of coworkers to keep themselves sane. To Len Jorgensen, it was the perfect opportunity to explore the land surrounding his parents cabin in Heggedal, Norway.

When choosing a new pair of snowboard boots, it’s worth doing your research and trying on as many as you can; in the end, they’re probably the most important item in your gear bag. It’s vital the flex suits your style of riding, and how they fit can genuinely make or break your day. 

Ever found a boot that fits well but you don’t like the lacing system? Or one that’s almost perfect but you don’t dig the color? Been there, done that. That’s why we’ve made every Rome boot available in regular laces, BOA or a hybrid system; and to keep things simple there’s only one colorway (black) – so when you’re trying them all on you can focus on what’s really important: comfort.