While many of us were sulking because the season is practically over, Norwegian shredder, Stale Sandbech was busy stomping a brand new trick. A video of the 18-year-old hitting a massive kicker in Europe just surfaced, and in it, Sandbech stomps a triple underflip 1260. Yeah, we didn't really think that was possible either, but this video from Stale's sponsors proves it.



After seeing the video, we had to know what was going through Sandbech's mind when he stomped the new trick. Stale commented, "At first I was pretty surprised I was able to land it, and then I was really happy I didn't have try it again!"

Stale's also said that he thinks the underflip is more of "a stunt than a trick," but if there is a solid, safe jump in a slope course, don't put it past him to pull it out during a contest.

From sunrise shoots to sunset sessions, Seth Hill rode his hardest all day, every day at Snowboarder Mag's Superpark 16. His relentless riding coupled with his stoke for the sport earned him the prestigious Gatorade Driven From Within award.

We got in touch with Seth for insight into what fueled him through the week at Mt. Bachelor, what the Gatorade Award means to him, what's next for this up-and-coming ripper.

Did you go into Superpark with the goal of winning the Gatorade Driven From Within Award?
Not going to lie, it was definitely in the back of my mind. But truly I was just super stoked on the setup, had great people to work with, and just wanted to make the most out of such a fun week.

What does winning Gatorade Award mean to you?
As far as I'm concerned, it's my greatest snowboarding accomplishment. It really makes me feel like I have a strong chance of making it in the industry we all care so much about.

What was your favorite feature at Superpark and the best trick you stomped?
My favorite feature has to be the big Seven Springs true table that was next to the chair-lift. It was the first feature I really went for and it was just a perfect jump. Favorite, and hardest trick for me was the backside double rodeo over the Boreal step-up. Not only did I work the hardest to get a good landed one, but it was the last thing I did at Superpark, as well as a new trick in my bag.

What is your best memory from Superpark?
Hard question, but best personal memory is breaking my binding off my board at 5:30 am, rushing back to the car, mounting another board, then still getting shots at the sunrise shoot. It was the biggest adrenaline rush ever, and I just didn't even have a second to think from 530-8am.

What are you goals for the next season?
I am always trying to push my riding, contests and exposure. I think the Gatorade Award will definitely help push my exposure level, so I can hopefully shoot more with some of the great photographers. But really I'm just going to keep working hard to do as much as possible in snowboarding, filming, contests, and giving back to the snowboard community. I'm currently headed back up to Baker to finish my video part with Wildcard Movies which is releasing next fall. Then I will be back at Mt. Hood coaching at HCSC with all the awesome staff, as well as last year's Superpark standout, Scotty Vine!

Check out this solid tribute edit from Jeremy Dubs and Wildcard Movies featuring Gatorade's Superpark 16 Driven From Within winner Seth Hill.

The Bleacher Report, the United States' fourth largest sports media site, recently released an episode of Why We Watch featuring pro snowboarder Travis Rice. The web series "takes a closer look at the people, places and moments that define why we watch the sports we love."

Rice's episode features riding excerpts from The Art of Flight, That's It, That's All, and from the Red Bull Supernatural. But most notably, the webisode uncovers Rice's perspective on the future of snowboarding.

Rice said, "I look forward seeing what the youth is able to do with it. There's really no limit. The only limiting factor is your own lack of imagination. I think that's kind of the fun part. I know that I'll never be able to do it all. But as long as I continue to be inspired and I still have the passion to go out and do it, then yeah, you're damn certain I'll be trying to."

The third annual Frendly Gathering in Windham, Vermont, is less than three weeks away and the anticipation for the event is ramping up.

The three-day grassroots music festival will take place June 14-16 and is the brainchild of the Frends Crew. With over 40 bands and DJ's slated to perform, this year's event is bound to be the biggest to date.

We spoke with Jack Mitrani, a member of the Frends Crew who's spearheading the event, and he gave us five reasons why he thinks you should attend this year's festivities.

Take it away Jack!

1. The Frendly Gathering wouldn't be a Frendly Gathering unless you and your Frends were there... Obviously that's el numero uno.

2.There will be 40 Bands/DJ's, 5 stages, one stage in the trees, a skate ramp, drumming workshops, dance parties, and everything else you could ever imagine to have the best time possible.

3. It's a perfect event and reason to get all of your Frends together in the same place at the same time to enjoy the outdoors, camping, music, yoga, hiking, dancing and whatever else you like to do with your Frends.

4. Ben and Jerry's is giving away free ice cream everyday.

5.Why not? You only live once so come out and have a good time with your Frends!

Check out the official Frendly Gathering video and head to FrendlyGathering.com to get in on this year's fun!



Third Annual Frendly Gathing
Location: Glebe Mountain Road, Windham, Vermont
Date: June 14-16, 2012

The ladies of Lipstick Productions are at it again with another episode of "Liptrip." Slamcast is chock full of bails, flails, and fails from all the girls during shred-trips to Finland, Austria, and the Kaunteral Glacier. This edit kicks off with a series of spins-gone-wrong off a backcountry booter and ends with a couple of cringe-worthy crashes on an urban staircase feature. These Euro riders might not have all their tricks dialed, but their style and perseverance shine throughout this "slamarama." This edit was filmed and edited by Rene Gallo and features riding from Lisa Filzmoser, Urska Pribosic, Diana Sadlowski, Julia Baumgartner, Conny Bleicher, Ana Rumiha.