More than just a magazine. Pleasure is Europe’s independent print publication with a focus on snowboarding’s unique and compelling stories.
Features.
Matt Foley takes you behind the scenes of a loose road trip up the West Coast of the United States, built around the simple objective of following the snow and sharing turns. They loaded up an old Bigfoot truck camper and just went for it, letting things unfold as they would. Along the way, plans stayed loose, storms were chased, and friends were made.
Published in Pleasure 157
A conversation with Rob about going from almost calling it quits to winning DIYX, Instagram snowboarders, TDI, and locking the f*ck in. One of snowboarding’s hardest workers, and not afraid to speak his mind. We’re so glad you’re here, Rob!
Interview by Veroniqi Hannssen
Published in Pleasure 157
In her intro for Pleasure #157, managing editor Veroniqi Hanssen shares thoughts on being a woman in the male-dominated field of snowboarding and the implications of constantly trying to fit into boxes designed for others.
There’s more than enough room for everyone at this table. Let’s build, extend, and have a feast.
Published in Pleasure 157, now available here
In celebration of the completion of ‘Meet Manfred’, former Pleasure Senior Photographer Thomas Stöckli sat down for a conversation with Manfred’s family, talking about the life of his secret hero and how he managed to take good care of his inner child into his nineties. Published initially in Pleasure 156. Out now!
Where there’s smoke, there’s usually fire and there’s no event in snowboarding that likes fire as much as DIYX.
Here’s how this year’s event in Krakow unfolded.
A conversation with Jonas, paired with a gallery of his photos as printed in Pleasure 155. Out now!
Interview by Tom Kingsnorth
This essay by now-editor Alex Taferner explores the tension between the joy and escapism of snowboarding and the environmental responsibility it entails.
Initially printed in Pleasure #148, this piece's contents remain food for thought when considering pre-season snowboard adventures.
Photos by Amon Eisenmann
A conversation with Dom, as printed in Pleasure 155. Out now!
Interview by Tom Kingsnorth
Photos by Markus Rohrbacher
The Feed.
Bataleon Snowboards is thrilled to officially announce the addition of Gabe Fergus to its Global Pro Team. Known for his effortless style, creative line choice, and deep roots in the Pacific Northwest, Ferguson joins a roster of world-class riders pushing the boundaries of what’s possible on p-tex and a wood core.
HOVERAir caught up with Emiliano Lauzi to talk about what it takes to compete at the highest level at Milano Cortina 2026. From mindset to preparation, this is a behind-the-scenes look at the life of an Olympic Snowboarder.
One of the all-time favourite Absolut Park Edits. Max Zebe & Sebi Springeth for Gnarcolate back in March 2016. The tune, the vibes, the tricks, everything works about this one.
The 2026 AbsolutPark Spring Battle reached its peak with a spectacular award show in Flachau. Mia Brookes claimed first place in Slopestyle following her Rail Jam victory, while American rider Judd Henkes delivered one of the best Slopestyle runs ever to take the men’s win. The same course will host the FIS Snowboard World Cup Flachau finals on Saturday.
“Snowboarding has always been about freedom. Freedom to find your own line and lose yourself in the feeling. Whether that's carving groomers, floating through powder, or just shredding the park with the people you love doing it with.”
A packed and action-filled program featuring some of the best snowboarders in the world awaits at AbsolutPark. The action kicks off on Saturday with “A Day for Jake” at Shuttleberg. The following day marks the first competition day of the legendary Spring Battle Slopestyle and Rail Event, before the FIS Snowboard World Cup Flachau takes over from Thursday onward. The women’s and men’s finals will take place on Saturday, March 21st.
Spring tour with Ride Europe featuring Jake Simpson, Mikhail Khvatov, Simon Pircher, Joe Simpson, Wouter Groot, Max Bartsch, Adele Vankerschaver, Bastien Sturma, Alex Taferner, Eliot Pentecote, Wiesch, and friends.
Produced by Brust Studio
On March 14, 2026, 39 resorts around the world will unite for A DAY FOR JAKE, a global day dedicated to riding in honor of Jake Burton Carpenter and the legacy he built. The invitation is simple: get out and ride.
Click here for more information and participating resorts!
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