2020 forced many of us to change things, for Mathieu Crepel it was another step in a process of reevaluating his approach to work, life and riding. Having been pro since an early age, young Mathieu accepted the travel schedule and search for perfect conditions that went hand in hand with the industry at the time. However, over the past few winters he's felt his conscience develop, and as well as giving back through projects like https://waterfamily.org/ he's reassessed how to balance his thirst for riding with a better approach. Along with a new-found passion for surf shaping, Mathieu continues to push for ways to work with nature, rather than setting ourselves against it. This is how that went last winter, this is 'Reset'. A film by Samuel McMahon Featuring Mathieu Crepel Additional footage by Jon Ray, Tom Granier and Guillaume Arrieta Cover photo by Jerome Tanon Music: 'Clouded Mind' by William Benckert & 'Dear Love' from the album 'All The Same' by Francie Moon https://franciemoon.bandcamp.com/album/all-the-same Special thanks to Thierry Kunz & Victor Daviet Mathieu's riding the Nidecker Alpha in this movie. Find out more at https://www.nidecker.com/en/content/460-instinct-series-new

For episode two of The Instinct Diaries we take a closer look at the life of Shin Biyajima, Nagano native and master of lines around his Honshu home. Slowing down last year meant having the time to fulfil a long-held dream and build his own 'Tiny House' - a version of friend and teammate Mike Basich's Dream Chaser, adapted for the Japanese roads. From his base and from the road, Shin scored over and over again last winter, racking up lines in both quantity and quality. Immersed in nature, it gave him plenty of time to muse over the role snowboarding has in his life, how it affects him and in turn how he effects it. Find out more at www.nidecker.com

A unique winter in many ways, ReTrace focuses on the 20/21 season from the perspective of Lewis Sonvico. A freeride snowboarder based in the French Alps, he decided to embrace the mandated lift closures and take a slower approach to snowboarding, rooting himself in nature and finding a natural rhythm for his days and footsteps. Exploring the forest tracks meant intersecting with the real locals: the wildlife. When finding the most efficient routes to the top, Lewis found that more often than not, animal tracks already led the most efficient routes up. Following these organic trails opened up new lines and areas, creating a shared space in the mountains. Filmmaker Samuel McMahon set out to record the singularity of last winter in a French ski town, but without dwelling on the tragedy of the pandemic or the monotony of lockdown and curfew. Rather, he wanted to focus on the silver-linings he and Lewis experienced, and the new headspace their approach introduced them to. The Instinct Diaries - ReTrace is a portrait of simply existing in the mountains, connecting with nature and seeing what lessons from the last year we can take forward with us. A film by Samuel McMahon Featuring original music by Funk&Disorderly & Lyrebird And music by William Benckert Aerial footage by George Treble Special thanks to Thierry Kunz & Will Scott-Hartley Find out more at www.nidecker.com

A love letter to road trips, a snapshot of freedom, a search to find the best destination to scrape palms, burn wax and go fast. ‘Down & Out in Switzerland’ is a new project from the crew behind the Slice ’n’ Dice series, taking to the road last February to find the hidden gems located in Vaud and Valais, Switzerland, with the ultimate goal of finding the best resort for laying down turns and keeping the carving revolution alive. A film by Samuel McMahon Featuring Lewis Sonvico & Dave Crozier Additional photography by Ed Blomfield Narration by Jake Phillips Graphics by Danny McCormick Produced by Nidecker Snowboards Supported by Magic Pass Music 'Blurred Visions' by Chemtrails 'You Got It Down' by Velveteen Find out more at www.nidecker.com

What's a brand without its team? Our riders are the beating heart of what we do, pushing themselves and our equipment to the limit for the love of what we do and the betterment of our mission. Last winter, filmmaker Sam McMahon set out with the team to capture them in their natural environments, whether that be the heart of the Californian Sierras, Japanese forests or Swiss peaks. Here is a little taste of winter - hopefully it gives you those same 'feels' it does us. The Nidecker Team is: MATHIEU CREPEL MIKE BASICH TIM HUMPHREYS SHIN BIYAJIMA EMILIEN BADOUX CHRISTOFFER GRANBOM SEB KONIJNENBERG SARKA PANCOCHOVA DAVE CROZIER LEWIS SONVICO ELIZABETH WAKELING Music: 'FEEL ALL THE FEELINGS' by FRANCIE MOON Find out more at https://www.nidecker.com/en/content/100-team-edit-1920

Samoëns Slush Who really needs that metre of fresh powder? Do perfectly groomed parks make better riders, or do they produce riders who can only ride inch-perfect corduroy? This year we went back to basics. No long haul flights, no special terrain, just one run in a resort a short drive from our home. The 45 year old Saix gondola in Samoëns, France is as bare bones as it gets, much like the gnarled Grand Cret trail that lies underneath, but with its banked turns that twist through the forest providing the backdrop, we thought there wasn’t a better canvas for us to lay out the next chapter on. Read more and see all the stills at https://www.nidecker.com/en/content/84-slice-n-dice-volume-6 Riders: Dave Crozier & Lewis Sonvico Filming: Sam McMahon & Ed Blomfield Edit: Sam McMahon Music: Lake Elsinore Vapers by Pounded By The Surf