After Three-Year Hiatus, Vans’ Hi-Standard Snowboard Series Is Back

A globe-trotting event series named after Vans Snowboarding’s longest-running boot franchise, the Hi-Standard Snowboard Series made its name with a community-focused competition format, unique parks and providing access to aspiring youth. Now, after a three-year hiatus, the Hi-Standard Snowboard Series is heading to Salt Lake City’s Brighton Resort.

From March 3-5, the Hi-Standard Snowboard Series will take over Brighton’s Milicent Chalet with a custom course designed by Vans Snowboarding signature product athletes Jill Perkins and Parker Szumowski. Artwork for the event has been created by Mike Gigliotti, best known for his work as the creative director of Baker and Deathwish Skateboards.

Community and friendly competition often go hand-in-hand in the world of snowboarding, so the Hi-Standard Snowboard Series is centered around a unique competition model: a fun and open jam-style format that features both open and pro divisions. Competitors will be judged solely on their individual style, as no rotations over 720’ or inverted spins over 360’ are allowed.

The Open Division contest goes down on March 3, with $4,000 in cash-for-trick prizes and a chance for four “MVPs” to advance to March 4’s Pro Division contest, competing against 32 invited pros for $6,000 in cash-for-trick prizes and a $10,000 prize for both men’s and women’s division winners. All Open Division participants will receive free registration, lift tickets, and lunch vouchers. Additionally, the course will be accessible for the general public to experience on March 5.

The Hi-Standard Snowboard Series is free to attend for all. Individuals who are interested in competing in the Open Division contest can register on March 2 by going to vans.com/histandardseries or stopping by Milo Sport in Salt Lake City. After Salt Lake City, the Hi-Standard Snowboard Series will make its way to Laax, Switzerland from April 1-2, 2023.