THURSDAY, DECEMBER 23, 2021

It’s safe to say Bjorn Leines is a legitimate OG in the snowboarding world. Having been in the game since the beginning, Bjorn was an early pioneer of bringing skate-inspired riding to the mountains.

He’s been a local denizen of Utah’s Wasatch mountains for 20+ years and continues to explore and redefine what’s possible deep in the backcountry. In this short edit, you can catch a glimpse of Bjorn in his element, sending big air and steep couloirs in his backyard. Stay tuned for a full feature profile of the man, myth, and legend coming next year.

Join Bjorn on his adventures this winter.

Want to see what Bjorn is up to this winter?

Head over to his Black Diamond Athlete page.

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