In 2002, the first-ever Red Bull Heavy Metal was introduced to the snowboarding vernacular. In years prior, rail jams were becoming increasingly popular, however, they were mostly pre-fabricated ...
In recent years, Powell’s sponsor Red Bull has been a major force in carving out a space in the snowboarding industry for its pro athletes to compete in more hyperlocal streetstyle events.
The Red Bull Heavy Metal street snowboarding competition is returning to the State Capitol this winter after a successful competition last year that drew in 30 riders and hundreds of spectators.