Natural Selection Super Sessions are Coming to Powder Mountain
The pinnacle of all-mountain riding, Natural Selection Tour brings together the world’s most exciting athletes to compete on the planet's most challenging and creative natural terrain.
For the 2026 season, the tour introduces a new opening stage: Super Sessions. These high-energy, collaborative events are hosted across three iconic global destinations: the deep powder of Myōkō, Japan, the remote backcountry of British Columbia, and right here at Powder Mountain, Utah.
The Vision: Pure Expression
The event prioritizes line choice and flow, rewarding riders who interpret the natural features of Powder Mountain with the most creativity and control.
The Venue: Powder Mountain
The competition unfolds within the legendary DMI, a massive expanse of steep terrain that will debut as new lift-served terrain for the public soon.
The Path: Road to Revelstoke
The Powder Mountain Super Session acts as one of the stops on the first stage of this year’s Natural Selection Tour, where riders battle for a coveted spot to compete in the YETI Natural Selection Revelstoke finals in mid-March.
Athletes will compete on the legendary terrain of DMI
Don't Mention It
Known locally as DMI, short for “Don’t Mention It,” the 1,000-plus-acre zone lies beneath James Peak, Powder Mountain’s highest point. Accessed primarily via hike from the top terminal of the Sundown lift, DMI occupies the eastern shoulder of James as it drops toward the Ogden Valley. Depending on the entry point, options include everything from glades to open bowls, cliff bands and spines to tech-y chutes and everything in-between.
Despite its size and terrain quality, DMI has remained relatively low-profile. Access has traditionally required a hike, traverse, and an exit via the runout with a vehicle return to the resort. That’s set to change soon, with plans to add lift access in DMI soon. But ahead of the lift’s opening, NST athletes will have the opportunity to ride DMI as it exists today: unserved, expansive, and defined by its natural terrain.
Come hang with Natural Selection
February 19, 2026 at 4:00pm
Timberline Talk: Meet Travis Rice
As a pioneer of big mountain freestyle and the driving force behind the Natural Selection Tour, Travis Rice has spent decades redefining what is possible on a snowboard. Now, he’s bringing the 2026 Super Sessions to our backyard.
This is your chance to hear from Travis and some of the world’s top snowboarders as they prepare to drop into DMI.
Join us at Timberline Lodge 4:00pm-5:00pm on Thursday, February 19, for this free event. Participating athletes will be on site, taking photos, answering questions, and gearing up for their Super Session.
February 20, 2026 at 6:30pm
Chill with the NST crew at evo Salt Lake
All athletes participating in the Powder Mountain Super Session will be at evo Salt Lake taking photos, answering questions, and getting hyped for the week ahead. The event features a live Q&A hosted by Stan Leveille, editorial director at Slush, giving you a chance to bring your own questions and learn exactly what it takes to compete at this level.
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How to Watch
NST Snowboarding Super Sessions will premiere on Red Bull TV, with qualifying riders revealed within each episode. The live event is not open to the public.