YETI Natural Selection Tour Announces New Banked Slalom Event, In-Person Viewing, and More

Revelstoke, BC (March 7, 2025) — Strap in for a full week of action at the YETI Natural Selection Revelstoke, running from March 10 to 17, 2025. From sun up to well past sundown, an exciting lineup including music, the new NST Snaked Banked Slalom, an art show, and more are designed to bring the Revelstoke and snowboarding community together around the two days of live competition. Revelstoke’s world-class terrain will play host to some of the best snowboarders on the planet as they compete for the coveted NST Title.

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The two live competition days will be held in the rugged, feature-filled backcountry terrain just outside of Revelstoke Mountain Resort’s boundaries. Here riders will navigate the expansive natural landscape, testing their skill and creativity in front of a global audience and an in-person crowd. Only the top 12 riders from the first day of competition will advance to the second day of action, where riders will compete for the coveted title of 2025 Natural Selection Tour Champion.

For the first time this year, both days of the YETI Natural Selection Revelstoke competition will be streamed live, not only to the world on Red Bull TV and the big screen at the NST Basecamp at Revelstoke’s Revelation Lodge but also in person from the base of Montana Bowl. 

Access to the venue is now possible by riding inbounds runs and cat tracks at Revelstoke Mountain Resort. There are a few ways to reach the base of the backcountry Montana Bowl venue; via Last Spike (green), Hot Sauce (black diamond), or  Jalapeño (black diamond). For all three turn “lookers right” when coming off of the Stoke Chair and follow signage.

The competition will unfold on the two days that Mother Nature calls the event, so make a plan whether it is from the comfort of Revelation Lodge, home, or the venue itself! Then follow @naturalselectionsnow for a heads up on when she calls the day. Food, drinks, and a chance to cheer on the riders with friends will be available at both the venue and Revelation Lodge. Bring an ID and a form of payment for on-site refreshments. Please note that outside alcohol is not permitted on-mountain.

“There’s no mountain community quite like the Revelstoke community. We’re so happy to invite everyone out to watch the Natural Selection Tour live and in person this year,” says Travis Rice, co-founder of NST. “Revelstoke has an unmatched vibe, terrain, people, snow, and having the chance to witness this event firsthand—whether from the lodge or on the mountain—is going to be an unforgettable experience. Come out and get in on the action.”

Competition Details:

• March 10-17

  • Day One: 24 riders go head-to-head in a bracket-style competition. Winners advance to the finals.

  • Day Two: Finals – Athletes compete for the NST Title.

  • Watch it all live on the big screen at NST Basecamp at Revelation Lodge or via Red Bull TV.

NEW for 2025! NST Snaked Banked Slalom – open to all!

Revelstoke will also be hosting the NST Snaked Banked Slalom, where you can test your speed on a custom-built course against the riders competing at Natural Selection. The event takes place under the Stellar Chair, and offers participants the opportunity to race through the course and compare their times to the world’s top athletes. Registration is free with a suggested donation for the Revelstoke Snowboard Academy. Racing starts at 10:30AM on March 15 (March 16 is the backup day if March 15 is an NST competition day). The awards will be at 4PM on Paul Mair Plaza.

NST Snaked Banked Slalom Details:

• Register: here (four age groups)

• Notes: Event date is subject to change due to the NST competition window, with a backup date scheduled for March 16th.

• Mandatory Gear: Helmets are required to participate.

Daily Events at NST Basecamp:

• March 10-16 (Daily)

  • 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM: Big screen, sponsors, DJs, and more! at NST Basecamp, Revelation Lodge (FREE)

  • Noon – 2:30 PM: Happy Hour presented by ARC’TERYX at Revelation Lodge (FREE)

  • 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM: NST Après Party in The Plaza at Paul Mair Plaza (DJ Schedule)

Other Special events throughout the week:

• March 8

  • 9:00 PM – 2:00 AM: NST Kick-Off Party presented by RedBull with DJs The Librarian and Mood Change at Traverse Night Club, 19+ (Sold Out)

• March 10

  • 7:00 PM: NST Opening Ceremony at Revelstoke Arts Centre (All Ages, Tickets: $15.00)

• March 12

  • 7:30 – 9:00 PM: YETI Film Night at The Roxy Theatre (Tickets: $15.00 at the Roxy or Skookum)

• March 15

  • 8:00 PM – 1:00 AM: NST Closing Party presented by Arc’teryx at Revelation Lodge (Sold Out)

Where to watch online:

YETI Natural Selection DUELS – Watch now! On-demand on Red Bull TV.