Donek Snowboards Events 2025/26: Demo Days & Carving Events to Mark on Your Calendar

If you’re searching for Donek Snowboards events, snowboard demo days, or the best carving snowboard events of 2025, this is your complete guide. Donek Snowboards is hosting and attending some of the most important carving-focused events of the season—giving riders the chance to demo boards for free, ride with top athletes, and experience world-class carving terrain.

From Colorado demo days with Ryan Knapton to international summer carving in Chile, here are the key Donek Snowboards dates you need to mark on your calendar.


January 10–11, 2025

Donek Snowboard Demo at Granby Ranch, Colorado

Start the season with a free Donek Snowboard demo at Granby Ranch in Colorado. This event is perfect for riders looking to experience Donek’s precision-built carving boards in real mountain conditions.

Why attend this Donek demo:

  • Free Donek Snowboard demos
  • Ride and carve with Ryan Knapton and Sean Martin
  • Excellent terrain for hard carving and edge control

This is one of the best opportunities to test a Donek snowboard before buying.


February 2–5, 2025

Montucky Clear Cut Carving Event

The Montucky Clear Cut is widely considered one of the top snowboard carving events of the winter. This multi-day gathering attracts dedicated carvers from across North America.

What makes Montucky Clear Cut special:

  • Advanced carving progression
  • Strong community atmosphere
  • Focus on technique, style, and performance

If carving is your passion, this is a must-attend event.


February 27–28, 2025

Donek Snowboard Demo at Granby Ranch, Colorado

Donek returns to Granby Ranch for another free snowboard demo weekend, featuring two of the most influential carvers in the sport: Ryan Knapton and Sean Martin.

Event highlights:

  • Free Donek Snowboard demos
  • Ride with Ryan Knapton and Sean Martin
  • Ideal conditions for dialing in carving technique

March 5, 2025

Standing Sideways Takeover – Plattekill Mountain, New York

The Standing Sideways Takeover brings Donek Snowboards to the East Coast, offering a rare chance for eastern riders to demo Donek boards.

Why East Coast riders should attend:

  • Donek snowboard demo in the Eastern U.S.
  • Tight, technical terrain is ideal for carving
  • Community-driven carving event

Plattekill’s terrain makes this a standout carving destination.


March 22 – April 2, 2025

USASA Nationals at Copper Mountain Resort

The biggest Donek Snowboards event of the year, USASA Nationals features nearly two weeks of action and a week-long Donek demo experience at Copper Mountain Resort.

Why this is the premier Donek event:

  • Largest Donek snowboard demo of the season
  • Ride alongside top racers and carvers
  • High-energy atmosphere and endless laps

If you attend only one Donek event in 2025, make it this one.


August 2–22, 2025

Carving the Andes – El Colorado, Chile

Carving the Andes delivers some of the best summer snowboard carving in the world. Hosted in El Colorado, Chile, this event offers two sessions of high-performance carving during the Northern Hemisphere off-season.

Why riders travel to Chile for this event:

  • Peak winter conditions in August
  • Extended on-snow carving sessions
  • International Donek carving community

This is the ultimate summer destination for serious snowboard carvers.


Why Attend Donek Snowboards Events?

Attending a Donek Snowboards event allows riders to:

  • Demo a custom Donek snowboard model before purchasing
  • Improve carving technique with experienced riders
  • Ride alongside industry leaders
  • Join a global community of carving-focused snowboarders

Plan Your Donek Snowboard Season

From Colorado and New York to Chile, these Donek Snowboards demo days and carving events define the carving calendar. Whether you’re new to carving or a long-time Donek rider, these events offer unmatched access to gear, knowledge, and community.

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