BOA® AT NATURAL SELECTION TOUR: DIALED IN AWARD
SKI RECAP - ALASKA 2026
EVENT DATE: APRIL 2026
Manon Loschi Defends Her NST Title
In the women’s competition, Manon Loschi earned her second consecutive NST title with a clean, commanding run highlighted by a double backflip. For this impressive run, Manon wore the K2 Cortex BOA®, a boot she helped develop. Manon utilizes the precise power and control delivered by the BOA® Fit System at the highest level.
On the men’s side, Colby Stevenson took the win with a technical, fluid run that stood out for precision and consistency.
MEET THE 2026 BOA® DIALED IN AWARD WINNERS - SKI
The 2026 Natural Selection Ski Tour unfolded in Alaska across raw, evolving terrain, with shifting conditions rewarding athletes who could adapt and stay composed through every line. The BOA® Dialed In Award recognizes skiers who bring together style, control, and creativity in the backcountry.
From this year’s Natural Selection Tour, we recognize:
Manon Loschi won the BOA® Dialed In Award with a composed, flowing run— linking features with flow and consistency from top to bottom. In the K2 Cortex BOA®, Manon was physically and mentally dialed in.
Colby Stevenson won the BOA® Dialed In Award with a technical, high-speed run, blending precise tricks with natural terrain features throughout the course
SNOWBOARD RECAP - REVELSTOKE 2026
BOA® Athlete Zoi sadowski-synott wins NST gold.
On the overall podium, BOA athlete Zoi Sadowski-Synnott claimed her second NST gold with technical skill and fluidity. Sticking to her slopestyle training, she started out of the west gate to access more features, show her skills in the air, and clear the lower cliff band. Nils Mindnich took first place in the men’s event, rounding out an incredible weekend of riding and progression.
MEET THE 2026 BOA® DIALED IN AWARD WINNERS
We’re excited to share this year’s BOA Dialed In Award winners from the 2026 Natural Selection Tour. Now in its third year, the BOA® Dialed In Award honors riders who combine style, control, and creativity, spotlighting the runs that truly define the progression of backcountry freestyle.
From this year’s Natural Selection Tour, we recognize:
Šárka Pančochová took home the Dialed In Award and $5,000, making history with the first backside 720 in the women's competition.
Miles Fallon also earned the Dialed In Award and $5,000 for his standout frontside 720 and nonstop energy on course.
Sixteen men and eight women will compete on Day One, with 12 advancing to the finals. One man and one woman will ultimately be crowned champions of the Natural Selection Tour.
BOA® is proud to support riders pushing the boundaries of backcountry freestyle, including BOA athletes Zoi Sadowski-Synnott, Travis Rice, and Sam Kuch. This year, BOA® will also present the “DIALED IN AWARD”, at the ski and snowboard events, to one male and one female rider who bring a bold, innovative approach to the semifinal course, celebrating athletes who are truly dialed when it matters most.
Follow along throughout the weather window for competition updates, behind-the-scenes content, and award highlights on BOA® social channels, and tune into NATURAL SELECTION on YouTube to watch the action live when conditions are called.
