Three-time Olympic gold medalist and winner of the most X Games gold medals in history, Shaun White has partnered with premier outdoor specialty retailer Backcountry to launch Whitespace, his new active lifestyle brand inspired by the freedom to create and find your greatest potential.
The limited-edition snowboard launches just weeks ahead of Shaun’s fifth Winter Olympic Games, which begin on February 4th in Beijing, China. Engineered with Shaun’s insights, the inaugural board is designed to dominate in the halfpipe with the integrity and rideability of what White expects from the snowboards he rides. Each Whitespace Freestyle Shaun White Pro Snowboard will be hand-numbered, authenticated by serial number, autographed, and wrapped in a custom leather band embossed with the year of inception. White will be riding the limited-edition board during the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing.
White said:
I’ve been a professional athlete for over 20 years, so I’m excited to bring my experiences competing, training, and designing together to make gear that represents action sports in an authentic way.
Whitespace is a term creatives use for a blank canvas: a place for everyone to be who they want to be and have the freedom to create whatever it is they want to create. Together with Backcountry, I’m excited to launch my namesake brand and bring this to life.
For 25 years, Backcountry has been pushing the boundaries of outdoor style and the backcountry way of life, and the new partnership with Shaun elevates that legacy. By fusing White’s visions and influence with Backcountry’s lived experience, Whitespace will evolve the culture of pursuit and resonate beyond just the snowsports audience.