Jackalope 2026 was one of the craziest in history. The skate course was designed to perfection, and the skaters leveled skateboarding up to a place we haven’t seen before. I, Dave Jonsson, made the journey out to Virginia Beach, alongside Davin, a chaplain in training, and what happened off the course was just as historic as what happened on it. We’ve seen such a tight knit community built and a lot of it is because of our online Monday Bible study, these guys already know ea

You don't always see it coming, the season that open up like a new spot, smooth and waiting. This past stretch has been one of those seasons. Doors swinging open one after another, and behind each one, the same thing: skaters who are ready to talk, ready to connect, ready to connect with God. Seven Saturdays with the World's Best Earlier this year, I headed down to the LA area for one of the most unique opportunities I've had in chaplaincy: coaching the Los Santos team for th

As the snow has almost completely melted and tow ropes have stopped spinning, I have been looking back on everything that happened with JSAW this winter. It is hard to sum it all up, but this season felt special. The snow season isn’t just about the riding, it’s about the people, the moments, and the community that kept growing all winter long. Week after week, riders showed up at all different levels. Some having only just started skiing or snowboarding and are attending the

Filming full-length videos is a staple in the action sports world. I’ve been fortunate to learn how to film and edit within that world, with a particular emphasis on street skiing. Street skiing is niche, but those involved absolutely love it. It’s typically filmed with a crew, which creates opportunities to build relationships, serve consistently, and share the Gospel. This season of filming started off slow. The original crew fell apart due to injuries and loss of interest.