Red Bull Heavy Metal, a renowned streetstyle snowboarding contest, returned in 2022 after a hiatus of two decades. Since its revival, the contest has provided a platform for talented rail riders to showcase their skills. This year, on February 10, the event took place at the transformed Minnesota State Capitol Building in Saint Paul, attracting 32 snowboarders and an estimated 8,000 spectators.
The competition featured three distinct zones, each presenting its own set of challenges. In Zone 1, the athletes soared over a massive 40-foot, two-stories-tall gap. Zone 2 showcased a series of 25-foot down rails, with one rail followed by a mandatory stair gap. The evening's main event, Zone 3, featured a 60-foot down-flat-down handrail running down the center of the Capitol stairs.
