Sam McMahon

A skateboarder since the age of 12, Sam discovered snowboarding at university which swiftly led to the collapse of his degree. Upon graduating he moved to the mountains and has rarely been seen on UK soil since. These days he calls Morzine home and that’s where you can find him, attempting lines when there's powder or, more likely, hanging out with his dog when there's not. Sam was the video editor for Whitelines and Onboard from 2014-2018.

Recent Articles By Sam

News

Our Kingdom - Kickstarter for a New UK Scene Movie

Help fund Our Kingdom, a movie about the UK snowboard scene

Our Kingdom - Kickstarter for a New UK Scene Movie
News & Previews

The YES Clark - Design and Ride Your Own Pow Board

DIY powder board shaping courtesy of YES Snowboards

The YES Clark - Design and Ride Your Own Pow Board
Debate

Behind Enemy Lines - An Interview with FIS

Roby Moresi, FIS Director of Competitive Snowboarding, talks exclusively to Whitelines

Behind Enemy Lines - An Interview with FIS
Galleries

30 Amazing Black and White Snowboard Shots

Amazing black and white snowboard photography from the Whitelines archives

30 Amazing Black and White Snowboard Shots
Basics

From Indys to Tindys - The Essential Guide to Grabs

The ultimate guide to every snowboard grab: from the Stalefish to the Tailfish

From Indys to Tindys - The Essential Guide to Grabs
News

Want to Work for The Helgasons?

7/9/13 are looking for a London based intern!

Want to Work for The Helgasons?
Debate

Debate: All Snowboarders Should Wear Helmets

Ed Leigh and Scott Penman go *ahem* head-to-head over whether or not helmets should be compulsory for snowboarders.

Debate: All Snowboarders Should Wear Helmets
Resort Guides

The Locals' Guide to Silvretta Montafon

A park rider's jackpot with a heavy dose of deserted freeride gold on the side

The Locals' Guide to Silvretta Montafon
Travel

Fancy a Trip to Japan with The Dragon Lodge?

  The trip promises not only more powder than you could possibly dream of but also the authentic Japanese experience: food, culture and even the famous...

Fancy a Trip to Japan with The Dragon Lodge?
Snowboard Music

The Ultimate Snowboard Movie Soundtrack

6ft Stereo DJs with a rad mix of classic snowboard tunes

The Ultimate Snowboard Movie Soundtrack
Debate

Halldor Helgason Slams Nike on Instagram

Big business in snowboarding: are you with Gigi or Halldor?

Halldor Helgason Slams Nike on Instagram
Resort Guides

The Locals' Guide to Chamrousse

Less than an hour away from Grenoble Airport, this hidden gem is still bizarrely quiet for such a great resort...

The Locals' Guide to Chamrousse
Wallpapers

Snowboard Wallpaper - Petter Kristiansen: A Chip Off The Old Block

Petter Bakken Kristiansen blocks his tail in an icy parking lot. Photo by Daniel Tengs.

Snowboard Wallpaper - Petter Kristiansen: A Chip Off The Old Block
Interviews

Plant Life - The Pat Moore Interview

The low down on Pat Moore's career and the journey towards making 'Mr Plant'.

Plant Life - The Pat Moore Interview
Resort Guides

The Locals' Guide to Laax

Piste, Park and Powder are all abundant in this Swiss snowboarding mecca

The Locals' Guide to Laax
Latest Issue

Issue 116 - November 2014

The November 2014 issue of Whitelines is about to hit shelves!

Issue 116 - November 2014
News

It's Snowing in Europe! October Snow Pictures

European resorts see the first snow of winter 2014/15!

It's Snowing in Europe! October Snow Pictures
Videos

Too Hard Slam Section & Kickstarter Campaign

The fallen angels need your help to make their next all-girl movie!

Too Hard Slam Section & Kickstarter Campaign
production