Ellery Manning has wasted no time becoming a household name in snowboarding. Just two winters ago, she got a last-minute call-up as an alternate for Robin Van Gyn’s RND event — then promptly stole the show, taking the win and earning herself a spot on the 2025 Natural Selection roster.
It wasn’t just the result that turned heads, either. Ellery’s calm, composed flow in serious freeride terrain naturally caught the eye of the snowboard industry as one of the brightest new riders in the scene.
Fast forward to 2026 and she’s still building momentum. Alongside her contest results, her short film Facing Giants offers a closer look at her journey to Natural Selection, adding depth to what’s already been a seriously impressive rise for the 19 year old. And, as of now, she’s been warmly welcomed to the Nidecker Snowboards team as part of their growing roster of standout North American talent. From here on, you’ll see Ellery rocking a full suite of hardgoods (she’s a fan of the Venus Plus snowboard, Kaon Plus bindings and Rift Pro boots FYI)
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When asked about joining the Swiss brand Ellery said “Nidecker felt like a really natural fit for me because the brand is so forward-focused. I can truly see myself growing and thriving in that environment. I’m really looking forward to working on some film projects and just continuing to have fun in the mountains.”
Tom Pelley (Nidecker’s Global Sports Marketing Manager) is equally stoked, touting Ellery as “the real deal” and “a young rider with a great attitude and insane potential. The backcountry instinct is there, the creative flair is there, and she’s just getting started. We’re stoked to see what she does with the full support of the brand behind her.”
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