Benny Milam and friends set up a winch in an ice-fishing hut and let their imagination run wild on a frozen lake in Minnesota.

I’d rather do this than ice fish any day.

Red Bull Snow: “I think that snowboarders and fisherman are same in the fact that we’re always trying to go BIGGER.” – Tony Capra

On a frozen Minnesotan lake typically reserved for ice-fisherman like the featured Tony Capra, Benny Milam and four friends (Garrett Mckenzie, Sam Schiltgen, Lenny Mazzotti, and Drayden Gardner) spent several days sessioning a first-of-its kind snowboarding feature: an ice-fishing house complete with moveable rails and a gas-powered winch.

As the wind whipped across the lake, the riders kept themselves warm; not by finding refuge inside the lakehouse, but by riding the features and stacking clips outside of it.”

Matt Lorelli is a dedicated ski enthusiast and prolific writer whose passion for snow sports shines through in every piece. Originally from Middletown, Delaware, Matt's love for skiing blossomed during...