DARKSIDE SNOWBOARDS

Darkside Snowboards opened its doors in Killington, Vermont in 1989, at a time when snowboarding was still finding its footing. Founded by Bill and Teeta Langlands, the shop embraced the sport’s raw energy and potential, even as much of the ski industry dismissed it with laughter. As snowboarding evolved—equipment improved, riders multiplied, and the culture took root—Darkside grew right alongside it. For nearly two decades, the original shop stood proudly at the top of Killington’s Access Road beside the Nightspot Outback. In 2006, the Langlands took the next step, moving down the road to build the flagship Darkside location that stands today. Riding that momentum, the brand expanded to Ludlow, Vermont, with the opening of Darkside Okemo, continuing its mission to fuel the progression of snowboarding.

OUR MISSION

At Darkside, our mission is to foster, nourish, and embrace our community through shared knowledge and passion for snowboarding. Rider owned, rider operated, and rider trusted since 1989.