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Thank you @deeplinethrottle for My @tempestoptics googles and @insta360. I can’t wait for Next season!
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A huge thank you to Grizzly Lodge for their incredible support of the 2026 Respect The Send Challenge! 🏔️🐾

Grizzly Lodge is legendary for providing world-class backcountry experiences, and they’ve stepped up to ensure our top riders are equipped with the best gear in the game. Their commitment to the mountain community is helping us reward the leaders of the next generation who prove that “Mountain IQ” is the ultimate performance metric.

A massive shoutout for providing:
🐾 The Grizzly “Peak Performance” Award: Recognizing riders who demonstrate the highest level of skill, preparation, and execution in the backcountry.

🏆 The Prize: Our winner is walking away with an exclusive Grizzly Lodge Safety Kit & Swag Pack, featuring premium branded apparel and gear to keep them looking sharp and staying safe on the mountain!

Thank you for being such a vital partner in this journey and for helping us celebrate the riders who truly honor the mountain.

#RespectTheSend #GrizzlyLodge #MountainIQ #snowmobile #braap

A massive thank you to Tempest Optics for helping our riders see the mountain more clearly than ever! 🏔️🦅

As a core sponsor of the 2026 Respect The Send Challenge, Tempest Optics is rewarding the riders who demonstrate elite “Mountain IQ” and superior terrain anticipation. In the backcountry, your vision is your best tool, and Tempest is making sure our winners are equipped with the best in the business.

A huge shoutout for providing:
🦅 The Tempest “Clear Path” Award: Recognizing riders with exceptional line choice and terrain reading skills.
🕶️ The Prize: Our winners are taking home the Tempest Infinity Goggles, featuring high-performance magnetic lens technology to handle whatever conditions the mountain throws at them.

Thank you for supporting the next generation of riders and for prioritizing the vision and safety required to master the backcountry!

#RespectTheSend #tempestoptics #deeplinethrottle #braap #snowmobiling

A huge thank you to Blackline Ranch Company for their incredible support of the 2026 Respect The Send Challenge! 🏔️🛡️

Blackline Ranch knows that the best riders are the ones who look out for their crew. Because of their commitment to backcountry safety and storytelling, our winners are walking away with some of the most impactful prizes of the season.

A massive shoutout for providing:
🛡️ The Blackline “Guardian” Award: Equipping our winners with elite safety setups, including an Avy Bag, Beacon, Probe, and Shovel.

🎥 The Blackline “Lenses & Landscapes” Award: Helping our next generation of storytellers level up their content with pro-grade Insta360’s.

Thank you for investing in the safety, mentorship, and vision of these young riders. You’re helping us build a culture where “Mountain IQ” is the ultimate badge of honor.

#RespectTheSend #snowmobile #mountainiq #BackcountrySafety #deeplinethrottle

Huge thanks to Jeremy and Sheena for lending their time and expertise as judges this year! 🏔️

Beyond the competition, these two are such vital safety advocates for our industry. Their commitment to keeping the backcountry community informed and prepared is what it’s all about. We’re lucky to have leaders like you pushing the standards higher every season. 🛠️

For more info on technical riding and safety training, head over to soulrides.ca @soulrides @mountainstash

That’s a wrap on the 2026 Respect The Send Challenge! 🏔️❄️

What an incredible journey it’s been. From the technical precision of our Throttle Starters to the elite big-mountain lines of our Deep Line Masters, the next generation of riders didn’t just show up, they raised the bar.

This challenge was about more than just big air and deep powder. It was about the Mountain IQ, the buddy checks, the technical resilience, and the community spirit that keeps our sport alive and safe. Seeing riders like Michael, Laney, Jacob, Beau, Dominick, Hudson, Blake, and Tantyn lead with both skill and respect proves that the future of the backcountry is in amazing hands.
To our contestants: Thank you for documenting your ride and sharing your passion. You are the heartbeat of this industry, and your commitment to the fundamentals ensures we all get to keep sending for years to come.

To our incredible sponsors: This wouldn’t be possible without your support and commitment to backcountry education. Huge thanks to:
🛡️ Blackline Ranch Co.
🦅 Tempest Optics
🐾 Grizzly Lodge
🛠️ BackwoodsBMO
⚡ Kyber
🏔️ Mountain Grit
🌲 Soul Rides
🤝 W.L. Balance Consulting

To Our Judges: A massive thank you to our expert panel for their time, insight, and dedication to evaluating this year’s talent:

Landon Pavan

Taylor Gidney

Cody Schmidt

Shena Thomas

Chase Masson

Jeremy Hanke

AJ Massaro

Alex Hutton

Honor the mountain. Earn the line. See you all on the snow for the 2027 season! 🚀

#RespectTheSend #MountainIQ #DeepLineThrottle #backcountry #snowmobiles

Huge congratulations to Tantyn Monea @tantynmonea for his double-win at the 2026 Respect The Send Challenge! By taking home the Tempest Clear Path @tempestoptics and Mountain Grit Pay It Forward @mountain_grit_official awards, Tantyn proved that high-level riding is all about reading the mountain and supporting the community.

#RespectTheSend #deeplinethrottle #snowmobile #braap

Technical Resilience from Lloydminster! 🛡️🏔️

A massive shoutout to Jacob Lukan @captianchaos2285 for his double-win at the 2026 Respect The Send Challenge! By taking home the Backwoods Shield and Grizzly Lodge Peak Performance awards, Jacob proved that aggressive riding and equipment protection go hand-in-hand. Enjoy the new Backwoods bumpers and Grizzly gear!

@backwoodsbmp @grizzlylodge

#RespectTheSend #deeplinethrottle #snowmobile #braap

Cinematic Grit from Delisle! 🎥🏔️

Huge congratulations to Hudson Korte @hudson_korte for his double-win at the 2026 Respect The Send Challenge! Hudson swept the Blackline Lenses & Landscapes and @mountain_grit_official Pay It Forward awards, proving he has the eye for the shot and the heart for the community. Can’t wait to see what you capture with that new Insta360 X5!

#RespectTheSend #deeplinethrottle #snowmobile #braap

Ontario Represent! Pro-Standard Skills from Beau Bunyak 🇨🇦❄️

Huge congrats to Val Caron’s own Beau Bunyak @beau_sendsit for winning the Kyber Pro-Standard Award @kyber.one at the 2026 Respect The Send Challenge! Beau proved that a “pro mindset” and technical growth are the keys to leading the next generation. Beau is taking home a $500 Kyber gift certificate to dial in his cockpit for 2027!

#RespectTheSend #deeplinethrottle #snowmobile #braap

Cinematic Skills & Technical Sends from Coleman! 🎥❄️

Huge congratulations to Laney Kinear @kin_lan2014 from Coleman, AB, for her double-win at the 2026 Respect The Send Challenge! Taking home the Blackline Ranch Lenses & Landscapes and Tempest Optics Clear Path awards, Laney proved she has the eye and the skill to lead the next generation.

#RespectTheSend #ThrottleStarters #MountainIQ #insta360 #deeplinethrottle

Big Win for Southey! 🏆

Congratulations to Michael Schaaf @mg.schaaf for being named the 2026 Respect The Send Overall Champion (Ages 10-13)! From technical execution to safety leadership, Michael is the future of the backcountry.

#RespectTheSend #DeepLineThrottle #MountainIQ #mountaingrit