• Established: Familia

    Established: Familia
    Steve Nesser and Familia co-owner Dennis Burdick took an empty space and built it into a community hub for Minneapolis skaters. On top of the shop, they operate the winter haven Familia HQ skatepark. See how they made it work in the Midwest. 
  • Thrasher Weekend: Minneapolis Photos

    Thrasher Weekend: Minneapolis Photos
    The Minneapolis streets were warmin' up so we headed out to Familia HQ with some of the heaviest hitters on the Vans roster and three sick hardcore bands. Hop in the van with Brook as he gives you an insider look at all the action.
  • Thrasher Weekend: Minneapolis

    Thrasher Weekend: Minneapolis
    All it takes is a couple days to hit the reset button. Leave the stress behind and roll with us. Big Love to Familia and everyone in MPLS. Next stop, Boston...
  • Davis Torgerson for Familia Skate Shop

    Davis Torgerson for Familia Skate Shop
    Davis puts on for Familia and REAL with a mean batch of moves. Play that noseblunt back.
  • Ryan Larue and Ben Narloch's "Familia" Part

    Ryan Larue and Ben Narloch's "Familia" Part
    Holding it down in Minnesota, Ben and Ryan power through insane bluntslides and risky rails. That finishing 360 flip is textbook grace. Nothin’ but love for the Midwest.  
  • Show Me The Body

    Show Me The Body
    Come see Show Me The Body live at this show presented by Familia.
  • "Boondoggle" 10 Year Anniversary

    "Boondoggle" 10 Year Anniversary
    On August 11, Familia skateshop in Minneapolis hosting a celebration for the 10 Year Anniversary of the Boondoggle video by Philip Schwartz, Pete Spooner, and Tim Fulton with a photo show and board release party with REAL skateboards.
  • Home is Where the Heart is: Familia Interview

    Home is Where the Heart is: Familia Interview
    Check out the new Home is Where the Heart is interview between Davis Torgerson and Steve Nesser, the owner of Familia Skate Shop in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
  • Familia’s Air Bump Challenge

    Familia’s Air Bump Challenge
    It’s Familia’s anniversary fiesta and they’re giving away cash for tricks. Mark your calendar if you live in the Twin Cities area!
  • This Old Ledge: Wallenberg

    This Old Ledge: Wallenberg
    Departing from The City’s downtown plazas, Ted Barrow marches uphill to the haunted terraces of San Francisco's most famous schoolyard.
  • Ravers

    Ravers
    Vans’ infamous waffle squad once again storms the Big Apple for some good deeds, a block party and the first-ever skateboard rave. Also: yoga at the Banks?
  • Braden Hoban "Into the Light" for Emerica

    Braden Hoban "Into the Light" for Emerica
    When the sun goes down and the streetlights come on, Braden destroys the silent streets in a visually stunning production courtesy of Jon Miner.
  • Broken Record's "Run and Gun" Video

    Broken Record's "Run and Gun" Video
    Not even armed property owners and back-breaking slams can stop Max, Trey, Figgy, Oski and more Austin stars from having a good time.
  • Kevin Long's "HOURGLASS" Ace Part

    Kevin Long's "HOURGLASS" Ace Part
    Spanky slaps tall walls and stunts with his signature approach for Ace trucks. 
  • Events
    In The Mag
    April 2024 Filipe Mota Thrasher Cover_Burnett_350
    A top-shelf trick on a storied SF stone—Tiago busts an unthinkable switch backside noseblunt on the Bay Blocks, immortalized in skateboard history with the cover of our November ‘24 mag. Speaking of skateboard history, we got Washington Street’s 25-year recap. The Dickies team put in the hard work for their full-length Honeymoon. Smoke rises a mile high as Spitfire sets Colorado ablaze. Plus we packed in 5 Greats with Brian O’Dwyer, interviews with Mike Anderson, Emile Laurent and much, much more.