Uploaded March 2017 | Updated September 2026, 2 hours ago
Snowboarder Jonathan "Mamba" McDonald makes Frontside 540s look easy and is on the short list of riders who can link multiple tricks in a single first track descent, which he demonstrates with finesse anytime he's on the mountain. Having grown up as an outsider in a predominately white neighborhood, McDonald was an unlikely participant in the snow sport, but shook every preconception with unmatched style on a snowboard and undying love for riding. We sit down with McDonald as he tells us about his decision to pursue snowboarding as a life path, having the chance to show his mom his skills, and going to Super Park 17 as a wildcard only to be the single guy that landed a triple backflip at the competition.
Snowboarder Jonathan "Mamba" McDonald makes Frontside 540s look easy and is on the short list of riders who can link multiple tricks in a single first track descent, which he demonstrates with finesse anytime he's on the mountain. Having grown up as an outsider in a predominately white neighborhood, McDonald was an unlikely participant in the snow sport, but shook every preconception with unmatched style on a snowboard and undying love for riding. We sit down with McDonald as he tells us about his decision to pursue snowboarding as a life path, having the chance to show his mom his skills, and going to Super Park 17 as a wildcard only to be the single guy that landed a triple backflip at the competition.
