Grom to Great: Dane Menzies
If you’ve been around the shop long enough, you’ve seen it happen: the little kid with too-big boots and a bigger smile who won’t stop talking about boards? Give them a few years, and boom — they’re spinning 7s, winning contests, filming parts, and putting the rest of us to shame.
We’re proud to have supported many young riders over the years — giving them their first shop tees, and a place to feel like part of something. Some just came through for a season. Some never left. A few went full beast mode. Enter UNLTD golden boy Dane Menzies.
Snowboarder, singer, kayaker, fine food connoisseur, these are just a few of the things that come to mind when we think of Daner.
Dane's Roots
Our boy Dane Menzies was born in Calgary, Alberta in 2005. His Kiwi father and Canadian mama were tickled to introduce the kid to skiing at the tender age of 3 at Sunshine Village. He quickly learned better and ditched the sticks for a board by age 5 and never bothered looking back.
He began training at Winsport in Calgary and quickly became the kid to watch. Proudly repping UNLTD since before we can remember.
@Dane.Sings
Since then he’s been putting in nothing but work. Laying down massive tricks on his board while making us laugh with a personal vocal touch on many of his videos as @dane.sings...The songbird of our generation.
These days, he represents New Zealand in Slopestyle and Big Air disciplines and competes on the world stage as @dane.menzies a true professional of the sport.
Just gettin' warmed up.
Dane's Goal List from Winter 2024/2025
- Land a 1800 (spoiler alert he landed this in competition in Aspen in early '25)
-Compete in the Olympics
-Get invited to the Winter X Games and Dew Tour
-Score a part in a backcountry film
Dane Then/Now
Then (by Tyler Parker)
Now (by Hamish McDougall)
A few of Danes Recent Highlights
Dane heads to his first Olympics
This February, Dane will make one of his ultimate goals a reality: Competing at the Winter Olympics in Milano Cortina 2026! All eyes will be on Dane during Men's Slopestyle and Big Air as he represents New Zealand on the world stage. LET'S GO DANE!!!!!
Photo by Simon Berghoef
First X Games for Dane
Dane has always wanted to secure an invite at X Games and he got that chance in 2026.
Competing in Slopestyle, Dane battled with extreme flat light conditions along the likes of Mark McMorris, Markus Cleveland and Red Gerard, putting down a beautiful rail line (that switch backlip was insane!). Though he wasn't able to snag a podium finish, we were so proud to watch him & know we will be seeing him more at X Games in the future.
Photo by Andrew Wevers
Bronze Medal in Aspen Slopestyle
Dane got a taste of his first world cup podium, clinching a third place finish in slopestyle Aspen. With a damn near flawless rail line and two stomped 1620's on his first and best run, Dane impressed the judges with a 83.68 score that took third.
Photo by Jack Dawe
Shooting with Monster in Jackson Hole
All aboard the Siberian Express. Dane joined heavy hitters on a trip down south to Jackson Hole, throwing down on Charles Beckinsale's private booter build for Monster Energy. 12 minute film here.
Photo by Isami Kayooka
Low Maintenance at Baldface
Low Maintenance is as an opportunity for young riders to connect the dots on their riding and professional career at Baldface Lodge. Each year, they bring together established pros with up-and-comers to learn and ride together in the backcountry. Watch the recap!
Competing with the Schmobb
Snatching 2nd at 'The Grind Series' Whistler
Riders competed on a unique combination of features as part of the World Ski and Snowboard Festival in Whistler. Dane competed alongside fellow Schmobb homies and took second place. Video Recap.
Absolut Park Spring Battle
Dane Takes Second!
A unique contest format offered 100 men and 60 women with 4 days to film their best slopestyle run on video. Filmed with follow cams and high-speed drones, the Absolut Spring Park Battle is an awesome contest to watch. Video recap with Daner here.
Dane lands first 1800 in Competition
Aspen World Cup
Dane had a career best World Cup result in Aspen, finishing just off the podium in 4th. Dane also put down his first frontside 1800 in a Slopestyle competition.
Dane Menzies Bio
Dave, Danno
Goooofy
FS3
Burton, Monster, UNLTD Boardshop, Boardbutter Glide Wax
Because it's family.
If you're not having fun you're doing it wrong.
Keep up with Dane
Dane, we're so proud of everything you've accomplished so far and feel lucky to play a small part in it all. We're watching on the edge of our seats, stoked for whatever's in the cards for you next. Give 'em hell doggy!
