Introducing Our Travel Partners Mint Tours
Introducing Our Travel Partners Mint Tours
JapanTwelve Board Store

Mint Tours are our official travel partners — 20 years of snow travel out of Queenstown and Japan. Here's who they are and where they can get you riding.

Where to Buy Snowboards in Melbourne: Why Twelve is the Spot
Where to Buy Snowboards in Melbourne: Why Twelve is the Spot
Arbor SnowboardTwelve Board Store
You’ve decided to get a snowboard. Respect. Now the real question—where do you buy it? If you’re in Melbourne, there’s one place that’s got your ba...
Top 10 Japan Arrival Hacks — How to Ride, Eat & Live Like You’ve Been There Before
Top 10 Japan Arrival Hacks — How to Ride, Eat & Live Like You’ve Been There Before
HakkubaTwelve Board Store
Your first 48 hours in Japan are make-or-break.Get the basics right and the whole trip feels smoother, warmer, cheaper, and way less stressful. Goo...
What Powder Board to Take Overseas — Japan, Canada and Europe
What Powder Board to Take Overseas — Japan, Canada and Europe
2027Jamie
Take your own board, buy a dedicated powder board, or rent? Plus specific picks (Jones Hovercraft, Flagship) for Japan, Canada and Europe.
Buying Your First Snowboard? Here’s Where to Start.
Buying Your First Snowboard? Here’s Where to Start.
Backcountry SnowboardingTwelve Board Store
Buying your first snowboard can feel like decoding a foreign language—camber, rocker, flex, sidecut… it’s enough to make you grab a rental forever....
The Best Snowboard Shops in Australia: Why Twelve Stands Out
The Best Snowboard Shops in Australia: Why Twelve Stands Out
Arbor SnowboardTwelve Board Store
Australia’s got more snow than most people think, and with that comes a flood of shops claiming to be “the best.” We’ll save you the scroll: Twelve...
Freestyle vs Powder Snowboards: What's the Difference and Which Should You Ride?
Freestyle vs Powder Snowboards: What's the Difference and Which Should You Ride?
2027Twelve Board Store
Reading time: 6 min | Category: Buying GuidesTwo of the most searched snowboard categories — and two of the most frequently confused. Freestyle a...
The Complete Guide to Powder Snowboards: How They Work and What to Ride in 2027
The Complete Guide to Powder Snowboards: How They Work and What to Ride in 2027
2027Twelve Board Store
Reading time: 7 min | Category: Buying GuidesA powder day changes what snowboarding feels like. Not just better — fundamentally different. The bo...