Ryan Tiene has scored the cover of the latest issue of Australian NZ Snowboarding magazine. ONSALE 28th MAY

We caught up with our cover boy and had a quick chat about his winter.

Hey Ryan, how does it feel to land on the cover of our latest issue?

Hey mate, I'm wrapped, really stoked. It was definitely a surprise, I wasn't expecting it at all which is always a treat, because you never know what is going to come out of your winter. When you see one of your shots on the cover it makes things worth while. I love this photo, it was one of my favourite shots of the year and it looks good on the front.

What's ya plan for winter?

Just basically waiting for the winter to start and in the meantime playing a bit of golf and surfing. I am pretty excited to go shred at Perisher and Thredbo this year, it looks like it is going to be a great season.

So you had a pretty good winter this year, are you happy?

I had a really good winter, I turned pro for DC which was also a surprise, it had been my dream for a long time and it finally happened so I am stoked, shredding was fun, it wasn't as sunny in WHistler as it usually is but we still had some good days. I am pretty interested to see my part in the new DC movie this year although I am always my worst critic. Just stoked on how everything is turning out and stoked I landed on the cover of your mag.

Follow Ryan on instagram @ryantiene 

Go grab a copy of Australian NZ Snowboarding Magazine on SALE on the 28th of May. Also come with a FREE BURTON 'Standing Sideways' DVD.

Jam packed with epicness including a MEGA board buyers guide, Halldor Helgason and Chris Decampo shred Japan, Australia's biggest kicker ever?, trick tips with Tom Pelley, Alex Scott interview, Nate Johnstone interview & Dane Tiene goes to jail plus a massive gallery with all the best shots from winter.