• 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!
  • Super Skate Posse Giveback 29 | Dallas, TX

    Super Skate Posse Giveback 29 | Dallas, TX
    The Super Skate Posse brings hella blessings to Dallas with the good people at 4DWN. Bam, Kareem, Hosoi and Andy Mac and more stars were on site to give out free gear to 100 new skaters. 
  • Haywire 617's "Summer Nights" Music Video

    Haywire 617's "Summer Nights" Music Video
    Haywire's gonna be firing up the pit at an upcoming Thrasher event, so get hyped with their video debut for the track "Summer Nights." 
  • STILL WATCHIN: Justin "Figgy" Figueroa

    STILL WATCHIN: Justin "Figgy" Figueroa
    These dudes put in some miles, spillin’ blood and conquering ‘crete from the States to the Great Wall of China. Listen to Figgy.
  • Colin Taniguchi Collection for Chocolate

    Colin Taniguchi Collection for Chocolate
    Daly City designer Colin Taniguchi packs the spirit of The Bay into his new collection for Chocolate. Check it here.
  • The "Short Bus 3" Video

    The "Short Bus 3" Video
    Billed as a "third-grade offering to the skate gods," Raney, Seegull, Shay and a slew of notables form the East Bay fire up Potrero, TI and Bobs in this hot new vid.
  • In The Mag
    Curren Caples Thrasher Cover August 2025
    Before you get the wave pool, you gotta pay your dues in the sewer. Curren Caples will never stop grinding fences. Congrats Curren! In this issue we have an inside look at Ray Barbee's photo book, an epic Thrasher Vacation trip to Spain, and Curren answers questions from his fans. Get yours today.