These groms compete in the Vans Triple Crown Contest. Meet Luke Mitrani, Mikkel Bang, Indigo Monk, Fredrik Austbo, Louie Vito Jr., Tyler Flanagan, Keegan Valaika, Nick Russell and Hannah Teter. Grommets, aka Groms, is a word that signifies anyone under the age of 18 who competes respectfully in the worlds of skateboarding, surfing, and snowboarding.   At Snowboarder,, we find success in making our readers love the sport of snowboarding. The magazine aims to supercharge a rider’s season and show her or him how to get involved, go riding, and have a good time. Snowboarder, is taking its readers further into the lives of the riders by placing more emphasis on compelling photography, design infused with personality, and first-person perspective from snowboarding's opinion leaders. Like the sport it mirrors, Snowboarder, is all about refined progression combined with spontaneous action. Keep reading. Keep riding. We'll see you on the slopes and speak to you at the newsstand.