Author Cbalke

Leaving behind the grandiose scenery of Crater Lake the Cascadian Reprobates find themselves exploring terrain within reach of Bend, Oregon. A spell of inclement weather forces them into town where they sample...

Spark R&D team rider Mike Handford, assembles a crew to experience Cascadia. The Cascadia crew gathers in Santa Cruz, California to plan, prepare, and set the precedent for the following weeks. Loading...

Last season, Josh Daiek and Abe Greenspan introduced us to their first episode of Tahoe Ten. With 5 peaks, 20 miles, and 10,000' of vertical, they just dropped their second episode. If you were eyeing that...

While Northern Norway is well known for its terrain and its picturesque vantages, it also presents it's challenges. One of which being that you have to get after it in the dark for two months. Riders Krister...

Wondering about Spark R&D's Zip Strips, check out this video from Dan at Spark R&D. This video tutorial will explain how to properly install Spark R&D Zip Strips. Designed to increase glide on...

Eirik Verlo and Krister Kopala have produced a three part series titled Higher Latitude which will be released over the next couple of months. Erik and Krister worked to capture the unique winter seasons they...

James Buehler and the Wild Wild Wasatch crew have been dropping sweet edits for years and James' 15/16 season edit is no exception. With Croshane Hillyard, Alex Gavic, and Austin Smith behind the lens, check...

It’s great to see the Canuck Splitfest heading into its 7th annual event! What led to the initial event back in 2011? Wade Galloway (aka TreePilot) is the founder of the event, he was a well-known...

While some of us are slower to embrace technology, Nate Greenberg, co-author of Backcountry Skiing California's Eastern Sierra, is expecting technology to propel the guidebook and the information it provides...

When it comes to Avalanches and backcountry safety in general, many people are quick to shame or call out others for their errors. While doing so, they place themselves on a pedestal as though they have always...

As a student, when spring rolls around, we're typically supposed to head south, find beaches, rage to electronic music, pound mai tai’s, and hope to avoid pulling down an STD. While everyone listens to...

We are celebrating our 10-year anniversary by giving away two pairs of limited edition, 'A Decade Deep' splitboard bindings. They are Surge bindings with custom graphics, and come in a ridiculously...

Splitboard videos and edits are often hard to come by. When one combines a higher production quality and  features local territory, it becomes even more special.  It's awesome seeing John J and Jeremy...

In case you haven't noticed, AT split boarding is all the rage right now. Binding manufactures have taken note and now offer innovative solutions to meet the AT splitboarders needs. For many riders the last...

Our buddies up in Canada sure know how to bring the epitome of STOKE! If you follow these guys on IG or FB, you're likely familiar with their catchy hashtags like #takenfrombehindtuesday and the signature...

Disconnecting from the daily grind and negative energy we are exposed to, we set off on the horizon in search of meaningful connections to the environment. Natural bonds that transcend boundaries. The world...

Why I chose to become a guide: Growing up in Colorado the seed of being outdoors was planted in me at a very young age. After high-school it didn’t work out at a major university but it helped me to...