Amplid’s Peter Bauer talks about the 2015/2016 lineup Cbalke February 25, 2015 Gear, News, Videos 3 Comments This last month has kept the manufacturers busy as they've moved from one trade show to the next. Lucky for us, Amplid's owner Peter Bauer was able to carve out some time during the ISPO wintersports trade...
Patagonia Presents #Find_Away: Episode 6 – AK Girls Way – In Memory of Liz Daley Cbalke February 18, 2015 News, Videos Liz Daley also known as LizDee in the forums tragically passed away while snowboarding in Argentina this last fall. The latest Patagonia #Find_Away episode is dedicated to the memory of Liz. Follow along as...
Swatch Degrees North by The North Face – Trailer Cbalke February 16, 2015 News, Videos TimLine Films and Red Bull Media House bring us the latest Xavier de le Rue film Swatch Degrees North by The North Face. This time Xavier de le Rue heads far to the north of Svalbard, Norway to the remote...
Avalanche Preparedness – Avalanche Shoveling 101 Cbalke February 16, 2015 Articles, News, Resources, Splitboard 101, Videos Shoveling/victim excavation- You've located the victim with your beacon and pinpointed them with your probe, now what? The ultimate goal is to excavate the victim as quickly as possible but there are some...
OZ Snowboards – An Interview with Adam Browning Cbalke February 12, 2015 Articles, News 2 Comments Editors Note: After hearing some great reviews and a steady stream of social media buzz we reached out to OZ Snowboards's owner Adam Browning to get the low down on his Colorado based company. Take us back...
2015 Mt. Baker Splitboard Festival Flyer and Event Info Cbalke February 11, 2015 Events, News Editors Note: The Mt Baker Splitfest always shapes up to be one of the top events and this year looks to be no different. Check out the flyer and use the links to stay current on all the event details. In the...
Altus Mountain Guides – Splitboarding Camp with Justin Lamoureux Cbalke February 10, 2015 Events, News Altus Mountain Guides is offering a follow up to their Level 1 splitboarding camp with their Big Mountain camp. Check out the details below. Ready to step up to bigger days and become more of a leader...
Avalanche Preparedness – Avalanche Probe 101 Cbalke February 9, 2015 Articles, News, Resources, Splitboard 101, Videos 2 Comments Avalanche Probe- When choosing a probe be sure to do your research and listen to the varying opinions. The options you have are construction materials (typically aluminum and carbon), weight, length (aprox....
#G3GetHigher Photo Contest Cbalke February 5, 2015 News 5 Comments G3, Kootenay Mountain Culture Magazine and Coast Mountain Culture Magazine are throwing a #G3GetHigher Photo Contest. Post up your favorite winter highlights for a chance to win a G3 splitboard. Enter...
Lee Visual and Joey Vosburgh Present a Short on Work/Play Balance Cbalke February 5, 2015 News, Videos 1 Comment Editors Note: Lee Visual presents a great short on the importance of balance between work and play. Joey Vosburgh talks about how and what he's given up to maintain a level of balance. Snowboarding has...
Warp Wave Presents : Sierra Surf Chronicles: 1 Cbalke February 4, 2015 News, Videos Editors Note: Sweet edit from our friends at Warp Wave. These guys got after the first storms of the season and scored. I always enjoy how much fun these guys have. Lake Tahoe, Ca. The first storms to roll...
MTNMNY Edit Cbalke February 3, 2015 News, Videos Sweet MTNMNY edit with a stacked crew. - Mountain...
Avalanche Preparedness – Avalanche Beacon Search 101 Cbalke February 2, 2015 Articles, News, Resources, Splitboard 101, Videos 2 Comments Avalanche Beacon- Take some time to become familiar or reacquainted with your beacon and it's functionality. I would recommend borrowing another beacon or two and hiding it inside or outside the house to...
ALPENGLOW SPORTS LAUNCHES SECOND WINTER MOUNTAIN FESTIVAL Cbalke January 31, 2015 Events, News 4 Comments February 21 - March 1, 2015 - Event lineup features introductory cross-country and backcountry ski clinics, guided tours, Olympic athletes, film, world-renowned avalanche experts and more. Registration for...
Wild Wild Wasatch Series 2 Episode 1- “Waiting for Champagne” Cbalke January 30, 2015 News, Videos 1 Comment Wild Wild Wasatch is at it again, bringing us another season of splitboard edits. In this episode they talk about the up's and down's of their storm cycles until they finally receive what they've...
Snoplanks – These Planks Are Made For Surfing Cbalke January 29, 2015 Articles, Gear, News Editors Note: In December I had the opportunity to stray up north, away from the snowless Sierra. Four hundred eighty nine miles later, I found myself skinning and riding the Mt. Bachelor area by day,...
2015 Wasatch Splitfest Cbalke January 27, 2015 Events, News 10 Comments We're stoked to post the full schedule for the 2015 Wasatch Splitfest! The main splitboard event in the Wasatch presented by Chimera Backcountry Snowboards, will be held from February 26th - March...