C balke

C balke replied to the topic Lassen and Shasta beta? in the forum Splitboard Talk Forum 5 years, 10 months ago

Even though things didn’t pan out for me on this trip, I appreciate the help!

If anyone else made/makes it up there I’m interested to hear how the conditions are.

C balke replied to the topic 14/15 Women’s Splitboard Line-up in the forum Ladies Gear 5 years, 10 months ago

Damn.. Powder_Rider I totally slipped on that. I had never noticed the shorter sizes.
Thanks for the heads up

C balke replied to the topic first splitboard in the forum Splitboards 5 years, 11 months ago

Hey ryuunoeien, welcome to the forum!

Jefe009 is saying is that he does not recommend buying top of the line everything while you figure out what you like and if you like it at all. He is also saying that you may be able to purchase a higher quality used board for the same price point of a new board. I would compare and contrast the boards listed…[Read more]

C balke replied to the topic Karakorams and new Burton Landlord in the forum Bindings 6 years ago

Firstlight, I tend to agree that Burtom may not go out of their way to allow riders to utalize karakoram’s.

We will be posting an article in the near future in regards to the Burton Hitchhiker. Best way to put it is that Spark’s been buying parts for a few years from B and now the opposite is being done. It’s a mural agreement and the pieces…[Read more]

C balke replied to the topic First trip to the Fountain of Youth in the forum Trip Reports 6 years, 1 month ago

cometogether, BC would be the best to ask about this but I believe he normally shoots for around Memorial day. By then the water taxi is running which cuts down on a couple of gear hauling miles and enough water has melted to create a decent pond.

C balke replied to the topic Special thanks to Cbalke! in the forum Splitboard Talk Forum 6 years, 1 month ago

Thanks for the support and thanks for the shoutout Chris. I know these site and forum transitions can be painful for everyone involved but in the end it’s really going to be worth it. Lots of great ideas brewing in terms of articles and such.

If anyone ever has any ideas for articles, interviews etc shoot it our way and we will see what we can…[Read more]

C balke replied to the topic WORLD PREMIERE OF JEREMY JONES’ HIGHER in the forum Splitboard Talk Forum 6 years, 2 months ago

Thanks Jefe!

I’m pumped for the premiere, if you missed the Further premiere at Squaw two years ago you should really try to make this one. It was a great event with tons of energy and I’m sure this one will be be same or better.

C balke replied to the topic Crossing Kodiak Island in the forum Trip Reports 6 years, 2 months ago

Philip, awesome trip report!! All of the solo camera angles alone took a lot of work. You live in an amazing place with incredible terrain. Now I’m all motivated with no winter in sight..

How does the light weight MH pack holdup? I fondled one in their showroom but questioned how well it would last.

C balke replied to the topic First trip to the Fountain of Youth in the forum Trip Reports 6 years, 3 months ago

Thanks Guys! The trip was a blast and was a great way to get another day on the snow for the year.

Deebo, I think he will really rethink his packing list for the next go around. I totally want to go back but i wonder if anything is still holding…

C balke replied to the topic Hike Tahoe t,his Summer in the forum Re: Re: Hike Tahoe t,his Summer 6 years, 3 months ago

I typically do a few backpacking trips each summer up there.

Heading out to Lake Aloha from Echo Lake this Sunday AM and heading back Tuesday.

C balke replied to the topic More Eastside stoke (UPDATED with more pics) in the forum Trip Reports 6 years, 4 months ago

@BGnight wrote:

Just got back from there 😉
I want to go back out but prob not gonna be for a week or so. Its super fat back there. I was lucky enough to find about 10″ of blower at north peak today!!! Best line of the season too.

Jealous!! I was wondering who was going to hit it after that little storm. Which side of North Peak did you ride?

C balke replied to the topic East Side – Saddlebag Lake in the forum Trip Reports 6 years, 4 months ago

@TEX wrote:

Your Riding a 148 Spliff arent you? Great board eh? we are taking over!!

You got it. I’m really liking the versatility of the board. After I saw you and JimW riding them at the splitfest last year I figured if give it a go.

C balke replied to the topic More Eastside stoke (UPDATED with more pics) in the forum Trip Reports 6 years, 4 months ago

Emerson and Kindergarten look sick!! good work!

C balke replied to the topic East Side – Saddlebag Lake in the forum Trip Reports 6 years, 4 months ago

Glad everyone’s pumped about it! I figured I should post this TR since things were so good and there was not too much beta out there. Hopefully it’s a motivator.

The trip was a blast and everyone was stoked. Even Bud, who dealt with a broken tent pole (how did that happen? hehe) in 30-40 mph winds (his tent was music to our ears at night) and…[Read more]

C balke replied to the topic A Year in Review, My 2013 season in the forum Trip Reports 6 years, 6 months ago

Soo Good! I love hearing about your travels! I’m sure it’s not always a glamorous lifestyle but keep it up, such an inspiration to all of us.

C balke replied to the topic Treepilot Gone…but not forgotten in the forum Re: Re: Treepilot Gone… 6 years, 7 months ago

Terrible to hear this. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends.

C balke replied to the topic 2015 Gear Thread in the forum Splitboard Talk Forum 6 years, 7 months ago

Karakoram catalog

http://www.zuzupopo.com/xe/index.php?mid=catalog&category=124458&document_srl=128542

C balke replied to the topic (postponed) 2014 Tahoe SplitFest and Splitboard Games in the forum Re: Re: 2014 Tahoe SplitFest and Splitboard Games 6 years, 7 months ago

The event will be held Feb 28-Mar 2. Bcrider is finalizing the last few things and should post up all the details soon.

C balke replied to the topic 2015 Gear Thread in the forum Splitboard Talk Forum 6 years, 7 months ago