Davide Capozzi – Two First Descents in a Week Cbalke March 26, 2016 Articles, News, Trip ReportsIn 2013, which was a memorable year for its incredible snow, Julien "Pica" Herry had begun to talk about a possible descent down the Voie Originale from Grande Rocheuse. This beautiful mountain is next to the...
Petzl’s Ultra Lightweight RAD (Rescue and Decent) System Cbalke January 11, 2016 Gear, News, VideosWhile not everyone needs to carry a rope kit, Petzl realized that those who should have carried one, often left it behind due to weight. Petzl's designers went to work on developing an ultra lightweight and...
Patagonia: Backcountry Touring Collection Cbalke December 28, 2015 Articles, Featured, Gear, News, Splitboard 101, VideosIt's no secret that the outerwear needs of backcountry enthusiasts is much different than what is offered by typical outerwear. Splitboarder's are always searching for that holy grail where breathability,...
Large Uinta Avalanche – Trent Meisenheimer Video Cbalke December 23, 2015 News, VideosTrent Weisenheimer and Craig Gordon of the Utah Avalanche Center were out making observations in the Uinta's yesterday. When the pair were climbing a ridge they remotely triggered a lare scale slide. Luckily...
Interview with Furberg Team Rider Davide Capozzi Cbalke December 22, 2015 Articles, Featured, NewsAfter the release of Mont Blanc: The Land of Toys, we were curious how Furberg Snowboards team rider Davide Capozzi operates, and manages risk on the tallest mountain in the Alps. How has living near Mt...
Spark R&D T1 System Cbalke December 21, 2015 Articles, Featured, News, Spark R&D, Videos1 CommentAfter the much acclaimed release of the Magneto and Afterburner, Spark R&D took them back to the drawing board to make a great binding even better. This year Spark replaced the Tesla Magneto and...
Zack Clanton Photography Cbalke December 20, 2015 Contributors, News, Zach ClantonOur friend and amazing photographer Zack Clanton is living many people's dream. His years seem to be spent living in AK, flying in bush planes, glacier camping, shredding, climbing and traveling to places like...
The Provo Bros Present – Steelhead and Spines Vol 2 Cbalke December 14, 2015 Neil Provo, News, Videos, VoileIn the spring of 2015, we began another pursuit for big lines and wild fish. Once again, our direction was north to Alaska, just as it was 3 years ago on our first trip to capture steelhead and spines. Since...
2016 Canuck Splitfest Cbalke December 11, 2015 Events, NewsMark your calendars and gather your crew, the sixth annual Canuck Splitfest is a month away. This years event features an open door BBQ at the Trapper Snowboards factory, free splitboard demos, presentations...
Chimera and Pallas Snowboards offer “Ride, Then Decide” Demo Program Cbalke November 16, 2015 Articles, Gear, NewsWithout a doubt, buying a splitboard is a big investment. Because it's such a large investment, many riders spend their time geekin out on specs, asking questions, and listening to people's opinions. After all...
2015 Dirksen Derby Cbalke November 11, 2015 Events, NewsThe Dirksen Derby is now accepting race registrations. Space is limited, get on it! The Derby is back and better than ever this year! Tyler Eklund is still going strong and so is the Dirksen Derby...
Ring The Alarm – Trailer Cbalke November 11, 2015 News, Videos, VoileCheck out the trailer for Tanner Hall's 2 year movie project, 'Ring the Alarm’ featuring site contributor, Voile team rider, and friend Neil Provo. Pretty intense watching Neil and the crew, ride out a...
2015/2016 Women’s Splitboard Line Up Cbalke November 7, 2015 Articles, Featured, Gear, Jones Snowboards, News, Prior, Resources, Videos, VoileOkay Ladies, you've been hearing about this super, mega, Godzilla El Nino that may, or may not hit some part of the world this season. While the weather men and women talk in circles of uncertainty, we are...
Know Before You Go – Avalanche Awareness Cbalke November 4, 2015 Articles, News, Resources, Splitboard 101, VideosA must watch for riders new and old. Trent Meisenheimer, the Utah Avalanche Center, and everyone else involved created this amazing video that lays out the importance of safety equipment, education and...
Vote for Prior’s Topsheet Exhibition Cbalke November 1, 2015 Events, News, PriorYou know the season is almost here when it's time to check out all of the RAD submissions that Prior received for their Topsheet Exhibition. This year there are 15 finalists from the Sea to Sky Corridor...
As It Was – Trailer Cbalke October 23, 2015 News, VideosNiklas and Nives Hollsten seem to have it all figured out. Last season "Team Hollsten" and their Husky Shila set off in their camper van and toured throughout Europe. Nives created a short film of their season...
When the Mountains Were Wild – Full Film Cbalke October 20, 2015 Jones Snowboards, News, VideosLast season, Jones Snowboards team rider Mitch Toelderer was selected for the first annual Jones Adventure Grant. Mitch's adventure took his crew to some remote parts of Albania where they found steep lines...