ALASKAHH Jan/Feb 2015 Zach Clanton March 5, 2015 Articles, Contributors, Featured, Karakoram, Zach Clanton2 CommentsIt's funny how most people behave during a tricky winter. Everyone seems to follow the herd and either become lazy and complacent or give up and get out of town. If you have money, traveling somewhere like...
Take Root – Trailer Cbalke March 3, 2015 News, VideosFoxes Den Productions and crew spent the better part of last May camping, riding and climbing on an Alaskan Glacier. Rather than just getting picked up by a plane, half the crew set out to pack raft back to...
Amplid’s Peter Bauer talks about the 2015/2016 lineup Cbalke February 25, 2015 Gear, News, Videos3 CommentsThis 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, VideosLiz 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...
Ascend Jasper National Park – Splitboard Festival Cbalke February 17, 2015 Events Registration is now open for Ascend: Jasper National Park 2015. Join them March 13th to 15th for two days of guided splitboard adventures. For registration and the latest updates check out...
Alpenglow Sports BCA Safety Kit Giveaway Cbalke February 16, 2015 EventsOur friends over at Alpenglow Sports are running a sweet giveaway in celebration of their upcoming Mountain Festival. Up for grabs is a complete Backcountry Access Safety Kit valued at $1,500. One winner...
Swatch Degrees North by The North Face – Trailer Cbalke February 16, 2015 News, VideosTimLine 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, VideosShoveling/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, News2 CommentsEditors 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, NewsEditors 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, NewsAltus 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, Videos2 CommentsAvalanche 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 News5 CommentsG3, 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, Videos1 CommentEditors 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, VideosEditors 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...
Avalanche Preparedness – Avalanche Beacon Search 101 Cbalke February 2, 2015 Articles, News, Resources, Splitboard 101, Videos2 CommentsAvalanche 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...