Patagonia Presents: Right to Roam – Full Film Cbalke November 8, 2017 Karakoram, Videos1 CommentIn Scotland, most land is privately owned by a small percentage of their population. Through the Scottish Outdoor Access Code and the Countryside Code, Scotland endorses the right to use all land for...
Miikka Hast – Discover Splitboarding Cbalke March 28, 2016 Jones Snowboards, Karakoram, VideosIn episode two of Discover Splitboarding, pro snowboarder Miikka Hast talks about the essentials of splitboarding gear; from how to cut you skins and how to choose a board to how to layer your clothing and...
Miikka Hast – Why Go Splitboarding Cbalke March 20, 2016 Jones Snowboards, Karakoram, VideosJoin professional snowboarder and backcountry guru Miikka Hast as he takes you into the untouched backcountry to sample the delights of splitboarding. In this first episode of Discover Snowboarding Miikka...
Jeremy Jones – Pure Controlled Freefall Cbalke January 12, 2016 Jones Snowboards, Karakoram, VideosControlled Freefall, Jeremy's latest Action Cam video follows him as he descends a gnarly spine wall where any mistake could send him sliding thousands of feet down. The audio is intense as you hear Jeremy...
Saign : A December to Remember Cbalke January 5, 2016 Karakoram, Venture, VideosThe PNW had quite the December and Saign's December edit shows just how good it really was. What an awesome December we had in the pacific northwest. We were blessed with powder day after powder day....
Jeremy Jones – Chile 2015 | Sony Action Cam Cbalke November 25, 2015 Jones Snowboards, Karakoram, VideosJeremy Jones was in Chile a few months back when they got hammered by a big series of storms. Once the systems cleared out, Jones rode the best Chilean line of his life. Check out the Sony Action Cam edit of...
The Middle/Path Project Episode One – You Can’t Always Get What You Want Cbalke November 5, 2015 Karakoram, Videos1 CommentPlans and objectives for last season were washed away by the winter rains. The non existent snow season forced the PNW crew to relish in the POW they could find, and take a closer look at the impact we have on...
The Middle Path Project Trailer Cbalke October 13, 2015 Karakoram, Videos1 CommentThe Middle Path Project You can’t always get what you want- so the saying goes. Last winter we planned to spend the majority of our time in the PNW shredding powder and having a low impact on the...
Karakoram Introduces the Air-Form Ankle Strap Cbalke October 9, 2015 Gear, Karakoram, NewsTired of foot pain and numb feet from your straps? The Karakoram AirForm ankle strap conforms to your boot with independent compression pods eliminating pressure points and allowing for pinch-point free flex....
Splitboard Touring Just Got More Powerful With The Flex-Lock Cbalke September 19, 2015 Articles, Gear, Karakoram, News24 Comments- Karakoram Flex-Lock: Ride Like a Soft Booter. Tour Like a Hard Booter. Imagine touring up a hard packed skin track on your splitboard, your legs are on fire as you spit and fight with every ounce of...
Maintaining your Karakoram Prime Bindings Cbalke August 9, 2015 Featured, Gear, Karakoram, VideosNow that you've spent your hard earned dough for those Karakoram Prime Bindings, you need to treat them right so they'll treat you right. This video from the Karakoram crew walks you through the various...
Karakoram Presents: Helmet use and its correlation to traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, and risk-taking behavior in snowboarding and skiing: A VERY brief review of literature. Cbalke May 26, 2015 Articles, Featured, Karakoram, News, ResourcesDavid is a fast, powerful snowboarder, and it was with a halting CRACK that his skull impacted the tree at Stevens Pass, Washington. He had been snowboarding all morning with his friend Jay. Although it...
Spring Into Splitboard Savings – Deals and Offerings Cbalke April 7, 2015 G3, Gear, Jones Snowboards, Karakoram, News, Prior, Spark R&D, VentureIf you're looking to get equipped for volcano season, AK, or next year, your wallet with thank you for scoping these deals. With 20-70% in savings, you're sure to find a board or binder for the right...
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...
How To Adjust Your Karakoram Prime Bindings Cbalke March 4, 2015 Karakoram, Splitboard 1011 Comment@Russman from Karakoram walks us through how to properly adjust your Prime...
Verts, the snow-climbing-shoe for the steeps Cbalke October 18, 2014 Gear, Karakoram, News, Spark R&DVerts have quietly been produced for over a decade and have created a cult-like following in the backcountry community due to their effectiveness. These snow-climbing-shoes utilize a basic strap system...
Innovation Forever. Developing the PRIME Splitboard System by Byrce Kloster splitboard.com August 22, 2014 Articles, Gear, KarakoramByrce Kloster from Karakoram recently shared this post on their website that takes a look back at the design process and evolution of their splitboard binding system over the past seven years. It also gives...