Resources

In theory, the more educated and informed you are about something the more success you'll have doing it. Splitboarding is no different. We encourage you to utilize the resources below. If you have some resources of your own you’d like to share please feel free to let us know.

2015/2016 Women’s Splitboard Line Up

Cbalke

November 7, 2015

Articles, Featured, Gear, Jones Snowboards, News, Prior, Resources, Videos, Voile

Okay 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, Videos

A 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...

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, Resources

David 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...

Sleep Systems – Nemo Equipment educates us on winter camping – Shelter

Cbalke

April 6, 2015

Articles, Gear, News, Resources, Splitboard 101

If you're shooting for objectives that are unatainable as a day trip, or just trying to get away from the masses and sleep under the stars, chances are you've questioned your sleep system. The art of packing...

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...

Avalanche Preparedness – Avalanche Probe 101

Cbalke

February 9, 2015

Articles, News, Resources, Splitboard 101, Videos

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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....

Avalanche Preparedness – Avalanche Beacon Search 101

Cbalke

February 2, 2015

Articles, News, Resources, Splitboard 101, Videos

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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...

Getting fit for Splitboarding with Bibi Toelderer-Pekarek

Alex Showerman

November 22, 2014

Articles, Fitness and Nutrition, Jones Snowboards, Resources, Videos

Editor's note: Just like many of you, my summer consisted of probably a few too many post single-track beverages, and not enough gym time. With the snow guns blowing at Stowe, I took my splitboard out for the...

The Vermont backcountry gets organized

Alex Showerman

November 12, 2014

Articles, News, Resources

While it's usually the West Coast that gets all the backcountry press, here in Vermont we have a long and rich history with both backcountry skiing and snowboarding. "Backcountry Skiing is not a new sport in...

2014 Utah Snow and Avalanche Workshop

Cbalke

October 4, 2014

Events, News, Resources

If the dropping temps were not enough, I'm sure Utah's first snowfall has everyone dreaming of bottomless pow turns. Before the season kicks into high gear its time to dust off the cobwebs, and start thinking...

Backcountry Skiing California’s Eastern Sierra Second Edition

Cbalke

August 25, 2014

News, Resources

Our friend Dan Mingori, also know as BCD on the forum, is releasing his expanded and improved second-edition of Backcountry Skiing California's Eastern Sierra. The 365-page color guidebook will be available...

Avalanche and Weather Center

splitboard.com

November 7, 2011

Resources

Before you venture out on your splitboard, whether that be from your local ski area, a roadside attraction, or deep into the wild, be sure you possess the necessary skills to travel safely in the...

Backcountry Library

splitboard.com

November 3, 2011

Resources

In addition to these resources and taking a snow safety class from your local avalanche professional, we recommend that you read some of the excellent books out there on snow science and backcountry safety. ...