Slow transitions from board to ski mode or vice versa are a perpetual source of disdain from our two planked brethren. Most splitboarders know the anxious feeling of nearing a switch-over spot while touring with a bunch of skiers, worrying you won’t be quick enough or you’ll fumble putting your skins on or your board […]
The modern ski adventure demands more than just a few pieces of important gear and some good snow. Today, skiers and snowboarders alike depend on smart devices, navigation apps, and assorted connected safety tools. These tools help you check conditions, stay in touch on the mountain, and plan your route down safely. Tech can help […]
Skiing is an exciting and exhilarating sport, but if you’re heading to the slopes for the first time, it can feel a bit overwhelming. As a student, you might be planning your first ski trip with friends or as part of a winter sports class. Whether you’re in a beautiful ski resort or tackling a […]
Any avid sportsman and outdoors enthusiast who resides in the Rockies & Pacific Northwest is well acquainted with what an elk is. Their size, beauty, and popularity make it damn near impossible not to have at least heard of them. Now, what these same folks may not have heard of is the red stag. Elk […]
Ever wonder if your snowboard gear is good for the planet? Well, Union Binding Company, through its parent company Core SRL, just made a massive statement. They’ve officially become B Corp Certified! B Corp Certified Explained B Corp certification isn’t some participation trophy; it’s a deep dive into a company’s impact on workers, the local […]
Kings & Queens of Corbet’s is Back! Jackson Hole is About to Get Rowdy!
Get stoked, skiers & shredders! After a hiatus last year, Jackson Hole Mountain Resort (JHMR) is bringing back the legendary Kings & Queens of Corbet’s competition, and this year it’s gonna be bigger, badder, and more epic than ever before. With over 200 inches of pow already dumped and more on the way, the stage […]
So you’re considering entering the exciting sport of splitboarding for fun and for health? What a wonderful decision. And what a horrible decision. I mean, it’s a lot more difficult to earn your turns than to ride the great space coaster to the top of a well-marked, mapped out peak. If you have an issue, […]
Our passion for skiing is undeniable. Most of our lives revolve around it during the winter and it’s all we think about during the off-season. When we talk about our love of the sport, we also need to confront the impacts that such a massive industry has on the planet. Unfortunately, the ski industry can […]
Buying a helmet, whether it’s for cycling, snowboarding, skating, wakeboarding, or any other activity, involves reading a lot of acronyms and technical terms. I’m here to tell you about some of the most common to make your helmet-buying experience a bit easier. ABS (acrylonitrile butadiene styrene) Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene is a type of plastic that […]
If you’re looking for a quality product made by other snowboarders that genuinely care about you tearing up the mountain on the board theses snowboard brands make some of our favorite snowboards in North America. While the continued globalization of snowboarding and economical overseas manufacturing has caused many brands to build boards outside of North […]