The Union Rover Approach Skis Backpack Carry System is the latest piece of splitboard style gear from the Union Binding Company. With the Union Rover Approach Skis you can walk or sort of slide uphill while having a traditional snowboard attached to your back. This pack made our list of the best snowboard backpacks for […]
The Burton Hitchhiker Binding is a splitboard binding collaboration between Burton Snowboards and Spark R&D. Burton wanted their own splitboard binding so they hit up our friends at Spark R&D to take over the manufacturing. See how this setup compares to other top contenders in our 2026 Teton-Tested splitboard binding roundup. Burton Hitchhiker Uses Spark […]
Sweet Protection, known for its products that deliver innovation, craftsmanship and high-tech materials for outdoor enthusiasts, is joining Jackson Hole Mountain Resort (JHMR) as the official helmet and goggle partner in 2022 and 2023. “The full Jackson experience is an extremely good match for the Sweet Protection brand and our DNA,” said Atle Enberget, co-founder […]
Depending on the weather system, La Niña weather can be unpredictable and weaker or stronger year to year. But when it hits – it hits hard. Baltimore, Maryland, received almost 15 inches of snow in one day in early 2000. And the Mt. Baker Ski Area in Washington saw a whopping 834″ during the 2011 La Niña […]
For 2022 there’s a new splitboard binding on the market, the Union Explorer Binding, an upgrade to Union’s Expedition 2.0 Binding. To be honest not a ton has change aside from the name and some fun new colors. Why would you change something that works? This binding took the top spot in our current guide […]
Board sports are pretty similar when it comes down to the mechanics. Your stance, the way you bend your knees and even balance can easily be transferred from skate, to snow and if you put enough time in, surf. With surfing you use the energy of the waves to propel you, in snowboarding its the […]
This roundup of splitboard specific boots features the top performing boots we tested for splitboarding. You’ll notice these splitboard boots offer more support, better grip and in many cases a variety of lacing options from BOA to power straps traditional laces and everything in-between. Every boot on this list was tested in the backcountry of […]
The shape and size of the Rossignol Sashimi Splitboard is certainly unique. You’ll most likely be used to riding narrower and longer boards. Too be honest this Rossignol Splitboard sat around the office for a while before I took the board out for some laps. Typically I’m not a fan of non-standard shaped snowboards or […]
Salomon sure does seem to be making a mark on the splitboard world as of late. From insane splitboards designed to ride deep snow, to splitboard boots, and even a foldable splitboard the brand has pulse on the sport of splitboarding. I had the pleasure of testing out the Salomon Taka Splitboard last season, a […]
WHISTLER, BC – One of the biggest online retailers in the outdoor space Evo, founders of Evo.com has opened their first backcountry ski lodge designed for outdoor enthusiast. The former Callaghan Wilderness Adventures Lodge is being renamed and transitioned into an Evo property known as the Journeyman Lodge. Evo has gone from an online retailer […]