Having spent the past decade running Dakine backpacks I was stoked to try out the Dakine Poacher 36L Backpack here in the Tetons, featuring an airbag system otherwise known as R.A.S. This pack made our list of the best ski & snowboard backpacks for its R.A.S technology. Dakine Poacher 36L Capacity This year’s Dakine Poacher […]
JACKSON, WYO – Que La Nina… This winter has come in like a lion (actually that seems tame) this morning Jackson Hole Mountain Resort announced they would be closed for the next 5 days as crews work to restore power to Teton Village. 2/8/17 Due to a massive wind storm last night, a significant number […]
The 686 GLCR Hydra Thermagraph Jacket was made for shredders that like to bang out lift-accessed laps at their local ski resort. What makes this coat unique is its Thermagraph insulation which is conveniently located throughout the jacket in the areas where your vital organs alive. 686 Hydra Thermagraph Jacket Warmth Right off the bat, […]
Patagonia’s most breathable snow jacket in the line specially designed for ski touring and splitboarding is the Men’s Reconnaissance Jacket. What makes this jacket super unique is the fact it blends a soft shell jacket with a hardshell for the ultimate in comfort, durability and incredible functions while touring in the backcountry. Reconnaissance Jacket Review […]
BOULDER, CO – One of our favorite shred magazines is changing things up a bit moving forward. SNOWBOARD Magazine which started in 2004 is shutting down the print side of the operation to focus on digital content. Ain’t that swell, all kidding aside I welcome SNOWBOARD Magazine into the digital world and look forward to […]
Furberg, I know you must be thinking what in the hell is a Furberg? I’ve actually been saying the same thing over the past couple years as I heard chatter online about a new splitboard company based out of Norway of all places with a really funny name. It’s sort of like Fergie meets Justin […]
With a medium flex, the Arbor Abacus Splitboard is easy quick to maneuver and extremely fast from edge to edge. Find out how the true twin-tip Arbor Abacus Splitboard designed for backcountry riding and pow shredding, held up in the legendary terrain around the Tetons. UPDATE: While this model is a classic, we’ve put the […]
DENVER, CO – After another great day on the trade show floor, I wanted to share some snowboard porn focusing on 2017 snowboards and gear that will be available later this fall. Snowboarding is not dying, if anything it’s growing up nicely and these 2017 snowboard shapes and designs are a testament to that. Cheers […]
This is rad! I am happy to announce (hopefully Venture is cool with this..) that Venture Snowboards are back!! Not that they really went anywhere, however the brand will be pressing boards again for the 2016/2017 season. I plan to meet with Lisa and Klem the husband and wife team and founders of Venture next […]
Burton is no longer invested in the North American snowboard community. Instead they have pivoted to China one of the fastest growing snowboard communities globally. Back in 2010, Burton closed their Vermont manufacturing center (BMC), laying off 43 employees in the process while moving the jobs overseas to Austria. Where are Burton Boards Being Made? […]