2014/2015 The Death of the Snowboard Boot?
Will the 2014/2015 season mark the death of snowboarding boots? Has someone figured out another way to connect your feet to your snowboard, maybe a new iPhone app? All kidding aside we are hearing some...
View ArticleSplitboarder Liz Daley Confirmed Dead in Patagonia Avalanche
It is with broken hearts that we have to report that 29 year old splitboard Liz Daley was caught and killed in an avalanche near El Chaltén, Argentina. Daley, an accomplished backcountry snowboarder,...
View ArticleA few Colorado diehards rode powder in October
COLORADO, USA – Colorado is home to 53 peaks that tower over 14,000 feet so when the first hint of winter arrived last week a few die hard skiers and riders went out in search of powder up high. Local...
View ArticleLooking Over the Next Ridge: A Review of TGR’s Higher
If your looking for a snowboard movie, you’ve come to the wrong place. The cheap thrills of cliff hucking, aerials more closely related to gymnastics, and beer chugging scenes of a traditional...
View ArticleSnowboarder(s?) in Support of Alta’s Exclusivism
First and foremost, I have never been to Utah to ride before. I admittedly have no place forcing my way into this argument, as I am simply a bystander. I understand my position may come across to many...
View ArticleCrested Butte Mountain Resort to Add 40 Acres of Extreme Ski Terrain
MOUNT CRESTED BUTTE, CO – Crested Butte Mountain Resort will be opening up an additional 40 acres of extreme ski terrain this season if mother nature cooperates. On Tuesday the resort announced the...
View ArticleColorado Avalanche Information Center Snow Avalanche Workshop
BRECKENRIDGE, CO – The Colorado Avalanche Information Center (CAIC) held its 13th annual Snow Avalanche Workshop in Breckenridge. This one-day seminar presents the latest ideas, advancements, and...
View ArticleClimb Mountains, Get Naked with MTNBABES
Any mountain town you visit across the world you will find our community plagued by the same epidemic—too many dudes. These aren’t your normal guys—these are guys who are sharing a bed, working night...
View Article7 Places to score snow during a El Nino Winter
Time to put in your 30 day notice and head south in search of untracked pow as this winters jet streams will be pushing farther down south then usual. If I was a betting man (which I am) and I cared...
View ArticleMaybe Not the Bare Essentials: Five Extras for an Enjoyable Splitboard Outing
Beacon, shovel, probe. Beacon, shovel, probe. Avalanche textbooks and classes, as well as backcountry instructors, have hammered into our heads the essentials of backcountry skiing and splitboarding....
View ArticleVolcom’s Mr. Plant Snowboard Film Review
Volcom’s Mr. Plant is a refreshing look at a culture that has become obsessed with Hollywood style effects and big budget production. Mr. Plant reminds us what snowboarding is truly about, shredding...
View ArticleSnowboarding the San Juans
The San Juan Mountains, one of Colorado’s most precious gems, and host to some of the states most demanding steeps. Aside from me writing this article, much of the mountain range is also a well-kept...
View ArticleTo Sweat or Not, a Guide to Baselayers for Skiing and Riding
Choosing the right base layer can be guided by multiple different variables such as type of riding, quality, and type of baselayer. While its nice to wear something that you can easily grab an...
View ArticleOur Picks for the Best Snowboards of 2014-2015
Last year we nailed it with our Best Snowboards of 2013-2014. We’ve had a blast testing a fresh crop of boards this season, and are ready to declare a select few as most boss. Feast your eyes upon the...
View Article5 Awesome Chairlift Inspired Graphic T’s
Scouring the internet for t-shirts that represent your hill, your chairlift and your lifestyle can be a difficult task. There are so many generic websites with generic T-shirts that one could really go...
View Article3 Tips on How to Not be a Liability While Skiing or Riding in the Backcountry
We’ve all been that guy at one point or another, the guy that’s the liability when you’re in the backcountry. The guy who forgets his beacon and doesn’t notice until the beacon check at the trailhead;...
View ArticleSplitboarding Essentials 5 Items Every Splitboarder Should Carry in the...
5 Items for all Splitboarders to carry First Aid Kit You would be amazed how many of your trusty partners don’t have this important addition in their packs. Be the prepared one in the group, or even...
View Article6 Essential Items Every Backcountry Female Shreder Would Love for the Holidays
Do you have a female backcountry skier or snowboarder in your life? This winter get a girl what she really wants. We compiled this seasons must haves for any backcountry shredder. These are not just...
View ArticleThe Best Snowboard Bindings of 2014/2015
Connect with Your Board Despite popular belief, bindings weren’t actually invented to have something to anchor your board leash to. In fact, they aren’t even really just for fastening your boots to...
View ArticleCan’t Afford an $1,800 Ski Pass or $100 Lift Tickets? Ascend World Class...
Guide to Uphill Policies at Ski Resorts across North America While riding the lifts is a nice luxury, there are other ways to get out there and make some turns. We appreciate resorts that allow us onto...
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