**Saturday, April 11, 2026. ** Once again, Paul Gruber managed to convince over 600 people to set an early alarm, squeeze into neon outfits and hurl themselves down a steep slope on vintage snowboards. After 27 editions, the magic of the Longboard Classic shows absolutely no signs of fading – and n...
It's done - here you have our splitboard test - Splitboarding Editors Selection 21-22. This year we were again creative to provide you with a comprehensive test of the latest splitboard models 21-22. The pandemic restrictions are in full swing...
Splitboard Festival / Test - You've heard about it but haven't had a chance to participate yet. Are you missing like-minded people to start your own splitboard adventures. Would you like to discover the most beautiful tours around the Hochkönig with a mountain guide...
After a few phone calls to the Chamber of Commerce and related institutions we knew how to do it. So we developed a Covid-Safety-Concept, did a bunch of paperwork and then actually met at Pez in the natural snow ski resort Hochkeil . As you know we love vanlife, not just because it's in vogue now,...
Splitboarding from a woman's perspective. A guest article by Marion Schöndorf. Disclaimer: Originally, the article was supposed to be titled: "Rather untalented human beings (m/f/d) who stare at splitboards" , but that sounded too bulky like a job ad...
When you think about splitboarding in Norway, popular destinations like Lyngen Alps and Lofoten come to mind. A less known area is the Sogndal valley, about 250 kilometers northeast of Bergen. It is the backyard of Furberg Snowboards and this movie accompanies their local team riders throughout a ...
What could be better than going splitboarding or ski touring with your kids. But what is the best way to start without overtaxing the little ones or spoiling their fun on the first tour. When is the optimal age to start touring...
From the beginnings of splitboarding in Utah until today. Maxwell will discuss the first DIY splits, equipment of the time, how splitboarding has evolved and where it may be going. Join now for 40 exiting minutes of history...
For five years now, Mendiboard has been offering splitboards through direct sales and has since then continuously expanded its line. This season there are three models to choose from. All have in common a traditional camber profile so that the boards work safely in all snow conditions, in ascent a...
Besides a wide range of solid boards, from freeride and allmountain to carvers and longboards, Stranda also has three first-class splitboards in its program. High-quality wood cores with the lowest possible percentage of composite materials and sustainable small production cycles protect the enviro...
Splitboard Test and Splitboarding Editors Selection 2020/21: We have taken the most interesting innovations of the 20-21 season and tested them for you on downhill and uphill performance. Due to the pandemic we were not able to test all splitboards the way we normally do, namely the whole season un...
Open up a beer and come into the living room, unfortunately, due to the pandemic, this year only online rather than in deep snow - Sit & Relax. If you've ever been a guest at Pez, you know this man probably has the largest collection of snowboards worldwide, but he's certainly the one who can tell ...
The damn thing of virus is messing up our plans and therefore our 8th SPLIT & RELAX has to take place online this year, as SIT & RELAX. Of course we can't try out the newest material in the snow as usual, but this way you have the chance to get in contact with Ben directly and ask him questions. O...
In view of these shapes, it is doubly annoying that our 8th SPLIT & RELAX has to take place online this year due to the pandemic, as SIT & RELAX. Even if we can't try out the latest equipment in the snow as usual, you will still have the opportunity to get in touch with Korua directly and to ask al...
Due to the ongoing pandemic, our 8th SPLIT & RELAX will take place online this year. Although we can''t test the newest material together with you in the snow, you have the chance to get in touch with the best splitboard brands of the world in live sessions. What do I get from it...
At the last Split & Relax we already had the pre-release version of the Enfuse binding for you to look at. Of course we also tried it out on a small tour and gave our feedback to Enfuse. Now, one year later, Enfuse is officially on sale and as far as we could see, they took our suggestions for opt...
Due to the pandemic our 8th SPLIT & RELAX will take place online this year, as SIT & RELAX. Unfortunately we can't try out the newest equipment in the snow as usual, but here you have the chance to get in contact with Never Summer and get all your questions about their splitboard lineup answered. ...
An obligatory part of every Split & Relax is the Safety Session by and with Patrick Schökel, this year again, although corona-related only online, as Sit & RELAX. Starting with the basics like the different types of avalanches and their relevance for us splitboarders, the danger signs to be conside...
Already a long time player in the splitboard market, Nitro offers a wide range of splitboards for all kinds of use. Did you know that the technical development at Nitro takes place in Germany (Oberammergau). And it was two Bavarians, Tommy Delago and Sepp Ardelt, who founded the company a good 30 ...
Spark's material was always in great demand, not only by our busy testers on the Split & Relax, but also by some Splitboard brands who showed up with more boards than their own bindings. What's new this winter, what else has been happening at Spark in Bozeman/Montana. We are curious to see who is ...
Last winter, for the first time at Split & Relax, this year we have to be happy with an online session with Weston due to the pandemic. Unfortunately we can't try out the newest equipment in the snow as usual, but you still have the chance to get in contact with Weston directly and bombard them wit...
Amplid, known for the probably lightest splitboard in the world and for permanent innovations in the market. Peter Bauer and Gregor Common are here to answer your questions live. Register now and prepare your questions...
In March 2020 the splitboarding season comes to a surprising end. More or less locked down I was worried about the fact that this year I won't have the chance to keep myself fit in winter as well as in summer. So I'm testing several fitness apps including Freeletics, Asana and also some free apps...
Kamchatka is a unique, untouched region. Many people would like to get here, and they are united by the idea of splitboarding and skiing. The Kamchatka Territory has unlimited potential for splitboarding and skiing...
This snowboarding event is constantly developing and in our opinion all snowboard brands should be represented here - if they want to play a role on the German market. The atmosphere was awesome, everyone was in a great mood and ready for any kind of prank. This year we have paid much more attenti...
Nicholas explains the idea behind the Korua splitboards and why you should choose this brand. New for next season is the Korua Escalator, one of the lightest splitboards and flagship of the Korua splitboard line
From beginners to experts, everyone will find a suitable board in Nitros Splitboard line. In addition to introducing the boards, Tommy will tell you why you should buy a Nitro board, what the sustainability and durability are, and where the best place to get new material is
For many years, my age old snowboarding mentor persistently teased I should visit Japan and shred the infamous japow with him. Just by chance, this summer I found myself working on a newly launched luxurious yacht that had been built in Italy and needed to be delivered to Hong Kong by December. Pe...
The new Descender Split from Stranda is a very interesting and versatile board. In this interview Mats explains his approach to shaping and designing splitboards, with all the small and fine details that need to be considered in a splitboard development process
After many years there is a new splitboard binding in development. This year after ISPO we had the chance to get this binding under our feet. At the moment we can only say that it is a serious binding, which can play a leading role in the splitboard binding market...
This year, two new bindings will be presented. Since we could not meet the guys from Wintersafari Bindings we have asked them a few questions which might be of interest to you by mail, here the answers. This month there will be a Kickstarter campaign, so if you want the Wintersafari Splitboard Bin...
From 7-9 February 2020, the Hochkeilhaus was transformed into the residence of the European Splitboard Community - as always with participants from all over the world from Australia and the United States to Slovenia, England and Russia, just to briefly mention the reach. We are writing the 7th year...
In this video we talk to Cole from Weston Snowboards about the new carbon version of the Backwood and the newly added Eclipse Splitboard. In detail we cover topics like durability, sustainability, warranty and Weston's part in the splitboard development
Pilsko – a mountain which has become a true mecca for freeride in Poland. I would even venture to say that word FREERIDE comes from this place . The top of the mountain is not on the Polish side but in Slovakia, however, if we count the number of lines made by Polish freeriders, then the mountain ...
Having grown up in the Arlberg region, Daniel Micheli aka Mountain Goat knows his region like no other. And fortunately he likes to share his knowledge. Even better, the experienced guide will take you directly to the best lines and tours...
The splitboard market has continued to develop dynamically in recent years. On the one hand there are the established international big players, who dominate the trade with large quantities, on the other hand more and more young brands emerge, who mix up the old structures with fresh ideas and a lo...
When I first moved to the Arctic I have to admit that I was afraid of the dark, but then I saw another side of it. The beauty of the arctic night. I got to the top of a couloir deep in the dark season and stood in awe...
Splitboarding - You've heard about it but haven't had a chance to try it yet. Are you missing like-minded people to start your own adventures. Would you like to discover the most beautiful tours around the Hochkönig with a mountain guide...
20 years and not a bit quiet. From Friday the 5th to Sunday the 7th of April 2019 the cosy Stuben am Arlberg turned into a colourful snowboard spectacle again. Given the new record number of participants there is no end of enthusiasm in sight, on the contrary the field of the very youngest is grow...
The Chamar-Daban (or Khamar-Daban) mountain range at the southern coast of lake Baikal gets the greatest amount of precipitation in the region and offers - thanks to stable cold temperatures - low-density Japow in early winter. The most accessible place for splitboarding is the valley of the Bolsho...
The rumors lured us into the vicinity of the Austrian border. Here should be an area with many splitboard touring possibilities, which we wanted to discover. It is not the first time that we do this, but we would like to record the most important things to consider when exploring new terrain...
The weekends report showed the winds dropping and snow flurries both days. Organisers made the call to go ahead and with all the background nonsense going on, we needed some positive vibes up the Cairngorms. For those who are not familiar with Scottish snow conditions they very rarely get epic pow...
From a father's point of view. Relaxed at 10 o'clock it starts. Actually I wanted to keep my son with the coaches and do ego-guided a splitboard tour myself...
Telos comes with a whole line (Solid & Split) of fancy shapes and interesting features, including a lightweight that may be at the very top when it comes up next season. Here we have captured the new splits for you, which Rasmus, brand manager for Telos Snowboards, presents to us: DST, Back/Slash a
The "home of the giants", so the literal translation, is the highest part of the Scandes, an area that covers 3500 square kilometers. To the west it is bordered by Sognefjord and to the east by Valdres. The two highest mountains of Norway are in this region...
Already at the ISPO we had planned to do a small slitboard trip around the carnival time. Luckily we can't plan the weather, so it was four days before take-off like many times. Ike calls and says: "Some people have time, should we go...
Kyle presents the Prime-X and Prime Nomad bindings of the upcoming season 2019-20. Both Karakoram splitboard bindings are targeted completely different. Karakoram promises great performance and amasing fun with all their splitboard products...
Already for the third time enthusiastic children and parents will meet for the Family Freestyle Weekend at Snow Space Salzburg Snow from 16-17 March 2019. And no matter if you are already a snowboarder or freeskier or if you want to become a freestyler first, the Family Freestyle Weekend is a MUST ...
2019 - 6:30 o'clock, the alarm clock rings. Nothing special on a tour weekend when it starts from Munich. But this time there were two like-minded people from the USA who I had offered accommodation for one night after the ISPO and a lift to the SPLIT & RELAX...
Also he explains the differences between Arc and Surge bindings. The Arc is the lightest Spark R&D splitboard binding. With reduced weight, especially on the base plate and the straps...
In order to do justice to the ever-increasing variety of materials in the splitboard market and to be able to test them even more intensively, we started this year with four test riders. Just like us, our test location, the Shops First Try in Alpbachtal, has been growing continuously. For ten year...
After intense testing over the past four years, the time has come and Furberg says the tongue and groove technology for splitboards (seam sealer tech) is now ready for the market. In our First Impression test, the board's riding performance, especially in hard terrain or on hard slopes, has exceede...
The area east of Yellowstone lake has some interesting peaks such as Mount Doane or Top Notch Peak that are close enough to be reached from the road within a longer day tour. We talked with Sean Black from Arbor Snowboards who went on some splitboard missions together with Bryan Iguchi. A lot of Y...
Anyone who has already visited the pages of the avalanche warning services for Tyrol and South Tyrol as usual will have noticed that they are now forwarding to a new, uniform page called avalanche. So what is it about these changes and what are the ideas behind them. Christoph Mitterer, project co...
This year we have again tested diligently. Some boards have not changed except for the design. Others have been slightly modified and some new boards have been added...
An independently produced short film documenting the first Polish splitboarding expedition to the remote mountain regions of Spitsbergen in search of new freeride opportunities. A year of planning and preparation on board at the sailing yacht and the journey north along the 80th parallel through th...
'One more Whisky for the road' hints I may possibly have spent an adequate amount of time driving on winding Alpine roads and polishing off a fair few bottles o’ whisky (obviously not at the same time). Well, you'd be right to think that. I should have called my short film 'the whisky trail instea...
You heard about splitboarding and would like to try it. You already go and want to meet like-minded people. Would you like to discover the most beautiful tours of the region with a mountain guide...
Anne-Flore Marxer (SUI/FRA) and Aline Bock (GER) are honoured to announce the release of their latest film project « a land shaped by women » premiering at film festivals and touring across Europe this fall. The movie is an inspirational depiction of their journey across Iceland, where the two Free...
It's a Thursday before New Year's Eve, and we're due to start in less than 24 hours. The weather is rather mediocre in most parts of Tyrol, but the snow is everywhere. So we find a place where the weather should be good for the next four days...
After four dry years in December we wanted snow at the SPLIT & RELAX 2018. Therefore we postponed our annual test event to March. March is always difficult timeframe, companies are coming back from their production trips and trade fairs, so event dates overlap...
Right at the beginning we would like to announce the 20th LBC in Stuben, which will take place on Saturday, April 6, 2019. Everyone who was at least one time at the LBC has to celebrate this birthday there with us. Mastermind Paul Gruber has already promised this much: It's going to be a huge part...
Xavier already shares a lot of his knowledge in his new How to XV web series. Here in our interview he goes more into depth and describes his personal ways of decision making and risk assessment and the tightrope walk between emotions and rational thinking that goes with it. It has to come from th...
The main thing that I would say I have evolved with my approach to the mountains, I don't outsmart avalanche conditions; I'm not looking to be the first guy out there when I have concerns about the snowpack. ] I am so not picky about snow conditions, I don't need great snow to have a good time, my l
With his new movie " Depth Perception " Travis was touring here through good old Europe and so we set up an interview after the film premiere in Munich. Because in his movie, Travis and his friends were riding at places with thousands of years old trees and we were just beside the hundreds of years...
With an average elevation of 3,000m (9,840ft), and 30% of its landmass buried under permanent ice and snow, the Kyrgyz landscape and people are defined by a ruggedness utterly unique to the highlands of Central Asia. Since a few years Kyrgyzstan is also known for snowboarding and touring. There ar...
As every year in the middle of the deepest winter, we jump forward one season and literally jump onto the brand new boards that will be available on the market in 2018/19. Less at trade fairs, more in the snow - this trend continued this year and so the 9th Shops First Try took 89 brands to the dee...
We are very pleased to share the "How to XV" series by Xavier De Le Rue in our journal. Every week the article is updated and we have a great opportunity to learn from one of the best snowboarders and splitboarders of all time. It's about safety, fun and action...
Splitboarding and snowboarding in general are hard work. When riding and testing boards is part of your job description, it is crucial to be fit to get the most out of your test sessions. That''s why Austrian direct to consumer freeride and splitboard brand Stompede Snowboards joined forces with I...
On my right there’s a steep slope of ice-crusted snow. If I drop anything now it will be gone, taking a ride over the hardpack, never to be seen again. I go through my own well-practised system firstly I pack my telescopic poles to the outside of my bag, then remove the skis and peal away the skin...
Light as a feather and yet fully equipped, the Jones Minimalist lives up to its name. With a little bit of luck you will soon be able to load this great backpack with your stuff and set off without any worries. That''s how easy you can win: Just post your best winter picture below, you can choose ...
Words, photos and video by Andreas Baumann. I’ve always wanted to go to Japan to experience the famous “Japow” and get to know more about the culture. My girlfriend and I booked the trip with Mint Tours, an Australian travel agency specialized in snowboard tours around the world...
I am Simon, owner of Splitboards Europe and I have been distributing Splitboards in Europe since the end of the 90s. I have experienced the whole Splitboard history in Europe from its rudimentary beginnings and contributed to it personally. With one of his great articles, Patrick, the publisher of...
It starts to get warm in our yurt. Akim, local Kyrgyz and yurt caretaker, makes his way around and ignites the woodstoves in each of the 3 traditional yurts that make up 40 Tribes Backcountry's private camp. It’s February 22nd and after 2 long days of travel to the other side of the globe I now fi...
Splitboarding Editors Selection 2017/18: Since the beginning of the year we have taken a closer look at more than 30 splitboards and bindings for you and tried them on different tours. Once again we have awarded the most interesting and outstanding among the large number of good products with the S...
There might be already some stuff from the season 17-18 available for testing. Again we have a multimedia presentation from the Bootsjungen Crew in our program, Who is ready for the Hochkönig, he Four Couloirs or the Schneek*** (secret). Of course, we are looking forward to see all those who want ...
You may have wondered where our Splitboarding Selection Test of this year remains. It's still exciting, because four boards have to be put to the test again and the opportunities are still rare. In the meantime, however, we can let another "cat out of the bag", the answer to the frequently asked q...
The days are short and bitterly cold. The sun merely pokes his head up over the towering ridge lines of Saas-Fee to say a brief hello before retiring from his days work. Meanwhile I’m at home on the sofa butchering the same four fickle chords on my ukulele over and over and gazing at the mountain...
1 - Heard Island and McDonald Islands This archipelago is one of the most isolated places on earth, 1660 km north of Antarctica and 3800 km away from Western Australia. Some birds and seals live there, since the sixties king penguins colonized the archipelago again. These islands contain one of th...
This year in March the first Golden Ride Splitboard & Yoga Camp took place in Navis, the paradise of touring in Wipptal, in collaboration with Golden Ride and Board Bagged Travel. 13 powder-loving yogi girls met in Navistal, also known as the ‘valley of love’, and stayed in Hubird, a cozy lodge bel...
The Arlberg is traditionally known as the cradle of skiing, elitist and chichi on the one hand, sporty and freaky on the other, a region with proud winter sports history, many legends and traditions. At the foot of the Arlberg Pass, almost hidden, lies the sleepy village of Stuben with its freeride...
Motivated kids, parents, coaches and representatives of different magazines had been there. No matter that it was windy and raining. We all had an unforgatable Freestyle day at the Betterpark Alpendorf...
General The inclination (steepness) is a decisive criterion for all assessment strategies for avalanche risk, but never the only one, neither on the spot nor in the previous planning. The avalanche danger must never be judged "merely by a major factor (criterion)," stresses the avalanche researcher...
A variety of Jones partners, dealers, riders and ambassadors from all over Europe were part of the gang, all of them excellent snowboarders and only at the first kickturns one can spot the few splitboard newbies. Our base, the Krippenstein-Lodge, is situated high above the Dachsteinplateau and is k...
February in Alaska marks the point in the winter where the steeps turn on. After several weeks of high avalanche danger and poor visibility, a strong high pressure system set itself down over the Chugach Mountains. The avalanche report from the Chugach National Forest Avalanche Information Center ...
If you tell friends and acquaintances about traveling and freeriding in Iran, there are usually three different reactions: "In Iran. But there isn‘t any Snow. You have to be completely crazy to go to that crisis region...
As you might know we had been at the very first Split & Freeride Camp (völkl in those times) and it was a blast. You can participate at 5 weekends, limited attendees, different brands to test as well as cabin-fun and powow is guaranteed ;-) You want what you see on the pictures. Here you get the I...
We've been out again hunting news for you, namely at the Shops First Try at the beautiful ski jewel Alpbachtal in Tyrol. January, the Alpbachtal became the meeting point of the whole brand and dealer scene. Also selected magazines were invited for a first try and we feel honored to belong to this ...
The Tian Shan Mountains have always been on my bucket list, not on the top of it, but it was definitely a place to go. A friend of mine who spent almost a year there kept convincing me to go as soon as possible. Tian Shan makes it possible to extend your winter season until June, so his main argu...
It had been one year ago since we got the book "No words for the way down" from Jeremy Jones in our hands. Now we also had been able to watch the BluRay inclueded and we want to share our opinion. It is a book about the adventures of Jeremy and his crew Xavier De Le Rue, Travice Rice, Mitch Tölder...
Similar to the years before, at the end of December 2016 snow was rare in the Eastern Alps. Nevertheless we didn't want to commit to the usual New Years Eve customs like lead casting and Raclette eating until you cannot move anymore. Our aim was to get out and see something new...
Snowboarder and Freeride-Pro Ueli Kestenholz organises a small but excellent splitboard camp for the second time. It is not just enjoying the advantages of using a splitboard for touring but also an update of you avy-skills route planning and line selection. So after the camp you will be ready to ...
The Game Quite simple. You are interested in splitboarding, you are already a splitboard enthusiast or you just like snowboarding in the Backcountry. Then share your experiences, ideas and your know-how here on splitboarding...
A word, a slogan or a sketch - Show us what splitboarding is for you and send us an image of your splitboard feelings. The most popular idea will be printed on our next team shirts or sweaters. Everyone who has uploaded their own proposal will be rewarded with 500 meters ...
We had the chance to ask Becca and Will 20 questions about their development of Spark R&D. 10 got ansered by E-mail and 10 by our virtual interview. Why did you start a Splitboard Binding Business - was it really just the thought - WoW splitboarding is great but it must be even more amazing with a ...
Again, almost no snow - f*** that cannot be true. But this year we are much more relaxed, because now we are sure at the LIVINGROOM HOCHKOENIG you can always do something no matter if conditions are far from perfect. With to do something I am not talking about hanging out drinking beer, no I mean ...
We are happy to present you another great splitboard travel opportunity off the beaten track: The Carpathian Splitboard Experience with shredmind. com Two years ago we convinced ourself and catched a first glimpse of these lonley Romanian mountains rising up behind the two lifely and friendly Transs...
Bigger questions arise like how do I safely move in the backcountry. How do I find touring buddies that will go with me and make it a safe and a pleasant journey. Accountability A lot of people struggle with these issues in the beginning especially if your peer group is not particular interested i...
Mid of October a perfectly staged splitboard video from Poland made it to the Redbull Magazine and into the newsstreams beyond the splitboard and snowboard magazines. "Splixie" - Splitboarding with a Fixie Bike on the back. Whether this has serious potential or not in this form, hmm, it seriously ...
Book a trip or go alone and meet new people and friends. To see what works best my journey was split into two parts. The first week was a booked splitboard journey with Elooa where everything is organized with hotel, car transfers, and mountain guide...
Winter ascent by Johannes Heel and Sophia Neuner The Hochvogel, 2592m, is one of the highest mountains in the Allgäu. It lies directly on the border with Austria and can be summited by both, the Allgäu side and from the Lech Valley. Hochvogel and Kreuzspitze from Northeast By Kauk0r (Own work) [ C...
Lots of tiny steep couloirs are acessible from Courchevel or Meribel but to reach the top you need time, good snow conditions and some climbing skills. At the end of season 15-16 everything was perfect to climb the Aiguille du Fruit. After one hour skinning in the mean couloir we began a big trave...
“ Iceland is located at 63° to 66° North, situated in the middle of the North Atlantic Ocean, which brings it the arctic weathers. The Highlands of Iceland have always been an uninhabitable place. Many have tried to establish their farms in the elevated regions of the interior, but no one has succ...
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Of course we'll be happy to welcome all the known suspects and many yet unkown faces to enjoy the most beautiful winter sport of earth. The fantastic mountains around Hochkönig are waiting for you to be discovered, mounted and to be ridden. So go for it, tell your friends about this and join the p...
– Spark R&D, the splitboard binding manufacturer, based in Bozeman, Montana has finalized the purchase of the industrial building it has been working out of for the past five years. The purchase comes as the company celebrates its tenth year making splitboard bindings. That's how the press releas...
Already on 9th of March he did a 1000 meters couloir at Aiguilles Rouges du Brouillard together with his girlfriend Michelle, the week after a wonderful line from a four thousander, the " Voie Orginale" at the Grande Rocheuse . On March 18 followed, again together with Julien " Pica " Herry and Lam...
Touring paradise Arslanbob Arslanbob is a village in Jalal-Abad region in the heart of Kyrgyztan. The village is surrounded by breathtaking mountains and the biggest walnut growing area woldwide. First export from Kyrgyztan to Europe was the Arlsanbob Walnut...
In fact, it was only three borders we crossed on our roadtrip across the Alps. But besides those geographical borders there were other limits that we hadn’t even thought about before leaving our comfort zone. Meeting up in Andermatt, Sophia crossed the Swiss border by car and Johanna came by train...
Eleven hours flight from Munich to Tokyo four hours stay at the airport followed by a two-hour flight to Sapporo, and then another four hours by bus to Niseko. Why would you do something like this when the Alps are just around the corner. Why do so many freeriders travel the long way around to the...
After an exciting trip to Norway last winter, this winter’s adventure for Aline Bock and Lena Stoffel meant turning WAY NORTH into WAY EAST and looking to more distant horizons for another exciting project for the two soul surfers. The small team - consisting of Aline Bock; 2010 Freeride World Tour...
Lightness as proven beyond feeling at the top of a peak of nearly 4,000 meters, but it puts you much further up with the thoughts, feelings, emotions. Man lightness so small in front of the immensity of a mountain that inspires you the proper awe and respect. I waited several years to be able to c...
Testing helmets, well luckily we just had impact of smaller ice pieces and stones while climbing steep chutes, but both helmets got out without damages. Nevertheless helmets are pretty important for touring or climbing because you can get into rockfall, ice strike yu can fall into crevasses or just...
In mid-March, the trade fair and novelties hype of the upcoming season 16/17 cooled down a bit, the news are out, the winter finally up and running and the dealers are already pre-ordering for next year. For many of the snowboard industry, the more relaxed part of the winter starts now, holiday fee...
Next season we will offer some Secret Splitfests for our registered and active users at our forum. The announcement will take place shortly before the event. Just after the cancelation of our Splitboarding Springfest 2016 due to bad conditions, the winter came back and we got amazing Spring POW c...
Back in Finland I was bit unsure what the upcoming winter would bring. I had resigned from the Finnish national team in snowboarding and rented an apartment in Chamonix without knowing anything or anyone from the there. This turned out to be one of the best decisions I have ever made...
We met last year, around the same time, same place. A simple, convenient catered hut in Sambetei valley in the Romanian part of the Carpathian Mountains, to be precise at 1400 meters altitude right in the Fagaras mountains. A group of splitboarders from Poland, Marius of splitboardromania...
Is there anything better in winter worth chasing. The essence of gravity gently dragging you down a mountain is an astonishing feeling that fuels your soul with happiness. The last ten decades of my life, I’ve been addicted to ‘going after freshies’ for 5 months of the year when the snow god ‘Ull...
Like at any splitboard touring week fine powder, little frequented routes and untracked descents had been on our wishlist. Just before the departure we contacted our friedns in Chamonix to check the current situation. Yes, it had recently snowed but the wind with more than 100 km/h had displaced o...
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The Miage glacier I consider as one of my favorite places to ride. Among friends we call it the “Couloir Park”, because of the amount of couloirs you can find in all aspects and with different steepness. The fact that it is hard to access the Miage means that it is not very popular, although in re...
First impressions from Osh, Kyrgyzstan We are immersed, really deep into the lives of the rural population between Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan. After a year of planning and several doubts we decided to undertake a splitboard road trip to Central Asia in January 2015. From this time on we spent hours...
I had been thinking a lot about my own powder shape and after i heard about the Amplid Blank Plank Project, it was clear that I will attain. Finally the time has come, we meet at the Backyard Austria and have Pizza for dinner. Then Peter, the owner of Amplid Snowboards and German Snowboard legend,...
On Sunday the 24th of January the madness started again, as every year. Early morning rushhour at the subway and off we go to the ISPO 2016 to check out the new material an meet friends from all over the world. After the check-in we start at the Tailgate Alaska Booth because here we always find a ...
Also this year we were lucky with the conditions for our First Impression Test – from icy artificial snow slopes up to 40 cm fresh at -15 ° Celsius. We tested all of the equipment on short routes in difficult terrain, on slopes, and in the backcountry. We also investigated thoroughly lots of split...
Spring Conditions are the best conditions for touring and testing, hard in the morning and corn snow at mid-day. At an altitude of 3000 meters one can also be lucky to find great POW, as we have been last year. Touring season in this area lasts till late May or the beginning of June...
It is the 12/31/15 and our burning desire to do Splitboarding is unstoppable. We meet in the morning at 7. 30 on the Stubai Glacier to do some high alpine Splitboard touring from hut to hut...
In Davides brief message this reads as follows: On December 23rd, I rode the west face of Eiger with my friends Luca Rolli, Julien "Pica" Herry and Denis Trento. A project that started five years earlier: I saw this face and made the first attempt in 2010 with Luca, Laurent Dupr. , Lionel Hachemy, ...
When i was in Norway for the first time the year before, i fell in love with their nature and terrain. I knew i have to come back again. This trip then happened from end of April over the first weeks of May 2015, as Marek also wanted to compete in the Røldal Freeride Challenge besides splitboardin...
When you do splitboarding the power transmission from the boots to the bindings and board is key, no matter if on the way up or down. On icy traverses or hours of skinning, the boot is first in the line. The Splitboard Boots had been tested while touring, hiking on rocky terrain and with crampons ...
All good things come in threes and so the preparations by the organizers and partners was running so smooth this year, that we found time to do a little tour on friday to check the snow conditions before our guests arrive. And then after all, on the shady side, there were amazingly varied possibili...
Maximize your line - and your safety. Work through complex terrain as a team with BCA two-way radios optimized for winter use. Strong group communication is the key to any successful day riding the mountains...
The popular two and three day freeride camps will bring back affordable backcountry adventures for all riding levels and budgets. Together with Aline Bock or a Volkl teamrider and a certified mountain guide, the tours will take splitboarders out for daytrips in the backcountry. Wheather staying in...
We start relaxed in the day, having coffee and learning the basics of mountaineering knots. When the group is ready with the first session we go up to the mountain to get used to the equipment and put the learned into practice. On top of the Stubaier Gletscher we learn the basics of crevasse rescu...
After our autumn preparation trip time went by pretty fast and so it felt like three weeks later when we were back in the georgian capital tbilisi. Only this time with a lot more luggage including quite a quiver of Pogo snowboards and lots of other mountain gear. ( Read the first part here - Getti...
This is how an anniversary has to go down. Even the most amazing events have to end sometime - and so did the 30th edition of the Snowpark Kaunertal Opening. The anniversary party was one of it´s kind...
MUNICH AVALANCHE EVENING - THE FIFTH On 24 October 2015, the avalanche safety expert ORTOVOX and Globetrotter invite in the Munich Cinemaxx to the 5th. Munich Avalanche evening. The main speakers, heads of the Avalanche Warning Service Tyrol, Rudi Mair and Patrick Nairz, will report, based on many...
Last Sunday Daniel Furberg and Terje Hoihjelle headed up to Sogndalsfjellet and Steindalsnosi for the first turns of the winter. The powder layer they found was very thin, but it was there. Sogndal is a pretty good place to live - Daniel now has 13 consecutive months of snowboarding...
The area around the Hochkönig is waiting for you with it`s awesome touring possibilities. Besides testing the newest splitboard equipment, you'll be able to update your snow knowledge and improve your avi-skills. Get to know like-minded people and enjoy splitboarding just before christmas...
A topographic map is a beautiful thing, full of would-be lines, potential chutes and zones to explore. Potential is the key in this equation, since looking at something on paper is vastly different when you strap in at the top. Thomas Delfino has lived in the middle of these maps figuratively and ...
New Zealand is home of severe weather that can turn on a dime. You can begin the day under bluebird skies and the weather can shift dramatically into full whiteout storm within the hour. With weather coming from the south from Antarctica and the east from South America...
As often happens, it all began with a photo. Years ago my friend Diego Fiorito (a highly experienced skier and mountaineer with numerous first descents to his name) showed me a photo of the East Face of Grand Combin de Grafenière (4314m. ) and I immediately realised that it wouldn’t be simple...
The temperature of recent times seems to keep on the trend of this winter season 2014-2015 characterized by constantly changing conditions. One important aspect for being safe this year was the prudence concept, careful evaluation and renunciation. Despite this, there was one of those beautiful mo...
The first prize, is for CruiserXL he got the brandnew 2015-16 VÖLKL XSIGHT SPLIT . Second winner is friedrich_schmid and for him is the outstanding PLUM FEYAN SPLITBOARD BINDING. The third winner is bennen, he comes for free to our next SPLIT & RELAX...
As soon as we saw the photo on the internet, we knew - we need to go. The picture was taken at the 23 February showing a ski lift, destroyed by masses of snow - in Sicily . We asked ourselves again whether we really want to go, but the decision was already done with the first look at the photo...
Davide has a whole series of impressive descents in the Alps and Andes in his book, among them several first descents in France and Switzerland. Davide shared his passion riding steeps with us already in earlier articles that you can get in our Furberg section. Now he was on a 1st descent mission ...
It's Friday the 08/05/2015 around eleven o'clock when the fully loaded splitboarding. eu van arrives at the meeting point in Gries im Sulztal. The parking lot is still empty, only Ben of Pogo is already there...
Let's start at the beginning - the idea of a splitboard trip to Norway has long been floating around in my head. By chance, I talked about it with my colleague Benno, who was already touring at the Lofoten a few years ago. He was so impressed by the land, sea and mountains, that he would like to m...
Unknown to most, Mount Emilius is the mountain that overlooks the city of Aosta. In 2013 Julien "Pica" Herry and I skied the North Face of Becca di Nona and on that occasion we couldn’t help but notice the huge north face of Emilius. Making a complete ascent of this frightening face seemed like an...
Lars Andreas Nilssen - So far my season up north has been both good and bad, though we are still waiting for the spring conditions that sets the mood for steep lines and good companionship in the mountains (the best part in my opinion). My first ski tour of the season was in November, but it took a...
Actually the conditions are perfect, almost everything is possible, the food is good, the beds comfortable and the landscape breathtaking. Best thing is to check out our little video and see the pictures, to build your own opinion of the conditions
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After the demonstration of the different binding systems, the gear overview was continued with not less splitboards. Of course all the participants can try out everything, but before everybody is allowed to choose and set up their gear, a very important aspect has to be teached, for a start in theo...
Can you imagine something better than a fantastic touring weekend in May, with a bunch of friends. A Splitboard Festival where you get exactly that and on top you have the chance to test the new splitboarding stuff of the actual and next season 15-16. As we know Spring conditions are best to test ...
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Episode 1: Ski / Splitboard transalp Lyngen, the southern peninsula Episode 2: Ski / Splitboard transalp Lyngen, the southern peninsula
The new location of Shops First Try in Alpbach is top. Thanks to the variety of snowboard, freeride and touring opportunities we could test the new splitboards 2015-2016 even better than the years before. That means, every splitboard in our First Impression Test was tested on a short tour in chall...
All further details of these boards, as well as our reviews, you'll find within the Jones - Splitboarding-Journal
Open your eyes, sharp your senses and switch on your head. Check out the forecast, what is the exposition of your ascent, your descent. Think about the rise of temperature,...
For the past few days the snow was very kindly with us and we were waiting two days to have the perfect chance to try the fresh snow sprawled over the mountains. We came at a consesus that the winning days would be Wednesday and Thursday and here we are again, in Balea, Fagaras Mountains: Luca, Rob...
It was a pleasure to talk to him about his approch for beeing safe in the mountains and still beeing able to ride impressive lines and doing the big things. At the moment 2015 he is riding the Rossignol XV Mag Tek Split, which won the "splitboarding. eu editors selection award"...
It is end of june and my girlfriend Agathe and I decided to spend the summer in South America. It's not my first time between Chile and Argentina. I already have been to all the skiing resorts here and I didn't really like them...
The event combines splitboarding and safety aspects. A variable framework programme, including BBQ, live music and film presentation, is going to surround the whole event and bed and breakfast is offered on-site. Location The Alpine Splitfest is situated at 1900 meters above sea level at the mount...
Small but excellent, our Splitboard Rental at Freeride Center Stubai. You know what to do, you have your own Safety Stuff. So call your crew and get our boards to try splitboarding...
Here you can download the Magazin as pdf. If you want the whole info, reading it in English, check this out. A big thank you to the Austrian Alpine Club and Daniela T
Splitboard Beginners Camp 27. March 2015 Introduction to the material, Safety Course and Splitboard Touring. 2,5 days of amazing action to learn the basics of splitboarding and beeing save while touring...
2015 there will take place an extra ordinary Splitfest at Lofoten in Ballstad. Here you can combine your two passions, splitboarding and surfing. The next surfspot is just 20 minutes away and so you can do both, discover the legendary landscape and mountains in this area and catch a few waves in f...
Imagine the feeling of deep white snow, all around you, great people joyning your group and a guide to keep you safe. With the Völkl Split & Freeride Camps it does not matter if you are a splitboard beginner or experienced rider, everyone can find exactly the right adventure for his or her individu...
The Splitboarding Summit Flush Challenges is on. Everybody who participates at our community can participate at the challenge and have the chance to win every month great prizes. Same as last year, your activity at splitboarding...
Not long until Split&Relax 2014, the event is almost booked out and we are a bit unrelaxed regarding the snow conditions. To be honest everything is green in front of the house. Where can we find snow...
"Growing up in the heart of the alps in Wallis Switzerland surrounded by all this massive mountains had a big influence in my life. As kids we were chasing the snow with our boards at every free second at weekends or after school on the local hills. Looking back I still remember how fun this was...
Main topic of the first video of our BC Safety Series 2014-15 with Mitch is the preparation and how to reduce your risk while touring. Check out the vid and learn from the best. Sponsors: Patagonia, Poc, Jones Snowboards, ABS, Karakoram Thanks a lot Mitch for the Interview and the usefull informat
The angle eases and I increase my stride, pushing each ski forward through the deep untouched snow as I lay a track up the mountain for my clients to follow. My breathing has settled into a steady rhythm, the cold still mountain air is helping to cool me down as pushing on towards the top. Sparkli...
After seeing pictures of the caucasian mountains of georgia for the first time, we went there straight away in the following winter. Unfortunately we could only spend a few days in the remote mounatin area Svaneti. The days spent there lacked good weather, but there was no chance to handle all the...
Gregor Krenn and Stephan Skrobar inform the team about all novelties regarding software updates, functionalities and of course about the PIEPS Jetforce Airbag Backpack. We appreciate to share this brandnew information with you. Novelties of PIEPS DSP Pro and PIEPS DSP Sport: • Check Mode – after t...
This year there will participate even more brands and we will have a bigger testpool as well. Also we stocked up the ladies splitboard models. We took your feedback from last year seriously and changed a few things in the organisation...
The Dupraz D-Tour Splitboard follows the tradition of Serge Dupraz's legendary DI boards. The original and proven shape as a splitboard, promises borderless fun in powder, versatility in changing snow and razor-sharp carving on-piste. The former Dupraz Alpine rider André Maszewski presented us thi
All the fans of the US brand Smokin Snowboards can now conquer the backcountry jauntily. Smokin presents for the upcoming season 2014/15 the PowWow Split, a camber board with Earyl Rise Rocker and Magne Traction on all edges
Annelise Loevlie, Chief Executive of Denver's ski maker Icelantic und first woman on top of such an enterprise, presents the Icelantic Gemini Splitboard for season 2014/15. At the core a Never Summer SL, where it is made with the known Never Summer quality, the board strikes by it's artistic Top-Sh
SP has further optimized it's splitboard bindings. The Fastec lost another 100 grams and is now easy and fast adjustable to your boots without any tools needed
Spark R&D now developed, on popular demand, a Heel Lock for the Tesla series. Also brandnew is the DYNO DH, a special binding for Hardboot riders. Uphill you'll use the normal Dynafit adapters, compatible boots assumed...
Jerome Boulay presents the Venture Splitboard collection for winter 2014/15. The flagship from Silverton, Colorado is the Odin, a rocker board with medium flex. Read more about this board in the review...
"You can only build good products if you are 100% behind it . " That's the heart of the POGO philosophy, they are devoted to for 30 years now. Pogo places great value on the quality, performance and durability of their boards...
The boards in our independent splitboard test have been properly tested while touring, freeriding and also on the slopes. So we got a very broad perspective regarding the uphill and downhill performance. This is done to make our test the most objective evidence as possible...
Actually splitboarding is easy, you cut one of your old snowboards in the middle (of course from front to back), you fix a universal interface on it, the slider plates under your bindings, get the safety equipment and you are ready to go. OK, most of us already have made this experience and to spli...
Denali, training for HIGHER
Neil Armstrong was only 6 years old when he flew for the first time. The airplane was a three-engined Ford Trimotor. This childhood experience influenced his life and awakened his fascination for flying...
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At ISPO 2014 Burton presented the new Landlord Split with the innovative Channel-System which makes the bindings mounting and stance adjustment as easy as possible. Matching to this board, the new Burton Hitchhiker splitboard binding, developed in coopertaion with Spark R&D. All further details of
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It was two weeks before the official start of summer as Jirka Hruza of Yellow Plug decided with his Czech "Riding Buddy" Mira Kube to start a split board mission in the Spanish Pyrenees. Mira is not sure about the snow conditions at that time, but since he is currently in Barcelona, he finally jo...
Many will likely think of corruption and Roma first, like Transylvania is well known only as home of Count Dracula to most of us. But of course, Romania is much more. And that's why we want to give you an idea of this interesting country and its mountains...
Hey Splitters, the SPLIT & RELAX enters the second round. On the weekend 12/14th of December 2014, everything is up to splitboard touring at Livingroom Hochkönig. Meet like minded people there and and of course, test the brandnew 2015 splitboard material...
On the road It's the 29th of April 2014, our destination is the Mantova hut located in the Monta Rosa massiv. According to our informations, there should be about half a meter of fresh snow and lousy weather. We want to do something and the one and other sunshine day was predicted, too...
Freeskier Thomas Bergemalm, Telemarker Per Jonsson and Splitboarder Daniel Furberg have reached the base camp in the middle of nowhere near the Nallo Peak in Sweden. The weather is supposed to be good for the following days and all are full of joy to make these freeride mission happen and to enjoy ...
Not the best winter on record according to the locals but with time on our hands there was no excuse for missing any PoW pOw sessions. Richy [video:http://vimeo. com/93506459] Many thanks to Richy, taylormadefilmz and the crew of skiorboard...
Easter 2014, we jump into the car, heading down south on the highway and no, not to Lake Garda. Slovenia - Bohinj is our destination. A beautiful valley in the Triglav national park situated in the heart of the Julian Alps...
The gloryfy G3 sapphire is a stylish accessory with high-tech function for lovers of sunglasses. Anthracite-colored unbreakable STRATOS lenses with a blue mirror coating and a shiny blue graduated-color frame with metal logo on the temples make these unbreakable sunglasses a sporty fashion statemen...
The aim of the festival was to offer the testing of new material, touring possibilities and to exchange experiences to the 60 participants. The international attendants were entertained by a diversified programme: beside testing and touring, avalanche safety courses, film presentations and music we...
Looking for a touring area for the winter 2013/14 we had to check the opportunities in East Tyrol and have found a very special place. The "Dolomitenhütte" above Lienz in the Lienz Dolomites at 1602m. The hut has been described by various acquaintances as "the place to be" and we wanted to know mo...
It is Friday the 14/03/2014: In the afternoon we meet at Gradonna Mountain Resort to participate at the first Völkl Split & Freeride Camp, under the direction of Freeride World Tour winner Aline Bock. The weather is sunny, the mood is good and everybody motivated to have a good splitboarding weeken...
Gloryfy makes the Sunglasses and Goggles you had been always craving for. You can sit on it, throw it in your backpack, store it wherever you want and it will be fine. The Gloryfy is unbreakable, your eyes are well protected and you have an excellent view...
Alpine Splitfest Kandersteg 2014 Every snowboarder who likes to ride the backcountry has cursed his snowshoes at least once in a lifetime while being stuck in the knee-high and long-awaited pow. Splitboarding offers the perfect solution to it. But if you want to buy one it is usually difficult to ...
How did you get into riding steeps. After one month in Alaska, I felt like trying steep lines also in the Alps. My first descent was the Cervasutti Couloir of Tour Ronde at the Mont Blanc Massive, near Chamonix...
Due to the production process the weight can vary up to 5%, so the table is just for your orientation. All the boards are equipped with Voile Hooks and Clips or Karakoram Clips and Connectors. When we have weighted the interface or other parts at the board it is mentioned in the table...
"The guy from Into the Wild would have died here in Patagonia on the first day . " This quote from the locals on my splitboard trip to Patagonia hits the nail on the head. Because if I should name this region in the Argentinean and Chilean Andes, i would call it wild...
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The pole has an integrated ice axe for challenging mountaineering. With this pole you save weight and increase safety at the same time. The Black Diamond Carbon Whippet lends a new level of packability 18 mm (...
After the former Freeride World Tour Champion had been riding early season powder in Arlberg and backcountry at her home mountains in Tyrol, Aline made it to the podium of the Freeride World Tourstop in Chamonix. The former Freeride World Champ was about to jump back in the competition circuit agai...
We have hung the board on a scale: 2870 grams (including Karakoram Clips & Hooks) at 157cm length, an excellent value
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If your binding gives you true solidboard feeling on your splitboard, then you'd probably like to use this binding on your solid boards, too. For this, Karakoram now has the Quiver Connector which you can easly screw to all your boards. Check out how easy you can mount the new prime system:
Mounting of the Plum Feyan Splitboard Binding is easy: The system of the Feyan Splitboard Bindung was designed by a passionate snowboarder and experienced splitboarder. For the technical realization and engineering, Albert Felisaz, the owner of Plum could be inspired. Plum is a family run company ...
The test conditions were hard to icy, so perfect to put the boards through their paces, as with the best powder conditions, most of them function properly. For the ascent, we have chosen a slope of about 38 degree with strong wind packed snow to check the important edge grip. On a shallower piece ...
Our expectations of a good splitboard binding are as follows: Lightweight, easy to use, good power transfer, stability and a good feeling during the ascent and the descent. Voile Lightrail: Is a classic binding with ratchet, "toe straps" and "ankle straps". The sliderplate of the Voile System is d...
heli, freeriding at the resort vs. splitboard touring and riskmanagement. We hope you like it and we all can learn from each other...
All boards had been tested while touring, freeriding and on the slopes, so we have a very broad perspective regarding the uphill and downhill performance. This is done to make our test the most objective evidence as possible. The conditions had been changing from Powder to Hardpack and also we tri...
After a few beautiful diving excursions - tours in the mountains under water, we are on the way from Nuweiba (near the border with Israel) through the desert Sinai. The magic of the desert We passed a beautiful sand dune and at this moment we just thought, here we can do snowboarding - äh sandboard...
After years of development SP comes to the market with its own splitboard binding. The ultra lightweight aluminum base with integrated slider track brings unparalleled riding performance, response behavior and board feeling. Based on the proven Voile interface, there will be 2 versions, the Fastec...
Temple Cummins is a snowboard purist who epitomizes the lifestyle and culture of a Northwest adventure seeker, family man and progressive billy goat. With a lifetime of experience and patient knowledge behind every turn he carves in to the mountain it’s no wonder he’s a four time Mt. Baker Legenda...
Midnight summer splitboarding at Kvaløya 1:00 am. Rider: Sigrid Bjørnerheim Hynne It is Early January. You are splitboarding in total silence under magical northern lights...
We dont forget the first time. She beamed out from the background. She doesn`t shine with perfect beauty...
On all missions, Voelkl Snowboards will be offering brand-new Voelkl Splitboards from next season’s line 2014/2015 for free testing. Marker, Deeluxe and Ortovox will also supply and demo their newest products to test for unlimited freeride fun. Please sign up for the camps now to assure your spot ...
First of all, thanks to everybody who attended the happening and made it an international event, with lots of fun and good vibes. Thank you From Australia to Belgium, Germany, Italy, Norway, Sweden, Switzerland, Slovenia and Austria have been splitboarders present, which had a common goal: "Materia...
Wilderness, adventure, stunning landscapes, lakes, mountains, nature in its pure state, delicious meet, dulce de leche, amazing wines, alfachores, tango, cumbia, hiking, biking, kayaking, horseback riding, snowboarding, splitboarding, . YES I had it all in Patagonia and I had the time of my life. ...
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The monthly prize of December (06. 2014) is the Split Pack made by Burton . The new Splitboard Pack from Burton is the first of its kind for all who grow on challenges, it has a vertical board mounting, which also works for "both" boards in split mode if you navigate through rivers, rocky roads or ...
All our active readers and fans can win great prizes this winter. Our slogan is called Summit Flush. Like actually in real outdoor life, this motto will escort us for the following months...
We have tested two Deeluxe Splitboard Boots for you. The Spark is already well known, so we will focus on the Independent, which is the most economic splitboard boot of the backcountry series. Deeluxe Independent splitboard boot: It's a relatively soft boot that provides good side hold...
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Aline Bock: I have been snowboarding for over 17 years and in this time it has grown from my hobby to my passion and my job. I rode halfpipe contests at first and then moved on to riding slopestyle contests and finally to the big mountain freeride competitions. It has always been fun for me to tra...
The Splitboarding Big Mountain Camp claims "riding big lines - safe" . Guided by splitboard experienced, local mountain guides, you have the chance to boost your knowledge in three days and reach a new security level at your own splitboard trips. If you are already experienced in the backcountry t...
I want to introduce and recommend the "Freeride Survival Guide" by Melanie Schönthier & Stephan Bernhard to all ambitious freeriders and splitboarders. With contributions on risk management, mental challenges, physical boundaries, technical difficulties and finding powder in different countries, th...
Dave Downing: "I was born in Redondo Beach California in August 1968. I started snowboarding in 1990. I became a professional snowboarder for Burton Snowboards in 1993 and started splitboarding in 1995 while living in Utah...
Suitable gloves for splitboarding keep your hands warm and dry and are flexible and robust at the same time. Here you can win a pair Rome Index SDS gloves. The excellent insulation, the waterproof Techleather and the Touchtec to use your Mobile Devices with your gloves, empower you to keep warm ha...
3kg, the Amplid LAB Carbon Split is the lightest splitboard on Planet Earth. Designed by company founder and owner Peter Bauer as the first release of the hyper-limited LAB series, the Carbon Split uses the most innovative technologies available to shave-off unnecessary weight. Peter, who is no st...
In the mid 90's is when i started splitboarding. I was living in Utah at the time and really learning a lot about the Backcountry. I was using splitboards to get to terrain i want to film for some of the Standard Films movies i was working on...
We are pleased to do the first SPLIT & RELAX Splitboard Testival in 2013, together with Blue Tomato and the natural skiing resort LIVINGROOM HOCHKÖNIG. Just before Christmas, you have the chance to test the latest material (splitboards and bindings ), refresh your knowledge in avalanche safety and ...
In addition to visiting our friends we also had the opportunity to do our First Impression Test with Xavier De Le Rue`s splitboard from Rossignol, but due to avalanche situation, we only checked it riding powder, off- and on-piste . Kaunertal Opening Our First Impression of the Mag Tek Split: Due t...
It's mid-February, middle of winter in the Northern Hemisphere and Hausi starts with his crew to Canada to ride fresh Champagne. Before they started he got some good info from a "whistler local", whom he met previously at the university. Arrived in Vancouver, they did a short sightseeing and check...
As we see from time to time splitboarders handling the most beautiful climbs with their tongue hanging out, we want to give you some tips for saving energy while skinning. So you have checked your material the day before, the backpack is packed and we are ready to enjoy the freedom of splitboarding...
There are still two providers of specific splitboard or snowboard mountaineering boots . Of course you can also use your "normal" snowboard boots. However, the splitboard boots have the advantage that they are relatively stiff and thereby improves the transmission of power to the board...
As you already know from our ISPO News there has been a lot of development in Splitboard Bindings for the upcomming season. Now the time is right to give you the first update. Check it out and built your own opinion about it...
The SWAY started with the desire for a splitboard which offers the best performance even in the roughest mountain conditions. The result could not have been any better. What began as a crazy idea three years ago (2010), is now a functional, robust, reliable and lightweight mountain tool with which...
2013, our plan is a splitboard tour to the Grossglockner and the ascent of the summit by feet, in one or two days, depending on weather conditions and personal condition. Meeting point is the car park at the Grossglockner High Alpine Road. We store the material into one car and drive up to Franz J...
May 29, 2013, 60th aniversary of the first ascent to the Mount Everest and actually 60 cm fresh snow at the Alpine ridge is a good day to review the passed season and give you a new preview for 2014. Looking back to the past few weeks and months it is a deserved result and a worthy occasion to cons...
Last week we were back in action for you. This time we tested the Burton Landlord Split . Of course we would like to give you the First Impression...
When you hear Iceland maybe you think in terms as economic problems, volcanoes, Eyjafjallajokull, song contest . To connect with splitboarding in Iceland you need a bit "exotic" thinking. I myself honestly have not even played with the idea, until Marmot asked me to participate in their Icleand tr...
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Voilé Manufacturing has been making durable lightweight backcountry equipment for over 30 years . After practically inventing the modern splitboard in 1995, Voilé has spent the past two decades perfecting, progressing, and promoting the sport of big mountain backcountry skiing and snowboarding (spl...
Friday night at the Backyard Austria in Zillertal, Josef, Frederick, Swen and Sebastian from Goodboards have already arrived, Peter comes later. We just talked about the development of splitboarding, as the chief of the Backyard Juergen said: "Whoever wants, can have some food. " With excellent pas...
Spring is in the air in Stubaital, but high above the valley, the glittering snow masses still promise finest splitboard fun. Meeting place is the Stubaierhof where we enjoy the sunshine while waiting for the last arrivals who come directly from the Pleasure Spring Session 2013 in Laax. A few drin...
Easter 2013, the weather forecast is moderate, but we are in a very good mood to enjoy a slightly different splitboard / skitouring weekend at Ötztaler Alps / Austria. Steep descents and a beautiful scenery awaits us at the 2261 m high Anton Renk hut near Ried at Oberinntal. Starting at the Weiler...
From Slowakia to Poland there are the Tatra Mountains. They are a part of the Carpathians and up to 2655 meters high. Wojtek Pająk, Michał Ligocki und Marek Ogień went out to discover this beautiful area...
We know these guys meeting them by chance at the mountains near Innsbruck, of the Freeride Worldtour, from the movie "Further" by Jeremy Jones and the film "Time for the White Room". The three worldclass freeriders Bibi Tölderer Pekarek, Mitch Tölderer and Max Zipser have seen this mountain for yea...
We had planned this longer weekend in Arabba a long time ago, but then we had to reschedule everything despite perfect weather. It was much warmer than expected and so the sun already melts the snow and makes it crusty in the morning. And we prefer good powder to crusty steeps...
Last season we already presented GARA splitboards . Of course we went to visit them at ISPO 2013, to have a chat about their new range and their new developments for 2014. The product line is versatile and the quality looks promising...
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Our First Impression of the Lib Tech T. Rice Splitboard was somewhat surprising, so we wanted to get more information about this board. It is the dream board of Travis, who rides it in all conditions and any terrain at high speed...
For the upcoming season 2014/14, K2 presents the womens's specific Northern Lite Splitboard. The board has an agile rocker shape and is light weight constructed. It comes with the reliable Voilé System but it's fully compatible with the new K2 Kwicker System as well...
At ISPO, Thomas (Head of Product Development) has presented the new Völkl Cashew Splitboard . Völkl has made only minor changes to 2014er split because customers are very satisfied with the Cashew Splitboard. The design has changed completely, the unique Völkl Skin Pin system will be integrated on...
At ISPO Jeremy Jones himself presented the Ultracraft Splitboard. It is much lighter than other split boards, though Jones have placed on durability while optimizing the performance and the weight. So they still use the proven edge technology such as in the Solution or Flagship...
Karakoram has made some innovations on their splitboard binding setup. As before, there is the Karakoram Split 30 and the SL with usual and carbon highback. The sidewalls of the Karakoram bindings are further pulled up in order to optimize the edge grip on the rise...
We have tried the Burton Freebird Splitboard 2014 with the new channel system and the Spark Magneto Bindings . Here is the brief report and the First Impression. The combination of the Burton Channel System with the special Voile pucks and the Spark Magneto Binding is something previously not seen...
The Arbor guys have revised their Abacus splitboard. Since the board is working very well and otherwise no frills, just the outer sidewall was changed by an ABS sidewall to increase the durability. The inner sidewall is made of bamboo because bamboo absorbs shocks and vibrations very well and ma...
Salomon is coming next year with a series of split boards. Their goal was to build a splitboard for any terrain, so the riders can select according to theire preferred riding areas. The Split 147 for treeruns and less steep terrain, the Rancho 160 for open and demanding terrain e...
Rome SDS has expanded its already established Splitboard range with a swallow tail . In an interview with co-founder and product developer Paul told us about the S-Powder Rocker which all Rome SDS Splitboards have, the Powder Room, White Room and the White Room Swallow , except the Double Agent Spl...
Burton comes for the next season with a genuine innovation. In addition to the known Freebird and Spliff, the Landlord Splitboard will be available in 159cm and 163cm. Developed with Terje Haakonsen it has the new Balanced Freeride Geometry...
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After we have heard and seen a lot of Xavier De Le Rue in the context of Mission Antarctic and the Freeride World Tour, we were awaiting the news about the Rossignol splitboard. At ISPO 2013, we have taken the opportunity to get the "Rossignol rocket" presented. The hybrid shape with a long-freeri...
As announced, you get the full info on the Deeluxe Backcountry Series. In adition to the known and proven Deeluxe XV the Signature Model of Xavier De Le Rue, there will be the Independent BC and the Spark Summit Splitboard Boot. The XV Splitboard boot is been revised by Xavier once again to increa...
Goodboards wanted it for a long time and now it's done. There is the first "Good Split". With the splitted Legends 175, Goodboards has got a real powder device that wants to be ridden in the Backcountry...
After the hard ISPO days, we went directly to the Split Together with Jeremy Jones and friends. Our base for the next two days is the Lizumer hut, 2019m high up in the midst of a military training area near Innsbruck. The night has long fallen as we reach the barrier for Wattener Lizum...
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We visited the ISPO 2013 to bring you all about the newest splitboard gear for the upcoming season 13/14. For now just a short overview, you'll find detailed news following the links. As previously reported, we already had the chance to test some of the new stuff live in the snow´...
Invited by Völkl Snowboards and Freeridershop. de we sacrificed a snow weekend to bring splitboarding a little bit closer to our friends in Hamburg. In front of our hotel we discovered a bar which seemed to provide good vibrations for this weekend...
We have been to the Shops 1st Try Event 2013 and tested the new splitboard material 2013/2014 for you. There are news from the following companies: Amplid , Arbor , Elan , Goodboards , Jones , K2 and Völkl . Unfortunately, Never Summer , Rome SDS , Lib Tech , Gnu and Rossignol didn't have their ne...
Life doesn`t end when you get married. This is proved by Zach und Cindi, who made a dream come true. They choose the best time for riding in Alaska, got their Stuff ready and explored the legendary Pow-Country on the splitboards...
3 Burton Girls discovered the joy of splitboarding. When they got to know the material they hiked up some beautiful tracks and recognized that splitboarding is lots of fun. They even talked about life-changing experience and big enrichment...
At every kind of freeriding or touring you are face with dangers and these dangers shoud be reduced to the maximum
No matter how good you are, bad things can happen
K2 reinvented the wheel, and comes with a new Step-In Splitboard Setup on the market. Claimed Features: Superlight, comfortable, durable. Regarding the statement of Hunter Waldron, the known K2 Step-In System have been developed to the next level...
Splitsticks is winner of the ISPO Brandnew Award 2013 Freemotion Hardware Winter. With it`s own Interface and the new binding system, Splitsticks is unique at the market. Very direct power transfer to the Splitboard, comfort and durability are the main advantages of this new system...
We met the guys from Backyard Austria and enjoyed some fresh untracked pow, crossing a valley. Here you get some impressions
Our main focus is on splitboarding but we are open minded. So we want to show you this amazing video, because somehow it is related to moutaineering and the feeling of freedom in the mountains. Massive lines and unreal perspectives are guaranteed in speedriding...
a dreamday in the bavarian foothills of the Alps. Weather check, avalanche check, tour planning, material check. Than we took our Splitboards and went out into the nature...
We have updated our marketoverview. If you are interested check out the Info about Dupraz, Furberg and Trapper. If you already have some experience, it would be great to read some posts...
What to do on a clowdy day. We decided to do a short and challenging splitboard tour. So we climbed up a pretty steep face, rappeled a few meters to ride a beautiful bowl with a short couloir at the finishing...
Also in Spain there are every year more splitboard enthusiasts. Here you get a vid from Valle de Aran. Seems like our friends from Spain already have some Powder...
On the next weekends in Advent we present you four episodes of Freeride Deluxe, a documentary about skiing or snowboarding off-piste. The most successful riders from the German-speaking world bring you closer to the fascination of deep snow. Freeride Deluxe shows in fascinating shots the best powd...
Join the Game, like --> share --> win. You can be the lucky winner of the ultra light Völkl Fastec Prime Alu binding, the Black Diamond Anarchist Avalung backpack or a beautiful Organic Cotton Hoodie from Arbor. To participate simply answer the following question and send us your contact informati...
It's time, our pre-Christmas splitboard testing is completed and here are the details of six current splitboards 2012/13. A thank you to all who made this possible and who supported us mentally and technically. The testing conditions were changing, from hard pack to ice, grippy snow to 20cm powder...
Here you get the next training session with Bibi and Mitch, enjoy and stay fit
Fantastic impressions, exciting situations, a lot of fun and many vital information. The last weekend was all about our splitboard / freeride glaciar course. Day 1: Early in the morning we meet in Tux our mountain guide Peter Bacher from Rock'n Snow...
Check out the Fitness-Training of Bibi and Mitch, two of the world best freeriders Training like the pros
Check out the small video from Arbor Teamrider Flo Bauer riding the Arbor Abacus Splitboard
Arbor Europe invited us to their opening party of the new headquarter and so the last Saturday we cruised into the beautiful Chiemgau through the first dense snowfall. Here are our impressions and the latest news about the Arbor Snow- and Splitboards. The joy of moving to the new Arbor temple in C...
This video was made at an excellent splitboard day in 2012. Hiking up to a beautiful couloir and find a really nice splitboard descent was our goal. We found the entry mounted our splitboards and enjoyed the ride...
The splitboard "freaks": They enter the world of fantasy doing great routes and having excellent runs in untouched pow. They wait and hope for an early start and a long winter season. Some of them go to Argentina, Chile, ...
Here you get the first video on the new Spark R&D Edison Splitboard Binding. We checked the system on ISPO 2012 and we were stoked, regarding the excellent idea, simple and good finishing. We do not have any test results regarding the functionality of the lever in rough conditions...
Our backcountry hikes are evaluated, using the Swiss scale of difficulties (SAC). The overall rating of the backcountry hikes is related to the most difficult part of each hike. The indication is made at good weather-, snow- and visibility conditions...