This year, we had 52 participates and 11 sponsors in attendance. We had people drive and fly in from Colorado, New Mexico, Utah, Idaho, Wyoming, Washington, California, British Columbia and Massachusetts. Skill level ranged from professional guides to newbies. Demos were provided by Spark R&D, Venture, Jones, Karakarom, Voile, OZ Snowboards and Phantom. Lots of… Read more »
The 61st edition of the San Sebastian Festival will launch a section dedicated to adventure and action sports films SAVAGE CINEMA – MOUNTAIN NIGHT DRIVE Un cortometraje de Patrick Trefz After the huge audience success enjoyed by BIG FRIDAY last year, and the quality of its movie proposals, this year sees the birth of SAVAGE… Read more »
Press Release: 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 boarding. Salt Lake City, Utah, April 25, 2013 After years of defining and… Read more »
The third chapter of two Norwegians search for the Alaskan spines. In this episode: a spine, a pillow and a chute (and a Shute). Snowboarding: Lars Andreas Nilssen Skiing: Joel Shute, Nikolai Schirmer Music: ON AN ON – Ghosts itsonanon.com/ Still searching.. Episode Tree: With an introduction by Geoffrey Gamble; our two spinesearchers finally get… Read more »
The winter season 2012/2013 in Czech ski resort Spindleruv Mlyn was closed up by the First Czech Splitboard Festival. The event took place on Saturday, April 20th, right in Spindleruv Mlyn with a base camp near Harmony hotel. Although the weather was rather unfavorable and the snow conditions, especially in the ,,base camp” were not… Read more »
The first Czech Splitboard Fest will be hold on 20th of April 2013 in Spindleruv Mlyn and it is more about meeting other splitboarders than a real race. Start of the race and a base camp of the whole fest is right behind Harmony hotel – Spindleruv Mlyn. Parking will be provided in front of… Read more »
Press Release: “CHAMPIONS OF CHANGE” AWARD Washington, DC – April 12, 2013 – Pro snowboarder and Founder of the global nonprofit, Protect Our Winters Jeremy Jones was honored yesterday at a White House ceremony along with other “Champions of Change,” in recognition of “ordinary Americans doing extraordinary things in their communities to out-innovate, out-educate, and… Read more »
Our goal was to ride the dreamy spine lines you see in ski and snowboard-movies from Alaska, but without the chopper. It turned out to be a gnarly project when i think of the approaches we endured, the faces we climbed and the weather we met. It was was hard, but possible and rewarding. My… Read more »
Women’s introduction to touring and backcountry in Val Ferret, Italy with Mission WOW, sponsored by Scott Sports. This was the 4th edition of the event which took place over the weekend of the 23rd/24th of March in Chamonix and Courmayeur and despite the weather, it was a fantastic success. 29 ladies toured up to the… Read more »
Valdez, Alaska – April 10, 2013 – Flow Tailgate Alaska wrapped up on Thompson Pass. Returning for its sixth annual festival (held March 29-April 7, 2013), Flow Tailgate Alaska: World Freeride Festival brought together professional athletes, media, industry and recreational riders for the seasons largest backcountry gathering. This year was larger than ever, bringing together… Read more »
Do you want to win a pair of G3 skins? The G3 Alpinist SPLITBOARD Skins are the ONLY climbing skins truly purpose built for snowboarders. Ready when you are. Easy! Just let us know your name and e-mail BEFORE MAY 30th to get them! Terms & Conditions: Purpose of the contest: Splitboardmag and G3 skins… Read more »
You want to venture into the high alpine Silvretta region but not miss out on comfort, draw your lines into secluded mountain bowls and enjoy every minute until sunset? The nights will be spent on a comfortable, full service mountain hut. The Backcountry Xperience Team and mountain guides will bring you to the best faces… Read more »
The boat “The Golden Fleece” has been the base camp during MissionAntarctic. The crew discovered it when they met up with Captain Jerome Poncet in the Falkland Islands. Here is a guided tour given by Xavier de Le Rue and Lucas Debari of their confined and temporary home. Tero Repo Tero Repo Tero Repo Mission… Read more »
When Toni Mestre -Meteorologist, filmer, tv producer and a great alpinist- hit me to invite me to hike the north couloir of the Gran Tuc de Colomers (2900m+) I didn’t think it twice; spending the night at the Colomers Refuge – which I’d never done before- and exploring a new area with my splitboard in… Read more »
3nd prize. Here are the winner of the splitboardmag video contest: 3nd prize (Cotton Carrier vest): Synopsis: This movie shows the different splitboard hikes, most of them in the Val d’Aran and those incredible powder days. All these sequence have been performed, recorded and edited by members of Demencial Climbers, during the 2011-2012 season. Congratulations… Read more »
2nd prize Here are the winner of the splitboardmag video contest: 2nd prize ( 1 case Peli 1075): Synopsis: El video está grabado en los pirineos, sobre todo en la zona de Candanchu. Se llama “Pausoz pauso” (paso a paso en euskera) y refleja algunas de las spliteadas que hemos hecho durante esta temporada y… Read more »
1nd prize Here are the winner of the splitboardmag video contest: 1st prize (1 camera iON Air Pro): Synopsis: We shot this video during a weekend at lake of Bareilles in the Pyrenees, where we spent two nights at the hut of Artigue Longue. The snow conditions and weather have been favorable. This video reflects… Read more »
Join a bunch of snowboarders as they take a hike to the heart of Tatra Mountains. Film by: Piotr Kabat pkabat.com Narration by: Wojtek Pająk Riders: Wojtek Pająk, Michał Ligocki and Marek Ogień. Music: “Longing” by Graveyard “Two Step” by Bear Mountain Marek Ogien Also check the whole photo story by ogienphoto.com at ogien.ownlog.com .
Hi Everyone!! Even though the bad weather we had on Bardulia Splitfest´s weekend, the people had a great time, and enjoyed all the stuff our sponsors gave away. Thanks for your support!!! More info: Bardulia Splitfest Hope we can manage the 3Rd Splitfest next year on the pyrenees. Thanks to: VOILE / JONES SNOWBOARDS /… Read more »
PRESS RELEASE: Yes, already third edition of the Montafon Banked Slalom in Gargellen, Austria. Presented by Deeluxe, the event will be held on April 6th, 2013. The course promises to burn legs, like last year’s insane 27 turns madness. The Bank Slash contest supported by Rhythm will take place on location after the race. Enjoy… Read more »
Our friends Max Zipser, Bibi Tölderer-Pekarek and Mitch Tölderer send us this trip report about their latest splitboard mission. Here are some words from Mitch about it and a nice video edit. Mitch Tölderer: The Praxmarerkarspitze is specially in winter a very remote mountain. For years i was looking at this mountain and never did… Read more »
Press Relase: An introduction to winter backcountry touring, designed by women, for women, aiming to inspire and encourage those who want to challenge themselves to reach their full potential and meet like-minded individuals. SCOTT Mission WOW @ Courmayeur 2013 SAT 23 MARCH- SUN 24 MARCH 2013 SCOTT MISSION WOW presents a unique weekend adventure opportunity… Read more »
SALEWA Chronicls W 12/13: In this video from Salewa Chronicles, “where we live is where we climb and ride” we can see Max Zipser, snowboarder from the Salewa team, climbing the mountains right above his hometown, Innsbruck. After hiking on deep powder, it’s time to use the crampons and ice axe to reach the summit…. Read more »
