Blog - Karakoram

Splitboarding in the Indian Trans-Himalayas

Summer Splitboarding the Indian Trans-Himalayas A Glimpse of the Karakoram Range Words: Simone Le Grand The land of high passes (also called Little Tibet) fascinated me straight away when I first visited Ladakh and Zanskar for trekking in 2013.... read more →

Ride Mode 2.0

For Winter 2018-19 we at Karakoram are proud to release the next generation ride mode for our Prime System, the Ride Mode 2.0. While keeping the Active Joining Karakoram is known for, spring loading your bindings to your board for instant response, we've engineered the Ride Mode 2.0 to have... read more →

Come Visit Us at SIA

We'll be at SIA January 25 to 28.

Splitboarding Kluane Steep Lines

When people go looking for truly steep lines, they tend to think of Alaska. But Karakoram athlete Ian Holmes heard that the Canadian side of the border was an untapped mecca for steep riding. Searching for information, he found a photo of what looked to him like the perfect line.... read more →

Karakoram X RP Roberts Limited Editions

Limited-edition artwork from renowned artist RP Roberts, & the best bindings in the world. A gorgeous combination. Choose between the PrimeX Carbon: The ultimate go-to splitboard bindings for the most elite snowboarders in the world- Jeremy Jones, Forrest Shearer, Mitch Tölderer, and more. Our lightest binding, this is a precision... read more →

The Outsiders

The Outsiders Words: Ian Wood Photos: Jordan Ingmire Get a copy in print from Diggin Magazine Japan or Transfer Magazine Australia The sound of explosions stir me from a deep slumber. The bombs may be going off thousands of feet away but the blasts shake me from my... read more →

Morning carves at Alpental

Bryce and Tyler made it out of the office one morning last spring for some morning turns at Alpental. Nothing better than a little "product testing", a quiver full of Gentemstick powsurfs to choose from, and getting to put the bindings we work so hard designing to the test. We... read more →

Performance Matters: Julien Herry & Another First Descent

Before we really get into this post, it must be said that we (Karakoram) don't necessarily want to encourage our friends or customers to partake in this style of snowboard alpinism. In case you're really wondering, snowboarding on the terrain that Julien "Pica" Herry enjoys, is more akin to full-throttle,... read more →

August 25, 2017
Russell Cunningham
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Ambassadors, Explore, Human Powered, Ride, Splitboarding

Pica Herry in the Backyards Project

We're consistently blown away by the riding of Pica Herry. Here we have some amazing footage from The Backyards Project. We're proud to have him out putting our split interfaces and quiver connectors to the test! Words: Pica Herry Sam Favret is a Chamonix home made skier. He spent the... read more →

The Future of Splitboarding

You've been waiting, but you're not sure for what. Inspiration has struck, and the future is here. Join the new revolution, and free your mind. We've been keeping this project wrapped up tight, but now it's time to open up and bite into what's next. Shipping April 1st, 2018

When the Mountains Were Wild

Check out Karakoram Ambassador Mitch Toelderer's award winning splitboard film "When the Mountains Where Wild." WHEN THE MOUNTAINS WERE WILD - A freeride journey to the Albanian Alps from Whiteroom Productions on Vimeo.

Neil McNab – Guiding in Chamonix

Karakoram Guide Ambassador Neil McNab shows us the ropes in Chamonix.

Liz Daley, 2 Years Later

It hardly seems possible that 2 years have passed since we lost our beloved friend, Liz Daley, to that avalanche in Argentina. There is so much that can be said about Liz, and in the same breathe, not enough words in the English language to articulate just how special she... read more →

Join us! Fourth Phase Premiere/ NWAC Fundraiser

Washington Friends: Come join us this Sunday! Your own friendly local binding builders will be enjoying the premiere of the next level of Travis Rice & Brainfarm's snowboard cinematography, raffling gear and enjoying delicious beverages to raise money for the NorthWest Avalanche Center. Follow the event link below to RSVP!... read more →

Ian Wood Goes Quivering

Video: Sean Fithian Ian Wood is all about using less, yet getting more. His commitment to converting his truck to bio fuels, his efforts to minimize his overall carbon footprint, and his open-minded outlook have shown us he is someone that truly cares about understanding how his life impacts others... read more →

Miikka Hast – Splitboard Gear Guide

New to splitboarding? Miikka Hast breaks down all the splitboard gear you need and how to use it in this second episode of Discover Splitboarding. [video_responsive][/video_responsive]

April 1, 2016
Bryce Kloster
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Ambassadors, Equipment, New to Splitboarding

Why Go Splitboarding?

Miikka Hast has put together a splitboard video series with Epic TV. Check out the first episode, Why Go Splitboarding:

March 16, 2016
Bryce Kloster
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Ambassadors, Equipment, New to Splitboarding

The Middle/Path Project Episode Three – “Knowledge is Powder”

Check out the third installment of The Middle/Path Project "Knowledge is Powder" as Ian Wood and his crew head north to British Columbia, Canada to find some fresh snow and learn a thing or two about sustainable energy along the way. [video_responsive] The Middle/Path Project Episode Three - "Knowledge is... read more →

December 3, 2015
Paul Stanley
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Ambassadors, Splitboarding, We Are Splitboarding

Mont Blanc: The Land of Toys

He's one of the very few snowboarders in the world to be riding big lines both regular and switch. We're honored to have Julien 'Pica' Herry riding our bindings out in Chamonix. Check out the trailer for award winning movie Mont Blanc: The Land of Toys filmed by Luca Rolli:... read more →

The Middle/Path Project Episode Two – “Tools of the Trade”

Check out Karakoram Regional Ambassador and Steven's Pass, WA local Ian Wood in the second episode of The Middle/Path Project. Ian and friends get away from a dismal Pacific NorthWest winter and head to Montana in search of snow. [video_responsive] The Middle/Path Project Episode Two - "Tools of the Trade"... read more →