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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 →

When The Mountains Were Wild

Karakoram Global Ambassador Mitch Tölderer and his crew with Whiteroom Productions just released their newest film WHEN THE MOUNTAINS WERE WILD - A freeride journey to the Albanian Alps. Show your support and check out their incredible full-length freeride movie online. Available for purchase on Vimeo OnDemand at https://vimeo.com/ondemand/wild . [video_responsive] WHEN THE MOUNTAINS... read more →

PNW Splitboarders, Support NWAC with Purchase of Bindings

Hey Pacific Northwest Splitboarders! Thinking of buying a set of Splitboard Bindings this winter? Grab a set of Karakoram splitboard bindings between October 29th and November 6th from our website and we'll buy your 15-16 NWAC membership. If that's not enough, we'll also give you a limited edition Karakoram/NWAC t-shirt.... read more →

A Thank You to our Binding Builders/Friends

The past 6 months our entire crew (from the part timers to the full timers to even the owners here at Karakoram) has been working hard to get our product assembled, built to spec and shipped out the door. This year's build season has been fantastic and we're all getting... read more →

October 22, 2015
Paul Stanley
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Human Powered, Splitboarding, We Are Splitboarding

Kevin Sansalone Interview

Above photo by Erin Hogue Kevin Sansalone Professional Snowboarder, Cinematographer, Movie producer, Business Owner, Coach, X Games Gold Winner, countless video parts, pages upon pages of editorial coverage, surfer, skater, bike rider and recently Snowboard guide, Kevin Sansalone has done it all over the space of his 20+ year career... read more →

October 12, 2015
Chad Perrin
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Explore, Splitboarding, We Are Splitboarding

Liz Daley, one year later.

It’s been a year and two days since we lost her. Approximately 367 days have gone by, and I continue to find myself thinking of Elizabeth Devon Daley at minimum, even at the most distracted of times, several times per hour of each of those days. The thing is, nothing... read more →

Splitboard Touring Just Got More Powerful With The Flex-Lock

Flex-Lock: Ride Like a Soft Booter. Tour Like a Hard Booter. Imagine touring up a hard packed skin track on your splitboard: your legs are on fire as you spit and fight with every ounce of strength and focus just to keep your edges griped to the slope. You’re trying... read more →

The MIDDLE/PATH Project Trailer

We're starting to see movie trailers left and right and this one looks awesome. This comes from a few of our local boys here in the Pacific Northwest who were still able to make a movie happen despite a historically warm and low snow winter in much of the western... read more →