Category Archives: snowboarding
DIY Hat Access Solution
Written on February 26, 2012 at 09:01, by samh
Cord and cordlock girth-hitched to shoulder strap of backpack for hat storage. When ski touring I use variations of a trucker cap, a winter hat, and the hood of my merino hoody to thermo-regulate during uphill travel. When the winter hat becomes too warm I cinch it into this simple cord system I attached to my packContinue Reading
Memorial Day Splitboarding
Written on May 31, 2011 at 10:45, by samh
Having enjoyed a nice Saturday and Sunday relaxing but not having gotten out for anything epic (I know, I know, a potential waste of a three-day weekend) upon awaking on Monday morning I looked at my phone to see a text message announcing the automatic weather station at Bridger Bowl (now closed for the season)Continue Reading
Things Are Warming Up
Written on April 18, 2011 at 09:38, by samh
The chickadees can be heard calling out to potential mates with their mating call, the once pristine piles of snow in town have been reduced to hunks of dirty, gritty ice, and the snow line is visibly moving upward from the valley toward the mountain tops. For those willing to walk the ski season isContinue Reading
Initial Thoughts – Brooks-Range Mountaineering Cirro Jacket
Written on March 22, 2011 at 11:23, by samh
Last Sunday afternoon was a prime example of why I have chosen to live in Southwest Montana. The snow has continued to fall every few days in the beautiful mountainsides of our fair ecosystem as is considered normal for March in these parts. The sun rose as usual during the 0700 hour on Sunday morningContinue Reading
Scrubfest 2011 – Cowboy Pow
Written on February 28, 2011 at 16:23, by samh
A group of individuals loosely-related via splitboard.com have been getting together atop Wyoming’s Togwotee Pass for the past half-dozen years or so to delve their splitboards into the deep, Wyoming “Cowboy Pow” along the continental divide at the pass as well as on the steep flanks of the impressive Teton Range in Grand Teton NationalContinue Reading
Splitboarding Chestnut Mountain
Written on January 24, 2011 at 16:45, by samh
Absaroka Mountain Range as viewed from the East side of Chestnut Mountain Gallatin National Forest, Montana, USA View all the trip photos or the GPS track.
Backcountry Forays along Ketchum, Idaho’s Titus Ridge
Written on January 12, 2011 at 07:27, by samh
Ketchum, Idaho is a small, swanky town that is home to Sun Valley Ski Resort. Many of the skiers here are rich fashionistas that never leave the smoothness of the groomed runs and comfort of the ski lifts. There are definitely some badasses that live there also however and for those willing to head onlyContinue Reading
Skin to Win Randonee Rally – Bridger Bowl
Written on December 28, 2010 at 22:00, by samh
Wikipedia defines Ski Touring as “…a form of backcountry skiing involving traveling over the winter landscape on skis under human power rather than through the use of ski lifts or snow vehicles. The competitive form of ski touring is often referred to as randonnee racing wherein participants compete in a timed event during which theyContinue Reading
Splitboarding – One Day Gearlist
Written on December 7, 2010 at 20:05, by samh
Clothing Gloves – spring touring Gloves – shell mits Hat – merino wool Hat – visor (condition dependent) Jacket – shell Jacket – puffy Pants – shell / softshell (weather dependent) Goggles Helmet – condition dependent Shirt – baselayer Boots – soft snowboard boots Socks – knee high Underwear – merino or polypro Sunglasses –Continue Reading
A Blank Canvas Awaits an Artist’s Touch
Written on December 5, 2010 at 22:31, by samh
You awake early. Before dawn. You sip steaming coffee from your mug then put it down to focus on gripping the steering wheel against the icy road. You and your partner exchange words of excitement about the upcoming day’s adventure as the sun’s rays begin to filter onto the landscape from over the mountains thatContinue Reading