Every snowboarder knows that first tracks at the resort don’t last long. Luckily for the antisocial powderhound, ditching migraine-inducing liftlines for backcountry bliss has never been easier, ...

The splitboarding revolution began back in the 1990s, when Utah-based firm Voile released its DIY Split Kit, which allowed snowboarders to convert their boards – by sawing them in half. Since then, ...

Splitboarding is an extremely gear-dependent sport. Working alongside your own two feet, splitboards provide the means of travelling far and wide, in order to reach dreamy backcountry destinations ...

It’s finally March, and that means the meat of backcountry touring season is nearly here. To get prepared, local AT skiers and splitboarders are taking over the Summit Daily sports section in print ...

For skiers, seeing a mountain you want to ski down but no chairlift isn’t a problem. If you have the right boots, you attach sticky, grippy “skins” to the bottom of your skis and ski your way up. It’s ...

The bright orange Voile Split Decision has no problems settling into a groove when pointed downhill, but can be a bit cumbersome skinning up trails.A simple system of clasps and sliders holds the ...

A word to the wise: gather everything you need for a DIY splitboard before you make the first cut. The process is much smoother with everything in one place.