You could simply strap a traditional board to your pack and ascend with collapsible approach skis or snowshoes. Or you could splitboard.
Tuesday, November 01, 2011
Photographer: Courtesy of Jones Snowboards
About a dozen companies make splitboards, but our favorite is the Jones Snowboards Mountain Twin for its buttery powder float and trustworthy turning ability—especially in the backcountry's sometimes sketchy terrain.
| Brand | Name | Description | Price | Date | Keywords | |
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The North Face | Board Burrito | Outside reviews the best gear in the 2012 gift guide, including the North Face Board Burrito bag. | $69 | Outside Magazine, December 2011 | Snowboarding, Gift Guide |
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Salomon | F4.0 | Outside reviews the best gear in the 2012 Winter Buyer's Guide, including the Salomon F4.0 snowboard boots. | $400 | 2012 Winter Buyer's Guide | Winter Buyer's Guide, Men's, snowboard boots, Snowboarding |
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Rome | Mod Rocker | Outside reviews the best gear in the 2012 Winter Buyer's Guide, including the Rome Mod Rocker snowboard. | $550 | 2012 Winter Buyer's Guide | Winter Buyer's Guide, Men's, Snowboards, Snowboarding |
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Burton | AK 31 | Outside reviews the best gear in the 2012 Winter Buyer's Guide, including the Burton AK 31 pack | $150 | 2012 Winter Buyer's Guide | Winter Buyer's Guide, Men's, Day Packs, Snowboarding |
