Tag Archive for: snowboarding

Union Atlas StepOn Guide: Pro Performance in Valais

Union Atlas StepOn Guide: Pro Performance in Valais

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You shouldn't have to choose between the speed of a click and the raw power of a pro-level binding. Most riders think step-in systems are just a...
The Burton Origin: How Jake Carpenter Built Snowboarding History

The Burton Origin: How Jake Carpenter Built Snowboarding History

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What if the board under your feet was once a literal crime to ride on a mountain? You probably know the feeling of a perfect carve on a crisp...
K2 Snowboards in Valais: Your Guide to the Best Models

K2 Snowboards in Valais: Your Guide to the Best Models

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You're standing at the top of a frozen face in Crans-Montana at 8h30. The sun hasn't hit the slope yet. It's bulletproof ice. Most riders are...
Capita Snowboards in Valais: Top Picks & Expert Guide

Capita Snowboards in Valais: Top Picks & Expert Guide

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The board that kills it in the park might be the exact same one that saves your edge on a sheet of wind-blown Alpine ice. It's a common misconception...
Clew Bindings Quick entry/exit

Clew Bindings Quick entry/exit

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Imagine you're at the top of the Cry d'Er. Your skier friends are already carving their first lines. You? You're still sitting in the cold slush,...
Beginner Snowboard Package Crans-Montana: Your 2026 Gear & Rental Guide

Beginner Snowboard Package Crans-Montana: Your 2026 Gear & Rental Guide

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What if your first day on the mountain felt like a victory instead of a survival mission? Most beginners spend their morning fighting icy morning...
Dakine Sports Gear in Crans-Montana: The Ultimate Rider’s Buying Guide 2026

Dakine Sports Gear in Crans-Montana: The Ultimate Rider’s Buying Guide 2026

Last March, a local rider at the Crans-Montana bike park realized their budget backpack wasn't just uncomfortable; it was actively ruining their...
Crans-Montana 2026: The Ultimate Insider Guide to the Valais Alpine Playground

Crans-Montana 2026: The Ultimate Insider Guide to the Valais Alpine Playground

Crans-Montana isn't a museum for luxury watches; it's a high-altitude playground built for those who live on the edge. Most riders get lost in the...
Dakine Accessories in Crans-Montana: The 2026 Rider’s Essential Gear Guide

Dakine Accessories: The 2026 Rider’s Essential Gear Guide

Your 1,500 CHF setup is worthless if your gloves soak through before your first run down the Chetzeron face even finishes. High-altitude riding in...