motherhood and mountains– an interview with bibi tolderer-pekarek
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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, full-stakes big range mountaineering. For those with experience in large-scale, high-angle environments, you'll understand what the magnitude and consequences of these photos really are. For those without a trained eye or experience on peaks and slopes like this, all we have to say is, "Don't try this at home!" It
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 2 last years working hard on his "Backyards project" movie. He invited some friends to share his journey made of freestyle, forest riding, backcountry, and steep skiing... Here is an extract of the movie showing S. Favret and Pica Herry riding the North East spur of les Courtes in great
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.
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]
Why Go Splitboarding?
Miikka Hast has put together a splitboard video series with Epic TV. Check out the first episode, Why Go 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 Powder" from Sean Fithian on Vimeo. [/video_responsive] "Beyond Boarding is a crew of snowboarders out of BC that truly inspire. From shredding full winters with no fossil fuel consumption, to helping the less fortunate in third world countries, these guys are working to make the world a better place. We
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: [video_responsive] Monte Bianco: Il paese dei balocchi - TRAILER from Luca Rolli on Vimeo. [/video_responsive] Official website: lucarolli.com Ski guided tours: snowhow.it Actors and Athletes: Davide Capozzi, Francesco Civra Dano, Andreas Fransson, Julien Herry, Giulia Monego Music: Score Squad - Off Limit ENG: This movie is a delicate documents intended
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" from Sean Fithian on Vimeo.[/video_responsive] Mid way through winter, our season was gone in the PNW. With a strong determination to stay off Jet planes, we searched for the nearest location with good snow. The forecast in Montana was looking good and we set our sights on big sky country,
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 WERE WILD - A freeride journey to the Albanian Alps from Whiteroom Productions on Vimeo. [/video_responsive] On the search for mountain wilderness in Europe Mitch Tölderer and his crew jump in a van and drive down the Balkan peninsula. The journey leads them through wild landscapes passing some theatres of the Yugoslavian wars before
“Snowsurf” The Movie Trailer from Gentemstick
Fair warning: this one might be hard to watch after seeing the winter they just had in Japan. But you should watch it anyway. This movie teaser is from our friends at Gentemstick. The 4K Ultra-High Definition film features snow/surf legends Taro Tamai and Gerry Lopez along with Karakoram Ambassadors Alex Yoder and Forrest Shearer. Be on the lookout for tour dates and the release of "Snowsurf" The Movie this fall! [video_responsive] Snowsurf Trailer from My House Pictures on Vimeo. [/video_responsive]
Teaser for “Seasoned” a new movie from Will Film For Food
We are so stoked to see this teaser for "Seasoned" a new full length film by Aaron Hooper and our friends at Will Film For Food! Check it out for yourself and get stoked to see the whole video this fall. [video_responsive] "Seasoned" Teaser from Aaron Hooper on Vimeo. [/video_responsive] "'Seasoned' is about exploring all that winter has to offer from the very beginning all the way to that warm spring end. We partnered up with Saas Fee to spend the majority of the winter there and truly get "Seasoned". Starring Forrest Bürki, Wyatt Stasinos, Sammy Luebke, with Frederik Kalbermatten
Norway Trip Report from Kyle Miller
Our good friend Kyle Miller went on another adventure this past spring to the mountains of Norway! Take notes and get a good look at what Kyle's been up to. Also, if you'd like to keep with Kyle and all his adventures, follow him on Instagram: @kylemiller411 Words and photos: Kyle Miller It all started with a roundtrip plane ticket to Munich, Germany and an generalized plan to ski and stay with friends it two of the ski touring meccas of Europe Innsbruck, Austria and Tromso, Norway. I left the Cascades admist a bleak seasonal snowpack and days after attending and MCing the Mount Baker
1 Week, Splitboarding 3 Major Volcanoes!
Okay, so maybe it was more like 7.5 days, but who's counting! Either way, we're stoked to splitboard and climb 3 major volcanoes within the Cascade Range here in such a short amount of time. Russell 'Russman' Cunningham and myself (Paul Stanley) were able to successfully and safely climb and ride all 3 peaks during the week; Mt. Baker, Mt. Shasta, and Mt. Adams. Each trip we we're joined by various friends and we couldn't have been more stoked to have them come along! First up was Mt. Baker. Sitting at 10,781 ft (3,286 m), Mt. Baker is one of the snowiest
Enter the Mind of Alex Yoder
"It's a special feeling when you remember to stop thinking in the mountains and just let gravity tell you what to do.” -Alex Yoder Yoder shifted his career over the past few seasons, and more recently became the only American to join the Gentem Stick team. He now spends much of the winter in Japan, digging deep into the perspective of the snow surf scene. Simultaneously, his style and approach to riding, and even living, have developed significantly. From exploring different ways of eating and cooking, to looking towards alternative medicine to stay healthy while chasing winter, Yoder has developed
Exploring the Land of the Rising Sun with Kyle Miller
Words and photos provided by Kyle Miller "Over the month of Febuary I had the good fortune to make a pilgrimage to Japan and see for myself what everyone was talking about with the waist deep snow to be found, epic sushi on the cheap and a culture filled with kindness and respect." "Simply put the rumors are true. I quickly got into a routine of waking up at 5a.m. to the alarm of avalanches falling off our roof, eating a bacon and egg breakfast and putting my board in the chair line at 7:00. We would ride bell to
Splitboarding Mt. Clemenceau
This past spring Karakoram Guide Ambassador Naoyuki Kato made his second attempt at climbing and riding the north face of Mt. Clemenceau. Read about his adventure below: Words by Naoyuki Kato 1. Introduction Deepest in the Rockies, Mt Clemenceau is far more remote than any mountains in the range. We headed to Red Rock Harbor, 150K east from Revelstoke, BC to launch our expedition. From there we kayaked windy sometimes wavy Kinbasket Lake to Wood Arm for 25K. The following day we started hiking old logging road in 60s with possibly 50kg backpacks on and skinned to tree line. Through
Liz We Will Miss You
It is with immense sadness that we say goodbye to Liz Daley, a friend, an ambassador, a person filled with so much energy for life. I first meet Liz in 2010, she was one of Karakoram's first customers. She came by our garage shop to get her new Prior Brandywine splitboard set up with bindings. The garage was dreary and dark, but Liz's smile brightened the place up. As we set up her board she talked about moving to Chamonix, Liz gushed with enthusiasm for the mountains. Working with Liz was such a pleasure. We'd send her bindings for the season
Lucas Debari Ripping Pillows on his Splitboard
It's safe to say that Lucas Debari rips on his splitboard and Karakoram bindings. [video_responsive][/video_responsive]
Miikka Hast: Splitboarding from Here to There
Miikka Hast has been having a great winter. Currently Miikka is in AK, but here is some video footage from his earlier trip to Switzerland. The Southern Alps were hit with some of the deepest powder in years. Miikka and his buddy Jonas were there to rip it up. [video_responsive] Miikka & Jonas - Back to Back 4/4 from Protest Boardwear on Vimeo.[/video_responsive] [br][br] [video_responsive] Miikka & Jonas - Back to Back 3/4 from Protest Boardwear on Vimeo.[/video_responsive]
Liz Daley: Powder Asphyxiation & Col des Cristaux; Chamonix
Words by Karakoram Ambassador Liz Daley: I've spent the last month basically in a little place called Trenchtown, Italy. It's a magical spot 15 minutes from Chamonix filled with fine Italian espresso, spines, awesome tree skiing, steep faces right off the tram tower, the deepest of powder snow and melt in your mouth pizza. If it's not snowing it's bluebird and everyone's always smiling, even the locals. We bought an unlimited Mont Blanc tunnel pass so we were free to go over there at our leisure, maybe even just for dinner if we decided to take a rest day from