I saw split boards in catalogs back in the day, but it always seemed a bit gimmicky. You know, ride Alta in stealth mode. But now it looks like they’re ready for primetime. Coveting…hard.

It looks like they make DIY kits that allow you to saw your old board in half. Tempting.

Update: Not all snowboarding innovations are as cool. For instance, this. (I’ve had this nightmare once, kind of like an inverted falling dream followed by a genuine falling dream.)

via 37signals.com
Because I’m sick of being batted around like a ping pong ball. Who the hell is in charge? A bunch of accountants trying to make a $1.00 into a $1.10? I want to work. I want to build something of my own. How do you not understand that? - Don Draper

Terrifying and amazing avalanche rescue. My heart was racing.

Gets good about a minute in. Check the story here.

Ah, remember the good ol days?
My favorite comment in the world (a close second would be “This looks professional!”).

My favorite comment in the world (a close second would be “This looks professional!”).