Splitboarding takes the Mountain
So you have yet to hear of splitboarding, its ok. Class is officially in session. Grab an open desk and learn all about the fast-growing sport of splitboarding. Simply put, a splitboard is a snowboard that can be "split" down the middle into two parts. The two parts are used like skis with climbing skins to ascend slopes the same way alpine touring or telemark skis are used. The two halves can then be connected to form a regular snowboard for descent. This comes as a huge benefit for those backcountry boarders.
Check out this video, courtesy of Snowboard Magazine.