Which snowboard for powder is best? There are five main types of snowboards, each with its own characteristics and benefits, and choosing the right one depends on the terrain you’ll be riding on.

For Luke Rieker, powder surfing represents a journey backwards – a de-evolution of snowboarding, to a simpler, purer, more intuitive ride. At first glance, powder boards look like snowboards. But ...

For Luke Rieker, powder surfing represents a journey backwards — a de-evolution of snowboarding, to a simpler, purer, more intuitive ride. At first glance, powder boards look like snowboards. But ...

Until last week, I had resisted my urge to buy a pair of fat powder skis. My thinking was that, like it or not, the vast majority of my mileage and vertical feet on skis occurs in hardpack or crud, ...

When I first laid eyes on K2’s Cool Bean several years ago, I must admit I was skeptical. Compared to a traditional snowboard, this thing is, well, funky. Big nose, wide body and precious little real ...