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.

One glance at this winter’s lineup of powder-oriented snowboards confirms a trend that’s been creeping in over the past few seasons: powder boards are getting shorter. A lot shorter — at least 10 to ...

The joy provided by a snowboard is sometimes beyond description. Railing carves across morning groomers is like being an F1 ...

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VAIL — With all the powder we’ve seen this season, unusual snowboards have been coming out of the snowbank. Among the most noticeable has been the swallow tail, or fork tailed board, named after the ...

A video featuring powder surfing can be viewed online, bit.ly/2ktIMNb. Powder surfing represents a journey backwards for Luke Rieker – a de-evolution of snowboarding to a simpler, purer, more ...

Whether you’re a seasoned powder hound dreaming of fresh tracks and first lifts, or a novice rider looking to try something new this winter, our expert picks of the best snowboards will elevate your ...

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, ...

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 ...