Riding 20 boards in two days at the Interlude Snowboard Demo

Riding 20 boards in two days at the Interlude Snowboard Demo

Dave and I recently had an amazing time at Interlude, a three-day gathering of snowboard brands, shops, and riders in Northern Utah. We rode with pros, talked board design with...
January 12, 2024 — Dave Rupp
Snowboard Reviews and Other Rad Stuff on the Drift Youtube Channel

Snowboard Reviews and Other Rad Stuff on the Drift Youtube Channel

After a couple years getting on a lot of boards, we thought it was time to share some more of our experiences and opinions. We've kicked things off with a...
October 04, 2023 — Dave Rupp
storm chaser and drift boards chilling in snow

2023-24 Favorite Powder Boards

Ya'll know we can't get enough of the powder. Last year we got on an embarrassing amount of boards... somewhere around 25 or 30, almost all pow or free ride boards!...
September 18, 2023 — Dave Rupp
Tackling Big Vert in Spring Snow - A Drift adventure on Mount Shasta

Tackling Big Vert in Spring Snow - A Drift adventure on Mount Shasta

When I moved to Southern Oregon four years ago, I was lucky to slide right into a big group of avid backcountry enthusiasts. They all raved about touring in spring corn,...
August 22, 2023 — Dave Rupp
Drift Boards vs. Splitboards: Pros and Cons

Drift Boards vs. Splitboards: Pros and Cons

Many of our customers face this debate once they decide  to go beyond the chairlift and earn their own turns. Sure you can just climb up the hill in your...
January 26, 2023 — Dave Rupp
Which Drift Boards should I choose?

Which Drift Boards should I choose?

Over the years our product line has expanded to include three different Drift board models. Which one should you choose? read on to get the details: Carbon Drift board The...
December 19, 2022 — Dave Rupp
Where are the metal edges?!

Where are the metal edges?!

We get asked about metal edges regularly. Since skis and snowboards need metal edges, it seems only natural to expect Drift boards to have them. While they would very easy to add...
December 05, 2022 — Dave Rupp
Why you'll never want to use snowshoes again

Why you'll never want to use snowshoes again

While splitboards are currently the most widely accepted method of uphill travel for backcountry snowboarders, there are a lot of people out there using snowshoes to move through snow, whether...
October 31, 2022 — Dave Rupp
The Drift Board Story

The Drift Board Story

Drift began with three friends trying to create an affordable, efficient way to snowboard and powsurf in the backcountry. We weren't satisfied with splitboards and saw an opportunity for a...
October 29, 2022 — Dave Rupp
Ride your quiver with our favorite powder boards of 2022-23

Ride your quiver with our favorite powder boards of 2022-23

It's not secret that one of our favorite benefits of Drift boards is the ability to ride any snowboard in the backcountry. There are have never been more amazing boards...
October 18, 2022 — Dave Rupp
Available now: Drift stand-alone binding and crampons

Available now: Drift stand-alone binding and crampons

  For the first time, you can now buy the Drift binding separate from the Drift boards. For those with older alloy bindings, our newer composite bindings are light, strong, and compatible...
October 18, 2022 — Dave Rupp
Earn your turns: How to get started in the backcountry Part 1

Earn your turns: How to get started in the backcountry Part 1

Drift was born purely out of our love for snowboarding and the sense of peace, solitude, and accomplishment that comes with earning your own turns. While we've always loved riding...
October 18, 2022 — Dave Rupp