If you’re still on snowshoes, it’s time to get a splitboard. Modern splitboard/binding interface systems are super easy to use and moving through the mountains on a splitboard is way more efficient than on snow shoes. Most splitboard shapes will work for this kind of thing, though an all-mountain shape that rides well across a variety of terrain types is recommended, rather than a specific powder board. If you plan on covering big distances it’s worth going for as light a splitboard as possible, as even a small reduction in weight can make a big difference when multiplied over hours and days.

Read our full review of the Jones Carbon Split here