New Details Emerge from Touring Partner in Avalanche Death of Pro Splitboarder Stratton Matteson Near Joffre Peak, BC Newly released firsthand testimony has clarified the tragic events surrounding the death of 28-year-old professional splitboarder Stratton Matteson, who was killed in a large avalanche near Joffre Peak on February 24, 2026. While initial reports from the RCMP and Avalanche Canada identified Matteson as a “lone snowboarder,” his touring partner, Ryan Morrison, has come forward to share a harrowing account […] Avalanche Martin Kuprianowicz | March 5, 2026 0 Comments
Bike to Ski and Board: A Will and a Way SnowBrains interviewed source Stratton Matteson in fall of 2023 and he has since passed away in an avalanche in February 2026. May he rest in powder. When did the bike to ski and board movement begin? Could it have been the moment someone realized the carbon-powered vehicles we use to transport ourselves to the mountains contradict our intentions? In only […] Jacqui Davis | February 26, 2026 0 Comments
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