November 03, 2020

Spark your stoke with Will Ritter | founder of Spark R&D

2 hours 19 minutes

Episode 31

Dark Starts backcountry splitboarding podcast presents Will Ritter, founder of Spark R&D.

Fell in love with the rockies while on spring break, and shortly after discovered the backcountry (the hard way).

Started Spark R&D in 2006 when his curious engineering mind wanted to build a better splitboard binding than what was available on the market.

Got a less than perfect sense of direction? Will has pro tips for navigating your next dark start. Impressive gear and nutrition knowledge too.

There’s no question, powder runs through Will’s veins. Few people are lucky enough to make a living from their passion, and fewer still create innovative products that make splitboarding even better and more fun. Will takes us to where it all began and tells us what he’s working on next. And since he’s a splitboarder first, he’s got great tips on gear, nutrition and how to introduce your kids to splitboarding. Or, was that Darrin?

Show links:

Spark Website

Spark Instagram

Special thanks to:

Tahoe Lab Boards

Use promo code DS15 to get 15% off all boards

Groundswell Marketing

Valerie Black The Artist Behind The Logo

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