When the skin track ends and the pitch gets too steep, or the snow too deep for skinning, don’t resort to post-holing. The Spark R&D Verts with Adapter, available now at Salty Peaks Snowboard Shop in Salt Lake City, offers a revolutionary splitboard-specific climbing alternative, getting you to those high alpine lines in Utah’s backcountry more efficiently than ever before!

Born from a collaboration between Spark R&D and Verts, these are the first ever splitboard-specific snowshoes designed to seamlessly integrate with your existing setup. The ingenious “adapter” system means you simply slide your Spark R&D bindings (or any other puck-compatible splitboard binding, except K2 Kwicker) directly onto the Verts. There’s no need for separate, bulky snowshoe bindings, saving you weight and time, and simplifying your transition in critical terrain.

Verts are renowned for their compact, toe-forward design (18.75″ x 8.5″ footprint). This unique shape is specifically engineered for ascending steep slopes and couloirs. The toe-forward design allows for fatigue-free front pointing, effectively creating a sturdy staircase as you climb, making challenging ascents feel significantly easier and more stable.

Crafted from a high-performance, non-stick, super-tough nylon material, Verts are incredibly lightweight (around 2.5 lbs per pair) and durable. The non-stick surface actively sheds snow and ice, preventing annoying build-up and keeping them light and functional throughout your climb.

Whether you’re tackling a technical bootpack up a couloir in the Wasatch, navigating rocky traverses, or just need a more efficient way to gain elevation when skins aren’t ideal, the Spark R&D Verts with Adapter are an indispensable tool for any serious splitboarder’s kit. Stop by Salty Peaks and gear up for your next big mission.