Intro to Backcountry Splitboarding
Montana Alpine Guides has partnered with Bozeman Splitfest to bring you our Backcountry Splitboarding course! This course is designed to give you an introduction to splitboarding and help you learn the skills necessary to be confident to venture into the backcountry on your splitboard. Whether you’ve never splitboarded before, or have some experience but want to learn from the experts – this course is perfect for you.
This Intro to Splitboarding Course is perfect to combine with a Level 1 Avalanche Course from Montana Alpine Guides.
*All splitboard trip locations are subject to change according to weather and snowpack conditions.
Our Intro to Splitboarding Clinic will be held just 25-45 minutes south of Big Sky at the northern end of Yellowstone National Park. This area is perfect for familiarizing yourself with your splitboard, and learning safe backcountry travel techniques and basic navigation skills.
Duration: 8 hours
- Boots, poles, skins
- Synthetic or wool long underwear bottom and top (base layer)
- Mid layer top and bottom (insulation layer)
- Insulated “puffy” jacket
- Waterproof pants and jacket
- Wool or synthetic socks
- Warm gloves and/or mittens
- Hat and neck gaiter or balaclava
- Goggles and sunglasses
- Day pack backpack (25-40 liters)
- Headlamp + spare batteries
- Water bottle (1+ liter per person)
- Lunch + snacks
- Hand warmers
- Helmet
- Extra gloves for the uphill
- Chapstick
- Camera
- Write in the rain notebook + pencil
- Equipment and gear overview
- Introduction to trip planning and terrain selection
- Use of beacons, shovels, and probes
- Fundamentals of risk management in the backcountry
- Efficient transition techniques
- Proper uphill skinning technique
Course Date
Saturday, March 5, 2022
Cost
