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  • A split boarder takes a belay while sizing up steep terrain in the Mount Baker Backcountry during an advanced splitboard course.
  • Lead Guide and Guided Exposure founder finding great terrain on the home turf in the Mount Baker Backcountry.
  • During the advanced splitboard course participants boot pack up steep terrain to access even steeper runs.
  • A snowboarder jumps of pillows of snow in the Mount Baker Backcountry during an advanced tour.
  • A splitboarder making a toe side turn with beautiful cliffs behind them in the Mount Baker backcountry.
  • A splitboarder easily finds steep terrain in the Mount Baker Backcountry. During the advanced split boarding course you learn how to ride terrain like this.
  • A splitboarder making a deep turn coming out of a rocky chute. During the Advanced Splitboard course we ride a variety of terrain!
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Advanced Splitboarding: 2 Day

$500.00 USD
$500.00 USD

Elevate Your Riding with Our 2-Day Advanced Splitboarding Course

Feast your eyes on Mount Baker's easily accessible big mountain terrain, a training ground for some of the best free riders like Craig Kelly, Austen Sweetin, and Lucas Debari. If you’re eager to experience the same legendary slopes, our 2-Day Advanced Splitboarding Course is perfect for you.

Course Overview

In our Advanced Splitboarding course, we focus on cultivating a repeatable approach to steeper terrain and deeper snow, building confidence by building up to terrain overtime and with secure riding assistance, and executing tours that will fulfill your big mountain powder riding dreams, in the lower 48. Expect to tackle iconic lines such as Little AK, Diamond Trees, or the Stoneman Couloir.

Rope Skills Introduction

While rope skills, including belayed riding and rappelling, are not the primary focus, they may be introduced to enhance your splitboarding proficiency and help to support a secure riding progression. This course complements our 4-Day Splitboard Mountaineering program, offering a well-rounded, all year, all conditions, skill set.

Join Us for an Unforgettable Adventure

Ready to elevate your splitboarding skills on the legendary terrain of Mount Baker? Book your spot in our 2-Day Advanced Splitboarding Course today and take your riding to the next level!

Learning Outcomes

  • Line Selection: Identify clean lines and avoid hazards, visualize yourself in the terrain, and establish a plan. Choose the best lines for safe and thrilling descents.
  • Transitions for Steep Terrain: Master efficient transitions from skinning, to boot packing, to riding on challenging slopes.
  • Sluff Management: Learn to manage loose dry avalanches effectively.
  • Boot Packing Couloirs: Improve your technique for boot packing in the steep and deep.
  • Navigating Steep Rollover Descents: Gain confidence identifying landmarks anticipating turn style, and establishing observational movement.
  • Anticipating Snow Changes: Develop the ability to anticipate and adapt to changing snow conditions.

Ideal Participants

  • Splitboarders with more than 1 year of touring experience
  • Ability to proficiently skin 2,000+ vertical feet per day
  • Comfortable riding 35-degree terrain in various snow conditions such as powder, spring corn, or wind buff 
  • AIARE 1 certification preferred
  • Enthusiastic learners who value comprehensive skill development

 

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