Advanced Splitboarding: 2 Day
Take your splitting to the next level: 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, Liz Daley, 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.
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. Expect to tackle iconic lines such as Little AK, Diamond Trees, or the Stoneman Couloir.
- Prices: Based on a minimum of 2 participants
- 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.
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.
- 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
Join Us for a One of a Kind Progression
Ready to test 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 under the supervision on Bakers only local splitboard guides.
Gear list
Gear list
Gear required varies trip to trip. Your guide helps you decide what to bring or leave during the gear check. Need to rent crampons, ice axe, harness, or helmet? Let us know when you book.
Cancellation
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