• Looking back at tracks and a splitboarder turning through powder in an glade.

Intro to Splitboard & Ski Touring

$185.00 USD
$185.00 USD

One-Day Intro to Ski and Splitboard Touring

Overview

Join our guided 1 day course designed to introduce and enhance splitboarding and ski touring skills. Perfect for novices and those looking to build on their existing backcountry experience, this course is ideal for anyone preparing for an AIARE 1 Course. Spend an extra day getting comfortable with your equipment, allowing you to focus fully on avalanche safety during your training.

Course Highlights

  • Beginner-Friendly: Ideal for those new to splitboarding and ski touring.
  • Skill Enhancement: Build upon baseline skills for more experienced backcountry travelers.
  • AIARE 1 Preparation: Get a head start before your avalanche course.

Why Choose This Course?

  • Experienced Guides: Learn from skilled guides with extensive backcountry experience.
  • Hands-On Learning: Practical, hands-on instruction in real-world settings.
  • Comprehensive Curriculum: Covering all essential skills for effective and safe ski and splitboard touring.

Join Us

Boost your confidence and skills in splitboarding and ski touring with our one-day introductory course. Whether you’re preparing for an avalanche safety course or simply looking to enhance your backcountry abilities, this course provides the foundation you need for safe and enjoyable adventures.

Register today and take the first step towards mastering the backcountry!

Best For

  • Novices: Newcomers to splitboarding and ski touring looking for a solid introduction. Skiers and riders should be comfortable in ski area equivalent blue runs on a variety of snow conditions. 
  • AIARE 1 Participants: Those preparing for their first avalanche course.
  • Experienced Travelers: Backcountry travelers aiming to refine their touring skills.

Goals

  • Stance Adjustments: Tailored for splitboarders to optimize stance width and angles while allowing acceptable uphill touring performance.
  • Skinning Movement: Master efficient skinning techniques for uphill travel.
  • Kick Turns: Learn and practice kick turns to navigate skin track setting.
  • Quick Transitions: Improve transition times between climbing and descending.
  • Equipment Care: Understand maintenance and care for your touring gear.
  • Trekking Poles Integration: Effective use of trekking poles for splitboarders.
  • Efficiency Techniques: Enhance efficiency for both ascents and descents.

 

Cancellation

It is your responsibility to be familiar with our Payment, Cancellation, and Rescheduling Policies. When you book a trip with Guided Exposure, you are agreeing to our policies outlined here:

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