Intro to Splitboard & Ski Touring Snoqualmie Pass
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.
One-Day Intro to Ski and Splitboard Touring at Snoqualmie Pass
- 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.
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.
Set the first track towards mastering backcountry skiing!
- 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.
- Prices: Based on a minimum of 3 participants
- Private Courses: Available for custom dates
- 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.
Why Choose This Course?
- Experienced Guides: Learn from skilled guides with extensive backcountry experience and decades of introducing backcountry psyche.
- Hands-On Learning: Realistic, hands-on instruction in the world class Baker Backcountry.
- Comprehensive Curriculum: Covering all essential skills for effective and safe ski and splitboard touring.
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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