Splitboard Mountaineering Course
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- $1,300.00 USD
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The 4 day course will take place on one of Mount Bakers beautiful glaciers or nearby in the North Cascades National Park. Over 3 nights and 4 days we will introduce, practice, and apply the skills necessary for climbing Cascadian Volcanoes and peaks abroad. Each day we will takes runs around the glaciers while allowing participants the opportunity to get out front and lead the group. Under the supervision of our experienced guides you can receive direct feedback and immediately apply the feedback resulting in skill development.
This co branded course with Weston Backcountry is led by guide Team Member Jere Burrell and culminates with a summit of Mount Baker.
With the goal of climbing and skiing Mount Baker to the summit each participant will recieve a Ski Mountaineering School Course. This means the learning outcomes match the objective and skills taught.
Learning Outcomes
- Glacier travel
- Crevasse rescue
- Snow anchors
- Knots & hitches
- Use the rope while descending
- Self arrest
- Winter camping
- Secure riding movement in variable snow
Best For
- Strong Intermediate or higher ski and skinning ability
- Ability to ski or ride with a backpack
- Moderate or above fitness (ascend 4,700 vertical feet over 4 miles in a day)
- Ascend a total of 7,200' of vertical over 12 miles round trip
- Fitness for 4 days in the mountains
Gear List
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Clothing |
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Base Layer |
Men’s |
Women’s |
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Thermal Bottom |
O.R. Alpine Onset Bottoms |
O.R. Alpine Onset Bottoms |
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Thermal Top |
O.R. Alpine Onset Crew |
O.R. Echo L/S Tee |
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Ski Socks |
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Mid Layer |
Men’s |
Women’s |
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Soft Shell |
O.R. Ferrosi Hooded Jacket |
O.R. Ferrosi Hooded Jacket |
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Fleece Jacket |
O.R. Vigor Plus Fleece Hoody |
O.R. Vigor Plus Fleece Hoody |
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Outerwear |
Men’s |
Women’s |
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Lightweight Waterproof Jacket |
O.R. Motive Ascentshell |
O.R. Motive Ascentshell |
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Lightweight Waterproof Pants |
O.R. Skyward II Pants |
O.R. Skyward II Pants |
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Softshell Pants (Springtime only) |
O.R. Cirque Pants |
O.R. Trailbreaker II Pants |
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Warm Hat, Beanie |
O.R. Beanies |
O.R. Beanies |
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Sun Hat, Ball Cap, or Visor |
O.R. Swift Cap |
O.R. Swift Cap |
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Lightweight Gloves (warmer weather) |
O.R. Extravert Gloves |
O.R. Storm tracker Gloves |
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Ski Gloves |
O.R. Arete Glove |
O.R. Arete Gloves |
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Insulation |
Men’s |
Women’s |
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Down |
O.R. Helium Down Jacket |
O.R. Helium Down Jacket |
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Synthetic Jacket |
O.R. Helium Insulated Hoody |
O.R. Helium Insulated Hoody |
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Personal Gear |
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Backpack 45L-60L |
Ortovox Peak 45L |
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Water Bottles |
2 1L Wide Mouth or Hydration system |
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Compactor/ Trash Bag |
Water Proof Backpack Liner |
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Dinners, Lunches, Breakfasts |
Easy to prepare & calorie dense |
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Sunglasses |
Adequate for Snow Travel |
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Goggles w/ Spare Lens or 2nd pair of goggles |
Low Light and Sunny Lens |
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Sunscreen |
SPF 25+ |
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Lip Balm |
SPF 15+ |
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Buff |
O.R. Echo Ubertube O.R. Echo Ubertube |
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Personal Gear |
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Headlamp |
Black Diamond Storm |
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Tent 3 season (2-3 person) |
Black Diamond First Light |
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Sleeping Bag |
Parsec 20 degree |
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Sleeping Pad w/ repair kit |
X Therm Inflatable or/both Z Lite Foam |
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Stove |
MSR Windburner |
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Fuel |
IsoPropane Canister 8 oz |
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Utensil |
Spoon/spork |
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Bowl or Cup |
Fold Flat Bowl |
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Toilet Paper |
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Small Toothbrush/ Paste |
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Medications |
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Hand Sanitizer |
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Technical Equipment |
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Ice Axe |
Petzl Gully or Ride |
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Boot Crampons (10-12 point) |
Camp 10 Point Aluminum |
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Lightweight Harness |
Petzl Tour |
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Helmet (ski touring or downhill skiing rated) No Rock Climbing Helmets |
Petzl Meteor |
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(4) Locking Carabiners |
Black Diamond Vapor Lock |
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(4) Non locking carabiners |
Black Diamond Lite Wire |
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(1) 120 cm dyneema sling |
Black Diamond Dynex Sling |
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(2) 60 cm loop of cord |
Shop Local Gear Stores (No REI cord) |
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(1) 6mm x 7m cordolette |
Shop Local Gear Stores (No REI cord) |
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17cm – 22cm Ice Screw |
Black Diamond Ultra Light Ice Screw |
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(1) Guide ATC |
Black Diamond Guide ATC |
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Ski or Snowboard Gear |
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Skis or Splitboard |
Weston Backcountry Splits and Skis |
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Ski Boots |
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Ski Poles |
Black Diamond 3 Piece Poles and Snow Baskets or Traverse 3 |
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Climbing Skins |
Touring Skins |
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Ski/Splitboard Crampons |
Binding Specific |
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Ski brakes or removable ski leashes |
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Avalanche Safety Gear |
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Transceiver/ Beacon |
Black Diamond Guide BT Beacon |
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Probe (240cm -320cm) |
Quickdraw 280cm |
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Shovel |
Transfer |
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Optional Items |
We highly recommend these but do not require them to participate. |
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Micro Traxion |
Progress Capture Pulley |
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Ti-Bloc |
Micro Ascender |
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Notebook and writing utensil |
Rite in the Rain 374 and Pencil |
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Winter Snow Boots (Parking Lot) |
Sorel Style Boots |
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Thermos |
Vacuum Style for Hot Tea or Cocoa |
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Compass |
Adjustable Declination |
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Altimeter |
Suunto Watch |
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Map Case or Goggle Protection |
Zip Loc |
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Maps |
USGS Quad/ or Phone App |
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Multi tool |
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Sock Liners |
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Water Treatment |
Aquamira or Steri Pen |
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Dromadary/ Camel Back |
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Down Booties |
Cancellation Policy
Domestic trips and courses cancelled more than 20 days before the start date will be refunded in full. Cancellations less than 20 days in advance of the start date will be given a refund, minus a $75 processing fee. Cancelling a trip or course in 10 days or less of the start date will not be refunded. International trips have a 60 day cancellation policy.
| Domestic Cancellation Policy |
| 20 or more days before course or trip | Full Refund |
| 19 to 14 days before course or trip | Refund minus $75 processing fee |
| 13 to 10 days before course or trip | Guided Exposure Credit minus $75 fee |
| 9 days or less before course start | No Refund |
| International & Trips Abroad: Japan & Alaska |
| 60 days before trip departure | Full Refund |
| 59 to 45 days before trip | Guided Exposure Credit minus $75 fee |
| 44 days before trip departure | No Refund |
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