Splitboard Mountaineering Course
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- $1,300.00 USD
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- $1,300.00 USD
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The 4-day Splitboard Mountaineering Course takes place in the ideal classroom of Mount Baker or the nearby in North Cascades National Park. Over the course of 3 nights and 4 days, you'll immerse yourself in the essential skills needed to climb and splitboard Cascadian Volcanoes such as Mount Baker, Mount Rainier, Glacier Peak, or peaks worldwide. Explore the pristine runs on Kulshan around the Coleman Deming Glaciers, the Squak Glacier, or the Boulder Glacier with ample opportunities for participants to take the lead. Under the guidance of our experienced team, you'll receive immediate feedback, fostering skill development in real-time. This course culminates with a summit of Mount Baker.
With the goal of climbing and skiing Mount Baker to the summit each participant will receive a Ski Mountaineering School Course. This means the learning outcomes match the objective and skills taught.
Course Highlights: Moderate to Advanced Riding
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
This course is best suited for individuals with a strong intermediate or higher skiing and skinning ability, comfortable skiing or riding with a backpack, and a moderate or above level of fitness. Expect to ascend 4,700 vertical feet and over 4 miles in a day and a total of 7,200' of vertical over 12 miles round trip throughout the 4 day course.
- 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
Clothing |
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Base Layer |
Men’s |
Women’s |
Thermal Bottom |
O.R. Alpine Onset Bottoms |
O.R. Alpine Onset Bottoms |
Thermal Top |
O.R. Alpine Onset Crew |
O.R. Echo L/S Tee |
Ski Socks |
Mid Layer |
Men’s |
Women’s |
Soft Shell |
O.R. Ferrosi Hooded Jacket |
O.R. Ferrosi Hooded Jacket |
Fleece Jacket |
O.R. Vigor Plus Fleece Hoody |
O.R. Vigor Plus Fleece Hoody |
Outerwear |
Men’s |
Women’s |
Lightweight Waterproof Jacket |
O.R. Motive Ascentshell |
O.R. Motive Ascentshell |
Lightweight Waterproof Pants |
O.R. Skyward II Pants |
O.R. Skyward II Pants |
Softshell Pants (Springtime only) |
O.R. Cirque Pants |
O.R. Trailbreaker II Pants |
Warm Hat, Beanie |
O.R. Beanies |
O.R. Beanies |
Sun Hat, Ball Cap, or Visor |
O.R. Swift Cap |
O.R. Swift Cap |
Lightweight Gloves (warmer weather) |
O.R. Extravert Gloves |
O.R. Storm tracker Gloves |
Ski Gloves |
O.R. Arete Glove |
O.R. Arete Gloves |
Insulation |
Men’s |
Women’s |
Down |
O.R. Helium Down Jacket |
O.R. Helium Down Jacket |
Synthetic Jacket |
O.R. Helium Insulated Hoody |
O.R. Helium Insulated Hoody |
Personal Gear |
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Backpack 45L-60L |
Ortovox Peak 45L |
Water Bottles |
2 1L Wide Mouth or Hydration system |
Compactor/ Trash Bag |
Water Proof Backpack Liner |
Dinners, Lunches, Breakfasts |
Easy to prepare & calorie dense |
Sunglasses |
Adequate for Snow Travel |
Goggles w/ Spare Lens or 2nd pair of goggles |
Low Light and Sunny Lens |
Sunscreen |
SPF 25+ |
Lip Balm |
SPF 15+ |
Buff |
O.R. Echo Ubertube O.R. Echo Ubertube |
Personal Gear |
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Headlamp |
Black Diamond Storm |
Tent 3 season (2-3 person) |
Black Diamond First Light |
Sleeping Bag |
Parsec 20 degree |
Sleeping Pad w/ repair kit |
X Therm Inflatable or/both Z Lite Foam |
Stove |
MSR Windburner |
Fuel |
IsoPropane Canister 8 oz |
Utensil |
Spoon/spork |
Bowl or Cup |
Fold Flat Bowl |
Toilet Paper |
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Small Toothbrush/ Paste |
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Medications |
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Hand Sanitizer |
Technical Equipment |
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Ice Axe |
Petzl Gully or Ride |
Boot Crampons (10-12 point) |
Camp 10 Point Aluminum |
Lightweight Harness |
Petzl Tour |
Helmet (ski touring or downhill skiing rated) No Rock Climbing Helmets |
Petzl Meteor |
(4) Locking Carabiners |
Black Diamond Vapor Lock |
(4) Non locking carabiners |
Black Diamond Lite Wire |
(1) 120 cm dyneema sling |
Black Diamond Dynex Sling |
(2) 60 cm loop of cord |
Shop Local Gear Stores (No REI cord) |
(1) 6mm x 7m cordolette |
Shop Local Gear Stores (No REI cord) |
17cm – 22cm Ice Screw |
Black Diamond Ultra Light Ice Screw |
(1) Guide ATC |
Black Diamond Guide ATC |
Ski or Snowboard Gear |
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Skis or Splitboard |
Weston Backcountry Splits and Skis |
Ski Boots |
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Ski Poles |
Black Diamond 3 Piece Poles and Snow Baskets or Traverse 3 |
Climbing Skins |
Touring Skins |
Ski/Splitboard Crampons |
Binding Specific |
Ski brakes or removable ski leashes |
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Avalanche Safety Gear |
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Transceiver/ Beacon |
Black Diamond Guide BT Beacon |
Probe (240cm -320cm) |
Quickdraw 280cm |
Shovel |
Transfer |
Optional Items |
We highly recommend these but do not require them to participate. |
Micro Traxion |
Progress Capture Pulley |
Ti-Bloc |
Micro Ascender |
Notebook and writing utensil |
Rite in the Rain 374 and Pencil |
Winter Snow Boots (Parking Lot) |
Sorel Style Boots |
Thermos |
Vacuum Style for Hot Tea or Cocoa |
Compass |
Adjustable Declination |
Altimeter |
Suunto Watch |
Map Case or Goggle Protection |
Zip Loc |
Maps |
USGS Quad/ or Phone App |
Multi tool |
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Sock Liners |
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Water Treatment |
Aquamira or Steri Pen |
Dromadary/ Camel Back |
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Down Booties |
Cancellation Policy
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