Intro to Splitboarding Clinic - Cascadia Splitfest 2024

overview

This clinic is a fun and low commitment introduction to the fundamental skills of backcountry splitboarding. You’ll be exposed to the various skills useful in managing avalanche risk (avalanche rescue, terrain recognition and avoidance) as well as movement skills unique to a snowboarder in the backcountry. We will practice these skills together, build community, and explore the Snoqualmie Pass backcountry with an AMGA Asssistant splitboard guide.

Details

Location: Snoqualmie Pass Backcountry, WA
Ratio: 5:1 student to instructor
Length: 5-7 Hour Field Session
Cost: $150.00 per person
Dates: April 6th, 2024 | 9am-3pm - SOLD OUT

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Topics covered

  • Avalanche beacon safety check

  • Avalanche Rescue Demo

  • Splitboard Transitions (Up to Down, Down to Up)

  • Fundamental movement skills for skinning (kick turns, AVA turns, edging, etc)

  • Fundamental movement skills for downhill riding (pole use, etc)

  • Avalanche terrain recognition and avoidance

  • Efficient and safe movement in a downhill backcountry setting

Itinerary

8:45 am: Meet at the Mountain Bureau designated meeting location sent via email, meet your guide and and check in for the clinic, discuss the itinerary and what to expect.

9:00 AM: Guide orientation of avalanche rescue

9:15 AM: Guide conducts trailhead avalanche safety check with group and group departs trailhead

9:20 am -2:00 PM: Group is out in the field in the Alpental backcountry area practicing skills pertaining to topics covered.

3:00 PM: Arrive back at Cascadia Split Fest base finished with tour, enlightened by skills learned and ready to party the night away.

Excludes

Transportation to Snoqualmie Pass
Lunches and snacks
Personal clothing appropriate for conditions
Avalanche Equipment (Transceiver, Probe, and Shovel)
Touring Equipment (Splitboard, Boots, Skins, Poles)

Includes

AMGA Assistant Splitboard Guide
6 Hours of Instruction from a Professional Splitboarder

PREREQUISITE EXPERIENCE OR SKILLS

Participants should be able to ride in-bound “Blue Square” runs in all snow conditions (in control). Participants should have basic uphill fitness and be able to walk uphill with a light (approx. 20lbs.) backpack.

Minimum Age

Students 16-17 years old, with consent from a parent or guardian and prior approval by The Mountain Bureau (please call or email prior to enrolling)

All programs are subject to the Mountain Bureau LLC Terms & Conditions

Photo Zack Wentz

Justin Rotherham