Splitboard touring in the backcountry is booming and this is your opportunity to learn from the best. Under the guidance of our special guest you can take your snow adventure off-piste to enjoy the peace, nature, and wide open and undisturbed landscapes. The effort put into the ascent is paid back and more with the joy of the first turn in fresh soft powder.
Arc´teryx Freeride Academy | St. Anton | 02. - 05.02.2023
Splitboard Touring Basics + Special Guest
THE CLINIC:
In this clinic, you’ll be joined by a top class guide and a special guest who will give you the first insight into the world of splitboarding. We start with an overview of the variety of necessary equipment and its handling, learn an efficient walking technique “on tour” and enjoy the altitude meters we gained in the ascent by riding back down.
EDUCATIONAL GOALS:
# Overview of the gear and differentiation between on-piste touring, ski touring, free touring
# Efficient walking technique with touring skis, from bow-shaped skin tracks to kick-turns
# Correct skin tracking
# Standard techniques in the backcountry
# Basics of avalanche rescue
LEVEL: Beginner, participation only with splitboard
Ascent: Physical condition for approx. 2 h ascent on your splitboard (approx. 600m)
Descent: Safe and controlled boarding on black slopes must be mastered. Off-piste experience is an advantage.
GEAR / EQUIPMENT:
# Complete splitboarding equipment (splitboard, skins, shoes, poles), emergency equipment (avalanche transceiver, probe, shovel)
Lift ticket: You need a day ticket for this clinic (a special offer ticket can be bought on-site directly at the registration)
A detailed list of equipment will be sent after booking.
03.02.23, 9.00 am
04.02.23, 9.00 am
05.02.23, 9.00 am
Euro 140.-
The meeting point is at 9 am at the Freeride Village. Welcome by your guide. Equipment and safety check. Ascent with the lift, check of snowboard skills. Followed by the workshop that will be held on-piste and off-piste. You will learn the correct and efficient walking technique from professionals in various practice sessions on tour. Lunch break on the mountain/optionally in a restaurant. Insights into emergency management and tips for avalanche equipment. Return to the Freeride Village at around 3 pm.
Group size per guide: 4 – 5 participants
# Guided tour by a certified mountain guide
Additional Cost:
# Lift ticket
# Travel cancellation insurance (can be directly purchased upon booking, cost 25.- Euro)
