INTRO TO SPLITBOARDING
A stepping stone to get out of the ski resorts and into the backcountry on your splitboard.

Location: Summit County and surrounding areas
Duration: 1 days (8 hours)
Experience Level: Beginner, Intermediate SEE HERE
Cost: $200 per person
We have designed this as an introductory course to help you learn the skills necessary to be confident in venturing into the backcountry on your splitboard. This is a perfect course to prep for or couple with an AIARE Level 1 course. A stepping stone to get off the resort and into Colorado's pristine backcountry.
Topics Covered
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Equipment Introduction and gear overview.
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Intro to trip planning and terrain selection
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Use of beacons, shovels, and probes
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Intro to risk management in the backcountry
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Proper and efficient transitions
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Use of uphill climbing skins
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Track setting and kick turns
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Intro to Avalanche Awareness
Gear List
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Splitboard, boots, poles, and skins
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Beacon, Shovel, Probe (demos available upon request)
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Synthetic or wool long underwear bottom and top (base layer)
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Mid layer top and bottom (insulation layer)
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Insulated “Puffy” Jacket
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Waterproof Jacket and pants
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Wool or synthetic socks
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Warm gloves or mittens
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Hat and neck gaiter or balaclava
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Goggles and sunglasses
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Day pack backpack (25-40Liter)
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Headlamp with spare batteries
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Water bottle (At least 1 Liter per person)
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Food for lunch and snacks (can be provided upon request)
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Hand warmers
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Helmet
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Hot liquid in thermos
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Extra gloves (Liner Gloves for the uphill)
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Chapstick
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Camera
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Write in the Rain Notebook and mechanical pencil
