Ski & Splitboard Mountaineering Course

Trip Overview

The Wasatch has been a proving ground for budding ski and splitboard mountaineers for decades. Our mountains are full of worthy objectives guarded by steep and technical terrain. These same mountains have also been great training for the bigger ranges for those with wider aspirations.

This Ski & Splitboard Mountaineering Course is for experienced backcountry skiers AND riders who want to ride steep and technical terrain that might involve rope work, rappelling, or glacial travel. Our goal will be to use the tools and techniques taught in the course to summit and ski, bigger, technical objectives

This camp was envisioned by John Lemnotis AMGA Splitboard/Ski guide and IFMGA mountain guide and owner, Carl Dec.

Highlights

Conquer Bigger, Technical Objectives with Our Mountaineering Course

  • Steep skiing & technical ascents
  • Crampon and ice axe use for skiers/boarders
  • Ropework and snow anchors
  • Objectives in Wasatch’s “Chuting Gallery”

Details

Difficulty: Easy-Moderate | Vert. varies
Days: 3
Minimum Age: 10
Venues: Big & Little Cottonwood Canyons
Meets: 8:00 AM
Includes:

  • Splitboard package, pack, beacon, shovel and probe
  • Lead by IFMGA or AMGA certified splitboard guide
  • Demo splitboards from Chimera or Pallas (optional)
  • Field notebook

 

Prerequisites:

  • Riders must be experienced backcountry users
  • Ability to skin up to 4000 vertical feet/day
  • Comfortable riding in variable terrain (think steep black diamonds in any condition)
  • Experience with companion rescue

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Ski & Splitboard Mountaineering Course

ADDITIONAL INFO

Advanced skiers and splitboarders looking to transition into mountaineering terrain with technical tools and techniques.

  • Ice axe use
  • Boot and ski crampons
  • Boot packing
  • Anchors
  • Belaying lead climbers
  • Belayed skiing/riding
  • Crevasse rescue
  • Rappelling
  • Steep skiing and riding techniques
  • Avalanche hazard evaluation
  • Tour planning for large objectives

Required Gear:

  • Backcountry setup
  • Avalanche gear and pack
  • Harness
  • Helmet
  • Rappel/belay device (ATC or similar)

 

Additional gear you’ll bring:

  • Shell – Jacket/pants (soft shell or Gore-Tex with little to no insulation)
  • Insulating layer – Down or synthetic puffy coat
  • Mid Layer – Synthetic or wool zip shirt
  • Base Layers – Synthetic, wool or silk bottom, underwear and top
  • 2 pairs of gloves
  • Hat, beanie
  • Buff
  • Wool or synthetic ski socks
  • Helmet & googles
  • Ball cap & sunglasses
  • Bottle/thermos for hot tea
  • Sunscreen
  • Handwarmers/toe warmers

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