Split-board Efficiency - Winterstoke

This clinic will teach you how to approach backcountry terrain with confidence from the perspective of riding a board, focusing on safe and efficient ways to reach your objectives. You’ll dive into trip planning strategies, including how to interpret weather and avalanche forecasts to guide your decisions. Learn tips for uphill travel, smooth transitions, and handling challenges on the descent, such as first snow traverses, boot packing, and those pesky flat sections. Additionally, you’ll practice selecting terrain and perfecting your ride down.

Prerequisites

• Ability to comfortably ski tour (skin) uphill 1000 meters vertical (3-4 hours)
• Comfortable skiing/riding the equivalent of a black diamond ski run at a North American resort
• AST 1 or equivalent avalanche training

What you will Learn?

• Route planning for snowboaring
• Up tracking and transition tips
• Skinning to boot packing tips
• Reading terrain and managing flats
• Basic split skiing training

6:1 participant to guide ratio 

This clinic will take place in the Whistler backcountry using the Whistler Blackcomb Lift system for access.  A backcountry pass will be available for purchase for $45.

*All Winterstoke courses are non-refundable and non-transferable.*