Backcountry Skiing/Splitboarding Course
Intro to Backcountry Skiing & Splitboarding
Learn the skills necessary to get started on your backcountry ski or snowboard journey!
Contacts
- Wed, Nov 16, 2022 - Sun, Feb 26, 2023
- Committee: CMC State
- Members: $95.00 Guests: $165.00
- Availability: 57 (100 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
This course is designed for those that are “new to the backcountry,” who plan to travel on AT skis, splitboards, or telemark skis. This course gives students the tips and tricks necessary to get comfortable and be confident in the backcountry. Backcountry skiing and snowboarding is basically a different sport than the resort equivalents, and it takes a lot of knowledge to get out there. While it takes most strong skiers and snowboarders years to feel comfortable and confident in the backcountry, we saw our students make this same progress in one season!
This course is designed for strong skiers and snowboarders who comfortably go down black runs at a resort.
This course is also designed to complement avalanche safety training (i.e., AIARE Avalanche Level 1). Introduction to Backcountry Skiing and Snowboarding is not a replacement for avalanche safety training.
You will choose one of the sessions and one of the Gear Talks by registering below.
The Gear Talks are free so if you just want to check out a gear talk without paying for the course yet, register here:
SESSION A — JANUARY 18-28, 2023
- Lecture 1 — January 18, 2023
- Lecture 2 — January 25, 2023
- Field Day — January 28, 2023
SESSION B — FEBRUARY 1-11, 2023
- Lecture 1 — February 1, 2023
- Lecture 2 — February 8, 2023
- Field Day — February 11, 2023
SESSION C — FEBRUARY 15-25, 2023
- Lecture 1 — February 15, 2023
- Lecture 2 — February 22, 2023
- Field Day — February 25, 2023
Badges you will earn:
Basic Backcountry Skiing and Riding (AT/Tele/Splitboard) Course
This course has no scheduled activities.
EQUIPMENT
The CMC does not provide any equipment to students for the course, and the list of equipment is extensive. Beyond all necessary clothing, layers, outerwear, and pack, students need the following equipment:
SKI OR SNOWBOARD EQUIPMENT
- Skis with pin, frame, or hybrid bindings and compatible ski boots
- Splitboards with appropriate bindings
- Climbing skins fitted to skis/snowboards
- Ski poles (for both skiers and snowboarders)
AVALANCHE SAFETY EQUIPMENT
- Beacon
- Shovel
- Probe
Discounts and rentals are available through our donors and sponsors. Instructors may also help direct students on rentals at other local shops. Please expect around $100 additional expense for renting the gear you need. While skiing and snowboarding are expensive sports, we do our best to make sure this class is accessible as possible.
You must register for this course to see course materials.