Snowboarding in the Backcountry Utah Mountain Adventures

Backcountry Skiing & Snowboarding > Scheduled Courses > Backcountry Split-Snowboard Clinic

Split-Snowboard Clinic:
Learn skills for safe and efficient backcountry travel on a split snowboard.  For intermediate and advanced snowboarders looking to get into the backcountry, and for those seeking a more efficient alternative to boot-packing and snowshoeing.

Description:
Instructor will meet participants at a convenient location around 8 am Saturday morning. Split snowboards will be set-up for each participant’s stance and angles and skins will be fitted. Once in the field, the instructor will demonstrate an avalanche transceiver range check, and lead an ascent on skins, emphasizing route-finding and techniques for trailbreaking and kick-turning. Participants will enjoy a spectacular Wasatch peak or ridge as they transition to downhill riding. The instructor will teach methods for switching modes efficiently in the cold and snow. During the descent, the group will practice safe-travel protocols for avalanche-prone terrain. The guide will also offer riders tips and techniques for off-piste riding. Beacon searches, additional runs, and a lunch breaks will round out the day. Cost of split-snowboards is not included.

Dates:

Fee:
     $165 pp plus tax

     UMA reserves the right to cancel or shorten the clinic if fewer than 2 participants register.