Ski & Splitboard Mountaineering

Topics Covered

• Advanced trip planning and route selection
• Steep skinning and bootpacking techniques

• Execution of winter camping (if overnight applicable)

• Introduction and overview of technical gear

• Ropework; use of knots, tie-ins, belays, anchors, and rappelling

• Ice axe use; including self-arrest, belay, and climbing techniques

• Crampon usage

• Techniques used while traveling through technical terrain

• Climbing and snowboarding couloirs

• Steep riding

Gear List​​

• Skis or splitboard, boots, poles, and skins

• Beacon, Shovel, Probe (rentals available upon request)

• Ice axe and crampons

• Synthetic or wool long underwear bottom and top (base layer)

• Mid layer top and bottom (insulation layer)

• Insulated “Puffy” Jacket

• Waterproof Jacket and pants

• Wool or synthetic socks + 2 extras

• Warm gloves or mittens

• Hat and neck gaiter or balaclava

• Goggles and sunglasses

• Multi-Day pack backpack (40-70 Liter)

• Sleeping bag (0 to 30 degree)

• Personal Hygiene Kit

• Headlamp

• Camp shoes (slippers or booties)

• Water bottle (At least 1 Liter per person)

• Hand warmers

• Hot liquid in thermos

• Extra gloves (Liner Gloves for the uphill)

• Chapstick

• Camera

• Notebook and pencil

• Compass

• Snow Study Kit (thermometer, snow saw, crystal card, magnifier)