The BC Freeride Splitboard course is a NEW course for 2012 designed for those that have tasted the future of Backcountry Splitboarding through the BC Splitboard Intro course and now want more!

This course is all about getting out there and exploring the Backcountry treasures found amongst the highest peaks of the Chamonix valley and beyond. The aim of this course is to get out and ride the best conditions and the biggest descents on offer whilst exploring a new vision of what is possible in Backcountry Snowboarding!

Proudly sponsored by 'JONES SNOWBOARDS' this NEW Splitboard course introduces you to the JONES 'SOLUTION' Splitboard and opens up the amazing possibilities that modern day Splitboarding offers over conventional Snowshoe touring.

In recent years Splitboarding has come along way. New board technology and a whole new binding interface has suddenly brought Splitboarding into the modern era and has openned the doors to a whole new vision of what is now possible on a Snowboard within the Backcountry arena.

Following in the skinning tracks of the likes of Big Mountain rider 'Jeremy Jones' and his 'Deeper' project this NEW course brings you the 'Solution' and guides you further out into the world of the serious Backcountry Freerider than ever before.

With the emphasis, as always on mountain safety, this NEW Course will also help you further increase your awareness for the high mountains and develop your ability and confidence to tour, climb and ride amongst the high peaks.

For those that have caught the Backcountry bug on the BC Splitboard Intro course and now want to take the next step, this is it!

The BC Freeride Splitboard courses is a creative vision of the future!

Course Overview.

• Day 1 - Avalanche search and rescue training - A warm up day at Le Tour and an introduction to the JONES 'Solution' splitboard.
• Day 2 - Splitboard touring around the Chamonix Backcountry - eg. Col du Belvedere (60m abseil) - Aiguille Rouge.
• Day 3 -  Splitboard touring around the Chamonix Backcountry - eg. Valley Blanche (Les Periades/Glacier Noire)
• Day 4 -  Splitboard touring around the Chamonix Backcountry - eg. Val Ferrat
  
• Day 5 -  Splitboard touring around the Chamonix Backcountry - eg. Pointe Rhonde (col du Forclaz)
  

Price Includes:

• 5 days on snow Guidance with fully qualified ISIA Snowboard Teacher and UIAGM Mountain Guide Neil McNab (ratio 1:6).
• Jones Solution Splitboard
• Avalanche safety equipment and avalanche search and rescue training.
  
• Crevasse rescue and rope technique training for glacier travel.
  
• All Backcountry access equipment including Splitboard and training.
• Transport to and from the mountain.

Price does not include:

• Accommodation.
• Lift pass.
• Flights (nearest airport is Geneva).
• Airport transfers.
• Personal insurance.
• Personal snowboarding equipment and backpack capable of carrying your board (25L minimum)

Please Note
Our Backcountry Freeride courses cater for Advanced Snowboarders who have previously attended our Backcountry Intro course. A good fitness level and a minimum of 5 to 6 weeks riding experience is recommended.

Itineries can change due to conditions at the descretion of the Guide.

For safety reasons ‘Riders unable to meet the required criteria for their chosen course may be unable to complete that course at the discretion of the course leader’. For more information on course requirements please read our Choosing a Course & Course Prerequisits section.