The BC Splitboard Intro course is a NEW course for 2012.

Following on from the introduction of last years highly popular 'BC Freeride Splitboard course' the 'BC Splitboard Intro course' is designed around out regular classic 'BC Intro course' but introduces the use of the Splitboard as apposed to traditional Snowshoe for Backcountry access.

Proudly sponsored by 'JONES SNOWBOARDS' this NEW Splitboard course introduces you to the JONES 'SOLUTION' Splitboard and introduces you to some of 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 out into the world of the serious Backcountry Freerider teaching you how to hike and climb in safety through some of Chamonix's wildest landscapes

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

For those with a creative vision of the future and a need to ride beyond the limits!

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.
• Day 3 -  Splitboard touring around the Chamonix Backcountry - Glacier travel and Awareness - Crevasse rescue training.
• Day 4 -  Splitboard touring around the Chamonix Backcountry.
  
• Day 5 -  Splitboard touring around the Chamonix Backcountry.
  

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 - (we will need stance details from each participant)
• Ortovox avalanche safety equipment and avalanche search and rescue training using the Ortovox 3+ transciever.
  
• 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.