Group Off Piste Snowboard Lessons

Intermediate Off-Piste Snowboard Clinic

If you can link turns in chopped snow and light powder on gentle slopes, as steep as blue runs, this course is perfect for you. You excel in consistent snow conditions and open terrain, free from obstacles. You’re already familiar with avalanche safety equipment and eager to expand your knowledge. You’re excited to explore less crowded and more challenging terrain.

In this course, we’ll guide you to the best snow and runs in the resort. Our expert instructors will provide personalised feedback between runs, teaching you to navigate more demanding terrain while prioritising safety. We’ll unlock steeper routes, ensuring you stay safe while having an unforgettable experience.

Your instructor will introduce new techniques and ideas on gentle off-piste terrain or en route to the day’s main runs. They’ll establish a solid foundation in snowboarding, enabling you to build upon new skills. The tactics shared will equip you to tackle challenging terrain, from steep couloirs to obstacles. You’ll refine your line choice and start dictating your path rather than reacting to conditions.

During the course, we’ll review essential avalanche safety knowledge, covering the information you need and where to access it. Your instructor will discuss where to find additional resources and why they’re important.

By the end of the clinic, you’ll feel more at ease on steep, narrow terrain and in varied snow conditions. You’ll acquire a range of technical and tactical skills to overcome any challenges you face. You’ll gain a deeper understanding of off-piste safety and the factors that influence it, enabling you to make informed decisions while snowboarding off-piste with friends. You’ll connect with fellow snowboarders who share your abilities and goals. And you’ll ride the best runs and snow suited to your level.

Advanced Off-Piste Snowboard Clinic

This course is for experienced off-piste snowboarders eager to challenge themselves. If you’re comfortable on steep off-piste slopes, like a red piste, and have snowboarded off-piste for a few weeks, this is for you. You should already know about avalanche safety and rescue. You should be able to link turns smoothly in variable conditions. If you’ve ridden challenging terrain like couloirs and steeper faces but feel uncertain when you encounter sun crust and wind-affected snow you’re in the right place.

We’ve designed this course for those seeking a challenge, exploring runs they wouldn’t tackle alone. It’s ideal if you’re travelling with a mixed-ability group or are at a new resort without anyone of a similar skill level to ride with.

We gather snowboarders with similar abilities and goals from around the world. We’ll guide you to the best runs and snow in the resort that week, building on your existing skills. You’ll receive technical and tactical advice that offers a fresh perspective, unlocking parts of the mountain you hadn’t considered. Our team will assist you in selecting your line and riding it proactively, rather than just reacting to the terrain ahead.

By the end of the week, you’ll have ridden the best runs in the resort, enjoying superb snow while pushing your limits. You’ll meet others to ride with throughout the week and acquire new technical and tactical skills to refine your line choice and flow. This will help you ride more creatively and enhance your enjoyment.

Requirements:

• Fitness Level Required – You should be able to snowboard for 6 hours in off-piste and variable conditions, with breaks, and recover from falls independently.

Equipment Needed:

A transceiver, shovel, and probe are required. We can provide these if requested at the time of your booking.

Expert Off-Piste Snowboard Clinic

Spend a day challenging your off-piste technique and skills while exploring world-famous terrain. Our Off-Piste Performance Snowboard Course is the best way to experience the resort. It will enhance your snowboarding and help you find the best snow.

What you’ll cover

• Personal Performance Awareness and Goal Setting
• Refinement of Turning movements
• Off-piste and Freeride skills
• Terrain, snow, and line tactics
• Technical and tactical skills for riding steeper slopes
• Technical and tactical skills for navigating gullies and couloirs

Requirements:

• Fitness level – Able to snowboard for 6 hours (with a break) in off-piste and variable terrain. You can stand back up by yourself after a fall.

Equipment required:

Off-piste snowboard. Water and snacks. Transceiver, shovel, and probe. We can provide Transceiver, Shovel, and Probe if requested at the time of booking.

Learn to Splitboard

Our Learn to Splitboard tour course is designed for strong piste riders who want to venture further into the backcountry. It offers a safe, guided introduction to splitboarding, allowing you to learn essential skills while staying close to familiar runs. You’ll have the reassurance that a groomed descent is always an option.

What You’ll Cover:

• Explanation of the splitboard equipment and how it works
• How to use the equipment on and off-piste, including the basic skills needed for uphill touring
• Techniques for pacing yourself, moving efficiently, and conserving energy
• How to execute step/kick turns
• Adjusting your technique when descending with a lightweight splitboard setup

Requirements:

• Fitness Level – Must be able to splitboard for 6 hours (with breaks) and be able to stand back up independently after a fall.

Equipment Required:

Splitboard with appropriate bindings, climbing skins, and safety gear. Transceiver, shovel, and probe are also necessary. We can provide a transceiver, shovel, and probe upon request at the time of booking.

Touring and Backcountry Courses

Escape the crowds. Join us for a Splitboarding adventure in one of the world’s most stunning mountain ranges. Discover hidden terrain, secret powder stashes, and unseen faces.

What You’ll Experience:

• Understand the day’s snowpack, local weather, and avalanche risks.
• 500m+ of vertical ascent, taking in the spectacular scenery while learning about the environment around you. Your instructor will share the names of the prominent peaks, the valleys that divide them, and local features and terrain traps, helping you plan your routes.
• Improve your kick turns on steep ascents, balance on difficult terrain, and refine your movements for greater efficiency.
• Terrain, snow, and line tactics to choose your path down the face you’re riding.

Requirements:

• Fitness level – You can splitboard for 6 hours in varied off-piste conditions.

Equipment required:

Splitboard and bindings with skins. At least 1 litre of water, snacks, and a picnic lunch. You must have safety gear: a transceiver, shovel, and probe. These items can also be rented when you book.