Guided Backcountry Splitboarding Tour

Private Guided Backcountry Splitboarding Tour Colorado - Summit County

No prior backcountry experience is required—if you can ride advanced blue or black terrain at a ski resort, you can enjoy the backcountry. Guides provide hands-on instruction in uphill and downhill splitboarding techniques, backcountry safety, and decision-making in winter terrain. Tours are private, full-day experiences, designed to match your preferred pace and skill level while giving you a safe, educational, and unforgettable adventure.

Backcountry splitboarding with is a chance to extend your ski season, discover hidden terrain, and experience the quiet solitude of Colorado’s high country. Rentals for splitboards, skins, and avalanche safety gear are available at our Silverthorne, CO basecamp, so you can focus on the ride and the adventure rather than logistics.

Duration

Location / Where to Meet

Ages & Requirements

1. Minimum Age: 16 years old
   
2. Snowboarding Ability: Participants should be comfortable on advanced blue and black terrain at a ski resort. Experience on ungroomed or off-piste terrain is recommended.
   
3. Fitness Level: Moderate to high physical fitness is required. Splitboarding in the backcountry involves uphill travel, variable snow conditions, and full-day activity.
   
4. Equipment: A properly fitted splitboard with climbing skins, boots, poles, avalanche beacon, probe, and shovel are required. Rentals are available at our Silverthorne, CO basecamp.
   

What's Included

• CAG local, professional guide (5:1 maximum guide to participant ratio)
  
• Transportation from designated meeting place to the trailhead if needed
  
• A safe, fun, and educational experience
  

Not Included

• Lodging
  
• Splitboard, skins, or avalanche gear (discounted rentals available)
  
• Clothing for weather conditions
  
• Insurance (trip or rescue)
  
• Instructor gratuity
  
• Transportation to the designated meeting place
  
• Food, water, lunch, snacks
  

• Avalanche Beacon, probe, shovel
  
• Medium-sized backpack
  
• Splitboard with well-fitted climbing skins
  
• Goggles and helmet
  
• Much of the above is available for use or rent at CAG’s HQ
  

What to Bring / Wear

In addition to the required equipment, we recommend you bring or wear the below or similar:

• Hard or softshell pants
  
• Synthetic or merino wool base layer
  
• Softshell jacket (optional)
  
• Down or synthetic insulated jacket
  
• Hardshell or water/wind resistant jacket
  
• Light gloves for uphill travel
  
• Warm gloves
  
• Brimmed hat or visor
  
• Sunglasses
  
• Sunscreen
  
• Neck gaiter or buff
  
• Snacks, water, food
  
• Medium backpack
  

Should we tip our instructor?

Your guide/instructors work hard before, during, and after your course to provide you with a great experience, and while not expected, gratuities are always highly appreciated. If you had a safe, educational, and fun experience, gratuities typically range from 15-20%.