Leave the lift line behind and learn to splitboard Colorado’s backcountry with pro guides based in Silverthorne. Expect uphill skinning, avalanche skills, and fresh powder runs tailored to your ability.
More ways to explore the area's outdoor wonders
The wind has a way of rearranging the mountain overnight; you step out of the van to a ridge blown clean on one side and a wind-loaded bowl on the other. Snow squeaks under teams of training boots while guides unpack avalanche gear and the splitboard clicks from ride mode into touring mode. For the next eight hours you'll trade chairlift laps for slow uphill skinning, then pivot to the freedom of fresh runs few riders will see.
Difficulty
challenging
Duration
8 hours
Fitness Level
Strong aerobic fitness; comfortable riding black-diamond resort terrain and prepared for sustained uphill skinning with a loaded pack.
Wildlife
History
Splitboarding emerged in the 1990s as snowboarders adapted alpine touring gear; Colorado’s guide community formalized instruction and safety protocols over the past two decades.
Conservation
Guides follow Leave No Trace and route choices aim to minimize vegetation and wildlife disturbance; respecting closures and pack-in, pack-out policies helps protect fragile alpine zones.
Reserve your spot on the Guided Splitboarding Backcountry Adventure in Colorado today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Know the avalanche forecast
Check the Colorado Avalanche Information Center before you go and heed guide recommendations; conditions change rapidly.
Layer for variable temps
Bring mid and outer layers — mornings can be frigid on the skintrack while descents warm you quickly.
Carry extra calories and water
High-output uphill travel burns a lot; bring 500–1,000 extra calories and an insulated water bottle to prevent freezing.
Practice transitions
Arrive knowing basic splitboard transition steps or ask for a quick walk-through at HQ to save time on the hill.
Splitboard or Alpine Snowboard
Primary equipment for touring and riding; rentals available at the Silverthorne basecamp.
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Avalanche Beacon, Shovel, Probe
Essential for companion rescue and standard on guided backcountry days.
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Insulated, Breathable Layers
Layering lets you manage sweat during climbs and retain heat on descents.
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Touring Boots & Skins (or rental package)
Proper boots and skins make uphill travel efficient and safe; rentals offered if needed.
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