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Intro to Backcountry Ski/Splitboard Gear Talk

Lecture: Intro to Backcountry Skiing & Splitboarding

Intro to Backcountry Ski/Splitboard Gear Talk – CMC Zoom Lecture

This is an informational gear talk about the CMC's Intro to Backcountry course and will cover course information and required gear

Contacts

Graham Ottley
Graham Ottley
Primary Leader
  • Wed, Nov 27, 2024
  • CMC State
  • Backcountry Skiing/Splitboarding
  • Adults
  • For Beginners (Getting Started Series)

Zoom link will be emailed out prior to the talk

Route/Place

CMC Zoom Lecture

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Required Equipment

Required Equipment

EQUIPMENT

The course will discuss details but beyond all necessary clothing, layers, outerwear, and pack, students need the following equipment:

SKI AND SNOWBOARD EQUIPMENT

  • Skis with pin, frame, or hybrid bindings and compatible ski boots
  • Splitboards with appropriate bindings
  • Climbing skins fitted to skis/snowboards
  • Ski poles (for both skiers and snowboarders)

AVALANCHE SAFETY EQUIPMENT

  • Beacon
  • Shovel
  • Probe
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