Events
We'll post any splitboarding event happening worldwide here, so if you know of one that isn't here please tell us via the comments and we'll add it. We'd especially love to know more about the Southern Hemisphere so get in touch!
The descriptions below are abridged details taken from the event websites. We haven't been to any of these, so can't take any responsibility for the accuracy. If you've been, let us know how they were.
January
10-12 Jan Splitboard Festival - Achensee, Germany
31 Jan - 2 Feb 2020 Climb the Mountain - Galtur, Austria
February
7 - 9 Feb Split & Relax - Hochkönig, Salzburg, Austria
March
14-15 March Upbattle - Aviemore, Scotland
27-29 March Split the Mountain - Pirin, Bulgaria
August
21 - 23 Aug 2020 Splitfest DownUnder - Jindabyne NSW, Australia
Takes place in the Caringorms in March. Allowing you to test some of best splitboards out there on UK snow, with a Le Mans style Derby race thrown in. Showcases all the boards and kit in a designated demo area.
In previous years there has been a group skin up to the summit of the Cairngorm, transceiver training and rescue sequences.
7th edition of the festival featuring '3 days of organized riding in the region with guides, Testing of Jones, Venture, Burton, G3, Furberg splitboards. Testing of Spark R&D splitboard bindings, avalanche safety workshop, avalanche beacon test area, splitboard workshop, yoga, presentations and lectures, music and dancing and many other surprises'.
Great splitboard test over 3 days (200 splitboards, bindings, avalanche stuff, boots and much more), guided splitboard tours, workshops & lectures, day ski pass, party,
2 overnight stays. with half board in the *** SPA Hotel, splitboard sale.
Location: Achensee surrounded by Karwendel and Rofan mountains, between Innsbruck and Munich. Tickets for 2020 on sale from 1st September2019.
German language event, don't know if English is manageable.
Climb the Mountain - The largest test camp for splitboarders & friends offers its participants an incomparable location: Snow-capped at over 2000 meters, the Berggasthof Piz Buin at the Silvretta reservoir overlooks the Silvretta maple and forms the basis for the biggest product test from Friday to Sunday. All tourers are welcome, whether with splitboard, climbs or touring skis.
German language event, don't know if English is manageable.
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Testing the latest equipment
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Guided tours with certified mountain guides
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Safety theory and practice with mountain guides
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splitboard gear presentation
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Info about the latest material
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Getting to know Splitboard partners
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Overnight stay and half board
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Fun at the unique SPLIT & RELAX Splitboard Camp and Testival
Friday night entertainment, T-Shirts, give aways, raffles and loads of fun. Some of the prize categories include worst DIY job, most inventive Splitboard design etc. etc.
Option to stay in Jindabyne, camp in the National Park or my favorite camp on the peaks.
Jump on board and meet some new touring partners, the more the merrier!
This is a free event, there are no guides so you must be able to make your own terrain decisions.