- Date
- From Friday, January 8, 2021 to Sunday, January 10, 2021
- Location
- Online
- Hosted by
- Avalanche Canada
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Presented by Eagle Pass Heliski
We are stoked to host the 11th Annual Canuck Splitfest this year presented by Eagle Pass Heliski. We’re doing things a little differently this year. This year’s event will be virtual with something for everyone whether you are a splitboarder, backcountry ski tourer, sled access ski/snowboarder or interested in any type of playing in the backcountry, then you’re welcome here with us. Same great community, more speakers, and epic prize draws. You must register before the event. Registration is open NOW here.
You do no want to miss our blockbuster line-up of speakers Jan 8-10
Friday Jan. 8th is all about trip planning. You will learn from professional meteorologist, Matt MacDonald, who will show you how to use long range weather models to plan your trip; an Avalanche Canada Field Team Pro, Martina Halik, who will share some personal stories about managing avalanche risk during her epic traverse from the coast mountains to Alaska; and an ACMG Professional Splitboard Guide, Adam Zok, who will share tools for expert level decision making and creating new plans on the fly.
Saturday Jan 9: (RE)Fresh to the Backcountry: This evening features three panel discussions focused on what newbies need to know, mentorship, and what’s what in new gear. Discussions with pro athletes Leanne Pelosi, Chris Rasman, Sandy Ward, Gill Andrewshenko, Jonathan Penfield, and Jessa Gilbert all lead by Ian Holmes, splitboarder, adventurer, and the driving force behind the wildly popular Backcountry YYC user group. A lucky participant will win an AST course from Whitewater Ski Resort.
Final evening on Jan. 10th: Get inspired to explore the Spearhead Range, one of Canada’s best touring assets. Join Matt Gunn for a discussion about the extensive options available off the Whistler Blackcomb lift system, including old growth trees, massive glacier runs, tight couloirs, and steep alpine faces. Matt will provide a sense of the opportunities and experiences available in the area and provide insight into the ups and downs (so to speak) of researching, writing and publishing the recently released Spearhead Backcountry Atlas. Learn more about the author and the book through the Instagram feed @matt.g.gunn or spearheadbackcountry.com
Join us on this educational journey by registering for the 2021 Canuck Splitfest today!
Registration Fee for Online Presentations: Click here to Register.
- Early Bird: $15.75 (includes GST) - Please be sure to enter this discount code at checkout: EarlyBird2021 if you register no later than Jan 6, 2021
- General Admission: $21.00 (includes GST) for registrations starting Jan 7, 2021
Registration Swag:
- The first 100 people to register get a free Canuck Splitfest necktube donated our perennial sponsor, Nibz.
- We also have 50 FATMAP 3-month Explore Vouchers to give away for early birds.
- 20 random early bird registrations will receive a Canuck Splitfest keychain created by Adam Warketin of Tradesman Manufacturing.
All registration revenue and auction proceeds benefit Avalanche Canada's public avalanche safety programs.
Online Prize Draws + Auction
Win your favourite gear while fundraising for Avalanche Canada
Anyone can participate in the online auction and prize draws with some of the most sought after gear. You do not need to be registered for the presentations to participate. The online prize draws and auction will open at 12:00AM PDT on Saturday January 2 and close at 3:00PM PDT on Sunday, January 10. Be sure to bookmark the online prize draw website for Jan 2.
There is over $19K worth of amazing prizes donated by your favourite sponsors offered through two separate prize draws and a collection of silent auction items:
- Prize Draw #1: Eagle Pass Heli Assisted Touring package
- Prize Draw #2: Epic Prize Draw with 27 prize packages from Weston Backcountry, Arc’teryx, Mammut, Spark R&D, CFR, The North Face, Outdoor Research, Karakoram, Libtech, BCA, RAB, Scott, Phantom and many more!
- A collection of silent auction items including a splitboard, packs, guidebooks and more sponsor swag
Virtual Contests
MIN to WIN Contest sponsored by BCA
- From Jan 8-10th submit a Mountain Information Network (MIN) observation and put "Splitfest" in the title of the MIN Post
- Avalanche Canada will pick a favourite share it on the Canuck Splitfest facebook page
- Since our MINs are all about communication, the winner gets a new BCA Radio Link 2.0 and BCA Swag
Practice What You Preach sponsored by Weston Backcountry
- Show us your good splitboard etiquette on Instagram for a chance to win a prize pack from Weston Backcountry that includes: Weston shirt, touring hat, gloves, ski strap, stickers, and even a custom print from their local artist and graphics designer John Fellows! Put all your new knowledge from the Canuck Splitfest to use and starting using it in the backcountry. The details are simple - tag @westonsnowboards and @canucksplitfest in a photo or video posted in your story and the Weston crew will select a winner! We're talking weather forecasting, checking the avalanche bulletin, skin technic, getting sendy and more - show us what Splitfest has taught you for a chance to be doing more of it on a new split!
Contest Open January 8th - 10th
Photo Contest with Snowboard Canada Magazine - get featured in the mag and win some swag - details coming soon.
On Snow Activities
Splitfest was born from Revelstoke pow, but this year, enjoy the riding at home in your bubble before joining the tribe online for some virtual socializing.
If you are local be sure to get your Parks Canada winter permit in order to tour at Rogers Pass here
For locals to the Revelstoke area, CAPOW will be offering guiding services to the Canuck Splitfest so that you can maximize your time! From January 8-10 check out the best zones in our backyard, while learning how to get back to them on your own for the future. *Book a Lickety Split Camp with Capow!
The Canuck Splitfest was created 10 years ago by Wade Galloway, an avid splitboarder. Wade wanted this event to bring splitboarders together to celebrate and advance the sport with backcountry safety in mind. His vision was to have the event at the foot of Rogers Pass. The inaugural event was held at the hotel at Rogers Pass. It was later moved to downtown Revelstoke to accommodate the 350 participants who make a pilgrimage to Revelstoke to experience the legendary powder and endless touring destinations. He directed the raffle proceeds to go to the Avalanche Canada Foundation. Today the proceeds, go to Avalanche Canada's public avalanche programs. For an entertaining article on the history of this event, go to See Revelstoke's latest blog.
