Couloir Splitboard Camp

Couloir Splitboard Camp

CHF 585,00

3 days // Brisen & Bannalp area
Friday – Sunday

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Description

Level: Advanced to Expert
Duration: 3 days / 2 nights
Location: Bannalp – Brisen – Gitschenen / Haldigrat
“A couloir (French for corridor) is a narrow gully on a mountain slope or wall, often filled with snow or ice.” (Wikipedia)

The Fascination of Couloirs

Couloir riding is spectacular: steep lines, rock walls, sharp focus – it’s an intense experience. And the best part? It often works even in bad visibility or snowfall. No white-out, no getting lost. Just you, your splitboard, and the line in front of you.

Our Couloir Camp takes place in the pre-alpine Bannalp–Brisen region: fjord vibes with a view over Lake Lucerne, often excellent snow conditions – and countless exciting lines to explore.

Who is this camp for?

For splitboarders with solid touring experience, who feel confident on their splitboard and are keen on challenging, steep tours with an alpine character. It’s not a competition – but a huge chance to progress, learn, and push your limits!

📌 Factbox Couloir Camp

  • Region: Bannalp – Brisen – Gitschenen
  • Skills: Rope use, steep terrain, couloirs
  • Training: Hands-on, directly in the mountains
  • Special: Spectacular lines & Norwegian vibes
  • Requirements: Solid splitboard technique & fitness for 1000–1300 m ascent

📅 Dates & Info

12/12/25 - 14/12/25
Pre-Season Camp “Splitboard Group” SPICY🌶️+ // HOT
Buchen
31/01/26 - 01/02/26
Big-Mountain Camp “Splitboard Edition” — SPICY🌶️+ // HOT🔥 // FREAK🚀
Buchen
27/02/26 - 01/03/26
Splitboard Camp “Couloir” — SPICY🌶️ // HOT🔥 // FREAK🚀
Buchen
06/03/26 - 08/03/26
Splitboard Camp “Basic” — MILD🟢// SPICY🌶️
Buchen
14/03/26 - 14/03/26
FDE – Snowboard Technik Off-Piste — SPICY🌶️+ // HOT🔥 // FREAK🚀
Buchen
15/03/26 - 15/03/26
FDE – Splitboard Tour Coaching — MILD🟢// SPICY🌶️
Buchen
27/03/26 - 29/03/26
Splitboard Camp “Gletscher” — SPICY🌶️ // HOT🔥 // FREAK🚀
Buchen

🗺️ Map Link


You can also check the area on Schweizmobil or prepare your tour with WhiteRisk.

Program

Day 1 – Kick-off & Rope Skills

Meeting point at Bannalp. After a gear check and short briefing we head into the terrain. In small workshop blocks we practice:

  • Rope handling & tactics in couloirs
  • Route choice & avalanche assessment
  • Track setting & communication

Depending on conditions: descent into Isental or through a north couloir at Chaiserstock. Overnight stay in Gitschenen.

Day 2 – Application & Tactics

Tour around the Brisen area. Focus is on applying what we learned the day before:

  • Risk management in steep terrain
  • Riding technique in couloirs: tactics & line choice
  • Rappelling, improvisation & group leadership

Overnight stay in Brisenhaus or on Haldigrat.

Day 3 – Couloir Gems of the Pre-Alps

Around Brisen, Schwalmis or Musenalp. Depending on conditions we pick the best couloir. Goal: consolidate what we’ve learned and clear any open questions.

Impressionen

Team

FAQ?

  • Do I need my own splitboard? → No, splitboard rental in Engelberg is possible.
  • How fit do I need to be? → For this splitboard camp you should be able to manage 600 to max. 1200 vertical meters – good splitboard fitness is key.
  • What if the weather is bad? → No stress – we offer a flexible program with bad weather alternatives and different areas.
  • Can I join as a beginner? → Yes, our Beginner Splitboard Camp (Basics Camp) is perfect to get you started safely.

Equipment

No splitboard? No problem!

You’ve got a snowboard but no splitboard? Thanks to our partnership with PIE, we can easily organize the right splitboard setup for you.

Rental is flexible: pick up your gear before the camp in Lucerne or Engelberg – or we’ll bring it straight to the meeting point.

What we need from you:

  • Your snowboard boot size
  • Your stance (Goofy or Regular)
  • Approx. binding angles (e.g. +15 / -9)

Splitboard rental price: from CHF 90.– per weekend
→ Splitboard rental at PIE

Optional gear:

  • Crampons for softboots – also available for rent
  • Technical alpine gear (harness, ice axe, crampons, rope, carabiners) on request
  • Ski crampons for the rental board are included

✅ Gear checklist

  • Splitboard + ski crampons (own or rental gear)
  • Telescopic or foldable poles
  • Snowboard boots
  • Crampons matching your boots
  • Touring backpack (approx. 30–40 L)
  • Avalanche safety kit: transceiver (3-antenna), shovel, probe
  • Climbing harness + 2 screw carabiners + sling
  • Ice axe
  • Helmet
  • Sunglasses & goggles
  • Thermo bottle / hydration system
  • Warm clothing, gloves, beanie
  • Sleeping bag liner & headlamp (for overnight stays)

Missing something? No worries – just let us know and we’ll help you out.