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