Event Details
We’re doing things a little differently this year. Our signature trade show, auction and speaking events will be virtual, clinics and tours will still be based in the beautiful Revelstoke BC Backcountry. Same great community, more speakers, and epic prizes. Speaking of prizes, everything you need to know prize wise is online here. Raffle your heart out!
SATURDAY JANUARY 2, 2021
We will kick off the online auction and prize draws on Saturday January 2, 2021. The online auction will allow you to bid on items or purchase draw tickets to win some big prizes. This online site will be live from January 2 to January 10, 2021. There will be plenty of big prizes such as the Heli-Assisted Guided Package from Eagle Pass Heliski, boards and gear from your favourite brands like Weston Backcountry, Nitro, Arc’teryx, Spark R&D, CFR and many more.
FRIDAY JANUARY 8, 2021
TRIP PLANNING: Learn how to perfect your trip planning. We will have three speakers over the evening that will each hone in on a specialty regarding trip planning. From advanced weather forecasting to trip planning like a professional to recalculating in the field, we’re going to dive deep into the art of trip planning. Join us on this educational journey by registering for the 2021 Canuck Splitfest – opening soon!
SATURDAY JANUARY 9, 2021
(RE)FRESH INTO THE BACKCOUNTRY: Tonight is about unity and community. Let’s not only get nostalgic about our first time splitboarding with some heavy-hitting professional snowboarders but let’s also break down some barriers for new splitboarders alike. We’ll be hosting three panels curated with specialists on each topic to educate, stoke, and connect all splitboarders.
Newbies Need to Know + Nostalgia
Progression: Mentorship in Splitboarding
Gear Panel: What’s What and What’s New.
SUNDAY JANUARY 10, 2021
KEYNOTE BY MATT GUNN + PRIZES:
Be prepared to 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 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.
Yes we’re still doing prizes this year and a lot of them! Like 19K worth of prizes! Snag your raffle tickets and get all the details here. Don’t miss the opportunity to claim awesome swag from our sponsors.
CONTESTS! CONTEST! CONTESTS!
MIN TO WIN: Brought to you by Avalanche Canada and 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 and we will share it on our Canuck Splitfest facebook page
- Since our MINs are all about communication, the winner gets a new BCA Radio Link 2.0 and BCA Swag
WINNER: winning min report here.
RECREATE RESPONSIBLY: Brought to you by Weston Snowboards
Show us how you Recreate Responsibly during Canuck Splitfest for a chance to win a killer prize pack from @westonbackcountry! The details are simple – tag @westonbackcountry and @canucksplitfest in a photo or video posted on your Instagram account and the Weston crew will select a winner! We’re talking weather forecasting, checking the avalanche bulletin, touring photos with social distancing, getting sendy and more – show us what Splitfest has taught you for a chance to win a sweet Weston prize pack with shirt, touring hat, gloves, ski strap, stickers, and even a custom print from their local artist and graphic designer John Fellows! Contest Open January 8th – 10th. Winners will be announced on the final day of Canuck Splitfest Jan 10, 2021 and shared on the Canuck Splitfest Instagram Page!
WINNER: Bex Dawkes
PHOTO CONTEST: Brought to you by Snowboard Canada Magazine
In honour of Avalanche Canada‘s annual Canuck Splitfest being held virtually this year, Snowboard Canada Magazine is hosting a Nationwide splitboarding photo contest. Tag @snowboardcanada in your favourite splitboarding photo + SBC editor @abbydells and a winner will be chosen on January 10th! What does the winner get?! Some serious splitboarding SWAG + a feature in the next print magazine. CONDITIONS: must be splitboarding and the image must be available in high res, older photos reposted are okay too. We know avy danger is HIGH, so stay safe! Happy shooting splitboarders!
WINNER: Matt Sylvestre
*Get your Parks Canada winter permit in order to tour at Rogers Pass
*Book a “Lickety Split Camp” with Capow!