Splitboard: Your Backcountry Ticket to Pure Winter Freedom

Splitboard touring isn’t just a way to reach the untouched—it’s the art of turning the climb into connection and the descent into celebration. At Elevenate, it’s how we fuse precision movement, alpine grit, and a healthy dose of mountain wild into one unforgettable pursuit.

What is a splitboard?

A splitboard is a snowboard that splits in half, converting into skis for uphill travel. With climbing skins on the base and touring-capable bindings, it lets snowboarders earn their turns like their ski-touring friends. When you reach the top, snap the board back together—and drop in.

No lifts, no crowds. Just clean lines, fresh tracks, and total freedom. Say goodbye to boot-packing with a board on your back—splitboarding is smoother, faster, and way more fun.

Splitboard touring: Where grit meets alpine gold

We live for those pre-dawn starts, pushing through wind-scoured ridgelines and topping out into alpenglow. Splitboarding unlocks access to that terrain—the kind that challenges your technique, your legs, and your sense of direction.

It’s ski mountaineering for sideways riders, and it demands gear that keeps up when the wind picks up and the temps drop. That’s where we come in.

How to splitboard: Skin up, ride down, repeat

New to splitboarding? No sweat—it’s intuitive once you get moving. Here’s the drill:

1. Split the board: Unclip your snowboard into skis.
2. Add skins: Stick climbing skins to the base for grip.
3. Adjust bindings: Flip them into uphill mode with a pivoting toe.
4. Tour up: Climb with poles using kick turns and steady pace.
5. Transition: At the summit, peel skins, reassemble the board, and lock in your bindings.
6. Send it: Ride your line like it’s the only one that matters. Because it is.

It takes a few tours to find your rhythm—but once it clicks, you won’t want to go back.

What to wear on a splitboard tour

Conditions change fast in the backcountry—your gear needs to move and breathe with you. Our must-haves:

• Shell jacket: Lightweight, waterproof protection.
• Midlayers: Fast-drying stretch layers for uphill flow.
• Insulation: Primaloft pieces for cold summit transitions.
• Touring pants: Breathable, mobile pants that won’t slow your stride.

It’s not just about staying warm—it’s about staying ready.

Why splitboarders love the journey

Splitboarding isn’t about lift laps. It’s about full immersion—feeling the snow, scanning terrain, and syncing with your crew. The climb is part of the reward. It sharpens your awareness and deepens your line choice. The mountain becomes a partner, not just a playground.

Our gear is designed for this level of commitment. Tested on real tours, in real conditions, by riders who don’t turn back when it gets wild.

Gear up for your next splitboard mission

Ready to roam further and ride deeper? Your next adventure starts with a mindset—and the right gear. Check out our full range of men’s and women’s ski mountaineering apparel. Because when the backcountry calls, you answer with purpose.