SPLITBOARD CAMP 1
Expand your powder horizons!
Splitboard camp 1 Lötschental 4 - 8 February 2026
The splitboard camp in the Lötschental (Valais, Switzerland) offers the ideal introduction to the world of touring snowboarding - including test equipment, avalanche awareness and professional route selection.
Both beginners and experienced splitboarders benefit from coaching and the wide range of touring options in the snow-sure valley.
Who can join?
Suitable for snowboarders who are confident off-piste skiers and in good physical condition
Free skiers welcome (touring skis possible)
No previous touring experience necessary
Insurance is the responsibility of the participants (cancellation insurance recommended)
Location & accommodation
Lötschental, Valais - one of the most snow-sure areas in Switzerland
Base camp: Hotel Petersgrat in Kippel - with fine cuisine and space for equipment customisation
Background
Freeride pro Ueli Kestenholz discovered the touring potential of the Swiss Alps after worldwide big mountain adventures (Alaska to Japan). Together with mountain guide David Henzen, the first splitboard camp was created in 2016, which has since combined gear reviews, avalanche safety and touring experiences.
Dates & Prices 2026
Special: Sat 7.2.-Sun 8.2. you will spend the night at the Lötschenpasshütte at 2690m!
Wednesday 4 February - Friday 6 February 2026 CHF 750.-
incl. guides, hotel, food, folding poles & safety equipment.
Opt: Jones splitboard rental incl. Karakoram Bind. Fr. 80.-
Arrival Wednesday evening: Thus two full days of touring and powdering.
Friday 6 February - Sunday 8 February 2026 CHF 790.-
incl. guides, hotel, food, folding poles & safety equipment.
Opt: Hire Jones splitboard incl. Karakoram Bind. Fr. 80.-
Arrival Friday evening: Thus two full days of touring and powdering.
Wednesday 4 February - Sunday 8 February 2026 CHF 1490.-
incl. guides, hotel, food, folding poles & safety equipment.
Opt: Hire Jones splitboard incl. Karakoram Bind. Fr. 120.-
Arrival Wednesday evening: 4 days of touring and powder skiing. Good physical condition is an advantage.
The Lötschental offers enough options for four days of varied tours.
Included services
2 or 4 days of guiding by a mountain guide
Supervision & input from Ueli Kestenholz
Organisation by TRAVELZONE
Overnight stays incl. Breakfast, packed lunch & dinner
Avalanche kit (beacon, shovel, probe from Ortovox)
Telescopic poles from LEKI
Not included
Transport (train, post bus, cable car)
Parking garage (CHF 5.- per night)
Test equipment Jones splitboards & Karakoram bindings
You can find more information here.
