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Unforgettable splitboard tours and events –
Your winter adventure starts here!

We are the experts for guided splitboard tours as well as avalanche and freeride courses in Switzerland.

All tours and events are now open for booking.

Tours:

We are your specialists for guided splitboard tours – by boarders for boarders.

Courses:

Improve your freeriding and carving skills or train how to use avalanche transceivers in our technical courses.

Testdays:

Test the latest ski and snowboard models free of charge at our test days.

Events:

Experience exciting events at Radical such as the open day, the winter opening and more.

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  • Moritz Heiser
  • Niki Huwyler
  • Andreas Rutz
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Frequently asked questions – FAQ

What requirements do I have to fulfill to participate?

You should enjoy learning and have the motivation to keep at it.
To give you an overview of the requirements for our tours, we have created the following website: Requirements for our tours.

You should pay attention to the following before registering:

  • Make sure that you meet the requirements for the tour.
    Check your physical fitness, your touring experience and, if necessary, your knowledge of the equipment to ensure that you are up to the demands of the tour.
  • Check whether you have the necessary equipment for the tour.
    If you are missing something, you can rent the missing equipment from Radical.
What happens if a tour or course cannot take place?

Radical Sports AG reserves the right to cancel a tour:

a) If the minimum number of participants is not reached.
In this case, any amounts already paid will be refunded in full.
b) If the conditions in the tour area are inadequate and no suitable replacement can be found.
In this case, an alternative date for the tour will be offered first.
If this does not suit the participant, he/she will receive a voucher for another tour of his/her choice.
If this is also not acceptable, any amounts already paid will be refunded in full.

What if I have to cancel a tour?

If you do not take part in the course, we reserve the right to invoice you or retain the tour you have already paid for as a no-show fee.
Cancellations are only possible free of charge, unless otherwise stated, up to 48 hours before the tour at the latest.
After that, a fee of CHF 100 will be charged.

In the event of no-shows or cancellations on the same day, regardless of the reason, 100% of the course fee is due.
This also applies to tour equipment that you have rented from us.

What about liability and insurance?

Participation in a tour is at your own risk. Participants must ensure that they have sufficient insurance cover themselves, in particular for accidents and rescue. The organizer accepts no liability for damage caused by inadequate insurance cover. Existing illnesses or medication that are relevant to safety should be reported to the responsible guide in good time before the tour.

Do I have to provide my own food on a tour?

Yes, we usually eat from our rucksack.
Dried fruit, energy bars, dried meat, cheese, wholemeal bread and chocolate are all good options.
Make sure your rucksack doesn’t get too heavy, so you shouldn’t pack too much food.
Instead, it is important to take enough to drink with you.
Thermos flasks with a volume of 0.75 to 1 liter are ideal.

I have little experience with the avalanche transceiver.<br /> What should I do?

No problem!
No previous experience with avalanche transceivers is necessary for our beginner tours.
Nevertheless, we recommend that all participants, even advanced ones, practise using the avalanche transceiver regularly.
Our avalanche transceiver training courses are ideal for refreshing or improving your skills.

I have a tour in mind that I would like to do myself

No problem.
We can also help you with planning and recognizing the key points.
Proper risk management is essential in mountain sports.
We also offer courses on this, in groups or privately.
You may also find my tips under: www.snowboardcoach.ch/tourenplanung/

How well does a splitboard work in practice?

Technically speaking, the splitboard has been around for a long time, but in recent years it has been significantly improved and is now extremely robust.

It works brilliantly and allows you to reach almost any summit.
Switching from uphill to downhill mode is quick and easy, so you can enjoy that incomparable snowboard feeling on the descent.

There are different binding systems for soft and hard boots that are optimally adapted to different preferences and conditions.
It’s best to try it out for yourself – ideally in combination with a touring course to experience the full potential of the splitboard.

 

Which splitboard interface is the best?

Our guide, Niki Huwyler, started with the Karakoram system.
After a year, I also switched to the Spark system with puck and used special splitboard boots.
Since 2021, I’ve been using the Phantom system in combination with AT boots.
Depending on the area of use, ability and type of tour, each system has its own advantages.
With the Spark system, however, you are always on the right track.
I’ve been riding the new SplitPin AT boot, which Radical also sells, since 2024.
I’m thrilled and wouldn’t want to ride anything else.

For more information , click here to go to the blog.

Is ski touring dangerous?

Mountain sports always involve risks, and ski touring is no exception.
Avalanche danger is just one of many dangers; frostbite, loss of orientation, falls, falls and nausea are also potential risks.
Nevertheless, off-piste touring is a wonderful experience that is easily justifiable with professional risk management.

Safety is our top priority.
On our tours, we always pay attention to the abilities of the participants, the current conditions and the careful choice of route.
Tour planning is the key to a successful and safe experience.
During the ski and snowboard tour, continuous considerations, measures and actions are required in which your assistance is not only desired, but also necessary.

Are tours sustainable and economical?
Our closeness to nature leads us to attach great importance to environmental protection. Whenever possible, we take public transport on our tours. Our clothing and snowboards come from ecologically sustainable production, and we always take our waste back down to the valley. We do this not only out of respect for nature, but also in the interests of future generations.
Is it also possible with snowshoes?

Many tours are possible with snowshoes and the board on your back, but it is much more strenuous.
For a normally trained tourer, around 800 meters of altitude can be easily achieved with snowshoes, while 1200 meters of altitude can be reached with a splitboard.
It’s best to try out a splitboard – it rides like a normal snowboard.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Course in English?
Yes, that’s possible.
Most guides and participants speak German or both German and English.
There’s always a willingness to help each other out and translate when needed.
Accessible tours

“Barrier-free” means that everyone can enter, navigate and use all areas of a barrier-free living space safely and independently, largely without the help of others.

Our website is also barrier-free.
We strive to make our tours as accessible as possible.
However, barriers can also arise in the mind – we want to avoid these too.

Out and about in the sun, snow and the great outdoors, accompanied by expert guides, promotes awareness of your own body and leaves traces that go far beyond the snow.

Is my data protected?

On May 25, 2018, the new EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) came into force.
It is important to us that you consent to the processing of your personal data by Radical Sports.
We therefore ask you to inform yourself comprehensively about our data processing methods in this privacy policy.
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