After the success of 2023, there was never any doubt that we will be back in Sestriere in 2024! MINT Snowboarding brings you 5 full days of professional backcountry snowboard guiding, hotel accommodation and amazing Italian food in the epic freeride paradise of Sestriere Italy.
During the week you will get out and explore the backcountry terrain of the extensive ‘Milky Way’ ski area, snowboarding a mix of terrain all easily accessed straight off the lifts, or with a short hike. As with all our courses, throughout the week our coaching will continue to develop your backcountry skills by advancing your off-piste technical riding and developing your knowledge of backcountry safety and avalanche search & rescue techniques. If conditions allow, you will also experience 1 day of splitboard touring to get you even deeper into the backcountry.
continue reading...This backcountry course based in Italy is for advanced level riders with a good amount of previous off piste experience. This should include riding a variety of terrain and snow conditions, including tree runs and steeper slopes. You should have a good level of fitness to ensure that you get the most of the week as well as enjoy the splitboard day (cardio fitness is most important here). No previous splitboard experience is necessary. You are looking to explore challenging and exciting terrain at a fast pace with the safety and knowledge of a professional mountain guide to lead the way.
continue reading...A 6 night stay is included in the Gran Hotel Sestriere, a majestic, 4-star hotel in the centre of Sestriere. The Grand Hotel Sestriere is a large, family-run hotel, offering high-quality comfort and its own spa & wellness centre. Included is afternoon tea for when you get off the slopes, followed by a buffet service meal including appetisers, first & second course and dessert.
Half board accommodation is provided in ensuite rooms, based on two sharing.
Arrival day:Â Informal meeting in the evening.
Day 1: Off-Piste freeride day in Sestriere and Vallone. A focus on mountain safety skills & avalanche training.
Day 2: Off-Piste freeride day in Sansicario and Sauze D’Oulx.
Day 3: Splitboard day. Itinerary based on snow & weather conditions.
Day 4: Off-Piste freeride day in Montgenevre.
Day 5:Â Off-Piste freeride day. Location dependent on conditions
The exact itinerary of the week remains flexible to allow for variations with the weather and snow conditions. Each day we will check the weather and snow conditions before deciding where best to go, looking for the best off piste snowboarding for you.