New Zealand Splitfest gives people access to skills and information, a chance to try splitboarding, and a gathering to meet new contacts and touring partners to grow the sport and promote safe backcountry travel.
To encourage maximum participation the registration fee is set at the minimum to cover event running costs. We have scoured the country for instructors, presenters, and gear specialists to bring you a range of incredible value workshops, demos, and other events!
Splitfest is brought to you thanks to our dedicated crew who share their skills and experiences to make the festival happen. Thanks to the sponsors there is a stack of prizes up for grabs too!
Get involved!
Here are some of the reasons to get yourself up to Temple Basin for the Splitfest Backcountry Festival
- Meet new contacts and touring partners
- Extend your knowledge of backcountry travel and splitboarding gear, latest developments and best options for your aspirations
- Build your skills in touring, riding, assessing terrain, and staying safe
- Try out new gear
- Share your knowledge with other backcountry enthusiasts
- Experience the on-snow hospitality of Temple Basin in Arthurs Pass National Park
- Gain local knowledge in some of NZ’s best terrain
- Awards, prizes, music & more!
Contribute
A core purpose of Splitfest is to profile new developments in techniques and split boarding equipment. As part of the event an on-snow demo service runs all weekend for participants to learn about the latest equipment and provide opportunities to give it a go.
We are always on the lookout for new product that will enhance the sport and extend an open invite to manufacturers and distributors to participate in the event, either by running on-snow demonstrations or contributing to demo gear available.
For all enquiries please contact splitfest@gmail.com
