5-Day Freeride Snowboard Package
About this package
The same guided, condition led structure as the freeride ski package, run on a single freeride board rather than a splitboard. Full board, boots and avalanche kit are fitted before day one. This is not a course for beginners. Gulmarg's freeride terrain is lift accessed off piste in genuine avalanche country, and it suits riders who already handle piste comfortably and want to get into the powder the mountain is known for. Your guide reads the snowpack every morning and picks terrain to match, so no two weeks here run the same way. The trip runs 6 days in total with arrival and departure.
Pricing is built around the equipment you already own. Please contact us to discuss your requirements and receive a quotation.
Day wise itinerary
Day 1: Arrival, fitting and avalanche briefing
Board and boot fitting, then a full avalanche safety and beacon search briefing before anyone rides.
Day 2: Warm up runs and terrain assessment
Easier off piste lines while your guide checks the snowpack and sees how you ride in the day's conditions.
Day 3: Advanced powder riding
Steeper and deeper lines off Phase 1 and Phase 2 of the Gondola, guided run by run.
Day 4: High alpine freeride routes
Longer routes toward the higher bowls around Apharwat Peak, snow and weather permitting.
Day 5: Best snow, guide's call
Your guide chooses the zone based on overnight snowfall and stability.
Day 6: Departure
Breakfast and airport transfer.
What is included / What is not included
- Airport pick up and drop off
- Hotel accommodation (3 star or 4 star)
- Daily breakfast and dinner
- Free Wi-Fi and 24 hour hot water
- Complete freeride snowboard equipment
- Essential safety gear
- Avalanche safety equipment: beacon, shovel, probe and backpack
- Professional freeride snowboard guide
- Gulmarg Gondola Phase 1 and Phase 2 passes
- Chairlift passes
- Daily transport between hotel and slopes
- Emergency medical assistance
- Airfare to Srinagar
- Lunch
- Travel insurance
- Personal expenses
- Avalanche airbag deployment charges, if triggered
- GST, where applicable
Frequently asked questions
Is this a splitboard trip?
No. This package uses a standard freeride board and lift access. If you want to skin into terrain beyond the lift network, look at the guided backcountry splitboard packages instead.
How much riding experience do I need?
You should be riding confidently on piste, comfortable at speed, and able to handle variable snow. Deep powder demands a different kind of stamina from groomed runs, and flat sections in off piste terrain are much harder on a board than on skis.
What avalanche equipment do I get?
A beacon, shovel, probe and backpack are included, and your guide runs a beacon search briefing on day one. If you own your own kit, mention it before booking.
Can skiers and snowboarders go out in the same group?
Often yes, depending on ability and group size. Mixed groups work well when everyone rides at a similar level, and your guide will tell you honestly if it is not a good match.
What if I want to try splitboarding instead?
That is the guided backcountry splitboard package. It assumes you are comfortable riding off piste already and adds skinning, touring gear and transport to remote zones.
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