# McNair Snowboarding


## Posts

- [Has Japan reached the tipping point?](https://mcnairsnowboarding.com/has-japan-reached-the-tipping-point/): My first trip to Japan was in 2018. It had been on my shredding radar for years and the only thing that had been holding me back was family duties.
- [Guardians of the Islands](https://mcnairsnowboarding.com/guardians-of-the-islands/): Last spring, 2023, we set out on our annual voyage to Norway's Lofoten Islands with an adventurous crew of snowboarders, splitboards, touring kit and open minds.

## Pages

- [Andermatt, Switzerland](https://mcnairsnowboarding.com/locations/andermatt-switzerland/): [vc_row height="large" us_bg_image_source="media" us_bg_pos="top center" us_bg_repeat="no-repeat" columns="1" us_bg_image="3260"][vc_column][us_separator size="custom" height="180px"][us_hwrapper][vc_column_text el_class="whiteOut"] [/vc_column_text][/us_hwrapper][us_separator size="custom" height="8px" breakpoint_1_height="32px"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row columns="2-1"][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text] The Split/mix freeride course is all about maximising conditions and generally involves a bit of everything.
- [Bakhmaro, Georgia](https://mcnairsnowboarding.com/locations/bakhmaro-georgia/): Georgia is at the intersection of Europe and Asia, a former Soviet republic it's home to the southern Caucasus Mountains and the Lesser Caucasus.
- [Hannah Duncalf](https://mcnairsnowboarding.com/hannah-duncalf/): I’ve called the Alps home since 2009, after heading to the mountains for “one season” and somehow not finding my way back home to Bolton.
- [Lofoton, Norway](https://mcnairsnowboarding.com/locations/lofoton-norway/): [vc_row height="large" us_bg_image_source="media" us_bg_image="2985" us_bg_repeat="no-repeat" columns="1"][vc_column][us_separator size="custom" height="180px"][us_hwrapper][vc_column_text el_class="whiteOut"] [/vc_column_text][/us_hwrapper][us_separator size="custom" height="8px" breakpoint_1_height="32px"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row columns="2-1"][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text] As with many of our courses, we have chosen to rent a property and self-cater in Kalle, close to the towns of Kavelbag and Svolvaer.
- [Blog, reports and news](https://mcnairsnowboarding.com/news/)
- [Search Results Page](https://mcnairsnowboarding.com/search-results-page/)
- [Contact us](https://mcnairsnowboarding.com/contact-us/)
- [Grimentz, Switzerland](https://mcnairsnowboarding.com/locations/grimentz-switzerland/): [vc_row height="large" us_bg_image_source="featured" us_bg_pos="top center" us_bg_repeat="no-repeat" columns="1"][vc_column][us_separator size="custom" height="180px"][us_hwrapper][vc_column_text el_class="whiteOut"] [/vc_column_text][/us_hwrapper][us_separator size="custom" height="8px" breakpoint_1_height="32px"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row columns="2-1"][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text] For Grimentz I have chosen a high spec self catered chalet.
- [Tignes, France](https://mcnairsnowboarding.com/locations/tignes-france/): [vc_row height="large" us_bg_image_source="featured" us_bg_pos="top center" us_bg_repeat="no-repeat" columns="1"][vc_column][us_separator size="custom" height="180px"][us_hwrapper][vc_column_text el_class="whiteOut"] [/vc_column_text][/us_hwrapper][us_separator size="custom" height="8px" breakpoint_1_height="32px"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row columns="2-1"][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text] If your a snowboarder and been to Tignes then you’ll have heard about the infamous snowboard bolthole, The Dragon Lodge.
- [Winter kickstart](https://mcnairsnowboarding.com/courses/winter-kickstart/): [vc_row height="large" us_bg_image_source="media" us_bg_image="2412" us_bg_repeat="no-repeat" columns="1"][vc_column][vc_row_inner columns="1-2"][vc_column_inner el_class="whiteOut" width="1/3"][us_image image="1847" align="center" size="full"][vc_column_text] [/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width="2/3"][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row columns="2-1"][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text] The more time you spend on a snowboard, the better you will become.
- [Precision coaching](https://mcnairsnowboarding.com/courses/precision-coaching/): [vc_row height="large" us_bg_image_source="media" us_bg_pos="center right" us_bg_repeat="no-repeat" columns="1" us_bg_image="2775"][vc_column][vc_row_inner columns="1-2"][vc_column_inner el_class="whiteOut" width="1/3"][us_image image="1846" size="full" align="center"][vc_column_text] [/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width="2/3"][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row columns="2-1"][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text] Precision snowboard coaching is tailor made to fit and suit your snowboarding needs and goals.
- [Splitboard courses](https://mcnairsnowboarding.com/courses/splitboard-courses/): [vc_row height="large" us_bg_image_source="media" us_bg_image="3152" us_bg_repeat="no-repeat" columns="1"][vc_column][vc_row_inner columns="2-1"][vc_column_inner width="2/3"][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner el_class="whiteOut" width="1/3"][us_image image="1849" align="center" size="full"][vc_column_text] [/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row columns="2-1"][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text] Searching to escape the crowds of resorts and truly appreciate the mountain environment?
- [Backcountry Split mix](https://mcnairsnowboarding.com/courses/split-mix/): [vc_row height="huge" us_bg_image_source="media" us_bg_image="2409" us_bg_repeat="no-repeat" columns="1"][vc_column][vc_row_inner columns="1-2"][vc_column_inner el_class="whiteOut" width="1/3"][vc_column_text] [/vc_column_text][us_image image="1850" size="full" align="center"][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width="2/3"][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row columns="2-1"][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text] This course is the perfect blend of learning to tour on a splitboard and traditional backcountry riding.
- [Backcountry freeriding](https://mcnairsnowboarding.com/courses/backcountry-freeriding/): [vc_row height="large" us_bg_image_source="media" us_bg_image="2765" us_bg_pos="top right" us_bg_repeat="no-repeat" content_placement="bottom"][vc_column][vc_row_inner columns="1-2"][vc_column_inner el_class="whiteOut" width="1/3"][us_image image="1845" align="center"][vc_column_text] [/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width="2/3"][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row columns="2-1"][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text] Depending on your level and experience in the backcountry, read on to find out about our Intro and Explorer couses.
- [Locations](https://mcnairsnowboarding.com/locations/)
- [Courses](https://mcnairsnowboarding.com/courses/)
- [Neil McNair](https://mcnairsnowboarding.com/neil-mcnair/): Neil was born and raised in Scotland, where his passion for the mountains and snowsports was ignited.
- [Privacy policy](https://mcnairsnowboarding.com/privacy-policy/): McNair Snowsports Ltd respects the privacy rights of its online visitors/customers and recognises the importance of protecting the information collected about them.
- [Terms and conditions](https://mcnairsnowboarding.com/terms-and-conditions/): 1, Give you a credit note to the total value of your booking payment.
- [McNair Snowboarding backcountry snowboard and splitboard course.](https://mcnairsnowboarding.com/): [vc_row height="medium" full_height="1" v_align="top" color_scheme="alternate" us_bg_image_source="media" us_bg_repeat="no-repeat" us_bg_parallax="vertical" columns_type="1" columns="2" us_bg_image="2931"][vc_column css="%7B%22default%22%3A%7B%22background-color%22%3A%22rgba%2836%2C45%2C57%2C0.64%29%22%2C%22border-style%22%3A%22solid%22%2C%22border-left-width%22%3A%2216px%22%2C%22border-top-width%22%3A%2216px%22%2C%22border-bottom-width%22%3A%2216px%22%2C%22border-right-width%22%3A%2216px%22%2C%22border-color%22%3A%22%23ffffff%22%7D%7D" width="1/2"][vc_column_text] [/vc_column_text][us_iconbox icon="material|keyboard_arrow_down" link="%7B%22url%22%3A%22%23intro%22%7D" color="secondary" size="70px"][/us_iconbox][/vc_column][vc_column width="1/2"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row height="large" color_scheme="alternate" us_bg_image_source="featured" us_bg_parallax="still" us_bg_overlay_color="rgba(36,45,57,0.64)" content_placement="bottom" el_id="intro" overflow="overflow-class" columns="1-2"][vc_column width="1/3"][vc_column_text el_class="reverse" margins="1.8em 0 1.8em 0"] [/vc_column_text][us_iconbox icon="material|keyboard_arrow_down" link="%7B%22url%22%3A%22%23backcountry%22%7D" color="secondary" size="70px" iconpos="left" alignment="left"][/us_iconbox][/vc_column][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_video link="https://vimeo.com/359542832" hide_video_title="1"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row height="small" color_scheme="secondary" sticky="1" sticky_disable_width="800px" columns="1"][vc_column][vc_column_text] [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row height="small" color_scheme="alternate" gap="10px" el_id="backcountry" overflow="overflow-class" columns="1"][vc_column][vc_column_text] [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row height="small" color_scheme="alternate" gap="10px" overflow="overflow-class" columns="1-3"][vc_column width="1/4"][us_image image="1852" size="full" onclick="" link="%7B%22url%22%3A%22%5C%2Fcourses%5C%2Fbackcountry-freeriding%5C%2F%22%7D"][/vc_column][vc_column width="3/4"][vc_column_text] Want more powder?

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