Interested in splitboarding? Looking for your perfect setup? Want to learn more about safe access to the backcountry? From first-timers to seasoned split vets, we want to help you find the ideal ride, from the right gear for mellow on-resort morning laps to the finest quality big-mountain freeride shred tools, avy safety equipment, layering and mapping insights!
Emgee Events and Pico Mountain have teamed up to bring together the best brands in the industry with deep fleets of premium setups, mountain tools and avalanche safety equipment for YOU to test at the 5th Annual Pico Hiko Splitfest, AKA #PicoHiko. Splitboarding is a big, long-term investment; take advantage of a very affordable opportunity to try before you buy, and get on as many setups as your legs and lungs can muster from the best brands in the industry!
Date: Friday, February 25, 2022
Check-in starts: 8:30AM at Pico base lodge
Demo hours: 9:00AM start; return last setups by 3:30PM
Raffle and Happy Hour on-site once demo riding concludes, benefiting Vermont Adaptive Sports.
SOCIAL:
Facebook Event (please RSVP!): https://bit.ly/picohiko22
Official Hashtags: #PicoHiko #EmgeeEvents @EmgeeEvents @PicoMtn
Killington / Pico Uphill Travel Pass & armband required (no payment necessary if you have a Killington/Pico season pass); Learn more HERE and get yours' on-site if needed.
Exhibitors: The exhibitors list for 2022 includes Jones Snowboards, Mammut, Never Summer Industries, Spark R&D, Burton Snowboards(in collaboration with Darkside), Weston Backcountry (in collaboration with Ranch Camp), with liquid refreshment support from Lawson's Finest Liquids. Reps will provide complete splitboard demo setups, from boards to bindings & skins; even poles and packs if you need them! Your registration fee includes free equipment demo from all of our exhibitors, as well as 1 free raffle ticket.
ALL exhibitors are also contributing awesome prizes to the raffle which benefits Vermont Adaptive Sports501(c)3 nonprofit!
FAQs
Do I also need a ticket from the mountain to participate?
Yes - unless you're a Killington/Pico Season Pass holder, a Killington / Pico Uphill Travel Pass & armband is required; it's only $35 for the whole season and permits unlimited uphill travel at both Killington and Pico. Learn more at https://www.picomountain.com/the-mountain/mountain-info/uphill-travel/.
Are there ID requirements to enter the event?
A valid Driver's License or government-issued ID and credit card are required in order to demo product. You will give them to the exhibitor whose demos you are using.
What are my transportation/parking options for getting to and from the event?
There is plenty of parking on site at the main Pico base area. See directions and more travel info at http://www.picomountain.com/site/mountain/directions
How can I contact the organizer with any questions?
Email mikegirard05@gmail.com.
What's the refund policy?
Full refunds until 15 days before the event, after which point your ticket may be transferred up until one day before the event.
Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?
No, please don't! Save the paper - We will be able to look up registrants on site.
Can I register in person? Yes, but only if pre-sale tickets don't sell out. Cash, credit card or paypal are all accepted. Pre-registration is preferred to expedite check-in and facilitate planning, and pre-registrants will bypass any day-of ticket sale line. Pre-registrants also get first dibs on the first round of setups to go out.
Is my registration fee or ticket transferrable?
Yes, until the day before the event. Just alert the organizer with full name and contact info for the attendee to whom the ticket is transferred.