BOOTPACKING | HOW TO XV

As a snowboarder, and even more so when out splitboarding, bootpacking is a key part of accessing your line, and although it may seem basic - one foot in front of the other right?! There are a few things that can help you to be more efficient in your ascent.
In this episode of How To Xv I go through the basics, starting on your mellow climb, through to using your snowboard to be more efficient and save energy, as well as where and when to switch in into bootpack mode.
For more detailed explanations of how to use crampons and ice axes - which I mention in the episode, check out HOW TO USE CRAMPONS and HOW TO RIDE WITH ICE AXES.
Let me know if you have any questions in the comments below.
Edit by: Tim Burgess
Motion Graphics by: FX Pergola.
Thanks to: The North Face, Rossignol & Fatmap

[@aprilhoward5836]

Thank you so much for these videos. Best splitboarding tips! And love the way you present!

[@HOWTOXV]

Thank you. Xv

[@jonbilbao3456]

Hey Xavier. I would like a video talking about your gear (pants, jackets, technical gear...) and also talk about how the futurelight works and how good it is. Love your videos!! Keep with them!

[@HOWTOXV]

Hey Jon, I have just started a bit of a mini Gear series, so hopefully this is what you are looking for! Have a great winter. Xv

[@L5k001]

The champ is back! It's good to see more videos from you! Yup, you better listen to his advice: mountain skills are essential if you want to freeride or backcountry! I have devoted the last two years myself to improving my mountain skills. I climbed several alpine peaks, such as Weissmies, Lagginhorn, Gran Paradiso, Großglockner and Mont Blanc (finally!) - just to gain an alpine experience. In addition, I have been practicing sports climbing for a year in order to better handle ropes, climbing devices, and learn various climbing techniques. I also took a few mountain rescue courses (alpine / crevices / big walls) - just in case something goes wrong. All this to be able to move safely in the mountains and to be able to reach the top of more and more exciting lines to shred. I spent practically every weekend this spring backcountry in my local mountains - the best season ever! So keep learning guys and shred safely - it's all worth it 🤙 You inspire me to keep raising the bar - thanks XV, keep it up!

[@HOWTOXV]

Thanks Michal, sounds like you have been doing loads - amazing, keep it up. Xv

[@clementbellande8720]

Bon hiver à toi aussi l'ami !

[@liptovlodge1187]

Liking the shins technique. Keep them coming.

[@HOWTOXV]

Thanks. Xv

[@Ozzy1kneeboard2snowboarder3]

Thank you… great to get the tips before trying to backcountry ride…

[@coreyhart4334]

Thank you. These videos are awesome. Please keep them coming.

[@HOWTOXV]

Thank you. Back with a new season. XV

[@BrentRose]

Love this series.

[@seero]

hello, could you do a gear list video(jackets you use, pants, gloves, backpack, accessories)

[@HOWTOXV]

Funny you should ask... I am just starting to release these every second week, so hopefully you find them useful. Thanks for the support. Xv

[@seero]

@@HOWTOXV thanks! i actually find your videos really helpful and informative... merry Christmas and good luck with your future endeavors!

[@Austingust801]

Love the content keep it up! Wouldn’t mind if they were longer but greatfull either way

[@HOWTOXV]

Thanks Austin. Xv

[@TJinHakuba]

great vids mate.

[@HOWTOXV]

Glad you like them! Thanks Xv

[@Tribeshimalayas]

I did many times this bootpacking style in himalayas...this is very hard but with board it helps easy to climb.thanks 🙏🏼

[@HOWTOXV]

Nice - got to be a lot harder at high altitude! Xv

[@Tribeshimalayas]

@@HOWTOXV yes big brother you are right it's very difficult to climb in winter and you are inspiration for upcoming generation 🙏🙏🙏thanks

[@tinasheikhahmadi3783]

Yeee men strong men❤

[@soaringibex]

Great video! It'd be interesting if you could make one specifically about touring as a splitboarder with skiers. Merci d'avance !

[@HOWTOXV]

Hey, Thanks Thomas - yes this is totally on my list to do - and not just touring but riding in general... thank you. Xv

[@adamwebb2600]

Wait, why do you split Board skis not work on as steep of terrain as ski skins?

[@kevintomassini8207]

Hello le Boucher ;) dit j’ai une question qui m’a pas à voir avec cet épisode de how to xav me je pense que tu est le mieux placé pour répondre : serais t’il intelligent d’avoir du canting 3/4degres uniquement au pied avant pour avoir une légère inclinaison du corps vers l’arrière???

[@BlaxP34]

Ce qui serait intéressant de montrer, c'est ta routine de chaussage dans le raide dur bien incorfortable. Un autre truc que j'aimerai voir c'est ta technique de descente avec un piolet et surtout en backside si tu chutes. Aussi que tu nous parles du matos d'alpi, corde, longueur etc... Sinon belle vidéo comme d'hab ;)

[@HOWTOXV]

Fond, on a un episode sur le chauffage et déchaussage en pente raide, mais cool de voir qu'il y a de l'intérêt sur du plus technique. Je rends note en tous cas pour les prochains. a plus!

[@janblumenauer8988]

was hältst du von 4teiligen Splits? ich suche mir gerade mein perfektes Set up zusammen. viel Höhenmeter im Aufstieg und High Mountain ist so meine Welt. Bin noch relativ neu im Splitboard game und komme bei Harten Südhängen, windverblasen und harschig bisher an meine Grenzen.

[@HOWTOXV]

Ich fühle mich wirklich schwer zu bauen und haben es glatt, leicht und solide, aber warum nicht.... Viel Glück bei diesen Bedingungen, aber es ist immer gut, draußen in den Bergen zu sein.

[@dmitriyaleksandrovich5024]

Thanks