About Splitfest

 Splitfest History

In 2011 Shane Orchard started Splitfest at Temple Basin.  In 2019 Tess Carney, Shane's long time mountaineering partner and splitfest volunteer, took over the festival. The aim has always been to create a learning environment for people who want to try splitboarding  and to inspire adventure.  Each year since 2011 splitboarders from all over the world  have converged at the backcountry mecca of Temple Basin to shred together at this magnificent location.  In 2025 we are transitioning the event from Temple Basin to Mt Cheeseman/Forest Lodge.