UpBattle Cairngorm

Sat, 14 Mar, 2026 at 08:30 am to Sun, 15 Mar, 2026 at 04:00 pm UTC+00:00

Cairngorm Mountain | Aviemore

Jonny Barr
Publisher/HostJonny Barr
UpBattle Cairngorm
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On Snow Demo's. Product know how from the best in the UK. Seminars giving you the best in mountain safety and usage of kit. Mega Raffle
About this Event

UpBattle is a splitboarding demo event founded in 2013 in the Scottish Highlands, giving riders the chance to test some of the best splitboards available in the UK.

The event created by former British Champion Snowboarder Jonny Barr, giving expert advice and guidance on splitboarding. British 3 time Olympian and Mountain guide Lesley McKenna, hosts on hill seminars that include snow skinning techniques and an introduction to backcountry kit and safety.

Demo and kit support from UK's leading snowboard specialists, The Snowboard Asylum and The Sick & Wrong



Agenda

🕑: 10:30 AM - 03:30 PM
Seminars
Host: Lesley McKenna

Info: An introduction on how to get grips with your splitboard, skinning techniques and use of Avalanche equipment. From leading guide Lesley McKenna.


🕑: 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Basic intro on how to navigate your splitboarding kit

Info: A walk around the mountain to help you get to grips with the use of a splitboard. key tips to take away and work on while you plan your next trip away. Its a fun few hours finding your feet.


🕑: 02:00 PM - 03:30 PM
Avalanche and backcountry kit know how

Info: An introduction on how to read weather and snow conditions. Also the know how on what to do with your backcountry kit if your in a Avalanche situation.


🕑: 11:30 AM - 01:00 PM
The UpBattle Derby
Host: Jonny Barr

Info: Challenge yourselves to the legendry race up through the Cairngorm Mountain Resort. With a La Mans style start and a mega prize purse. Have you got what it takes! 1st,2nd and 3rd prizes in both male and female categories


🕑: 03:30 PM - 04:00 PM
Cairngorm Mountain Rescue Team Raffle draw
Host: Jonny Barr

Info: Buy some tickets and win some amazing prizes from leading snowboarding brands. Proceeds going to the CMRT who do an endless task of saving peoples life's in the Cairngorm's on a voluntary basis. CASH IS KING so bring plenty


🕑: 09:00 AM - 04:00 PM
Product Demo's
Host: TSA

Info: Both days we will be hosting product demos from some of the leading brands a viable in the UK. Knowledge from the best shops in the buisness, TSA and The Sick and Wrong. There staff will be on hand to start your splitboarding journey and make the most out of your set up


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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Cairngorm Mountain, Ski Resort, Aviemore, United Kingdom

Tickets

GBP 6.13 to GBP 33.22

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