Kim Ohara -
"Allen was super knowledgable in all areas of mountaineering and splitboarding. I felt comfortable in his course and it exceeded my expectations. I am excited to go out again and bring a friend so we can continue our training for the backcountry. I’m looking forward to taking the avalanche training next season and ready to get in the backcountry with my friends. I liked the overview of avalanche training at the beginning and enjoyed learning about the different techniques of skinning. I liked the fact we were able to try different terrain and practice on variable conditions."
Minh Chau -
"I took an introduction to splitboarding class with Allen. Overall I am very happy with the class and with Allen as my guide. Allen communicated all the logistics ahead of time, we met up and went out for the day. It was fun. Not only was I able to learn all the basic skills I wanted, but I was having fun doing it at the same time. Allen was careful to consider the right pace so that I could challenge myself and learn but also pace it well enough so that I can last the whole entire day. In term of communicating and teaching, Allen was keen on a lot of positive feedback and encouragement, and constructive suggestions, this helped me focus on learning and focusing on doing things right and not rushing through the motion. Allen was also a pretty fun guy to hang out with on a personal level. Take training with Allen, you will be glad you did"
Tracy Atkins -
"Thank you Allen! Excellent, informative class last night at Caltech!"
"Allen was super knowledgable in all areas of mountaineering and splitboarding. I felt comfortable in his course and it exceeded my expectations. I am excited to go out again and bring a friend so we can continue our training for the backcountry. I’m looking forward to taking the avalanche training next season and ready to get in the backcountry with my friends. I liked the overview of avalanche training at the beginning and enjoyed learning about the different techniques of skinning. I liked the fact we were able to try different terrain and practice on variable conditions."
Minh Chau -
"I took an introduction to splitboarding class with Allen. Overall I am very happy with the class and with Allen as my guide. Allen communicated all the logistics ahead of time, we met up and went out for the day. It was fun. Not only was I able to learn all the basic skills I wanted, but I was having fun doing it at the same time. Allen was careful to consider the right pace so that I could challenge myself and learn but also pace it well enough so that I can last the whole entire day. In term of communicating and teaching, Allen was keen on a lot of positive feedback and encouragement, and constructive suggestions, this helped me focus on learning and focusing on doing things right and not rushing through the motion. Allen was also a pretty fun guy to hang out with on a personal level. Take training with Allen, you will be glad you did"
Tracy Atkins -
"Thank you Allen! Excellent, informative class last night at Caltech!"
