Hello to all Swoard fans,
and welcome to everyone who wants to test the original extremecarving boards, coached by the team!
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We are opening registration and package sales till January 29, 2026: see links below.
The ExtremeCarving Session (ECS) will have its 23rd edition!
From Saturday 31st January to Monday 2nd February 2026 in Zinal, Switzerland!
Video - ExtremeCarving Session 2025:The Swoard team and Patrice, co-founder of extremecarving in Zinal, welcome you warmly!
Whatever your level, enjoy SWOARD snowboards (your own or on loan) with softboots or hardboots, and get advice on the snow (free lessons). Find the right size and flex with our custom-like concept.
Share friendly moments at the stand and during the Saturday dinner.
If there is deep powder, two of our models are perfect for freeriding!
IMPORTANT: LIMITED TO 130 PARTICIPANTS
The high-altitude restaurant at 2450m, for the Saturday evening dinner (at a good price) and the party, is not very big. The maximum number of places is 130. So we have to limit the number of participants: first come, first served!
Buy your package early. Online purchase below.CONCEPT
Since 2004, we organize these events to enable participants to understand our concepts and get the most out of Swoard snowboards, which have made extremecarving possible. Our ride technique, settings, bindings and boots are very different from what is used in racing. Above all, our snowboards have been developed in these conditions, by the creators of EC (Jacques and Patrice). Designed for carving on the sides, closing well the fully laid turns and ride with fluidity, the Swoard snowboards require relearning.
We therefore offer free lessons starting at 1 p.m. for Swoard fans and those who want to discover the brand. We provide demo boards, which can be reserved in the morning at the stand when registering for the course. Bring or remove your bindings before 1 p.m. to install them on a Swoard.
ACTIVITIES
- Stand: mulled wine (included in the packages), raclette, ... and demo boards on loan
- Demo boards: Extremecarver Gen5, Extremecarver Pro2, Dual2 (sold out) and the recent STOKE (softboots only)
- Piste "Le Col" reserved for the participants from 9am to 10:30am
- Free extremecarving lessons on Saturday and Sunday, from 1pm to 3pm (registration at the stand in the morning, with board reservation)
- Group photo: Saturday at 11:30 am near the stand
- Monday: "free session" day (no stand)
SATURDAY NIGHT PARTY
- Aperitif, dinner (starter, main course, dessert), wine & water included!
- Music
- Speeches, videos and photos
- Surprise gift and goodies
IMPORTANT: take your skipass with you to get access to the cable car and the high altitude restaurant. The people without any skipass will be asked 10 CHF by the employees at the cable car.PROCEDURE
Step 1: find an accommodation
If you have not booked your hotel in Zinal or Grimentz yet (the resorts are connected by a gondola), don't wait anymore! Click here. The villages are small. On Saturday evening, the cable car must be taken from Zinal.Step 2: choose your package
Each extremecarver can benefit from a better price on the skipass by purchasing online a blue package or a red package, but BEFORE the event. In Zinal it will be too late: the skipasses are sold at normal price only.> BLUE PACKAGE: 211 CHF (Swiss Francs) Skipass for 3 days (Saturday + Sunday + Monday) + Saturday dinner (aperitif, menu, wine & water) and party + 2 mulled wine + Gift + Reserved slope "Le Col" + Activities
> RED PACKAGE: 172 CHF (Swiss Francs)
Skipass for 2 days (Saturday + Sunday) + Saturday dinner (aperitif, menu, wine & water) and party + 2 mulled wine + Gift + Reserved slope "Le Col" + Activities
> YELLOW PACKAGE: 72 CHF (Swiss Francs)
Saturday dinner (aperitif, menu, wine & water) and party + 2 mulled wine + Gift + Reserved slope "Le Col" + Activities
Step 3: purchase your package online or by phone
WARNING: deadline on January 29, 2026. Direct link to the purchase of the packages You also can contact the Reservation Center of "Sierre-Anniviers Marketing". It is NOT located in Zinal.Phone number: +41 (0)848 848 027 (Mon-Fri 08:00-12:00 / 13:30-17:30)
E-mail address: info@sierre-anniviers.ch
Step 4: add your name to the list of participants
Once registered, add your name in the other thread with the list of participants to inform the Forum community about your coming.If you are not registered in the Forum, you can simply write to info@swoard.com and we will add your firstname.
Step 5: in Zinal, pick up your package
(skipass, tickets, detailed program and schedule)
Go to the cashier at the cable car in the morning, with your voucher or an identity card.The detailed program with schedule will be given to you at the cashier.
It will be possible to pick up your package already on Friday, if you arrive earlier in the resort.
Any question related to this session?
All questions can be asked in this thread below! Thank you!
The Swoard team
