Get the knowledge and training necessary to be a
safer, smarter, and better backcountry snowmobiler.
Based in Jackson Hole, WY, The Mountain Riding Lab provides avalanche education and skills training specifically for motorized winter backcountry users through certified classroom and field training courses.
Our passionate instructors have 15 years combined experience in backcountry snowmobiling and professional guiding;
are American Institute for Avalanche Research and Education (AIARE) instructors;
American Avalanche Association (A3) Pro members; and trained in wilderness medicine and CPR/first aid.
Our goal is to save lives through avalanche education and promote a culture of awareness and responsibility in the backcountry.
All of our avalanche courses are AIARE certified and meet American Avalanche Association (A3) guidelines.
Our passionate instructors have 15 years combined experience in backcountry snowmobiling and professional guiding;
are American Institute for Avalanche Research and Education (AIARE) instructors;
American Avalanche Association (A3) Pro members; and trained in wilderness medicine and CPR/first aid.
Our goal is to save lives through avalanche education and promote a culture of awareness and responsibility in the backcountry.
All of our avalanche courses are AIARE certified and meet American Avalanche Association (A3) guidelines.
Will Mook - Instructor
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Matt Schebaum - Instructor
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" Are you a good riding partner ? "
Could you rescue someone in your group if they were caught in an avalanche?
Does your group formulate a plan based on the avalanche forecast and know how to identify terrain to avoid?
Are you confident that your terrain choices and travel techniques will keep you and your buddies out of harm's way?
Avalanche Courses
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Motorized AIARE Level 1 is a 3 day / 24 hour avalanche course specifically designed for snowmobilers and snow bikers. This course emphasizes riding time and teaches the fundamental aspects involved in decision making and the risk management process with respect to backcountry snowmobiling and snow biking in avalanche terrain. Topics covered include preparation, planning, and execution of a backcountry ride, avalanche terrain identification, hazard mitigation, and safe travel techniques; as well as basic weather and snowpack analysis and avalanche rescue techniques. After short classroom sessions, we get out in the field and ride each day of the course to apply the topics. This course is right for any snowmobiler or snow biker that wants to leave the trail. |
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Motorized AIARE Avalanche Rescue is a 1 day / 8 hour field course that teaches you the essential life saving skills and techniques of companion rescue. Learn how to properly use your transceiver, shovel, avalanche probe, and other gear. This course is great for any experience level and is intended to be retaken on a regular basis in order to keep up to date on the best practices in rescue techniques and gear. New participants will learn the basics of - and practice - companion rescue, while return participants can expand their skill set with advanced topics and complex realistic scenario practice. This course expands on the basic rescue skills in a Level 1 and is a great one to take every season with your riding group to get dialed on your technique and rescue gear as a team. |
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Avalanche Class & Backcountry Riding packages are the best of both worlds! Get your avalanche training then join us for extra days of guided backcountry riding - putting your new knowledge to the test accompanied by an instructor for extended mentorship - and awesome riding!. We offer 3-day and 5-day packages. Choose a 1-day Avalanche Rescue with 2 days of backcountry riding; or a 3-day AIARE 1 with 2 days of backcountry riding. The best way to step up your mountain riding game and become a trained and well-rounded mountain rider! |
Custom Classes
The Mountain Riding Lab can customize and schedule a course to fit your needs. Want to host an awareness event or inquire about private classes for your riding group? Find out how we can come to you!
Contact Us
If you have any questions, would like to inquire about scheduling a private class,
or would like to host The Mountain Riding Lab in your area, please fill out the contact form below.
or would like to host The Mountain Riding Lab in your area, please fill out the contact form below.
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The Mountain Riding Lab
PO Box 1054 Jackson, WY 83001 (307) 200-7929
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