The Mountain Riding Lab provides motorized specific avalanche courses; guided backcountry snowmobiling;
skills clinics; and professional avalanche risk management consulting throughout the U.S. mountain west.
Founded in 2016, our team brings extensive experience in backcountry riding, guiding, and avalanche instruction;
and is comprised of the leading motorized avalanche educators and professional guides in the industry.
TMRL is an American Institute for Avalanche Research and Education (AIARE) certified provider
and an American Avalanche Association (A3) Recognized Provider.
skills clinics; and professional avalanche risk management consulting throughout the U.S. mountain west.
Founded in 2016, our team brings extensive experience in backcountry riding, guiding, and avalanche instruction;
and is comprised of the leading motorized avalanche educators and professional guides in the industry.
TMRL is an American Institute for Avalanche Research and Education (AIARE) certified provider
and an American Avalanche Association (A3) Recognized Provider.
Get the knowledge and training to
step up your mountain riding game
Avalanche Courses
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Motorized Level 1 is a multi-day introduction to avalanche hazard management specifically designed for snowmobilers and snow bikers. This AIARE course addresses more than rescue and awareness; it is for those who intentionally want to travel in or through avalanche terrain and want to learn how to work with a group to manage their avalanche risk. Instructors identify and focus on unique elements of motorized backcountry travel, focusing on snowmobilers’ unique use of terrain, speed of travel, and group communication. Using the AIARE Risk Management Framework, this course emphasizes riding time and covers topics such as avalanche rescue techniques and equipment; preparation, planning, and execution of a backcountry ride based on avalanche conditions; how to track the season's snowpack and interpret an avalanche bulletin; avalanche terrain identification, hazard mitigation and safe travel techniques; weather, snowpack, and stability analysis. This is the essential course for any backcountry rider. No pre-requisites. All riding levels. $575
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Motorized Level 2 provides backcountry riders an opportunity to advance their decision making skills in more complicated situations with respect to traveling in avalanche terrain - such as being the leader of a group, riding in complex terrain, and developing a plan where resources are scarce. This multi-day AIARE course builds on the backcountry decision making process introduced in Level 1 and adds to it the evaluation of critical hazard assessment factors with more focus on weather, snowpack, avalanche processes, and how these topics relate to observations and riding in avalanche terrain. This course is essential for any backcountry snowmobiler or snow biker whose skills and aspirations are taking them in more complicated terrain.
Level 1 + Avalanche Rescue are pre-requisites. Intermediate riding level recommended. $675 (Available in WY, ID) |
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Motorized Avalanche Rescue is a one day AIARE field course aimed at both new and experienced backcountry riders that covers the essential life saving skills and techniques of companion rescue. Learn how to properly use your transceiver, shovel, avalanche probe, and other gear with focused skills training and realistic practice scenarios. New participants will learn the basics of companion rescue, while return participants can expand their skill set with advanced topics and complex scenario practice. This course is great for standalone learning; to expand on the basic rescue skills in a Level 1; or to begin every season with your riding group to get dialed on your skills and rescue gear.
No pre-requisites. All riding levels. $275 (Available in WY, ID) |
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Introduction to Avalanches is a one-day field course aimed at new and experiences riders alike that are looking for an entry point into formal on-snow motorized avalanche training. This course includes recognizing avalanche terrain and hazards; route planning; conditions awareness; understanding an avalanche forecast and key terminology; and the basics of avalanche rescue.
No pre-requisites. All riding levels. $215/person. (Available in WY, ID) This course follows American Avalanche Association (A3) guidelines. |
Cancellation Policy: If you need to cancel or change your booking, please contact us ASAP. There will be no refunds for cancellations less than 14 days before the course or tour start date. Within 14 days, you may reschedule for another available date during the same season. Please note, some courses have minimum required bookings and may be rescheduled or cancelled (with a full refund) if not met.
Guided Tours & Clinics
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The Big Holes/Palisades Riding Clinic will level up your skillset and confidence so you can unlock the goods with our top guides in the epic Big Holes and Palisades mountains in Southeast Idaho. This private, rider-focused course includes riding skills, equipment setup, and basic backcountry awareness customized to meet your ability levels and desired outcome. Whether you're an intermediate rider looking to take it to the next level, or a beginner looking for a solid foundation and more confidence, we will get you there!
$860/day/group (up to 4 people); additional guests $215/person. (Driggs, ID) Stay at Teton Basecamp for the ideal power sports focused accommodations. Lodging not included. |
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Backcountry Bootcamp w/ Duncan Lee will level up your skill set and confidence so you can unlock the goods with a legendary pro rider in their home zone. This private, rider-focused course in The Lost Sierra of Northern California includes riding skills and equipment setup in addition to recognizing avalanche terrain and hazards, route planning, conditions awareness, and the basics of avalanche rescue to achieve the success on a sled that you're looking for. Whether you're an experienced rider looking to dial in bow ties and hop overs while refreshing your safety protocol, or you're a new rider looking for confidence, our Backcountry Bootcamp will get you there!
$1075/day/group (up to 5 people). (Sierra Buttes, CA) This course follows American Avalanche Association (A3) guidelines for Introduction To Avalanches. |
Cancellation Policy: If you need to cancel or change your booking, please contact us ASAP. There will be no refunds for cancellations less than 14 days before the course or tour start date. Within 14 days, you may reschedule for another available date during the same season. Please note, some courses have minimum required bookings and may be rescheduled or cancelled (with a full refund) if not met.
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Custom Services
The Mountain Riding Lab can customize a professional service to fit your needs.
We offer private avalanche courses, backcountry riding, skills training, consulting, and professional avalanche risk management
for individuals, groups, events, and organizations.
We offer private avalanche courses, backcountry riding, skills training, consulting, and professional avalanche risk management
for individuals, groups, events, and organizations.
Contact Us
For general questions or inquiries, please fill out the contact form or give us a call!
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The Mountain Riding Lab
PO Box 7718 Jackson, WY 83002 (307) 200-7929
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