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 accredited and standardized classroom and field training courses. Our passionate instructors have extensive experience in backcountry snowmobiling and professional guiding;
are certified American Institute for Avalanche Research and Education (AIARE) instructors;
are 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.
are certified American Institute for Avalanche Research and Education (AIARE) instructors;
are 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.
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?
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?
Classes
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Motorized 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; as well as basic weather and snow science, group management and avalanche rescue techniques. |
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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 a great place to start for any experience level or to jumpstart into a Level 1, 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 companion rescue, while return participants will expand their skill set with advanced topics and complex realistic scenario practice. |
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 from below.
or would like to host The Mountain Riding Lab in your area, please fill out the contact from below.
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The Mountain Riding Lab
PO Box 1054 Jackson, WY 83001 (307) 699-7187
(307) 699-3038 |
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