The Mountain Riding Lab provides motorized specific avalanche education; professional avalanche services;
skills training; and guided backcountry snowmobiling throughout the U.S. mountain west.
Founded in 2016, our team brings 30+ years of experience
in backcountry riding, guiding, and avalanche instruction.
We are comprised of the leading motorized avalanche educators and professional guides in the industry.
An American Institute for Avalanche Research and Education (AIARE) certified provider,
all of our avalanche courses meet American Avalanche Association (A3) guidelines
and our avalanche instructors and guides exceed industry standards.
skills training; and guided backcountry snowmobiling throughout the U.S. mountain west.
Founded in 2016, our team brings 30+ years of experience
in backcountry riding, guiding, and avalanche instruction.
We are comprised of the leading motorized avalanche educators and professional guides in the industry.
An American Institute for Avalanche Research and Education (AIARE) certified provider,
all of our avalanche courses meet American Avalanche Association (A3) guidelines
and our avalanche instructors and guides exceed industry standards.
Get the knowledge and training necessary
to be a safer and better mountain rider.
Avalanche Courses
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Motorized AIARE 1 is a multi-day introduction to avalanche hazard management specifically designed for snowmobilers and snow bikers. This 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. $575
(Available in WY, ID, CA) |
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Motorized AIARE 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 course builds on the backcountry decision making process introduced in AIARE 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 who's skills and aspirations are taking them in more complicated terrain. AIARE 1 + Avalanche Rescue (or equivalents) are pre-requisites. $625
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Motorized AIARE Avalanche Rescue is a one day field course aimed both at 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. $195
(Available in WY, ID, CA) |
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.
Experience the exhilaration and freedom of
backcountry snowmobiling.
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Big Holes Palisades Mountain Tour is a full day adventure riding in the mountains of Southeast Idaho. Experience terrain for any ability level with our team of guides. The Big Hole Mountains near Teton Valley, ID and Palisades Range near Swan Valley, ID offer everything from groomed trails and untouched meadows to technical tree riding and steep climbs. All tours are private and customizable allowing for a focus on skills and progression.
$875 (Up to 5 people); additional guests $175/person. Snowmobile rentals and lodging are available from our partners. |
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Backcountry Bootcamp w/ Duncan Lee is a comprehensive 3-day ride fest featuring everything you need to know to scope and ride the best terrain including avalanche education; riding skills; route finding and terrain evaluation; mapping; weather; and more! Shred and learn with backcountry master, Duncan Lee!
$575 (Available in CA, ID) |
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 an avalanche course, professional service, or guided adventure to fit your needs.
We offer private backcountry riding, skills training, consulting, and professional avalanche risk management for individuals, groups, events, and organizations.
We offer private backcountry riding, skills training, consulting, and professional avalanche risk management for individuals, groups, events, and organizations.
Contact Us
For any 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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