Thompson Pass, Alaska | April 16| 14+ with guardian participation
Staging Location: Will be communicated April 13 after scouting is complete.
$100 per rider + Alaska Safe Riders Membership
This course normally costs $440 USD, but we are offering this heavily subsidized training to the Alaska riding community.

Join Alaska Safe Riders and Soul Rides for a Motorized Avalanche Skills Training (MAST) 1 course designed specifically for snowmobilers and snow bikers who ride in avalanche terrain.
This course provides the foundational knowledge and field skills needed to safely explore the motorized backcountry while understanding avalanche hazards and rescue techniques.
Class size is limited to 16 riders.

Special Opportunity for Avalanche Instructors

If you are a certified avalanche instructor and would like to shadow this course for additional motorized-focused training, we are offering that opportunity free of charge.
Please email [email protected] to start that conversation.

Why Take MAST 1+?

Learning to drive teaches you the rules of the road. Similarly, MAST 1 gives snowmobilers and snow bike riders the foundational skills needed to navigate the backcountry safely.
You wouldn’t hit the highway without understanding stop signs or safe passing zones. In the same way, venturing into avalanche terrain can be dangerous without understanding how snow, slope, and weather interact.
MAST 1 is taught by industry-leading avalanche professionals who guide riders step-by-step to ensure each concept is understood before applying it in the field.

Who Should Attend

MAST 1 is designed for snowmobile and snow bike riders who:

• Are new to motorized backcountry travel
• Want to build a strong avalanche safety foundation
• Want confidence in identifying hazards before riding

If you or your group already have some backcountry experience but haven’t refreshed your avalanche skills recently, consider upgrading to MAST 1+, which includes additional field time for deeper skill reinforcement.

What You’ll Learn

During this training, riders will absorb and apply critical avalanche safety knowledge, including how to:

Avalanche Terrain Recognition

• Identify avalanche terrain
• Understand slab avalanche mechanics
• Recognize slope angles and terrain traps

Snowpack & Weather Awareness

• Understand how changing weather affects snowpack stability
• Recognize warning signs of unstable conditions

Avalanche Rescue Skills

• Use avalanche rescue gear effectively
• Develop a motorized companion rescue plan

Safer Riding Practices

• Communicate effectively within riding groups
• Practice riding etiquette that reduces risk for yourself and others

These skills ensure every rider leaves prepared to make informed and safer decisions in avalanche terrain.

Cancellation Policy

Due to the limited number of seats available:
Cancellations made after April 1st are non-refundable.
Your registration fee will instead be reinvested into future Alaska Safe Riders safety programs and education opportunities.

Required Online Coursework

Participants must complete Soul Rides Intro to Motorized Avalanche Training before the field course.
Once registered, you will receive a promo code to complete the online coursework for free prior to the on-snow training.

Required Gear

• Reliable snowmachine or snowbike
• Avalanche beacon
• Probe
• Shovel
• Layered riding gear for changing conditions
• Extra warm gear
• Lunch / food for the day
• Plenty of water

Recommended Gear

• Radio
• Avy Bag

Community Commitment

We encourage riders who complete this training to consider supporting Alaska Safe Riders next season by hosting a backcountry ride or community ride event.

These rides help:
Grow Alaska Safe Riders membership
Build stronger connections in the riding community
Continue spreading avalanche education across Alaska

Details can be discussed later — we simply ask riders to consider helping us keep the safety culture growing.

⚠️ Alaska Safe Riders membership is required to participate.
We can’t wait to shred with you all and spend an unforgettable weekend riding, learning, and connecting in the mountains. 🏔️✨

✨ ASR Basic — $25/yr: Members-only training events; networking; merch offers; automatic prize entries
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 ASR Family — $50/yr: Up to 6 family members; networking with riders & champions; merch offers; prize entries
🏫 ASR Schools — $100/yr: School recognition; priority reservations for school trainings; special school offers
🏢 ASR Business — $500+/yr: Business recognition; industry networking; visibility at events/workshops; website/newsletter recognition

👉 Start your journey to safer riding today—join Alaska Safe Riders!

Thank You to Our Event Sponsors & Supporters

This program would not be possible without the support of our partners who believe in growing avalanche education in Alaska’s riding community.

Special thanks to:

• Alaska Motorsports & Equipment
• Alaska Mining & Diving Supply
• Team CC Ski-Doo
• Delta Leasing
• The Sierra Winter Way
• Uptrack Alliance
• Soul Rides
• Alaska Safe Riders leadership

Your support helps bring real motorized avalanche education to Alaska riders and continues building a stronger culture of safety in the backcountry.

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