M.A.S.T 1 Online Learning

Online Learning Options

Soul Rides requires completion of both Introduction to Motorized Avalanche Online Learning and Motorized Avalanche Online Learning Level 1. You can book your in-field course at any time, even before finishing the online modules.

Just make sure your online theory is fully complete before your scheduled field date.

This blended format lets snowmobile and snow bike riders master theory in the comfort of their own homes. They can learn at their own pace. Then, they bring that knowledge straight to the mountain.

1. Complete Your Online Modules

Buckle up and cruise through interactive tutorials, quizzes, and multimedia lessons from the comforts of your own home. You can learn on your own schedule. These lessons are designed to keep you engaged. You’ll be ready to hit the field like a seasoned rider.

Introduction to Motorized Avalanche Online Learning

Motorized Avalanche Online Learning Level 1

Cost: $145 CAD + taxes (covers both programs, purchased together)

2. Book Your In-Field Course

Note: Online learning must be fully completed prior to your actual in-field course

One full day of hands-on training (companion rescue drills, snowpack evaluation, group travel management)

Cost: $320 CAD + taxes

Schedule any date within six months of finishing your online modules—choose from our Pre-Scheduled Courses for you or your group, or pick a custom date that works for your team with Custom Booking

Pro Tip

For best retention, complete your online modules no more than four weeks before your first in-field day. Avoid finishing them six months in advance. This will help to keep the material fresh.

Course Schedule

Day 1

Parking Lot Meeting – 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM

You’ll receive detailed instructions on the meeting location and time 48 hours prior to your course date.

Please arrive on time and bring your coffee—you’re welcome to settle in as we kick things off at 8:00 AM sharp. This one-hour morning meeting sets the tone for the day.

We’ll begin with:

A quick overview of avalanche forecasting
An introduction to avalanche rescue gear and its purpose

Be sure your snowmobile or snow bike is ready, along with all required gear and supplies for the day. Once the meeting wraps up, we’ll head directly into the field to begin practical training.

Field Instruction – 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM

Given our limited time, please arrive fully equipped—sleds fueled, gear packed, and food ready. We’ll head straight into the mountains for a focused, hands-on session.

We’ll begin with a review of avalanche rescue equipment, then dive into:

Rescue techniques and planning
Practical exercises
Simulated rescue scenarios

This training is designed to build your confidence and sharpen your response in real-world situations.

As we ride through the backcountry, we’ll make strategic stops to:

Identify and analyze avalanche terrain
Discuss safe travel habits in high-risk zones
Conduct snowpack observations through hands-on digging

Bring warm gloves and a toque—you’ll be in the snow, gaining firsthand experience with the building blocks of avalanche formation.

We aim to return to the staging area between 5:00 and 5:30 PM, wrapping up a full day of skill development and applied learning.