Motorized Avalanche Skills Training Level 1

Why M.A.S.T 1


Learning to drive teaches you the rules of the road. Similarly, M.A.S.T 1 gives snowmobilers and snow bike riders foundational skills. These skills are necessary to navigate the backcountry safely. You wouldn’t hit the highway without understanding stop signs or safe passing zones. Similarly, venturing into avalanche terrain can be risky without knowing how snow, slope, and weather interact. M.A.S.T 1 is taught by industry-leading professionals. They guide you step by step. This ensures you grasp each concept before applying it in the field.

Who Should Attend

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

  • Are new to motorized backcountry travel
  • Want to build a strong avalanche foundation in avalanche knowledge
  • Seek confidence in identifying hazards before they ride

If you or your group has some backcountry experience but haven’t refreshed your avalanche skills recently, think about upgrading. MAST 1+ adds more in-field time for deeper skill reinforcement.

What You’ll Learn

Over two days, you’ll absorb and apply crucial avalanche-safety knowledge, including how to:

  • Identify avalanche terrain and slab avalanche mechanics
  • Understand how changing weather affects snowpack stability
  • Use avalanche rescue gear effectively and craft a motorized rescue plan
  • Communicate and ride with etiquette that reduces risk for yourself and others

These takeaways ensure every snowmobile and snow bike rider leaves prepared to make informed, safe backcountry decisions.

Course Outline & Schedule
Online Learning Options

Logistics

M.A.S.T Level 1 courses require a minimum of 5 students for custom bookings. If we travel outside of Revelstoke/ Sicamous, BC, those minimum student numbers are subject to change. The price per person also will change.

Please read in full and understand all the risks before committing to a course. Links below. Avalanche Canada Student Release / Soul Rides Release of Liability / Avalanche Canada Youth Student Release

COST: CA$465.00 CND + Taxes / Student
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Level 1+ Courses

Further Hands-On Learning

M.A.S.T. Level 1+
M.A.S.T. Level 2
M.A.S.T. Level 3