Industry Leading Professionals

Our elite team includes instructors and content creators with real-world experience. They specialize in avalanche safety, first aid, and backcountry travel. Soul Rides continues to raise the bar for snowmobile and snow bike training across North America. More importantly, we don’t just teach best practices—we define them. As riders progress, they gain knowledge, build confidence, and sharpen decision-making skills for safe mountain travel.

Jeremy Hanke

Lead Instructor for Motorized Avalanche Skills Training Level 1,2 and 3

CEO of Soul Rides, Curriculum Specialist, Pro Athlete, Videographer, Content Creation, Avalanche Survivor

Shena Thomas

Lead Instructor Motorized Avalanche Skills Training Intro, Level 1 and 2

Secondary Instructor Level 3

Curriculum Specialist, Pro Athlete

Ely Walsh

Lead Instructor Motorized Avalanche Skills Training Intro, Level 1

Secondary Instructor Level 2 and 3

Product Designer, Curriculum Specialist

Duncan Lee

Lead Instructor Motorized Avalanche Skills Training Intro, Level 1 and 2

Secondary Instructor Level 3 Curriculum Specialist, Content Creation, Pro Athlete

Robert Sim

Secondary Instructor Motorized Avalanche Skills Training Into, Level 1 and 2

Media Specialist Video, Still Images, Content Creation

Rob Alford

Secondary Instructor Motorized Avalanche Skills Training Intro, Level 1 and 2

Photographer, Pro Athlete

Jeff Scott

Content Creation, Web Design, Images, Video, Curriculum Development

Kylor Basset

Secondary Instructor Motorized Avalanche Skills Intro, Level 1 and 2

Pro Athlete

Our experts are certified by both the Canadian Avalanche Association and the American Avalanche Association. Plus, many have completed advanced training through Avalanche Canada and the American Institute for Avalanche Research and Education .

Additionally, they’re recognized by the Canadian Motorized Backcountry Guides Association. They’re also certified through Wilderness Medical Associates, ensuring they’re prepared for real-world emergencies. Together, these qualifications build a strong foundation.

Our instructors ride, guide, and educate in real terrain, season after season. Through out North America—including British Columbia, Alberta, Alaska, Colorado, Utah, California, Idaho, Washington, and other mountainous regions.

More importantly, they don’t just meet industry standards—they over-exceed them. That’s what makes Soul Rides a leader in avalanche education and motorized backcountry safety.