About Us

Setting the standard in backcountry snowmobiling.

About Ride Rasmussen Style

Ride Rasmussen Style (RRS) was founded in 2009. We are backcountry riding instructors and American Institute for Avalanche Research and Education (AIARE) avalanche educators, accredited by the American Avalanche Association (A3). We are permitted with the USFS in the Caribou-Targhee National Forest and guide in the Island Park, Idaho area. Ride Rasmussen Style is licensed, insured, and bonded. Our instructors and guides hold the highest level of training and are among the most professional personnel in the industry. We require our lead guides to hold a minimum of an AIARE Pro 1 certification, and all other guides must hold at least an AIARE Recreational Level 2. Additionally, all guides are required to maintain current Wilderness First Aid (WFA) and CPR certifications, renewed every two years. We also mandate an annual three-day instructor/guide clinic refresher course, covering professionalism, best practices, risk mitigation, backcountry decision-making, and riding skills instruction techniques. Our avalanche instructors have completed the appropriate professional-level instructor courses from AIARE in order to teach AIARE classes. This level of training is not required—or matched—by any other outfitter in the industry. We also offer a proprietary system of snowmobile parts created by Bret Rasmussen to enhance the riding experience. There are many incorrect trends in the snowmobile community that we address daily. By helping guests avoid these common pitfalls, we ensure fewer obstacles to progression and learning. In addition, we maintain a fleet of the most capable snowmobiles on the mountain.

Our founder, Bret Rasmussen—known as “The Professor”—is one of the pioneers of modern snowmobile riding techniques. He was the first to introduce these techniques to the public through snowmobile demonstrations and films such as Schooled and Back to Skool, both available on YouTube. Today, we continue to teach these proven techniques to hundreds of guests each year. We also have a network of authorized Ride Rasmussen Style providers across many western states, which you can explore on our Providers tab.

Partnerships & Specialized Training Services

Venue

Ride Rasmussen style has partnered with the Marriott Springhill Suites, located at Mack’s Inn in Island Park, Idaho. The Springhill Suites has a world class hotel located on the riverside, that offers spectacular views, first class lodging, and a conference room we use as our classroom. We encourage our guests to book with Springhill Suites, after booking we send an email containing a code for a special discount price.

Our Clients

Ride Rasmussen Style has the knowledge, expertise, training, equipment, and the capability to instruct a wide range of clients, with the ability to meet their specific needs. Contact us directly so we can help you get started.

Ride Rasmussen Style can provide backcountry snowmobile mentorship and instruction on high angle snowmobile riding, gullies, water crossings, whiteout/blizzard conditions, machine hazards, night riding, group riding, and general speed and control of the snowmobile. Instruction services are performed by certified American Institute for Avalanche Research and Education (AIARE) Rec 1, 2 Instructor, and backcountry snowmobile certified instructors.

Military

Ride Rasmussen Style is uniquely qualified as the best in the business to provide training, with the ability to instruct snowmobile and avalanche training, influenced by previous military experience. Allowing us to cater to the needs of the service member, presenting the information in a manner they are familiar with.

Government Agencies

Ride Rasmussen Style has the knowledge and expertise to provide snowmobile training, mentorship, and expertise to any government agency that needs to access equipment or evaluate snow conditions in the backcountry. Agencies such as NOAA, USDA, or Avalanche Centers. Snowmobiling in the backcountry can be a daunting task but with some training and guidance it can easily be accomplished.

Law Enforcement

There are times when Law Enforcement officers are needed in the backcountry. Ride Rasmussen Style can provide training to assist with backcountry emergencies. Law Enforcement agencies could have a few key people designated and trained for backcountry access via snowmobile. Riding instruction and general mentorship can be provided.

Search and Rescue (SAR)

Ride Rasmussen Style can instruct SAR with AIARE Avalanche level 1, as well as companion rescue. Search and Rescue organizations should have this training to be more effective in the backcountry or when called out. Ride Rasmussen Style can also provide Wilderness First Aid (WFA) to SAR or any other organizations. Backcountry Riding lessons are also available to provide SAR with the highest level of capabilities.

Utility Companies

Power, natural gas, phone, cable, and internet are just a few of the utilities that have equipment in the mountainous backcountry. Equipment needs to be maintained, serviced or undergo emergency repairs. Ride Rasmussen Style can provide the necessary training and recommend snowmobile purchases previous to an emergency when services need to be brought online immediately.