Ride Rasmussen Style offers the ultimate in backcountry snowmobile adventures and instruction. Our guides have been trained personally by “The Professor” himself, Bret Rasmussen.
We offer the experience of a lifetime for anybody who loves riding in technical mountain terrain. The Ride Rasmussen Style Clinics are great for everyone, whether you want to advance your skills or just beginning to learn. It’s our mission to help you become a better backcountry snowmobiler by teaching you tips and tricks to traverse the terrain easier and safer. Even if you have limited time on a snowmobile, our team is here to help you have fun and stay safe. Don’t feel like you will be holding the group back or contrarily waiting for the groups as our intention is not to put on maximum miles each day, but to exercise technique and improve rider ability. Everyone will be challenged well beyond their limits and enjoy the adventure to the fullest. Clients may choose to participate for as many days as they desire but multi-day clinics are encouraged so the new riding techniques become second nature.
Besides Rasmussen certification, our guides have ALL passed a rigorous certification process attending a 16 hour Wilderness First Aid training, a 24 hour avalanche level 1 certification, a 24 hour avalanche level 2 certification, companion rescue certification and several are Pro 1 certified to teach avalanche training. Ride Rasmussen Style carries only the best avalanche and safety training and gear to ensure client safety is the highest priority at all times.
"Hands down the greatest time snowmobiling ever!"
Daily CLINIC DETAILS
Ride Rasmussen Style Clinics
Clinics offered in Island Park, ID are offered daily. Ride Rasmussen Style requires a minimum of two people in our daily clinics. If you have selected a date, no one else has booked, you will be asked to either move your clinic day to a different date or pay a minimum of $1,000 (equal to two spots in the clinic). We recommend 3 days of instruction to get the most out of your experience with us, but ultimately the length of your trip is up to you.
*Idaho sales tax added at the time of purchase.
1 DAY CLINIC: $500
2 DAY CLINIC: $1,000
1 Day Private Clinic
$3000 for 10 riders
You will enjoy the same experience as a 1 day riding clinic but in the comfort of your own private group. Include up to 10 of your family and friends. This is a great way for your entire riding group to all learn together and to encourage each other as they learn the Ride Rasmussen Style techniques. *Idaho sales tax added at the time of purchase.
Instructor Guide Clinic
A curated clinic that includes instruction on the basics of operating a guide service, how to instruct a Ride Rasmussen Style clinic, AIARE Rescue Course and Wilderness CPR & First Aid training. Courses can be purchased individually or you can bundle multiple courses together.
December 11th - 12th, 2023: Instructor Guide Clinic
December 13th, 2023: AIARE Rescue
December 14th - 15th, 2023: Wilderness First Aid & CPR
December 16th - 17th, 2023: AIARE Level 1
December 18th - 19th, 2023: AIARE Level 2
EVENTS
Women's Clinic: $1,000 (2 days)
The perfect experience for any woman rider wanting to traverse the backcountry easier and safer. The clinic is geared to helping you learn tips and tricks on how to use the snowmobile to work with you versus against you making your day on the snow fun. You will enjoy the same experience as a 1 day clinic but with the comfort of other woman riders all encouraging one another on to challenge themselves and feel more confident on their snowmobile and in the backcountry. And don’t worry about getting stuck, the Ride Rasmussen Style instructors have tips for that too giving you the confidence you need to go wherever your heart desires. *Idaho sales tax added at the time of purchase.
Avalanche certification courses
AIARE Rescue: $150 (1 session)
Avalanche Rescue is for everyone, whether you are just learning how to use your transceiver, an aspiring professional, or a backcountry traveler with many years of backcountry experience. This one-day course is a place to both learn new skills and keep your existing skills sharp. Avalanche Rescue is a prerequisite for the AIARE 2. Must be able to traverse the backcountry on snowmobile. Open to snowbikes but not snowbike specific.
AIARE 1: $449 (2 days)
The AIARE 1 is a two-day course that provides an introduction to using decision making tools to help a group manage risk while traveling in avalanche terrain. Students can expect to develop a good grounding in how to prepare for and carry out a backcountry trip, to understand basic decision making while in the field, and to learn rescue techniques required to find and dig up a buried person (if an avalanche occurs and someone in the party is caught). Must be able to traverse the backcountry on snowmobile. Open to snowbikes but not snowbike specific.
AIARE 2: $549 (2 days)
The AIARE 2 is a two-day course for those who have taken an AIARE 1 and Avalanche Rescue and have had at least a year of backcountry travel experience. The AIARE 2 provides backcountry leaders the opportunity to advance their avalanche knowledge and decision making skills by applying their skills to new terrain and situations. Avalanche Rescue is a prerequisite for the AIARE 2. It is highly recommended that participants gain at least one season’s worth of backcountry travel experience between taking the AIARE 1 and the AIARE 2. Must be able to traverse the backcountry on snowmobile. Open to snowbikes but not snowbike specific.
"If you want to break bad riding habits and explore your self imposed limits these guys will help you do this all day long, no matter what sled you ride."
Clinic FAQs
Idaho Trail Permit Required
Permits can be purchased in Island Park at Robin's Roost, Harriman State Park or Henry's Lake State Park. Click here to purchase online!
Required Riding Equipment
A transceiver, shovel and probe are required when attending a Ride Rasmussen Style clinic. This equipment must be carried on the rider and not on the sled.
Attend Morning Briefing
RRS Clinic Morning Briefing starts at 9 a.m. M.T. on the day of the clinic.
Away All Day
Be prepared to spend all day in the backcountry; bring food and water with you.
Return & Debrief
Clinics will return around 5 or 6 (depending on sunset) and will close with a debriefing with the instructors.
Push Your Ability
Under professional supervision the instructors will push your ability.
Parking
There is plenty of parking at the SpringHill Suites and room for trailers.
Location
SpringHill Suites Island Park Yellowstone 4292 N Highway 20 Island Park, ID
Paid In Full
Your total must be paid in full at the time of booking completion.
Tips
Our instructors work hard for your personal safety and satisfaction, you may consider reflecting your appreciation with a small token of reward for their hard work. Tips are accepted only upon your satisfaction.
Cancellation Policy
If you are unable to attend, credits are held on your account until a later date for up to one year. Any cancellations made within 48 hours of your clinic will not be eligible for refund or rescheduling.
SLED RENTALS
Gen 5 Ski-Doo Summit X Turbo with Expert Package: $500/day
Gen 5 Ski-Doo Summit X with Expert Package (non-turbo): $400/day
Ride Rasmussen Style Equipment Rental Damage Waiver
**SLED RENTALS ARE AN ADD-ON ONLY AVAILABLE FOR OUR CLIENTS ATTENDING ONE OF OUR SERVICES.
**SLED RENTAL PRICING INCLUDES FUEL AND OIL.
Lodging & contact
Lodging: The Ride Rasmussen Style Lodging is excited to announce its partnership with SpringHill Suites Island Park Yellowstone in Island Park, ID offering an array of lodging options. The SpringHill Suites has a restaurant on site and offers box lunches to our guests for $10/person. Please book your lunch at the time of booking or check-in. At the time of check-in, the SpringHill Suites will provide you a Ride Rasmussen Style Welcome Kit providing you additional information on your booking.
Headquartered in the Island Park, ID region. This institution is an equal opportunity employer. Ride Rasmussen Style clinics are authorized by a special use permit on the USFS Caribou/Targhee National Forest.
Looking for clinic options outside of Island Park; join a Ride Rasmussen Style Clinic in the following locations:
- Seeley Lake, MT: Kra-Z’s Snowmobile Rentals & Backcountry Guide Service
- Centennial, WY (Snowy’s): 3C Guiding
General Operations
Cheyenne Rasmussen
Operations Manager
208-221-1349
getinfo@riderasmussenstyle.com
Jake Allred
Operations Manager Assistant
208-851-0547
getinfo@riderasmussenstyle.com
Booking Operations
All bookings are managed by Peek Pro
Hours of Operation
9am-5pm MST
