About this Clinic-

This clinic is for those fairly new to backcountry snowmobiling looking to work on their skills. This clinic is based out of the beautiful Wyoming High Country Lodge in the Northern Bighorn Mountains.

What to Expect-

In this course, we will go over the basics of backcountry snowmobiling. Working on skills such as counter-steering, side-hilling, line selection, hill climbs, and more. We will also go over getting unstuck easier and riding more efficiently in the backcountry.

About Wyoming High Country Lodge-

Wyoming High Country Lodge is a remote mountain lodge situated 20 miles north of Burgess Junction just east of Lovell, Wyoming. Wyoming High Country lodge is a sled in, sled out destination, making it very unique. It is a hidden gem in the Bighorns and offers the best riding in the entire range. Along with great riding, the lodge has some of the best home cooked meals, a hot tub, and cozy rooms.

Determining Skill Level-

Beginner - Never snowmobiled or never snowmobiled in the mountains.

Intermediate - Have some experience but my skills limit the places I can go. Can carve a little bit and have a basic understanding of counter-steering.

Experienced = Can side-hill on open slopes no problem. Might need more practice with advanced skills. Can do a full pow-turn in a meadow without falling off both directions.

Advanced = Looking to master the art of reentries, uphill turns, wheelies, and jumps.

Gear Requirements & Recommendations: (if you need specific gear, we can add it later)

1. Beacon. (Rentals available) $15/day

2. Probe.

3. Shovel.

4. Backpack. (full packs with all avalanche gear and radios - $45/day)

5. Radios. (Rentals available - $15/day)

Recommended but not required: Avy pack, Saw, Satellite Communicator, Fire Starter

Itinerary-

Thursday January 30th- 4-6pm Arrive at Wyoming High Country Lodge. Introductions, gear, and paperwork.

Friday January 31st - 8am breakfast. 8:30am, safety meeting, sled inspections, beacon check, radio checks. 9:30am depart for backcountry. Arrive back at the lodge at 5pm. Dinner at 6pm.

Saturday February 1st - 8am breakfast. 8:30am, safety meeting, sled inspections, beacon check, radio checks. 9:30am depart for backcountry. Arrive back at the lodge at 5pm. Dinner at 6pm.

Sunday February 2nd- Departure day from the lodge by 11am.

Pricing:

$1,200/person - Includes: Lodging, food, and clinic price. Does not include gratuity, avy gear rentals, transportation, or specialty beverages.

Sled rentals are not available for this clinic as they’re already booked up.

About our Instructor- Jeff Shanor

Jeff is the founder of Sled Wyo and has been riding snowmobiles in these mountains since he was three years old. Jeff started guiding snowmobilers five seasons ago, teaching first time mountain riders the ropes or experienced riders looking to take their riding to the next level.