Luxury Snowmobile Retreat & Class: Bear River Lodge

Bear River Snowmobile Custom Class
Join the UAC at Bear River Lodge for a 4-day, 3-night custom small-group snowmobile class with professional avalanche educators from the Utah Avalanche Center and Backcountry Institute.

Avalanche Education: Hands-on instruction aligned with AAI curriculum. You will cover topics like snow science, terrain recognition, safe travel, and rescue techniques. Expert instructors and a small instructor-to-student ratio allows for tailored customization if you have a specific interest.

When: March 4th – March 7th
Where: Bear River Lodge, Utah
Ticket Price: $2,999 for a shared room (2 people), $3,295 for a single room
Escape to the scenic Bear River Lodge for the ultimate mountain getaway. Choose between a cozy shared room or your own private retreat. Each morning, ride straight from the cabin into exceptional snowmobile terrain, then return to unwind in the hot tub, connect with speakers, and enjoy the camaraderie of a great community. With a private chef preparing every meal, all you have to do is relax, recharge, and savor the adventure. Snowmobiles are available to rent.

Limited to 12 guests, this immersive experience combines world-class riding with expert instruction in three different modules –  (1) avalanche education, (2) riding skills, and (3) outdoor survival.

All while supporting avalanche forecasting, awareness, and education across Utah. All proceeds benefit the Utah Avalanche Center.

What You’ll Get: 

Riding Skills From Experts
Sharpen your control and confidence with personalized coaching from professional riders and industry ambassadors from Ski-Doo, Polaris, and the UAC team.

Outdoor Survival Skills
Learn how to prepare for and respond to emergencies in the backcountry.
You will cover topics like fire starting, hypothermia prevention, shelter building, basic first aid skills, and communication.

Luxury Lodging & Dining
Stay in the beautiful accommodations at Bear River Lodge and enjoy all meals prepared by a private chef, including gourmet dinners, hearty breakfasts, and trail sack lunches.

Community & Connection
Evening gatherings, film screenings, hot tub relaxation, and conversations with avalanche professionals.

Schedule: 
Day 1: Thursday, March 4th

Evening Arrival & Check-In: Settle into your cabin, meet the group, & enjoy a welcome beverage

Hit the Books: Evening classroom session discussing avalanche fundamentals including terrain, weather, and risk management

Welcome Dinner
Day 2: Friday, March 5th

Fuel Up for the Mountains: Morning Breakfast
Into the Snowpack: On-snow terrain analysis, beacon drills, stability tests

Lunch on the trail

Backcountry Survival & Wilderness First Aid Essentials: Shelter building, hypothermia prevention, and emergency response

Après Recharge: Hot Tub & Unwind

Chef’s Table Mountain Dinner

State of the Snowpack Talk – Insights from a UAC forecaster on current conditions
Day 3: Saturday, March 6th

Morning Fuel & Trip Prep

Advanced Riding Skills – Field session focusing on terrain management and advanced riding

Trail Lunch

Ride Like a Pro: Diving deeper into snowmobile skills including machine control, efficient movement, and technical terrain skills

Après

Case Studies + What’s In Your Pack – Review real avalanche case studies, break down decision-making in the field, and dive into the essential gear you should always carry in your pack

Dinner followed by a snowmobile film
Day 4: Sunday, March 7th

Breakfast

Final Ride: Bonus laps & personalized coaching

Farewell and checkout

For more information or questions reach out to Claire Hurty at claireh@utahavalanchecenter.org