Skills Assessment

To insure proper placement we ask you to be as honest with yourself regarding your abilities as a rider when taking the questionnaire. Your skill level will determine the level of riders you will be riding with during the clinic and the level of difficulty of drills you will be participating in. Once on snow, the instructors will perform a skills assessment exercise, which will help them determine your ability level and areas for improvement. Please note that if you have been riding for decades, it does not automatically make you an advanced rider. If you are not honest regarding your skill level, you might not get the full benefit of the clinic.  

Throttle Control
Are you able to easily control and change throttle position as the snow conditions and terrain change?

NO
SOMETIMES
MOST OF THE TIME
YES

Is it second nature for you to use the throttle to control your sleds momentum in any situation?
NO
SOMETIMES
MOST OF THE TIME
YES

Body positioning
Are you able to identify and demonstrate proper body positioning and weight transfer on your snowmobile?
NO
SOMETIMES
MOST OF THE TIME
YES

Are you able to position yourself appropriately for any given terrain?
NO
SOMETIMES
MOST OF THE TIME
YES

Navigating steep terrain
Can you initiate a turn and maintain a controlled side-hill on a 30 degree hillside?
NO
SOMETIMES
MOST OF THE TIME
YES

Can you easily initiate a turn and maintain a controlled side-hill on greater than a 30
degree hillside?
NO
SOMETIMES
MOST OF THE TIME
YES

Navigating technical terrain
Are you able to maintain speed and control of a snowmobile while navigating tight tree covered terrain?
NO
SOMETIMES
MOST OF THE TIME
YES

 Are you comfortable navigating steep terrain between diverse obstacles while utilizing all of the above-mentioned skills? 
NO
SOMETIMES
MOST OF THE TIME
YES

Sled control in deep snow
Can you maintain momentum in deep snow without getting your snowmobile stuck?
NO
SOMETIMES
MOST OF THE TIME
YES

Are able to successfully maneuver technical terrain in deep snow conditions? 
NO
SOMETIMES
MOST OF THE TIME
YES

Down Hill Turns
When traveling downhill, can you easily maneuver your snowmobile and navigate terrain?
NO
SOMETIMES
MOST OF THE TIME
YES

Are you able to use your throttle and proper body positioning to successfully turn your snowmobile down steep terrain?
NO
SOMETIMES
MOST OF THE TIME
YES

Sled setup
Are you familiar with the mechanics of your snowmobile?
NO
SOMETIMES
MOST OF THE TIME
YES

Is your snowmobile set up for your rider height, weight, and riding style?
NO
SOMETIMES
MOST OF THE TIME
YES

Avalanche Preparedness
Do you currently ride in an area where avalanches occur?
NO
SOMETIMES
MOST OF THE TIME
YES

In the event of an avalanche burial, would you know the steps to take  to begin a rescue? 
NO
SOMETIMES
MOST OF THE TIME
YES

Side-Hilling
Can you successfully side-hill both directions?
NO
SOMETIMES
MOST OF THE TIME
YES

Can you initiate a side-hill either direction while descending?
NO
SOMETIMES
MOST OF THE TIME
YES

Riding Style
When riding in the backcountry, what terrain do you ride the most?

TRAIL ONLY
TRAIL AND EASY TERRAIN
TRAIL AND MILD TERRAIN
TRAIL AND STEEP TERRAIN

Are you a confident backcountry rider?

NO
AVERAGE
MOST OF THE TIME
YES