“One Life. Live it. Love it.”
Jeremy Hanke
Born in 1977 in Brooks, Alberta, Jeremy started his backcountry journey snowboarding in Mackenzie, BC, at a resort called Powder King. In 1993, later transitioning back to Southern Alberta for an oil and gas career. Despite his professional pursuits, Jeremy's heart remained in the mountains of British Columbia, where he explored resorts like Fernie Alpine, Sunshine, and Lake Louise. His love for backcountry snowboarding led him to Golden and eventually Revelstoke, BC, where he settled and found his true calling in the avalanche industry after a close call with a size 3 avalanche in 2004.
“That is only one of many experiences. I just hope people don’t make the same mistakes I have lived through. That’s why I do this sort of work. ”
Following this life-changing event, Jeremy dedicated himself to educating others about backcountry safety, leveraging his experiences riding snowmobiles and working with winter sports film companies. In 2008, an invitation to present for the Canadian Avalanche Association (C.A.A) sparked his journey into founding Soul Rides, an avalanche education and consulting business. Since then, Jeremy has been actively involved in avalanche education, outreach, and research projects across North America, while also collaborating with top winter sports film companies like Brain Farm Cinemas, FD Productions to help shift culture inside the motorized community.
Driven by a desire to share his story and prevent others from similar experiences, Soul Rides aligned with FD Productions to create a motorized specific outreach project for the motorized backcountry community called Throttle Decisions that utlized his near miss story to motivate others to become educated. Jeremy remains committed to furthering research in avalanche safety, even funding his own experiments on how sleds affect snowpack. His hope is for collaboration between organizations like the CAA, American Avalanche Association (A.A.A), and professional backcountry riders to enhance mountain safety.
“You have to be involved to evolve.”
Jeremy's dedication to continuous learning is evident through his participation in various courses with the Canadian Avalanche Association, emphasizing the importance of humility and the continuous pursuit of knowledge. He firmly believes that avalanche safety begins with prevention and stresses the significance of training and preparedness for the hazard that any backcountry adventure creates.
Jeremy is fervently dedicated to teaching and imparting his expertise, advocating for thorough avalanche education to furnish individuals with essential skills and equipment for safe navigation in the backcountry. Drawing from personal survival experiences, he underscores the pivotal role of proper training and readiness in mitigating avalanche risks. However, the backcountry isn't solely about avalanche hazards; it harbors various other inherent risks that demand skills and knowledge for mitigation. To address this, Soul Rides has devised online learning programs that encompass a spectrum of backcountry hazards beyond avalanches. These programs encompass topics such as Motorized Emergency Response Planning, Motorized Emergency Extraction, Motorized Winter Survival, and Motorized Backcountry Navigation.
Over the years, Jeremy has immersed himself in various media formats to foster cultural shifts within not only snowmobile and snow bike communities but also within the avalanche culture. He has been instrumental in advancing motorized-specific curriculum and understanding within the avalanche industry. Establishing a registered non-profit organization the SKADI Foundation, Jeremy has spearheaded fundraising efforts for a range of projects, including a snowmobile impact study aimed at enhancing comprehension of machine-triggered avalanches. Additionally, he has authored multiple papers presented at the International Snow Science Workshop (I.S.S.W), shaping the trajectory of motorized backcountry education.
“One of the most exiting projects I have ever worked on has to be The Art of Flight from Brain Farm Cenimas”
Soul Rides
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“we wanted to create a guiding operation for big mountain riders”
Jeremy, a key figure in establishing standards for motorized backcountry guiding in Canada through collaboration with the Canadian Motorized Backcountry Guides Association, founded Mountain Stash Adventures (M.S.A). Located in Revelstoke, BC, Canada, M.S.A operates as a boutique snowmobile and snow bike guiding service, relying primarily on word-of-mouth referrals rather than traditional marketing methods due to its limited annual availability.
M.S.A takes a nomadic approach to motorized mountain guiding by partnering with local tenure holders, allowing its guides to embrace this concept globally. Revelstoke serves as the headquarters for M.S.A, facilitating the majority of their guiding activities. Through strong ties with local tenure holders, lodging facilities, and catering services, M.S.A offers comprehensive packaged services that enhance client experiences in the area.
All M.S.A guides are certified by the Canadian Motorized Backcountry Guides Association and possess extensive experience exploring British Columbia. Leveraging this expertise, they can uncover hidden gems across the province, tailoring packages to meet client preferences for lodging, dining, and adventure, ensuring unforgettable experiences.
With a thirst for new adventures, M.S.A is expanding its reach beyond Revelstoke, forging partnerships with operations worldwide to offer clients access to thrilling new experiences.
M.S.A
A noamds approch to motorized mountain guiding.
Jeremy also happens to be the proud owner of Monashee Mountain Escape, a lodge featuring five bedrooms and four baths, making it a snowmobiler's paradise.
Nestled just a 15-minute drive to the west of Revelstoke, BC, Canada, Monashee Mountain Escape is surrounded by some of the most sought-after snowmobiling terrain in the world.
Our location offers direct access to multiple riding areas right from our doorstep, providing a peaceful and secluded getaway from the crowds.
Nestled in the Monashee Mountain Range, our modern timber-frame lodge offers the perfect retreat for enthusiasts of backcountry mountain adventures. After an exhilarating day exploring the legendary Monashee powder, relax in the outdoor hot tub and take in the breathtaking mountain views.
SKADI Foundation
Jeremy is the founder of the SKADI Foundation is a registered non-profit foundation composed of experienced volunteers dedicated to making motorized mountain adventures safe and enjoyable for everyone.
SKADI Foundation’s Board ensures funds are invested prudently and revenues generated are disbursed through a variety of projects.
Minimize motorized user risk in avalanche terrain by providing leadership, development and communication of mountain survival and safety education, warnings, products and services.
Jeremy's dedication to refining his public speaking skills has been a journey of years. Drawing from his life experiences, he has transformed them into powerful tools aimed at inspiring others to enact positive change in their lives and businesses. Through his motivational speaking engagements, Jeremy shares not only his personal journey but also imparts actionable insights and strategies that empower individuals to make meaningful transformations. By leveraging his own growth and achievements, Jeremy embodies the belief that everyone has the potential to create a lasting impact, fostering a culture of motivation, growth, and success.
“There is a risk vs reward in life, learning to find the balance between that statement is where the flow sate exists ”