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01/04/2021

A few stills from one of my recent productions for the town of West Yellowstone, Montana. The best clients, crew, talent, and location! @ West Yellowstone, Montana

12/10/2020

This episode turned out really good! Unfortunately it’s likely our last of the Back To Skool series, Ski-Doo has canceled financing for this campaign due to COVID. I hope those of you that have followed along have enjoyed it! Hopefully the marketing budget kicks back on at some point in the near further! Help us out by subscribing to our YouTube channels: Ride Rasmussen Style and . Thanks!

In this episode of Back To Skool™ Bret teaches how to stay two steps ahead of your sled while navigating mountainous terrain. Look ahead, learn to anticipate...

10/05/2020

CLIENTS, CREW, TALENT. West Yellowstone, MT. @ West Yellowstone, Montana

10/01/2020

Yellowstone Shortline Trail. A few stills from the piece I produced for the foundation. Our goal was to provide a handful of visuals that conveyed the place and possibilities for public use. This will help them raise awareness and funding. They are in donation gathering phase, so if you like that area check it out. If everything goes to plan this trail will connect all the way to Jackson, WY. More info: The Yellowstone Shortline Trail Project consists of several dedicated individuals and the Yellowstone Historic Center serving as the fiscal sponsor of the Project. Together, our goal is to convert a 9-mile section of abandoned railroad bed into a world-class hiking-biking trail. The Yellowstone Shortline Trail will follow the historic route of the Oregon Short Line Railroad from the Montana-Idaho border at Reas Pass to the west boundary of Yellowstone National Park in West Yellowstone, MT. The trail will be a 10-foot wide path with a compact gravel surface and several bridges covering approximately 9 miles and will include amenities such as pavilions, benches, and interpretive signage focused on the history of the area. Once completed, visitors and residents will be able to experience the historic route of the railroad in a way that promotes local tourism and businesses, strengthens public health, improves quality of life, and encourages learning about the past. yellowstoneshorelinetrail.org @ West Yellowstone, Montana

09/29/2020

Talented, creative, and enjoyable to be with. Solid crew on my latest production in West Yellowstone! Most importantly, stellar clients! And one hell of a location to film in. @ West Yellowstone, Montana

11/27/2019

Attention all snowmobilers who love adventure travel! I'm headed to Russia with Bret Rasmussen to snowmobile the Kamchatka peninsula volcanos and explore the Kuril Islands on sled. There are a few spots left in our group. An expensive trip, but worth it. These memories will last a lifetime! Click the link below to reserve your spot.

Who's coming to Kamchatka with us in May?! If you haven't signed up yet, time is running out! https://www.riderasmussenstyle.com/snow-safari/

11/26/2019

Ep 21 - Getting A Snowmobile Unstuck, Part 3 (End Over End)

Here's the last video in our three part getting your snowmobile unstuck series, the end over end method. This one is physically more challenging, but works well and can be a life saver, especially in gullies and ravines!

In this episode of Back To Skool™ Bret teaches how to get a snowmobile unstuck using the end over end method. If you get your snowmobile stuck in a situation...

11/14/2019

Ep 19 - Pin & Wiggle, Getting Unstuck Part 1.

Skool is back in session. It's time to brush up on your snowmobile riding knowledge.

In this episode of Back To Skool™ Bret teaches how to get unstuck on a snowmobile using two technique: pin and wiggle and the ski pull method. Getting stuck ...

11/13/2019

Snowmobile B Roll Ski-Doo

I'm publishing my videos on my YouTube channel and would love your support. Please view, comment, like, subscribe and share. Thanks!!!

A timeline of some of my favorite b roll clips, captured while working with Bret Rasmussen and others during last years snowmobile season. The clips include ...

09/17/2019

Logging hours upon hours unarchiving my photo collection and found this gem. Stoked for autumn to hit the Wasatch and mine a few more like this. October 6, 2008.

09/06/2019

We received a warm welcome on Da Big Aina tonight. 🌋Hawaii is a special place. 🏝 Stoked to explore more this week. 🏄🏽‍♂️

07/18/2019

Missing Montana already!

07/12/2019

Wild West.

07/12/2019

Ooh hello Yellowstone! You’re sexy.

07/10/2019

Back in beautiful Montana for a week of filming! Chamber of Commerce tourism videos

06/16/2019

First camping trip of the summer was a success. I’m grateful to live so close to such abundant beauty.

05/03/2019

Ride Rasmussen Style

It's been so much fun working with Bret Rasmussen and Ski-Doo that we decided to start a new series! This is Tech Tips Rasmussen Style! Bret has a wealth of knowledge from his extensive time in the industry and he's sharing it all! From mechanical tips and tricks, snowmobile setup, and gear reviews we'll have all the beta to keep you riding like the pros! Here's Episode 1 - How To Prepare You Ski-Doo Snowmobile For Summer Storage. Check it out!

How To Prepare Your Ski-Doo Snowmobile For Summer Storage

Welcome to Tech Tips Rasmussen Style, a new series all about the equipment! This is Episode 1 and we'll be guiding you through the process we use to prepare our snowmobiles for summer storage.

Hey Folks! I’m Bret Rasmussen and I’d like to welcome you to a new series all about the equipment! This is Tech Tips, Rasmussen Style! I’ll be guiding you through tons of valuable gear guides and tech tips, all the equipment I use and all the ways I setup my gear to get the most out of each ride!
This is episode one, and we’re going into the details on how to prepare your snowmobile for summer storage.
I’m here with Aaron Roesler, one of our Ride Rasmussen Style instructors. Hey Aaron, what supplies will we need to complete this task?

Transcript:
We need the following XPS products:
Fuel stabilizer
Brake fluid
Pre-mixed antifreeze/coolant
Synthetic chaincase oil
Anti-corrosion lubricant
Spray cleaner and polish
low temperature grease
Also:
A grease gun
A shop rag
Basic car washing supplies
3-4 2x4 blocks cut to 18”
And, one gallon of ethanol-free premium gas

Now that we have all our supplies, there are twelve steps we need to complete. This will take some time, so I suggest setting aside an hour or two before beginning.

Step one, lubricate the rear suspension at the three Zerk fittings.
Step two, remove brake lever pivot bolt and l**e with the low-temperature grease, and reinstall.
Step three: top off the following fluids:
Using the brake fluid, bring the level in the master cylinder reservoir to the full mark.
With the pre-mixed antifreeze, top off the fluid in the coolant reservoir.
Top off the injection oil reservoir with the 2 stroke full-synthetic oil.
Step four, drain the chaincase by removing the drain plug from the bottom of the chaincase and catch it in a drain pan. Install the drain plug and remove the lower check level plug and the upper filler plug. Add synthetic chaincase oil until it flows from the lower check level plug. Reinstall the filler and check level plugs.
Step five, now we’re going to stabilize the fuel. Fill a gas can with 1 gallon of fresh 91 octane fuel. Determine the amount of fuel left in the snowmobile tank. You can do this by starting the engine and reading the fuel display bars. The Summit X holds approximately 9.5 gallons. Estimate the number of gallons of fuel remaining in the sled. Add one extra gallon to account for the fresh gallon you’re going to add to it. (For example two gallons left in the sled, plus the one in the can equals three). Now add enough XPS fuel stabilizer to the fresh gallon to treat the total amount of fuel. Pour the mixed fuel and stabilizer into the snowmobile tank.
Step six, we’re going to fog the engine using the following steps.
Place your sled outside, or in a well ventilated area.
Start the engine and let it run at idle until the coolant temperature warms up to about 3 or 4 bars on the display. Or, until you can feel warm coolant running through the top of the tunnel.
Cycle through the modes, stopping at the odometer.
While holding down the mode button, rapidly toggle the headlamp switch from High to Low beam until the gauge display reads “Press/Hold Button For Oil Injection.”
Release, then press and hold the mode button one more time for 3 seconds.
When the gauge reads “Oil,” release the mode button and wait for the engine fogging to complete. This takes about 60 seconds, during which the engine will rev up to about 1600 RPM. Let the process complete interruption-free. At the end of the process the engine will automatically shut off. Once you’re done fogging the engine, it’s recommended not to run it again until next winter.
Step seven, once your engine is fogged, remove the drive belt, clean it with soap and water, and store on a flat surface.
Step eight, wipe down all metallic surfaces under the hood with XPS anti-corrosive lubricant.
Step nine, wash your sled with mild soap and water to prevent corrosion from salt deposits.
Step ten, put a protective coat of XPS spray cleaner and polish on the hood and other painted surfaces.
Step eleven, wheel or lift your sled into it’s summer storage location. Once it’s in place, we want to raise the track off the ground to keep the paddles from forming to the surface below. I’m using 2x4 blocks cut to 18 inches. Use blocks, rollers or a snowmobile lift to keep the rubber track off the ground.
Step twelve, now cap the muffler opening to keep debris and rodents out.
Step thirteen, the last things is to store your sled in a shaded and cool environment. Or, if you must store it outside, make sure to use a quality cover that is well secured.
Ok Aaron, that’s it for the summer storage process. Folks, for some of you this may be more work than you want to do by yourself, or may not work for you for whatever reason. We’d encourage those of you that may not have the time or resources to still complete this process. Ski-Doo has an excellent network of dealers that are fully qualified to do the summer storage work for you at a reasonable rate. Completing this process each year ensures many years of top performance out of your sled.
Thanks for watching Rasmussen Tech Tips! Stay tuned for more episodes on sled maintenance and setup. If you find these videos helpful please hit that subscribe button, leave us a comment, or share this with your friends. Until next time!

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04/21/2019

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04/18/2019

I wasn’t really looking forward to spring riding, but realizing all the places on the mountain I can access now that I couldn’t before, and how much fun all the springtime features are, my opinion has changed!

04/18/2019

Testing the inverted flight avionics on the 2020 expert with , passes with flying colors! #2020 #850

04/15/2019

Steep spring riding! Master instructor .rasmussen.9 leaving us all in awe as he gracefully “falls” down this 50° slope in one of the smoothest elevator moves I’ve seen. At 60 years old I challenge you to find a better rider in the rest of the world, and that includes most other ages ranges too! 😲🌲🌤🏔 -Doo #2020

03/30/2019

An absolute beauty of a day in the Uinta Mountains! I can’t think of too many ways I’d rather celebrate my 39th circumnavigation around the sun! carving a fresh line for the camera.

03/28/2019

Imagine the feeling of floating on clouds! This may be as close as it gets. Blower overhead Montana powder all day in this shot I grabbed of fellow cameraman while filming with .rasmussen.9 this winter. Sad to see winter go because I’ll miss days like this, but so excited for warm weather and mountain biking to return! Shot on Canon C200 in RAW 4K 59.94FPS. Musicbed: Summerfields by Clubhouse license MB01AR4DAJ2GDHJ

03/28/2019

Ride Rasmussen Style

I had a great time filming with Jeremy M Mercier on Episode 15 of our Back To Skool snowmobile series! Ascending steep slopes on a sled can be intimidating and Jeremy did a great job explaining the basics. I'm hoping for a few more good storms this spring! I want to get out and do some hill-climbing into a few zones I've been scouting this winter.

Back to Skool - Episode 15 - Ascending Steep Slopes

In this episode guest host, Jeremy Mercier, teaches the fundamentals of climbing steep slopes on a snowmobile.

Back To Skool is a free snowmobile-rider education video series hosted by professional instructor Bret Rasmussen. The videos are made possible by our generous sponsors, listed below. If you’d like to schedule a group or private snowmobile lesson with Bret or his instructor, or if you’d like to learn more about Bret and the Ride Rasmussen Style Schools, visit them here: https://www.riderasmussenstyle.com

Like these videos? Subscribe to our YouTube channel! http://www.youtube.com/c/RideRasmussenStyle?sub_confirmation=1

Huge thanks to our awesome sponsors for making these videos possible!
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Produced by: Jon Cracroft Media | www.joncracroft.com and Bret Rasmussen

03/20/2019

Carving lines through trees and rocks with in Montana. I can’t wait to get back to this zone and explore some more!

03/19/2019

I realized the other day that for the first time in several seasons I don’t want winter to end. I remember feeling this way with skiing. But after 30+ years of doing that it started to wear off. This year I really caught the snowmobiling bug and have had such a fun time riding, filming, traveling, and being with great people! While I will always love summer I’m okay if we get lots more snow, summer can wait. @ Montana

03/18/2019

Who’s hiked Lone Peak? Has anyone been up in the winter? We saw a solo skin track and one set of ski turns going down the south side. I’d put Lone Peak in the top five for most epic summits in Utah. The spiring rock face of the cirque atop is breathtaking! What others would you include on your list? @ Lone Peak

03/17/2019

Looking down on Brighton Resort from a little yellow plane gliding 2000 feet above. And a glowing orange sunset over Rio Tinto Kennecott and the north edge of the Oquir Mountains.

03/16/2019

The mountains viewed from the sky are something else! Mesmerizing giants catching the last light of day. They glint and glow like a freshly painted canvas. They come to life rising tall upon approach while those fore and aft dance in parallax. seen in this set while drifting around the Ladies of Wasatch with . @ Mount Olympus, Utah

03/15/2019

Is riding up the trees still considered tree riding? thinks so, so I’m going to say yes! -doo

03/14/2019

Visits to MT = sunset sled picks with .

03/07/2019

Ride Rasmussen Style

Our little series is growing up! We had three Ski-Doo athletes, three Ride Rasmussen Style athletes, two cameramen and an audio engineer on the mountain last week in Montana. The quality of the production continues to rise and I couldn't be happier with the direction it's all going! I added in a bunch of the shots we got last week to the foundation we had prior, and have just released episode 12. Watch until the end for some fresh snowmobile action b roll.

Back to Skool - Episode 12 - How To Stop At Will While Traversing A Slope

In this episode Bret teaches how to properly stop while traversing a slope so that you are in the correct and easiest position to get started again.

Back To Skool is a free snowmobile-rider education video series hosted by professional instructor Bret Rasmussen. The videos are made possible by our generous sponsors, listed below. If you’d like to schedule a group or private snowmobile lesson with Bret or his instructor, or if you’d like to learn more about Bret and the Ride Rasmussen Style Schools, visit them here: https://www.riderasmussenstyle.com

Like these videos? Subscribe to our YouTube channel! http://www.youtube.com/c/RideRasmussenStyle?sub_confirmation=1

Huge thanks to our awesome sponsors for making these videos possible!
Ski-Doo | http://www.ski-doo.com
Fox | https://www.ridefox.com/subhome.php?m=snow
Boondockers | http://www.boondockers.com
Backcountry Access | http://www.backcountryaccess.com
Renton Coil Spring | http://www.rentoncoilspring.com
Skinz Protective Gear | http://www.skinsprotectivegear.com

Produced by: Jon Cracroft Media | www.joncracroft.com and Bret Rasmussen

Hey folks, I’m your host Bret Rasmussen, and you’re watching Back To Skool! Your guide to riding backcountry terrain, Rasmussen Style!
This is Episode 12, and we’re teaching how to stop at will while traversing a slope. If you’ve ever wondered how to properly stop your snowmobile, on a hillside, this is the episode for you. As a prerequisite you’ll need to be able to confidently ride in position three (wrong foot forward). Additionally, you’ll need to be able to roll the snowmobile up on edge, catch the balance, and maintain the edge while carving.
Alright, it’s time to get skooled! There are many reasons you may need to stop on a slope. You may need to evaluate the terrain and route choices around you. Or, you might need to get up on a slope to help a buddy get unstuck! Whatever the situation may be, you’ll want to stop in a way that allows you to successfully start out again. We’ll teach you the proper technique to make this easy.
Some riders believe that when you’re stopping on the hillside you must trench the sled into the snow. You can do it that way, but that will require additional work to release the sled and get it going again. Not only that, but you will have lost your edge, creating a situation that requires more energy to get back on edge and moving again.
Being able to stop properly, and at will on a slope, is a big confidence builder while riding in the backcountry. Let’s break this process down into four steps.
First: While traversing the slope, and in rider position 3 (wrong foot forward), lean the sled slightly into the slope while maintaining balance. You can do this by placing your foot on the running board, toes facing in at a 45 degree angle, and your bodyweight shifted uphill off the side of the sled.
Second: While in this position, countersteer and crowd forward on the sled, then over-balance the sled up-slope and into the snow. This will start to slow the sled as the uphill ski and running board drag through the snow.
Third: Reach as far forward as you can with your free leg, this will bring your body weight towards the nose of the sled and tip the balance forward. Then, lean the sled aggressively into the slope while releasing the throttle and applying brake.
Fourth: As the sled comes to a stop, post your free leg into the snow and apply pressure downward on the handlebars. This will push the nose of the sled slightly downhill, and will make getting started again easier. This process allows you to come to a stop, resting on the uphill side-panel of the sled.
That’s all there is to it. Now that you understand the four steps we use to stop mid-slope, it’s time to get out and practice. We suggest starting on a moderately steep, low consequence slope, and as you gain confidence work your way into harder terrain. And of course, always be conscious about the avalanche danger and other riders below you.
Thanks for watching, Back To Skool! In episode 13, we’ll be teaching how to get started again after stopping on a hillside! If you find these tutorials helpful, but want the full experience, we’d love to have you join us on the mountain. Get details about our in-person clinics at riderasmussenstyle.com.

03/05/2019

Our Back To Skool snowmobile rider education series continues! We had a stellar week of filming. Imagine getting to work with such amazing people. The Ski-Doo ambassadors: Bret Rasmussen, Jeremy Mercier, and Ashley Chaffin worked hard three days in a row and absolutely slayed it on the mountain. Along with Rasmussen instructors Aaron Roesler, And . I’m stoked to have had such a talented and hard working crew with on second camera and Ross Lara on audio. We filmed 12 new episode for Bret Rasmussen and Ride Rasmussen Style. It’s such a bonus to have Ski-Doo as the title sponsor of the series, the new 2020 Summit Expert is 👌🏼! Along with our other sponsors FOX, Boondocker, Backcountry Access, Inc., Skinz Protective Gear and Renton Coil Springs, this series is reaching a lot of people and helping make an impact in the sport.

02/03/2019

Happy birthday to this babe! She’s not only an awesome wife, she’s a fun travel buddy, thoughtful sounding board, fellow creative, and incredible mom! I’m amazing how she has energy to give our little Annie her all while managing the delivery of so many babies and taking care of all her patients.