2025 Avalanche Alliance Sweepstakes Winners

Matthew Vermeer
Jan 11
3 min read

Trip for Two to Ride with Matt Entz

The winner of the Trip for Two to Ride with Matt Entz in South Fork, CO for the 2025 Avalanche Alliance Sweepstakes is Krystian Matlock from Shedden, Ontario.

The winner of this prize wins a trip for two to ride with Klim & Polaris athlete, and AIARE Avalanche Educator, Matt Entz at his basecamp in South Fork, CO.

Get ready for the ultimate riding adventure! Your experience will be custom-tailored to your skills and goals as we chase the best snow and terrain out there. You’ll be pushed in all the right ways—building confidence, unlocking new levels of technique, and discovering how to ride even the most technical lines with style and ease. This isn’t just a trip, it’s a chance to take your riding to the next level.

-Trip for 2

-4-nights lodging in South Fork, Colorado

-All meals included

-2-days riding workshop with Matt Entz

-Sleds included Polaris 9r and/or Boost

-Fuel and oil included

-$1,000 CASH to help with your journey

This prize package is valued at $6,414

This package includes 2 days of riding with Mountain Skillz on our snowmobiles (2025 Polaris Boost or 9R RMKs) in the awesome mountains of southern Colorado. Enjoy 4 nights of lodging at the private Baxterville Lodge for the winner and a friend! All meals are included. Winners will be riding with Matt Entz and get to see his favorite terrain.

Matt Entz is the owner/operator of Mountain Skillz and they're heading into their 13th year of operation specializing in instructional technical mountain riding and motorized avalanche safety courses. Matt has been a Polaris factory supported rider since 2013.

You'll start each day with breakfast at the lodge prepared by Matt's wife, Jesse. Then you’ll load up, meet with the other riders, and head for the riding area. After riding, a big dinner will be waiting for you at the lodge prepared by Jesse and our daughters. Sharing stories from the day and getting to know each other off the snow in the evenings is one of our favorite parts about the customer experience with Mountain Skillz.

Trip for two to ride at Carl Kuster Mountain Park

The winner of the Trip for two to ride at Carl Kuster Mountain Park for the 2025 Avalanche Alliance Sweepstakes is Benjamin Ercanbrack from Highland, Utah.

CKMP's backyard is the land of big mountains and deep snow! Explore World-class sledding in the legendary British Columbia Monashee Mountains.

You'll stay in style at either The Loft or The Habanero Lodge. Enjoy gourmet meals and post-ride relaxation at indoor lounges, equipped with sauna, hot-tub, pool table and more!

CKMP's 4,800 sq ft shop and BRP trained mechanics will ensure that your machine is ready to ride each morning.

Trip includes:

-Trip for 2

-3 nights accommodations with double occupancy room

-All meals at the CKMP Loft

-2 days of riding with CKMP CMBGA Guide

-Use of a 2026 Skidoo Summit X 850 3" 165

-Fuel & Oil

-Trail Fees

-Use of AvPac and Transceiver

-$1,000 CASH to support your journey!

Prize Valued at $5,390

Season runs from Dec 17 - March 31. Subject to availability.

Carl’s passion for snowmobiles began in the CC Cycle family motorsports dealership. Carl grew up to become a four-time X-Games medalist, racing snowmobiles for ten years—seven of those years with Blair Morgan Racing. After retiring from professional racing, Carl founded Carl Kuster Mountain Park (CKMP), the leading backcountry snowmobile operation in North America.

Marlon Xplore II Sled Deck

The winner of the Marlon Xplore II Sled Deck for the 2025 Avalanche Alliance Sweepstakes is Jake Skeen from Cody, Wyoming.

Marlon Xplore Pro II Sled Deck

Total Value: $6,207

Delivery to your local dealer included

The Xplore Pro II combines over 20 years of proven deck design with a new side extrusion that securely houses wiring for bullet LED lights and provides an easy-grip profile for extending or retracting sides. It features Supertrac at a 45° angle with 4 tie-downs, offering versatile tie-down locations along the entire side of your Marlon Xplore deck. The integrated Superglide profile saves space, while strategically placed LED lights and a heavy-duty toggle switch enhance visibility. Adjustable legs fit both long and short boxes, and the patented rear light system (brake, signal, reverse) boosts safety.