From Denver to the Divide
Live in Denver or visiting the city? Experience world-class snowmobiling on a day trip. We're just 90 minutes from downtown Denver.
Driving Directions
- Take I-70 West from Denver
- Through the Eisenhower Tunnel
- Exit 195 (Copper Mountain)
- South on Highway 91 for 9.5 miles
Total distance: approximately 85 miles.
Day Trip Schedule
Morning Tour (Recommended)
- Leave Denver: 7:00 AM
- Arrive: 8:30 AM
- Tour: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
- Return to Denver: 1:30 PM
Afternoon Tour
- Leave Denver: 10:30 AM
- Arrive: 12:00 PM
- Tour: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
- Return to Denver: 5:30 PM
What to Know
I-70 Traffic
- Weekends can be busy
- Leave early to avoid traffic
- Weekdays are much easier
- Return before Sunday afternoon
Eisenhower Tunnel
You'll pass through the highest vehicular tunnel in North America at 11,158 feet.
Weather
- Mountain roads can be snowy
- Check CDOT conditions
- AWD/4WD recommended in winter
- Carry chains if required
Corporate Groups
Denver companies frequently book team building and corporate outings with us. Contact us for group rates.
Gift Certificates
Looking for a unique Denver gift? Our gift certificates make great presents for Colorado residents.
Explore Nearby
- Summit County - your mountain playground at the end of I-70
- Breckenridge - extend your day trip with a stop in this historic town
- Book a Daily Tour - the perfect Denver day trip adventure
Why Denver visitors choose us
From downtown Denver, our staging area is roughly a 90-minute drive via Interstate 70 and Highway 91. This makes us one of the closest snowmobile operators to the metro area that still offers genuine high-altitude terrain. Many guests fly into DEN, rent a vehicle, and drive directly to the staging area for a full-day tour before continuing on to Vail, Aspen, or Steamboat for additional skiing.
Day-trip logistics from Denver
For day trips, the timing works best with an early morning departure (6:30 AM from downtown) to avoid I-70 ski traffic, which can add an hour to the return drive on weekends. We recommend the daily tour for Denver-based groups since it fits comfortably into a single day with margin for traffic. If you’re visiting Denver on a longer trip and want to spend more time in the mountains, consider lodging one night in Frisco or Leadville to break up the drive and enjoy a sunrise or sunset tour the next morning.
Why This Tour Style Works
Lodging and dining options in the region span from rustic backcountry cabins to higher-end mountain resorts. Each tier offers distinct advantages — the rustic options put you closer to trailheads and natural quiet, while the resorts provide amenities that work well for groups with mixed energy levels. Our tour planning typically blends both depending on the day's activity profile and the group's preferences.
The local ecosystem here supports diverse wildlife and plant communities that change dramatically with elevation. A two-hour drive from the lowland forest to alpine zone passes through habitat transitions that elsewhere would require traveling hundreds of miles. This compressed diversity is what makes the region particularly compelling for naturalists, photographers, and travelers who want richness within a constrained itinerary.
Mountain tourism in the White Mountains region operates on a different rhythm than coastal or urban tourism. Weather patterns shape what's feasible week to week, and seasoned operators build flexibility into every itinerary to accommodate the realities of elevation, exposure, and rapidly changing conditions. Visitors who appreciate this flexibility tend to have the most memorable experiences.