Central Summit County Location
Frisco sits at the heart of Summit County, making it an ideal base for exploring all the area has to offer—including our snowmobile tours just 20 minutes away..
Getting Here from Frisco
- Head east on I-70
- Exit 195 (Copper Mountain)
- South on Highway 91 for 9.5 miles
- Watch for our signs on the right
Total drive time: approximately 20 minutes.
Why Stay in Frisco?
Frisco offers several advantages as a Summit County base:
- More affordable than resort towns
- Historic Main Street charm
- Central access to five ski areas
- Great restaurants and breweries
- Outdoor recreation hub
Ski Area Access from Frisco
- Copper Mountain: 10 minutes
- Breckenridge: 15 minutes
- Keystone: 15 minutes
- A-Basin: 25 minutes
- Loveland: 30 minutes
Winter Activities in Frisco
Frisco Adventure Park
Family-friendly tubing hill with tow and warming hut. Great for all ages.
Nordic Center
Cross-country skiing and snowshoeing trails on the Frisco Peninsula.
Ice Fishing
Dillon Reservoir offers ice fishing when conditions allow.
Historic Main Street
Browse local shops, galleries, and enjoy Colorado craft beer.
Combining Activities
Sample Frisco winter itinerary:
- Day 1: Arrive, explore Main Street, dinner
- Day 2: Skiing at Copper or Breck
- Day 3: Morning snowmobile tour, afternoon free
- Day 4: Another ski day or tubing
- Day 5: Cross-country skiing, depart
Lodging in Frisco
Find a variety of options:
- Hotels and motels on Main Street
- Vacation rentals and condos
- Bed and breakfasts
- Budget-friendly hostels
Dining Recommendations
Frisco's food scene punches above its weight:
- Local brewpubs with mountain views
- Historic mining town atmosphere
- Family-friendly restaurants
- Coffee shops for early mornings
Explore Nearby
- Breckenridge - historic mining town 15 minutes south
- Copper Mountain - closest resort to our tours
- Leadville - America's highest city, 30 minutes over Fremont Pass
- Book a Family Tour - a great addition to your Frisco vacation
Why Frisco works for snowmobile-focused trips
Frisco offers the best balance of affordability, restaurants, and proximity to our staging area among Summit County towns. Main Street has 15+ independent restaurants, several bakeries open early enough for sunrise tour starts, and a handful of locally-owned shops where you can pick up forgotten items. Lodging ranges from budget motels along the highway to upscale condos backing onto the bike path that becomes a Nordic trail in winter.
Getting to our staging from Frisco
From most Frisco lodging, the staging area is a 20-25 minute drive south on Highway 91. The road climbs steadily from Frisco (9,075 ft) to our staging (9,400 ft) and continues higher to Leadville. Plan to leave 15 minutes earlier than Google Maps suggests during snowy conditions, and drive with reasonable winter caution because Highway 91 can have icy stretches even when major resorts have plowed roads. We don’t require AWD or 4WD vehicles for the drive, but they help in fresh snow.