Before Your Tour
Reservations
We recommend booking at least 24-48 hours in advance, especially during peak season (December-March). Same-day reservations may be available - call us to check.
What to Bring
- Layered clothing: Even though we provide outer gear, dress warmly underneath. See our full gear checklist for details.
- Valid ID: Required for all riders
- Camera: The views are incredible!
- Sunglasses: The snow is bright, even on cloudy days
- Credit card: For balance payment if not prepaid
Transportation
We offer complimentary pick-up and drop-off from hotels and condos in:
- Copper Mountain
- Frisco
- Breckenridge
- Keystone
- Dillon/Silverthorne
- Vail (additional fee may apply)
Day of Your Tour
Check-In
Please arrive at our base camp (or designated pick-up location) 30 minutes before your scheduled tour time. This allows time for:
- Paperwork and waivers
- Equipment fitting
- Safety briefing
- Basic riding instruction
Equipment Fitting
We provide everything you need:
- Snowsuit: Warm, waterproof outer layer
- Boots: Insulated snow boots
- Gloves: Warm riding gloves
- Helmet: DOT-approved with visor
- Goggles: For eye protection
Safety Briefing
Before hitting the trail, your guide will cover:
- Snowmobile controls and operation
- Hand signals and communication
- Trail etiquette and rules
- Safety procedures
- What to do if you get separated
On the Trail
Riding Formation
Tours ride in a single-file formation with your guide leading. Maintain safe following distance and stay in line. If you need to stop, signal the guide.
Photo Stops
We make several stops throughout the tour at scenic viewpoints. This is your chance to take photos, rest, and ask questions..
Altitude Considerations
We ride at elevations of 11,000-12,000+ feet. If you're not acclimated to altitude, review our high altitude tips for Colorado visitors before your trip:
- Stay hydrated
- Avoid alcohol the night before
- Communicate with your guide if you feel unwell
- Take it easy on your first day at altitude
After Your Tour
After returning to base camp:
- Return all provided equipment
- Ask about photo packages
- Tips for guides are appreciated but not required
- Share your experience on social media!
Hour-by-hour breakdown
For a typical 10:00 AM daily tour, the recommended timeline is: 9:00 AM arrival at staging, 9:00-9:30 paperwork and gear-up, 9:30-9:50 safety briefing and machine orientation, 9:50-10:00 staging walk-out and engine-start, 10:00-12:30 ride with mid-route break, 12:30-12:45 return staging and gear-down, 12:45-1:00 informal photo recap and exit. Total time on-site approximately four hours including ride.
What we don’t do
We don’t serve lunch on the standard daily tour — the halfway stop offers hot drinks and snacks but not full meals. If you want a hot lunch, the photography tour and group bookings include catered options at the halfway cabin (additional cost). We don’t allow bring-your-own snowmobiles on guided tours; if you have your own machine and want trail access, contact us about non-guided trail passes which are a separate offering. We don’t guarantee specific routes or viewpoints — weather, snow conditions, and group ability all influence the day’s plan.