Snowmobiling
Vail has some of the best snowmobiling in Colorado, so spend a day off the ski hill on a high-speed adventure through forested trails, open meadows and alpine bowls choked with champagne powder.
Local Listings:
- Hourly snowmobile rentals start at $90, half-day at $175 and full-day at $220.
- Get the kiddies snowmobiling on specially designed sleds for kids five years and older: $15 for 15 minutes and $55 for 60 minutes.
- Guided tours ranging from one hour to all day leave daily from December through April (conditions permitting) and cost $100-375 per sled.
Overview
Gun the throttle through a powder-filled meadow on a Vail Colorado snowmobiling trip, where high-octane adventure awaits in picturesque backcountry locales.
Where to go Snowmobiling
The two areas most conducive to Vail snowmobiling are Vail Pass and Camp Hale, both located within the White River National Forest about a half-hour from Vail.
Vail Pass Recreation Area offers easy access to 50 miles of groomed high-elevation trails, while Camp Hale boasts beginner and intermediate circuits on its 80 miles of groomed trails. Both destinations have seemingly endless play areas and powder fields.
Guided Tours & Rentals
Take a guided tour while you snowmobile Vail Colorado. Tours depart daily in winter and range from short one-hour introductory sessions for beginners to full-day cross-country trips for more adventurous riders.
Several companies listed below can arrange Vail Snowmobile rentals at Vail Pass and Camp Hale. Riders must be at least 16 with a valid driver's license.