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Snowmobile Tours
Along with great skiing, Steamboat Springs is known for great snowmobiling conditions and offers a large selection of tour companies to choose from. Depending on what part of the Yampa Valley you are wanting to enjoy, you will find what you are looking for.
Looking for a really unique experience? Try a snowmobile tour plus tubing adventure, or opt for the moonlight and sunset snowmobile tour followed by dinner at a remote cabin.
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Looking for a really unique experience? Try a snowmobile tour plus tubing adventure, or opt for the moonlight and sunset snowmobile tour followed by dinner at a remote cabin.
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STEAMBOAT SNOWMOBILE TOURS
Steamboat Snowmobile Tours offers Rabbit Ears Pass Guided Snowmobile Tours and High Mountain Guided Snowmobile Tours.
Rabbit Ears Tours
Discover the magic of snowmobiling Colorado’s Continental Divide on Rabbit Ears Pass. The extensive trail system is a snowmobiler’s dream. Located in the middle of the Routt National Forest, with views extending to Wyoming your ride will take you through tree lined trails and to big open meadows where your guide will give you free time to play around. Enjoy 2 hour tours, 4 and 6 hour tours with lunch, or dinner tours. 2 hour and 4 hour tours offered December 13 through April 12. 6 hour tours offered January 13 through March 29 (weather permitting). These tours are available for all ability levels.
The dinner tour on Rabbit Ears Pass takes you over moonlit or sunset snowfields through a Rocky Mountain wonderland on world-class snowmobiles, then dine just below a 10,000 foot peak in our secluded mountain cabin. Complimentary shuttle service is provided by Steamboat Snowmobile Tours at select pick-up locations in town and on the mountain.
Drivers must be at least 16 years old. Drivers with passenger must be at least 18 years old. Minimum age is 3 years old. Closed Christmas Day.
DRIVING DIRECTIONS
If you decide to drive from Steamboat Springs, travel approximately 15 miles up Rabbit Ears Pass (towards Denver). The turn off for our cabin is between mile markers 151 and 152 on the right hand side. Turn right onto a groomed/plowed road which leads to the parking area near our cabin.
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Steamboat Snowmobile Tours offers Rabbit Ears Pass Guided Snowmobile Tours and High Mountain Guided Snowmobile Tours.
Rabbit Ears Tours
Discover the magic of snowmobiling Colorado’s Continental Divide on Rabbit Ears Pass. The extensive trail system is a snowmobiler’s dream. Located in the middle of the Routt National Forest, with views extending to Wyoming your ride will take you through tree lined trails and to big open meadows where your guide will give you free time to play around. Enjoy 2 hour tours, 4 and 6 hour tours with lunch, or dinner tours. 2 hour and 4 hour tours offered December 13 through April 12. 6 hour tours offered January 13 through March 29 (weather permitting). These tours are available for all ability levels.
The dinner tour on Rabbit Ears Pass takes you over moonlit or sunset snowfields through a Rocky Mountain wonderland on world-class snowmobiles, then dine just below a 10,000 foot peak in our secluded mountain cabin. Complimentary shuttle service is provided by Steamboat Snowmobile Tours at select pick-up locations in town and on the mountain.
Drivers must be at least 16 years old. Drivers with passenger must be at least 18 years old. Minimum age is 3 years old. Closed Christmas Day.
DRIVING DIRECTIONS
If you decide to drive from Steamboat Springs, travel approximately 15 miles up Rabbit Ears Pass (towards Denver). The turn off for our cabin is between mile markers 151 and 152 on the right hand side. Turn right onto a groomed/plowed road which leads to the parking area near our cabin.
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Rabbit Ears Pass 2 Hour Snowmobile Tour
| 2-Hour Snowmobile Tour |
Price* |
|---|---|
| Driver (16 & Up) |
$185 |
| Passenger (16 & Up) |
$95 |
| Passenger (Child 3 - 15) | $20 |
| Passenger w/ Guide (16 & Up) | $185 |
| Passenger w/ Guide (Child 3 - 15) | $55 |
Rabbit Ears Pass 4 & 6 Hour Snowmobile Tours with Lunch
This half or full day experience will let you ride on the Continental Divide through the trees and play in the open meadows. Lunch is included.
*These are 2019/20 winter rates and are subject to change.
| 4-Hour Lunch Tour |
Price* |
|---|---|
| Driver (16 & Up) |
$255 |
| Passenger (16 & Up) |
$125 |
| Passenger (Child 3 - 15) | $55 |
| Passenger w/ Guide (16 & Up) | $255 |
| Passenger w/ Guide (Child 3 - 15) | $95 |
| 6-Hour Lunch Tour |
Price* |
|---|---|
| Driver (16 & Up) |
$349 |
| Passenger (16 & Up) |
$215 |
| Passenger (Child 3 - 15) | $65 |
Rabbit Ears Pass Dinner Snowmobile Tours
The dinner tour (Moonlight & Sunset) is offered on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday nights. Dinner is your choice of Grilled Ribeye Steak, Rocky Mountain Trout or Fire Roasted Chicken with a Vegetarian menu also available.
*These are 2019/20 winter rates and are subject to change.
| dinner Snowmobile Tour |
Price* |
|---|---|
| Driver (16 & Up) |
$199 |
| Passenger (16 & Up) |
$125 |
| Passenger w/ Guide (16 & Up) | $199 |
| Child w/ Guide (3 - 15) | $95 |
| Child (3 - 15) | $65 |
HIGH MOUNTAIN SNOWMOBILE TOURS
High Mountain Snowmobile Tours offer scenic guided tours through incredible terrain overlooking the Mount Zirkel Wilderness area near Clark, Colorado.
These tours are for the higher ability levels, including experts. Riders will experience custom groomed trails that wind through beautiful high mountain meadows and up onto scenic ridges. Enjoy 2 hour tours or 4 and 6 hour tours with lunch. Offered December 19 through March 29.
Complimentary shuttle service is provided by Steamboat Snowmobile Tours at select pick-up locations in town and on the mountain. Drivers must be at least 16 years of age, and drivers with passengers must be at least 18 years of age. Minimum is 3 years old. Closed Christmas Day.
DRIVING DIRECTIONS
If you decide to drive instead of taking advantage of the pick-up service, then Take Hwy 40 west to RCR 129, and go north on RCR 129 sixteen miles to Clark. Turn right on RCR 64 (Seedhouse Road) and go five miles to the end of the plowed road at the Meeting cabin.
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2 Hour Snowmobile Tour
Snacks are included on this ride that overlooks the Mt. Zirkel Wilderness area.
*These are 2019/20 winter rates and are subject to change.
| 2-Hour Snowmobile Tour |
Price* |
|---|---|
| Driver (16 & Up) |
$165 |
| Passenger (16 & Up) |
$75 |
| Child (3 - 15) | $20 |
4 & 6 Hour Snowmobile Tours with Lunch
Lunch is included on this ride that takes you through the trees and meadows of North Routt.
*These are 2019/20 winter rates and are subject to change.
| 4-Hour Snowmobile Tour |
Price* |
|---|---|
| Driver (16 & Up) |
$235 |
| Passenger (16 & Up) |
$125 |
| Child (3 - 15) | $55 |
| 6-Hour Snowmobile Tour |
Price* |
|---|---|
| Driver (16 & Up) |
$319 |
| Passenger (16 & Up) |
$285 |
Saddleback Ranch snowmobile tours
Saddleback Ranch offers Guided Snowmobile Tours over groomed trails and open free ride meadows on private land. Enjoy views of the Flattops, Mt. Werner, Sleeping Giant and the Zirkels.
2 passenger 2012 - 2017 Skidoo 4 stroke snowmobiles. These machines are designed to be easier to operate, offering smooth acceleration throttle control and producing an efficient clean fuel, "no smell", exhaust. After your ride, warm up at headquarters with a cup of hot chocolate and a freshly baked cookie. A 15% Gratuity for Saddleback Ranch will be added to your reservation.
Must be at least 16 years old to drive.
Transportation
Transportation is provided with pick-up at your lodging property. Sunset tour pick up is at the Gondola Transit Center.
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2 Hour Snowmobile Tours
Guided snowmobile tours on groomed trails and open free ride meadows on private land. Enjoy views of the Flattops, Mt. Werner, Sleeping Giant and the Zirkels. After your ride, warm up at headquarters with a cup of hot chocolate and a freshly baked cookie. Transportation is provided with pick-up at your lodging property. Offered daily at 10:00am and 1:00pm, December 16 through March 22, 2020. Closed Christmas Day.
*These are 2019/20 winter rates and are subject to change.
| 2-Hour Snowmobile Tour |
Price* |
|---|---|
| Driver (16 & Up) |
$155.00 |
| Passenger (16 & Up) |
$85.00 |
| Kid Passenger (3 - 15) |
$25.00 |
| Passenger w/ Guide (16 & Up) | $140.00 |
| Child w/ Guide ( 3 - 15) | $75.00 |
Saddleback Snowmobile Adventure
Saddleback Snowmobile Adventure includes a three hour snowmobile tour, lunch, and one hour of snow tubing. The guided tour goes over groomed trails to "free ride" open meadows on private land. Tubing takes place on Saddleback Ranch Yee-Haw tubing hill. Transportation to the Ranch is included. December 16 - January 6, offered daily. January 7 - March 6, offered Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday. March 7 - March 22, offered daily. Closed Christmas Day.
*These are 2019/20 winter rates and are subject to change.
| Saddleback Snowmobile Adventure |
Price* |
|---|---|
| Driver (16 & Up) |
$235.00 |
| Passenger (16 & Up) |
$120.00 |
| Kid Passenger (3 - 15) |
$60.00 |
| Passenger w/ Guide (16 & Up) | $170.00 |
| Kid w/ Guide ( 3 - 15) | $85.00 |
*These are 2019/20 winter rates and are subject to change.
Sunset Snowmobile Tour
Enjoy an adventurous late afternoon on a 1.5 hour guided snowmobile tour and 30 to 45 minutes tubing on the Yee-Haw tubing hill. Warm up with hot cocoa and a cookie after your ride. January 7 - March 6, offered Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday. March 7 - March 22, offered daily.
*These are 2019/20 winter rates and are subject to change.
| Sunset Snowmobile Tour & Tubing |
Price* |
|---|---|
| Driver (16 & Up) |
$130.00 |
| Passenger (16 & Up) |
$75.00 |
| Kid Passenger (3 - 15) |
$45.00 |
| Passenger w/ Guide (16 & Up) | $95.00 |
| Kid w/ Guide ( 3 - 15) | $55.00 |
*These are 2019/20 winter rates and are subject to change.
thunderstruck ADVENTUREs SNOWMOBILE TOURS
Thunderstruck Adventures offers endless miles of open meadows and spectacular views on 10,000 acres of private land. Full day tours include a 5-hour ride with lunch, door to door transportation, professional guide, all snowmobile gear and gas & oil.
Offered Daily, December 15, 2019 - March 31, 2020. Riders must be at least 15 years old with learner's permit. Drivers only, no passengers. Maximum 4 participants. Please call us at 800-922-2722 for groups of 5 or more.
Driving Directions
Transportation is included for Full Day Tours (approximately 27 miles from Steamboat to Hayden).
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Thunderstruck Adventures Snowmobile Tours
| Snowmobile Tours |
Price* |
|---|---|
| Full-Day Tour |
$425 |
