- Great snowmobile afternoon Great fun, beautiful tour. Greg was our guide, good sense of humor, knowledgeable. It was a lovely afternoon.... read moreGreat fun, beautiful tour. Greg was our guide, good sense of humor, knowledgeable. It was a lovely afternoon. Bring your gloves and goggles and they supply the rest. read less
Robert F12/29/2018Amazing outing We were a group of 13 that went out with Greg our guide. We had an amazing time, they provided... read moreWe were a group of 13 that went out with Greg our guide. We had an amazing time, they provided us with everything we needed, pick up was prompt and check in was quick. If you go on this tour ask for Greg we was AMAZING. If ever in Vail go snowmobiling you wont regret it. read less
EBONY T12/03/2018Must try! My husband and I had a wonderful experience on our two hour snowmobling tour. It was our first time and... read moreMy husband and I had a wonderful experience on our two hour snowmobling tour. It was our first time and we would absolutely do it again.
PLEASE review your sale receipt before leaving. Our gratitude was based off the entire sale, which included taxes and accidentals. The gratitude should have only been based on the snowmobile price. This company is racking up on extra funds if you do not bring it to their attention. Once you do bring it to their attention, they have no problem returning the funds to your card. I'm still waiting. read less
zahra s2/11/2019 - Amazing Tour I would love to do this tour another 20 times! Greg our tour guide was amazing!! Everything was easy even... read moreI would love to do this tour another 20 times! Greg our tour guide was amazing!! Everything was easy even for a first time snowmobile driver
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Jonathan O1/26/2019Second visit and can’t wait for our third! Greg and Carrie are just awesome! Great customer service, great guide...it’s all superb! Don’t miss this opportunity!DrCEB1/03/2021Awesome service great trip Highly recommend! I have two young children they had a blast!!! The service is on point. The views they take... read moreHighly recommend! I have two young children they had a blast!!! The service is on point. The views they take you to are breathtaking. read lessReenaP2183/12/2021 - So fun! We went out on a Tuesday morning with a group of 9 of us. They picked us up from... read moreWe went out on a Tuesday morning with a group of 9 of us. They picked us up from our hotel in Avon. Greg and Diego were our snowmobiling guides. After a brief lesson on how the snowmobile worked, we we off into the mountains! SO MUCH FUN! We followed each other in a line, but were able to go pretty fast. The snowmobiles were brand new, and very nice. After going for a couple of hours, we stopped in at their yurt for lunch, and a nice warm up near the wood burning stove. Food was great! We went back out and snowmobiled for a bit, then headed back to their office. Greg and Diego were AWESOME guides. Everyone had an absolutely great day. I want to do it again with our teenage kids. Things to know: they provided googles, helmets and warm boots for those who needed them. Boots were much warmer than the ones I had worn there. Definitely bring a neck warmer thing so you can cover your face. The handlebars and throttle are heated, but you still need some good gloves. I can’t say how much we enjoyed our day! Great company! read lessJulie H2/06/2020Great trip! Did the 3 hour tour with Greg as our guide. Great time with family. Terrain interesting enough for those of... read moreDid the 3 hour tour with Greg as our guide. Great time with family. Terrain interesting enough for those of us who had snowmobiled before, but not to difficult for my daughter’s first ride. Greg was great! Safe, patient and entertaining. Greg picked us up from our hotel in Vail and in about 30minutes we were riding.
The 3 hour tour included lunch in their private yurt which was over the top! Deifinitely worth the extra money. Whole staff was energetic and helpful. Would definitely do again! read less
cmill1282/15/2019Must do when in Vail This was the first time my wife and I went snowmobiling. We did the 2 hour tour and left wanting... read moreThis was the first time my wife and I went snowmobiling. We did the 2 hour tour and left wanting more time. The break for hot chocolate and snacks was perfect timing. Plus, racing around the oval was a blast and enjoyed by our group. The views were amazing and our guide Bo was fantastic. Safety and fun is there number one focus and we were not disappointed. We will be back next year to do the longer tour. read lessjamisonpendlum2/22/2020 - SO FREAKING AWESOME Greg was AMAZING!! He was so friendly and made this a great first time experience. My hands were cold and... read moreGreg was AMAZING!! He was so friendly and made this a great first time experience. My hands were cold and he even went as far to lend me his gloves. My cousins recommended you guys and we are so happy we listened! Greg was so very kind and even took a few of us back to the Vail transportation center, us Texans appreciate it! See y’all next year! read lessselenaa63012/20/2020INCREDIBLE - 10/10!! My first time snowmobiling, I have to admit I was a little anxious. The team, and in particular our guide... read moreMy first time snowmobiling, I have to admit I was a little anxious. The team, and in particular our guide Nathan Guild, did an AMAZING job teaching us how to drive and making sure I felt comfortable the entire time. It ended up being my favorite part of the entire trip: it was SO fun to drive, and the views were unbelievable (better than at the top of the ski mountain). I shared a machine with a friend, switching off driving, and did the 3 hour tour and thought it was the perfect combo/length for me. Nathan was truly the best guide ever - making sure I felt comfortable without slowing down the thrill-seekers of the group. If you have any anxiety about snowmobiling, he is your guy!! 10/10, cannot recommend more highly!!! read less
rachelcs1233/10/2022Favorite Experience from Vail Our family absolutely loved our afternoon snowmobiling with Vail BackCountry Tours. They pick you up right at your hotel accommodations.... read moreOur family absolutely loved our afternoon snowmobiling with Vail BackCountry Tours. They pick you up right at your hotel accommodations. Then take you in to get outfitted correctly. Although we felt prepared with our outerwear, they quickly gave us boots & jackets that were more appropriately suited to the cold weather that will be experienced. while riding. So do not worry if you didn't bring the right stuff. They have you covered. They do a great job going over snowmobiling instructions, and we all felt comfortable while at on the trail (one adult single driver, one 15yr old single driver - with permit, and 2 of us double riding). The snowmobiles even have heated handles which help to keep your hands warm the whole time (even for the 2nd rider). The trails were beautiful and of course made our kids from Florida very happy with all the snow that had recently accumulated. We did the 3+ hour tour with lunch. The lunch served at the yurt was delicious. We were welcomed into a warm yurt, which of course felt so good. The hot chocolate, hot apple cider were delicious. And the lunch with dessert hit the spot. The only thing is that I would have liked to have been able to stop a few additional times to take some pictures, as the scenery was absolutely breathtaking - especially maybe to those of us from Florida 🙂 We would most definitely book again on our next trip to Vail. It was one of the highlights of our trip for all 4 of us! read lessMike and Dina M1/26/2020 - Awesome snowmobile tour We took the 2 hour tour with Drew and had an awesome time! Plenty of scenery, breaks to take... read moreWe took the 2 hour tour with Drew and had an awesome time! Plenty of scenery, breaks to take photos, and even got to race on their track. We took a break midway through the tour in their yurt for cocoa/cider and treats. They provided boots, helmets and outerwear. Make sure to bring your goggles and gloves (even though the handle bars are heated). They picked us up at the hotel and returned us so very convenient. Well worth the price and would highly recommend them! read less
tammy a12/28/2018Vail snowmobile Awesome experience! They give you a chance to do your own lap and photoshoot time. There is also a stopover... read moreAwesome experience! They give you a chance to do your own lap and photoshoot time. There is also a stopover for drinks and snacks. Our guide Nathan is awesome.. highly recommend this. read less
Chlewis123412/11/20225 stars Snowmobiling 🙂 Absolutely Amazing!:) 5 Star Service! Epic Views! And safety first!:) Everything was perfect:) And Greg our guide was soooooTravelTink12/01/2021 - Best way to enjoy a day off in the mountains Friendly staff; great guide; spectacular weather. They provide an opportunity to see beautiful Colorado mountains - and "run" the... read moreFriendly staff; great guide; spectacular weather. They provide an opportunity to see beautiful Colorado mountains - and "run" the sleds enough to provide young adults some excitement. Wonderful hospitality in the yurt with refreshments. I highly recommend this excursion and this company. read less
Elisabeth L2/01/2019Amazing snowmobiling experience! This was such a fun excursion. The snowmobiling prep was very organized with all the gear necessary for your... read moreThis was such a fun excursion. The snowmobiling prep was very organized with all the gear necessary for your comfort and safety supplied and fitted to you. Machines were easy to operate and well maintained. We had fresh snow fall and enjoyed a pristine trail through the woods as we worked our way up the mountain. There was a large oval track where we were turned loose to run the machines. The we stopped to warm up in a yurt, with a wood fired stove, hot chocolate and cookies. I would highly recommend this trip. read less
kimzimmer3/03/2019Wonderful Experience! We had an amazing experience with Vail Backcountry Tours. I bought a gift certificate for a two hour tandem snowmobile... read moreWe had an amazing experience with Vail Backcountry Tours. I bought a gift certificate for a two hour tandem snowmobile trip back in 2017. We just had time to get around to a tour on March 2nd and it was everything and more. The scheduling process was so efficient and they had no problem applying the gift certificate. We were provided with detailed information weeks out from the trip and always had great communication. The actual trip was nothing less than spectacular. Every step of the process is simple, easy and planned which is so nice. The driving terrain and scenery were absolutely perfect. The staff was kind, funny and made you feel like you belonged in the crew. Greg was our guide and he was awesome! Not to mention that the snowmobiles were in top condition and have the best hand warmers for the driver and passengers. We will absolutely come back and have another go around! More read less
Carly V3/03/2019 - Beaver Creek ski trip We took a day off from skiing to enjoy some sites and back country snowmobiling fun. It was a... read moreWe took a day off from skiing to enjoy some sites and back country snowmobiling fun. It was a beautiful day 40 and sunny. Tour guide picked us up on time and with the friendliest smile We were well informed on all issues of what to expect and what to do . Our ride was outstanding from simple trails to through the trees and snow and taking our snowmobile around a speed track . The snowmobiles were easy to handle and trails were so fun. I recommend Nathan Guild for your tour guide if you want the best and most enjoyable and fun adventure. read less
patriciamA6011ZX2/11/2023Snow mobiling Greg was an amazing guide, top notch company! The best way to see Vail and the surrounding area!!!
So fun!!!!
shelly g2/02/2019amazing this is an amazing experience. BUT greg our guide was even better. 10/10 recommend. ASK FOR GREG. He’s the beReese R12/01/2021 - Can’t miss Vail experience Our tour and tour guide, Greg, were incredible. It’s the perfect trip for any skill level rider, from having never... read moreOur tour and tour guide, Greg, were incredible. It’s the perfect trip for any skill level rider, from having never been on a snowmobile to an experienced rider. I would highly recommend this experience to anyone traveling to vail or anywhere in the area. The staff was accommodating, making sure everyone had appropriate gear to ride and provided shuttle to and from the ride spot. Absolutely consider this as a part of your trip!! read less338allisone3/13/2021Amazing! The best experience on a vacation I have ever had! Hands down so fun, well ran operation! 100% do again!KrystleJ1712/13/2020THE BEST! Just got back from the 3:30 tour with Nathan. He made the experience memorable! Sunny skies on the way out... read moreJust got back from the 3:30 tour with Nathan. He made the experience memorable! Sunny skies on the way out & amazing mountain sunset at the top of the ridge. Groomed road/trail most of the way, but also some tree trails & a flat track to open up with some speed. Highly recommend the 3:30 time & this company. Convenient to Vail Lionshead. Short drive & they pick you up. DO IT! read lessSuzannePietrzykB1/25/2020
- Vail Backcountry Tours will not disappoint! Our family of six (from 28-60) had a fabulous time! From pick up to drop off, everything was very... read moreOur family of six (from 28-60) had a fabulous time! From pick up to drop off, everything was very professional. We had a magnificent day of snowmobiling with beautiful views, time to play on our sleds and a delicious lunch in the Yurt. Our guide, Beau, made us feel safe and cared for; experience makes the difference. And fresh snow did not stop Beau from making tracks to the top. We had so much fun! I would highly recommend Vail Backcountry Tours! read less
TheTraveler01233/03/2019Awesome Tour Great experience snow mobiling. Everything is professional from pick up to drop out.
Clothing provided. Beautiful scenery. Great guides. ... read moreGreat experience snow mobiling. Everything is professional from pick up to drop out.
Clothing provided. Beautiful scenery. Great guides. New equipment 2019 Ski Doo 60 Ace Touring Snowbiles. I was a passenger & had a blast. Highly recommended. Stopped for photos & snack. read less
Jean D2/20/2019Nailed it! We did the lunch tour, Food and service were great. Nathan kept tract of everyone and we all felt very... read moreWe did the lunch tour, Food and service were great. Nathan kept tract of everyone and we all felt very safe at all times. Brand new sleds. Highly recommend! read less
Luv2Travel423391/07/2019 - Must do in Vail Vail backcountry snowmobile tour was an incredible time! Would highly recommend for anyone! Even as a rider it is a... read moreVail backcountry snowmobile tour was an incredible time! Would highly recommend for anyone! Even as a rider it is a great time! Beautiful views and the staff is so helpful at taking pictures and finding good views. Our tour guide was Chris Lee and he was awesome!
Seems a little pricey at first but it is TOTALLY worth it! read lesssarahashleyjohnson053/17/2021Snowmobiling AWESOMENESS in VAIL My family was in Vail visiting for a ski trip and we decided to take one day off the skis... read moreMy family was in Vail visiting for a ski trip and we decided to take one day off the skis and hit the backcountry trails on snowmobiles with Vail Backcountry Tours. They are AMAZING!!! We chose them because they made everything super easy from start to finish. They picked us up, got us situated on some brand new machines, provided an AWESOME tour of the slopes and trails across from Vail Mountain and delivered us back home with everyone smiling. Greg was our guide and he is very safe and accommodating to all ability levels, knowledgable of the area you are riding in, a professional group photographer, and one of those guys that if you saw in town after your tour you would feel lucky to buy him a beer to say thanks for a GREAT day! Cannot wait for another group to come visit so we can take them on another snowmobiling adventure with Vail Backcountry Tours!!!! read lessAndy K1/01/1970The best Vail snowmobiling experience I cannot express how magical this experience was from start to finish. Nathan Guild picked us up directly... read moreI cannot express how magical this experience was from start to finish. Nathan Guild picked us up directly from our hotel in Vail and was an absolute gentleman. Once we picked the rest of group up from a meeting site, we drove in a limo style shuttle van. Top shelf from start to finish. The staff was all attentive once we arrived to the main snowmobile headquarters and was so genuine in wishing my wife and I happy 55th birthday!! I've ridden in several snowmobiles during my lifetime, however, these were by far top of the notch! Heated handlebars for the passengers seat complete with backrest, and heated driver grips along with touch adjusting buttons. After a well detailed safety and instructions meeting with Nathan, we began our journey into the winter wonderland of the Vail mountains. We were a group of 12 with Nathan and a guild in training bringing up the rear. I felt so safe as did my wife on the same vehicle. Safety was priority number 1 with this company. You could tell, this is not for the yahoos and drunks. If you wipe out, it could ruin everyone's trip waiting to pull your snowmobile out of the ravines. After a joyful ride, we made our way to the mountain top hut. A wonderful "Happy birthday " dessert and candles made our day!!! My wife wants to do it again and next time with friends and family. read lessDan M1/01/2022 - The Snowmobile tour is absolutely great After having completed the reservation, the pickup time was on time, the registration went smoothly and so was the tutorial... read moreAfter having completed the reservation, the pickup time was on time, the registration went smoothly and so was the tutorial on operating the snowmobile. Our guide, Beau, was attentive all the time, a great host. All the gear provided by the tour company is in good working order. The trails are safe for first timers and the landscape is awesome. Don’t miss the opportunity to take this tour. read less305travlr1/31/2021Best Snowmobile tour This tour was the best snow mobile tour I’ve ever been on. Conveniently located just outside of vail village. A... read moreThis tour was the best snow mobile tour I’ve ever been on. Conveniently located just outside of vail village. A must if you visit Vail! The stop at the yurt for warm drinks was cool. The scenery is unmatched. Driving through the trees in the woods was my favorite part. Nathan was a great tour guide! 100% recommend! read less
332derickp2/20/2023Kicks skiing out of the park!!!! We only experienced snowmobiling with Nathan, but we wouldn’t have had it any other way. We took a double snowmobile... read moreWe only experienced snowmobiling with Nathan, but we wouldn’t have had it any other way. We took a double snowmobile for two hours at the later time. They came right to our hotel at the vail Marriott, picked us up, took us up the mountain and thoroughly taught us how to snowmobile safely and effectively. Great surprise was having the little hut with desserts and different beverages!! Will probably start snowmobiling more than skiing from now on when In vail!!! Thanks Nathan and co.! read less
Sina M1/07/2019 - Awesome experience! Greg was an awesome guide! He made us feel comfortable on the snowmobiles - it was our first time and... read moreGreg was an awesome guide! He made us feel comfortable on the snowmobiles - it was our first time and definitely not our last! He took us on a spectacular tour! It was gorgeous and so much fun! My kids loved it and so did my husband and I! I highly recommend this company. They are very organized and professional. read lessRaylina3/20/2021I've done many snowmobile tours in the Vail area over 10 years. This one is one of the best! I've done many tours by many companies in the past. Pretty much every year for over ten years, always... read moreI've done many tours by many companies in the past. Pretty much every year for over ten years, always around the middle of March. This tour is nice in that it's directly opposite the Vail ski mountain. Across I-70. It takes minutes to get to their pickup location. Compared to spending an hour or more in a shuttle as I've done with other companies. We chose to drive ourselves to the pickup location instead of using the free shuttle.
Our guide, Nathan Guild, was professional, knowledgeable, and fun!!! Frankly everyone we interacted with at Vail Backcountry Tours was very nice, from the pickup location driver to the woman in the base camp, to the assistant of our guide and the young lady managing the yurt that we stopped at mid-tour.
I highly recommend this company for beginners, advanced tours and families. I'll certainly do an advanced tour next year with Nathan! More read less
Michael S3/31/2019Best Excursion in Vail, CO! I visited Vail Backcountry Tours on Christmas 2019, and it was one of the most exciting things I’ve ever done!... read moreI visited Vail Backcountry Tours on Christmas 2019, and it was one of the most exciting things I’ve ever done! We had an awesome tour guide named Greg who made our group laugh the entire time. He was great/safe with the kids in our group, but also kept up an exciting speed for the more daring snow mobilers. He also took us off the beaten path onto single trails that cut through the beautiful alpine forest. Definitely ask for GREG, he’s the best! In the middle of your excursion, the guide takes the group to a “yurt” that’s warm and full of snacks and drinks like coffee and hot coco. I can’t recommend this trip enough! It’s a must-do for anyone vacationing in Vail or the surrounding mountains. read lessG3752MPjasond12/25/2019 - Wonderful Excursion We had a great 2 hour experience with our tour guide Nathan. Our 11 year old who rode with her... read moreWe had a great 2 hour experience with our tour guide Nathan. Our 11 year old who rode with her Dad had a blast. It was snowing hard and lots of powder. Nathan was really good about the pace and making sure everyone was comfortable and having fun. Great experience! read less
Vbhusky2/16/2019Great Date Idea My husband and I had a great time on our tour with Vail Backcountry. Nathan was an awesome guide and... read moreMy husband and I had a great time on our tour with Vail Backcountry. Nathan was an awesome guide and made sure everyone was comfortable and having fun! You really get to experience and see what the backcountry is!They have a really cute yurt you stop at for a warm beverage and snacks. Highly recommend this locally owned and operated company! read less
SkiMom9091/13/2019Best Snowmobiling Experience Wow! From the moment that we were picked up until we were returned to the hotel, the experience was amazing.... read moreWow! From the moment that we were picked up until we were returned to the hotel, the experience was amazing. The team there is absolutely the best. I so appreciate the perfect tour our large group took. They even provided warm boots. The hot beverages and yummy treats in the yert was totally unexpected.
I have been on other tours before and this was the BEST! read lessltreuflorida1/30/2020 - An Experience of a Lifetime! As a first time visitor to Vail, I had no idea what snowmobiling would entail. However, Paul our guide gave... read moreAs a first time visitor to Vail, I had no idea what snowmobiling would entail. However, Paul our guide gave us EXCEPTIONAL service and made the pick up, waiver signing, equipment getting, tour and drop off MARVELOUS. He is super personable and passionate about what he does. He truly made our day. The company in general has employed the most enthusiastic and polite people in the world. The services, amenities, hot chocolate, brownies, Apple cider and cookies in a warm heated tent half way through was an added plus. The trail and the grounds were VERY well kept and a sight to see. Don’t miss this on your next winter trip to Vail. read lessalyannab2/01/2022Great Family Activity! Totally 5 star worthy!! From the booking procedure to the 2 hour tour, the entire experience was amazing! The staff... read moreTotally 5 star worthy!! From the booking procedure to the 2 hour tour, the entire experience was amazing! The staff was so helpful, accommodating and nice! Our daughter just turned 6 and she had the best time ever on this tour. The views are simply jaw dropping. You feel at one with Mother Nature.
We highly recommend, it’s very family friendly. The snacks and the beverages were good too. Just an all around great time! read lessMrsDonahue1/15/2020Family memories Amazing experience with our family snowmobiling with our guide, Troy! We had all ages 12-74! Thank you for for the memories.
cshepherd117712/31/2022 - 10/10 Amazing experience! Friendly and fun staff! Our guide, Nathan, made the tour special and unforgettable! The vistas were incredible and... read moreAmazing experience! Friendly and fun staff! Our guide, Nathan, made the tour special and unforgettable! The vistas were incredible and the wood trails were magical! read lessjenniferbW4958LA1/01/1970BEST TRIP EVER!! OH MY GOSH THIS TRIP WAS AMAZING! We've been on a snowmobile trip with this company before but our guide... read moreOH MY GOSH THIS TRIP WAS AMAZING! We've been on a snowmobile trip with this company before but our guide this time was just UNBELIEVABLE!! MARK BOUTIN!! The happiest, friendliest, most knowledgeable and fun guide we've ever had out of all of our Colorado tours!! He just made our families entire experience the best it could be! We went on trails that were magical and nothing like we had seen before! He was extremely safe too and made sure we all were! I pray he works for this company for a very long time so we can go on another adventure with him!! PERFECT PERFECT PERFECT!!! 🙂 … read lessKim C.3/01/2021So fun! It was great that Greg picked us up at our hotel and then was also our guide. It was nice... read moreIt was great that Greg picked us up at our hotel and then was also our guide. It was nice that the same person was with us the whole day. This was my second experience snow mobiling and this one was much better. The tour was great. It was a small group and we were able to go at a pace of our ability. It was really fun and safe. We would go back again! Everyone that worked in the organization was very friendly and kind. read lessLisalsl2/04/2021
- Snowmobiling AWESOMENESS in VAIL My family was in Vail visiting for a ski trip and we decided to take one day off the skis... read moreMy family was in Vail visiting for a ski trip and we decided to take one day off the skis and hit the backcountry trails on snowmobiles with Vail Backcountry Tours. They are AMAZING!!! We chose them because they made everything super easy from start to finish. They picked us up, got us situated on some brand new machines, provided an AWESOME tour of the slopes and trails across from Vail Mountain and delivered us back home with everyone smiling. Greg was our guide and he is very safe and accommodating to all ability levels, knowledgable of the area you are riding in, a professional group photographer, and one of those guys that if you saw in town after your tour you would feel lucky to buy him a beer to say thanks for a GREAT day! Cannot wait for another group to come visit so we can take them on another snowmobiling adventure with Vail Backcountry Tours!!!! … read lessAndy K3/01/2021Awesome experience! Our guide Chris Lee was awesome!! Everything from getting picked up at our hotel to gearing up to snowmobile,... read moreOur guide Chris Lee was awesome!! Everything from getting picked up at our hotel to gearing up to snowmobile, riding and back to our hotel went super smoothly. The views were spectacular and Chris made sure we had plenty of pictures to prove it. We highly recommend you take this tour, ask for Chris Lee as your guide and you'll have an awesome experience. read lesstljpennsylvania1/23/2021Fun snowmobile trip My first time snowmobiling and I had a great time! The weather was perfect, our guide Nathan was awesome,... read moreMy first time snowmobiling and I had a great time! The weather was perfect, our guide Nathan was awesome, and the views were fantastic. My only suggestion would be to slow down, especially when riding through scenic forests. It seemed like everyone wanted to go as fast as possible which was fun to a point, but grueling when it was all the time. Still, I had a fun time and would recommend them to anyone. read less361gwynn2/10/2020
- Best experience I’ve ever had in Colorado This. Place. Is. Incredible.
Seriously, stop researching and just book this place now. Ask for Chuck, he’s a former paramedic... read moreThis. Place. Is. Incredible.
Seriously, stop researching and just book this place now. Ask for Chuck, he’s a former paramedic and an all-around amazing guy. His zest for life is contagious and he made our day so fun!
A 2-hour tour felt like it was a half-day but totally in a good way. I didn’t want it to end - it was incredible!
Everything from pick up to drop off was first class and absolutely wonderful. read less
carvill7712/23/2018The best Snowmobile tour There is no other Snowmobiling tour to take. Vail Backcountry Tours is just phenomenal!!!! The 4 of us took the... read moreThere is no other Snowmobiling tour to take. Vail Backcountry Tours is just phenomenal!!!! The 4 of us took the 2 hour tour on Saturday Morning January 22 and loved it. Please ask for Nathan as your tour guide. He is the read lessGGGreek1/01/2022The Kennedy’s Greg was our guide and he was awesome, so helpful and knowledgeable. We’ve never ridden snowmobiles before, this was so... read moreGreg was our guide and he was awesome, so helpful and knowledgeable. We’ve never ridden snowmobiles before, this was so beautiful and tons of fun. We will definitely be back, but with the rest of the family! Thank you all for the fun!! read less
Stacey K1/03/2019 - Best/Closest Snow Mobile Tour for Vail Excellent tour through beautiful trails in the mountains surrounding Vail. Groomed trails so no getting stuck in deep drifts.... read moreExcellent tour through beautiful trails in the mountains surrounding Vail. Groomed trails so no getting stuck in deep drifts. Our guide Shay was very fun and a great photographer as well. I love that this is a 5 min drive from Lionshead versus the other tours that have a 30 min van ride. The stop half way to drink hot chocolate in their heated yurt was a nice touch. Highly recommend! read less
Todd E12/27/2022Great trip with the kids We took our kids and family on this tour after our wedding in Vail, and what a great time. ... read moreWe took our kids and family on this tour after our wedding in Vail, and what a great time. A little pricey, but I get the upkeep on the machines is expensive. Our guide was awesome, and the break in the yurt was very nice. Would for sure recommend to pay the money for this awesome experience. read less
_danielehuxtable5/14/2018Great Snowmobiling Experience My husband and I went on the Vail Back Country tour with Greg. It was our first time snowmobiling and... read moreMy husband and I went on the Vail Back Country tour with Greg. It was our first time snowmobiling and it was so much fun! The Scenery was beautiful and the stop at the Yurt was nice for a hot drink and snack. Greg made our tour simply by being so knowledgeable but also a nice, fun guy! Our experience was awesome! read less
Vailfun12/29/2018 - GIRLS TRIP 2018 I found this company on trip advisor and we were overall pleased and had an awesome time with Greg. ... read moreI found this company on trip advisor and we were overall pleased and had an awesome time with Greg. Greg was knowledgeable about CO, the sites, and trails. The snow mobiles were very nice, the seats, handles, and even the thumb throttle were heated. Even though there wasn't much snow in the mountains, the trails they had groomed had a lot. The only reason I gave 4 stars instead of 5 is because we were all asked by Kerry to tip "the industry standard" of 20% at the beginning of the tour. We felt pressured to tip on the card and a certain amount before the tour had even started. Guides would receive more tips if checkout was at the end and not beginning. Overall, the tour was great, lunch exceeded our expectations, and the scenery was beautiful! read less
Allison M4/11/2018Snowmobile Adventure We had so much fun riding with Paul. He was a great guide and very knowledgeable. I would... read moreWe had so much fun riding with Paul. He was a great guide and very knowledgeable. I would recommend Vail Backcountry Tours to anyone who visits Vail! read lesslandonm7682/07/2021Safe and exciting Greg, our guide, was super chill and definitely enjoyed letting us open it up and have fun. He is... read moreGreg, our guide, was super chill and definitely enjoyed letting us open it up and have fun. He is super safe but also let’s you have some fun. Very knowledgeable about the area and history. We have done many trips in Breck and Park City but this one is hands down our read lesskattt51/01/1970 - Superb family 2 hours tour My husband called before booking and the lady was very friendly in answering all his questions. I was a bit... read moreMy husband called before booking and the lady was very friendly in answering all his questions. I was a bit apprehensive as we were traveling our three and a half year old. All of our questions were answered and this adventure was one of the very best our family experienced. David our tour guide was absolutely phenomenal, very kind, courteous, and mindful of the team assigned to him. He gave us a lot of history background during the trip and it was great for my oldest child who loves history.
We are looking forward to returning, God willing. read less
570dee2/15/2019Troy was excellent We had a wonderful experience with our God, Troy. Family of eight with two sets of grandparents and two children... read moreWe had a wonderful experience with our God, Troy. Family of eight with two sets of grandparents and two children age 12 and 15. Beautiful views, truly really made an effort to make our experience memorable. We definitely recommend. read less
bdshep771/01/2023Fantastic snow mobile tour Great family activity for non-skiers! Tons of fun with a variety of trails and a solid 2 hours of riding.... read moreGreat family activity for non-skiers! Tons of fun with a variety of trails and a solid 2 hours of riding. Nathan was an awesome guide who knows how to keep everyone safe and comes across as an expert. Nathan picked us up promptly at the Westin Beavercreek and dropped us off after the tour, cost included in the tour so no extra fees here. They also offer flexibility on the dropoff in case you want to go somewhere else after the tour! Boots and jackets included in the tour, goggles rent for $10 but all equipment is in great shape and the team helps to ensure everyone has the right stuff before takeoff. Great job to the entire staff, will definitely return! read lessrbzoza12/01/2021 - Wow, just wow! This was literally the best experience of my life. It was more than I ever imagined.Ask for Greg, he is... read moreThis was literally the best experience of my life. It was more than I ever imagined.Ask for Greg, he is an amazing guide read less
soli22012/13/2018Family fun We enjoyed the beautiful views and lunch at a yurt halfway through. We went with our 5 year old and... read moreWe enjoyed the beautiful views and lunch at a yurt halfway through. We went with our 5 year old and 11 year old daughters and everyone loved it! We will definitely visit again! read less363matthewy1/01/2020Best Snowmobile Company!! Our guide Nathan was fabulous and took our family on an incredible adventure. We had our son and a... read moreOur guide Nathan was fabulous and took our family on an incredible adventure. We had our son and a friend who both were 16 years old and each had their own machine. Nathan anticipated the adventurous needs of the boys and took us on a custom tour for our family. We have used this company every year in Vail and this year they purchased all new 2019 machines. We always choose the lunch option and the food was delicious. Jeremy had taken us in the past and paired us with a perfect fit. Great Company!!! Beautiful scenery! read less
Elizabeth P1/01/2019 - Andrew If you are in or near Vail, this is a must do!! From the time we were picked up to... read moreIf you are in or near Vail, this is a must do!! From the time we were picked up to the time we left, this team was absolutely amazing. Our guide, Greg, was the best! read lessandrewpH6029JX2/05/2020Fun tour - beautiful scenery Drew is excellent guide. Mountains breathtaking. Small group of 5 snow mobiles. He kept checking in with us. Stopped at... read moreDrew is excellent guide. Mountains breathtaking. Small group of 5 snow mobiles. He kept checking in with us. Stopped at their little house for hot drinks and sweets. They provided warmer jackets, snow pants, helmets, goggles if needed. Everyone helpful getting us outfitted. I recommend 100%. read less
Judy S3/25/2019Snowmobile adventure This was such a great addition on our trip to Vail! The staff was amazing and our guide Chris was... read moreThis was such a great addition on our trip to Vail! The staff was amazing and our guide Chris was patient and beyond helpful. He was very kind and offered to take so many pictures with our phones of our families so we could save these memories. The whole family enjoyed every thing from the ride of the snow mobile, the breath taking views and of course the break in between for some hot chocolate and treats! Highly recommend for a experience you won’t forget!! read lessNalnal73/12/2021 - This truly is beautiful country After finally making our minds up and doing a little research, we decided to book a snowmobile tour with Vail... read moreAfter finally making our minds up and doing a little research, we decided to book a snowmobile tour with Vail Backcountry Tours. You get picked up by them. The driver actually was our tour guide so by the time the tour started, we were all comfortable with Greg R. Funny, witty, knowledgeable and friendly! We picked up other customers while we filled out and your typical waiver, and then were taken to their base camp where we were given special gear: boots (go a size higher than what you normally wear), and a helmet. We then walked to our snowmobile. Greg explained how the machine worked, how to turn (lean left or right to help it out), and some basic signals. Off we went up the hill. On the way you see some amazing views. It is bumpy so if you are in tandem (i.e. two per vehicle), the one in the back gets to feel most of the bumps. After some time we reached a valley where Greg let us loose. They had built a sort of race track where we were able to go full speed ahead! Next we went to more sightseeing. The best part? Going in between the trees! At certain areas, you could hit a tree limb simply by raising your hand. Making snow fall and maybe hitting your friends right behind you. At one point, we stopped at an area from where you can... After finally making our minds up and doing a little research, we decided to book a snowmobile tour with Vail Backcountry Tours.
You get picked up by them. The driver actually was our tour guide so by the time the tour started, we were all comfortable with Greg R. Funny, witty, knowledgeable and friendly!
We picked up other customers while we filled out and your typical waiver, and then were taken to their base camp where we were given special gear: boots (go a size higher than what you normally wear), and a helmet.
We then walked to our snowmobile. Greg explained how the machine worked, how to turn (lean left or right to help it out), and some basic signals.
Off we went up the hill. On the way you see some amazing views. It is bumpy so if you are in tandem (i.e. two per vehicle), the one in the back gets to feel most of the bumps. After some time we reached a valley where Greg let us loose. They had built a sort of race track where we were able to go full speed ahead!
Next we went to more sightseeing. The best part? Going in between the trees! At certain areas, you could hit a tree limb simply by raising your hand. Making snow fall and maybe hitting your friends right behind you.
At one point, we stopped at an area from where you can see Vail’s ski runs. Amazing!!
From there we went back to the valley where the race track was so we could have lunch inside an actual yurt! Food was really good considering you are in the middle of nowhere. We had chicken poblano soup, Mac and cheese and pulled pork. For dessert, lemon bars, chocolate chip cookies and brownies.
After lunch, we went around the area and then headed back to base.
Highly recommend the company and tour! More read less
ricardob7082/05/2019Don’t leave Vail without a snowmobile ride at Vail Backcountry Tours Gregg our tour guide was the best. Picked us up and dropped us off at hotel. Knowledgeable and friendly Highly... read moreGregg our tour guide was the best. Picked us up and dropped us off at hotel. Knowledgeable and friendly Highly recommend Vail Backcountry Tours and ask for Gregg. Gave great instructions and safety was read lessPatrick M12/01/2021Awesome Service! Our family spent Christmas in Vail this year and this was probably everyone's favorite part. We were a large... read moreOur family spent Christmas in Vail this year and this was probably everyone's favorite part. We were a large group, so we took a private excursion. The equipment was incredible, brand new, beautiful snow mobiles with heated hand grips!! Our outing was in the late afternoon, so as we were heading back the sun was setting. What an incredible sunset and then the lights of Vail came on. Definitely a memorable evening and we will most definitely repeat next year! read lessN5352FJlisaf5/08/2019 - SO MUCH FUN We were a group of 8 - so we were our own party. It was awesome. We were... read moreWe were a group of 8 - so we were our own party. It was awesome. We were outfitted with suits, helmets and goggles. Explanation of snow mobiles was easy. The views were amazing and the hot cider and chocolate at the yurt were yummy. Very fun racing around the track and opening it up in the meadow. One of the best things we have ever done. Wanted to go back but they were booked. Don't think about it - just do it - so much fun. read lesscrcfhrules1/05/2020Awesome afternoon We had a really great time even with riders of varying comfort levels in the family. Chris made it fun... read moreWe had a really great time even with riders of varying comfort levels in the family. Chris made it fun and easy for everyone. We can't wait to come back! read lessCourtney M12/26/2019Family tour with Mark Boutin We've been on this tour before. It's always a great time and very beautiful. Today was our best one yet.... read moreWe've been on this tour before. It's always a great time and very beautiful. Today was our best one yet. Mark Boutin was our guide and he was awesome. He took the time to talk about different animal tracks we saw and types of wildlife in the mountains. He also showed us different landmarks and told stories about them. He clearly loves what he does and we had fun with him. The snowmobiles are brand new and very comfortable too. This company is by far the best out there. … read lessstevewQ2979EE3/01/2021
- Best snowmobile trip What great luck to have found this company for our snowmobile escapade. Skilled and knowledgeable staff members ensured that... read moreWhat great luck to have found this company for our snowmobile escapade. Skilled and knowledgeable staff members ensured that our every need was anticipated and met. From making sure that we stayed warm to offering warm shelter and snacks during a short respite, they took very good care of our group. We traveled with children that did not want to leave this adventure. Our guide was funny, but never, ever let us forget that safety was of utmost importance. This group will make sure that you get your moneys worth. read less
Nursedeb32/06/2019Liked it so much did it again 2 days later! This is a great way to see the mountains and have fun. I went Saturday morning first time and got... read moreThis is a great way to see the mountains and have fun. I went Saturday morning first time and got picked up by a van from my hotel. It was a 25 minute ride to the mountain and was happily surprised they had my size in boots, bibs and helmet (I am a big guy). On Saturday we had a fantastic group and a great leader and it was so much fun in the mountains. The break at the Yurt was great and the lemon tarts are to die for. I went back Monday with the wife. We did not have as good of a group and at the beginning was a lot of waiting for people to catch up but still a great time. Great time and the people working there could not be any nicer. More read less
Bigcityeater3/05/2019Epic Day Snowmobiling Paul made the trip- A total expert and fun to ride with. Be sure to ask him about white water... read morePaul made the trip- A total expert and fun to ride with. Be sure to ask him about white water rafting & kayaking trips in the summer! read lesseddyh20211/06/2021