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

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 less

Awesome 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 less

This is a MUST DO if you come to Vail. We enjoyed a fabulous tour with Nathan Guild, who is a Professional Backcountry Guide. This is a first class operation.... read moreWe enjoyed a fabulous tour with Nathan Guild, who is a Professional Backcountry Guide. This is a first class operation. They pick you up at your hotel, get you dressed properly, and show you an awesome time. The machines are all new and in perfect working order. The snack/lunch break in the Yert was a total hit for everyone in the family. Great organization. read less

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

Excellent tour safe for beginners We recently went on a two hour ride with Vail Backcountry Tours. The staff was super friendly and our guide... read moreWe recently went on a two hour ride with Vail Backcountry Tours. The staff was super friendly and our guide Greg was excellent. The tour provided beautiful views of the mountains, unique trails and an adrenaline rush. We will be back. read less

Amazing Views and Tour I absolutely loved this tour. We were in heaven. Greg was an amazing tour guide. He was friendly and catered... read moreI absolutely loved this tour. We were in heaven. Greg was an amazing tour guide. He was friendly and catered to everyone’s need during the tour. I highly recommend them. Ask for Greg for your tour. The lunch was amazing and the hot cocoa was like made from scratch. Not machine watered down like most places. Definitely worth the price. Can’t wait to go back. read less

Best part of our ski vacation This was the most PHENOMENAL tour we have ever been on! This is a must do when traveling to the... read moreThis was the most PHENOMENAL tour we have ever been on! This is a must do when traveling to the Vail Valley. The shuttle picked us up at our lodge and took us to base camp. The staff helped us gear up and provided us with excellent customer service. The owners went out of their way to make my husbands 50th birthday extra special. The yurt is a special place to relax half way through the tour with hot yummy drinks. Everything about this tour was perfect! This was the best part of our week long trip to Vail. The views are spectacular and the guide was awesome! We can’t wait to do it again. Thank you to Carrie, Jeremy, and Greg for making it so special. read less

Fun 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 less

Best 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 less

It takes a special kind of person Hospitality, no matter the business model, it’s about guest experience. This tour group knows how to cater to your group.... read moreHospitality, no matter the business model, it’s about guest experience. This tour group knows how to cater to your group. Mark and Nathan are excellent guides. See you all next year! read less

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 less

Great 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

Snowmobiling with family and friends Outstanding organization and well worth the price. The scenery is magestic! Shout out to Beau for showing us a great time!

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

Amazing! The best experience on a vacation I have ever had! Hands down so fun, well ran operation! 100% do again!

Great tour Amaizing tour.
Perfect to do in your ski rest day.
Lovely sunny day, we had a really good time with friends.
Great... read moreAmaizing tour.
Perfect to do in your ski rest day.
Lovely sunny day, we had a really good time with friends.
Great tour guide
Nathan Guild read less

Awesome 2 Hour Private Tour Thank you Greg for an amazing 2 hours ride through the White River National Forest. Spectacular scenery, crazy fresh... read moreThank you Greg for an amazing 2 hours ride through the White River National Forest. Spectacular scenery, crazy fresh snowfall (admittedly fortunate), great equipment, and excellent service all combined for a truly memorable birthday morning for our daughter! read less

Liked 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

Family 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 less

AMAZING EXPERIENCE!! We had a great time! Our guide, Greg, was amazing!! Our group is from Ecuador, Venezuela, El Salvador and Bolivia... read moreWe had a great time! Our guide, Greg, was amazing!! Our group is from Ecuador, Venezuela, El Salvador and Bolivia and most of us were first-timers, Greg really explained everything very clear and made our ride really fun. Would recommend it 100%!! read less

Snowmobile Tour We went in the 2 hour tour and had a fabulous time. Greg was our guide and he made sure... read moreWe went in the 2 hour tour and had a fabulous time. Greg was our guide and he made sure we enjoyed every minute with beautiful views and amazing terrain! Highly recommend! read less

Awesome 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 less

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 less

Fantastic Adventure! We went on the two hour tour this past weekend. It was awesome! Our guide, Nathan, did a great job... read moreWe went on the two hour tour this past weekend. It was awesome! Our guide, Nathan, did a great job of explaining to the whole group of six (all first-timers) how to operate the snowmobiles and how to communicate with one another before we left. The views and trails were gorgeous! The stop at the yurt for snacks, drinks, and bathrooms was appreciated. Nathan truly maximized every minute of our two hours to make sure we had a great experience. I was very nervous to do this, but now look forward to going back and snowmobiling again. read less

Awesome Our afternoon tours are a great way to give your legs a break while still enjoying the beauty of the... read moreOur afternoon tours are a great way to give your legs a break while still enjoying the beauty of the mountains in Vail! Thank you so much for joining us and leaving us a review! read less

Awesome 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 less

Snow mobiling Greg was an amazing guide, top notch company! The best way to see Vail and the surrounding area!!!
So fun!!!!

Treat Yourself! Greg was our tour guide for a day of snowmobiling in the backcountry near Vail, CO. This was one of... read moreGreg was our tour guide for a day of snowmobiling in the backcountry near Vail, CO. This was one of the best winter activities we've ever done! Beautiful day and weather. Lots of great views and picture spots. I have to say that Greg was awesome. He provided rich narrative about the spots we visited and made the whole trip come to life. I only hope all their guides aspire to the professional level that Greg treated us too. read less

Great 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 less

THE 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 less

Fun 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

Rhode Island > Colorado Awesome time! The entire staff was great and Greg was an awesome tour guild. They made everything convenient from the... read moreAwesome time! The entire staff was great and Greg was an awesome tour guild. They made everything convenient from the booking process, to the shuttle pickup. I’d recommend this place to anyone looking for a tour of the back country! read less

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

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

Great experience! We had such a blast today riding with Vail Backcountry Tours! We came from Denver and Fort Collins for our... read moreWe had such a blast today riding with Vail Backcountry Tours! We came from Denver and Fort Collins for our friend’s birthday and had more fun than we even expected. The trip took about 2.5 hours- 3 with suiting up and the instruction session- so we definitely got our money’s worth. They made sure we were well-suited for the cold and gave us a safety briefing before we took off. Super scenic views, good speeds for both those who wanted to go quickly at times and still slow enough for those who wanted to take a leisurely pace and take in the views. A great stop at a nice little hut for some hot cocoa, treats, and toe warming by the wood fire. Overall a wonderful experience and great guides! read less

The best tour for all riders! My wife and I went out on Saturday with a really nice group of people. A younger family and... read moreMy wife and I went out on Saturday with a really nice group of people. A younger family and a couple other couples. Had a FANTASTIC day with Nathan. I had done a different tour several years before, but my wife was a first timer. The trails were well maintained and easy to ride, the sites were beautiful and we had the chance to "open it up" a little on the track they have. Our guide was extremely helpful and patient with all, making sure we each enjoyed the day. The LUNCH was way more than we expected. Not your average boxed lunch, much closer to a gourmet meal in the middle of the mountains. Highly recommend you checking Vail Backcountry Tours out! read less

Loved this adventure!!! Highly recommend. Best part of my Vail vacation was this adventure! Paul was an awesome tour guide and the views were incredible.... read moreBest part of my Vail vacation was this adventure! Paul was an awesome tour guide and the views were incredible. He answered all of our questions, took us to the best spots for pictures (he’s a great iphone photographer!), and made sure we were safe and comfortable the entire time. We were lucky enough to see a mother moose and a baby moose along our trek which was SO COOL. Highly recommend this for a day off skiing. read less

Fun snowmobile tour with greg We did a snowmobile tour in late season. Snow was still very good. Machines are nice. ... read moreWe did a snowmobile tour in late season. Snow was still very good. Machines are nice. Tour was Lots of fun, beautiful views. Must do in Vail. Greg was great! read less

Must 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

So 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 less

Second 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!

The 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

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 less

Snowmobile 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 less

Amazing day with Greg @ Vail Backcountry Snowmobile Tours!!! Amazing day with Greg @ Vail Backcountry Snowmobile Tours!!!

My family consists of 2 adults and two teens (16 & 19).... read moreAmazing day with Greg @ Vail Backcountry Snowmobile Tours!!!

My family consists of 2 adults and two teens (16 & 19). We did the 1/2 day tour & each drove our own machines.

We made memories that day! We all were stunned at the beauty we saw. Gorgeous!
Their van picked us up at the hotel and after a short drive, we were at their setup on the mountain. There, we were fitted with better boots (use them!) & helmets. They had water, restroom and some t-shirts for sale.

Greg was our guide and he was the absolute BEST! He was kind, patient and cautious. We felt safe at all times.

The tour length (1/2 day) was awesome for us as some tours we have done in the past have felt too short. This one was the perfect amount of time for our family. I think with younger kids, I would ask their opinion on best length. I guess it depends on your kiddos and how adventurous that are (it's cold!). Again, we LOVED every single moment & would do it all again in a heartbeat!

Halfway through our tour, we stopped @ the Yurt to warm up! So cute. The yurt provided us with a nice warm fire, some snacks (lemon bars! etc), warm drinks (cocoa! etc), chargers for phones and a restroom break (outhouse in the snow, ya'll, lol)! We took a few photos there, too. Everything was clean and cozy and we thought it was a fun experience!

Greg made sure to stop a few times throughout the tour so we could take pics. He even offered to take a few for us so we could have the whole family together. 🙂

Did I say the scenery is gorgeous!!! Breathtaking, really.

I highly recommend Vail Backcountry Tours & if you get Greg, he's just great!

Book it! read less

Great 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

Fabulous Time!!! What a wonderful experience! Thank you Curtis for all the personal attention to detail and surroundings! Great customer... read moreWhat a wonderful experience! Thank you Curtis for all the personal attention to detail and surroundings! Great customer service, lovely lunch, fantabulous views and lifetime memories!!! ❤️❤️ read less

Incredible experience! We had an absolutely incredible experience! We have two young boys ages 6 and 8 and everyone took exceptionally good... read moreWe had an absolutely incredible experience! We have two young boys ages 6 and 8 and everyone took exceptionally good care of us. Greg lead us on a wonderful tour and showed us some spectacular views of the mountains. I will most certainly book this tour on our next trip! read less

Adrenaline pumping experience good for the whole family! We are a family of 5 with 3 kids 16, 14 and 10. We had a blast riding the snowmobiles... read moreWe are a family of 5 with 3 kids 16, 14 and 10. We had a blast riding the snowmobiles and felt always safe with our tour guide. This is a 2 hour tour through the mountain with some breaks along the way. If your kids want to do something very exciting other than skiing this is highly recommended. read less

Snow Much Fun! Our Ski Mobile Tour was really great. When we first arrived, the check-in was extremely busy but managed well.... read moreOur Ski Mobile Tour was really great. When we first arrived, the check-in was extremely busy but managed well. I was a little uncomfortable due to Covid-19 with so many people inside of the building, so we checked-in and waited outside. They took our concerns seriously and were very accommodating by giving us our own family vehicle to ride up to where the snow mobiles were waiting.

The snow mobiles were in great shape and went really fast! We were a little nervous at first, but the instructors gave us a very thorough demonstration, and then we were off! It was exhilarating and so much fun. The views were absolutely beautiful!!!
We took our boys ages 8 & 10, and while they weren't able to drive, they still loved riding as a passenger.

Would definitely recommend! read less

Fantastic Experience - Highly Recommended Great outing, transportation from the hotel was provided and quick and easy. Once we suited up (bring ski goggles and... read moreGreat outing, transportation from the hotel was provided and quick and easy. Once we suited up (bring ski goggles and a neck gaiter if you have them) we were ready to roll. Most from my group borrowed bibs and boots, and brought their own shells and insulation layers.

We did an afternoon tour, and rode back in the dark with headlights which was awesome. The sleds seem new and are very nice, and the tour guides are great. This was the highlight of a short trip to vail. read less

Great 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

Awesome snow mobile experience - top notch Killer 2 hour tour with our guide, Greg. Beautiful views, a stop for hot drinks and snacks, this company provided... read moreKiller 2 hour tour with our guide, Greg. Beautiful views, a stop for hot drinks and snacks, this company provided a top notch experience when it came to safety and enjoyment. Highly recommended! read less

BEST 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 less

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 less

Snowmobile fun We recently used vail back country adventures and had a blast!!!! If you like jet skis, dirt bikes or motorcycles... read moreWe recently used vail back country adventures and had a blast!!!! If you like jet skis, dirt bikes or motorcycles this is for you! Curtis C was our guide and was very experienced and skilled.
Our family and 2 teen age sons had a great time.
Beautiful scenery and excellent staff.
Will do it again next opportunity.

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Must Visit Tour We were a group of 4 and the experience was OUTSTANDING. From the customer service to the tour guide this... read moreWe were a group of 4 and the experience was OUTSTANDING. From the customer service to the tour guide this is a definite tour to put on your list.

The tour up and down the mountain was amazing; we had an awesome time.

Thanks to the staff and our guide at Vail Backcountry Tours for making this a great experience. read less

Snowmobile and lunch tour What a fantastic tour!! Breathtaking views, plenty of trails. Greg, our guide was wonderful! He made us laugh,... read moreWhat a fantastic tour!! Breathtaking views, plenty of trails. Greg, our guide was wonderful! He made us laugh, knew where to go and make everything perfect. Lunch in the Yurt was fun and the food was delicious.
Highly recommend taking the tour, we made memories we will hold onto for a lifetime. read less

Best Snowmobile Tour in the World!! I booked a snowmobile tour with Vail Backcountry Tours and this company exceeded my expectations. Their number one priority is... read moreI booked a snowmobile tour with Vail Backcountry Tours and this company exceeded my expectations. Their number one priority is your safety so they will walk you through every single details you can think of. They picked me up at my hotel and back. The front desk personnel are super nice. They even let me borrow an adapter for my GoPro camera. They will make sure you are gear up ready. They will provide for helmets, boots and other gear you might need. It’s a two hour trip with some stops along the way for pictures and also a hot chocolate and sweets. My tour guide Chris Lee was so cool and profesional. Chris was so kind and take us lots of pictures. This company will ask you to leave a 20% tip, please don’t be cheap and tip this guys because they well deserved. read less

Snowmobile 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 less

Mark Boutin: Best Guide For this being my third time on a snowmobile tour, going in I had somewhat of an idea of what... read moreFor this being my third time on a snowmobile tour, going in I had somewhat of an idea of what to expect. Boy was my mind blown... right from the start, we are met with a big smile and an ambitious personality none other than Mark Boutin. After he picked us up from the parking lot, no more than 5 seconds in to the shuttle ride, this man who I have never met before in my life made it seem as if I have known him my entire life! Such a personable, happy guy who expresses his love for the outdoors, and has immense passion in his profession. We haven’t even gotten to the tour yet! To start the tour he gives an in depth, fun, yet serious explanation of the machine. Once he assures we have no questions, we are on our way. The beginning of the tour he acquired a feel for the skill level and comfort of our group. Safety being his number one priority, he determines the safest yet most adventurous and beautiful trails to take. He stops at points he knows like the back of his hand that are beautiful and lively. He gives us educational info on the types of wildlife in the area and the tracks they make so that we can define (on our tour) the types of wildlife that has crossed or been through that area. This trip was nothing short of amazing. Every trail we took warmed my heart and made the inner kid in me come alive. As a Floridian who has come out every spring to visit family for about 12 years straight now, No other trip like this has left me with such joy. For those who take the time to read this, and even if Mark were to read this. I want to thank him and advise anyone in the area or anyone taking a trip out there to choose Mark Boutin as your guide. He is the man and made this trip something special and something I will remember for life. I could go on and on about this trip and the amazing man who took us through the incredible backcountry. YOU ROCK MARK! read less

2018 Maradona’s vacation Greg was our tour guide, make sure you ask for him. Super experience and fun. The luch was amazing... read moreGreg was our tour guide, make sure you ask for him. Super experience and fun. The luch was amazing up on the mountains. Worth every penny. Beautiful views. 100% percent satisfied. More read less

Amazing! We loved it! Nathan is a great tour guide too. You don't want to miss this snowmobiling tour! Highly recommend!

Great backcountry experience for the family! This is a top notch operator. They picked us up from home is a very nice shuttle, brought us... read moreThis is a top notch operator. They picked us up from home is a very nice shuttle, brought us up the Piney Lake rd to get situated. They even had snow boots for those of us not properly shod. Lol. Our guide, Greg, was super! Charming, welcoming and just great. He taught us the ropes and showed us a great time. Thanks Greg! read less

Amazing Trip! My dad and his girlfriend came to visit, and we went on a half day tour with Vail Backcountry tours.... read moreMy dad and his girlfriend came to visit, and we went on a half day tour with Vail Backcountry tours. Curtis was amazing! He was super knowledgeable and so much fun, We didn't get to see many views because it was pretty much white out conditions all afternoon, but that made it better in my opinion because there was probably 2 feet of fresh powder on all the trails. it was untouched and Curtis took us on some amazing trails out Muddy Pass. We had such an amazing time, I couldn't say enough how great everyone was! read less

5 Star Experience! My family was in town for the recent holiday and had such a great time on our tour with Drew!... read moreMy family was in town for the recent holiday and had such a great time on our tour with Drew! The weather was beautiful and the views from the tour are amazing! We loved the stop at the yurt - what a cool way to experience the backcountry. We will definitely be back on a tour next time we are in town! read less

Amazing 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

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

Awesome 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 less

Tour guide Greg is the absolute best. Greg should get 6 out 5 stars. Super knowledgeable about the land and gave us a phenomenal tour. There were... read moreGreg should get 6 out 5 stars. Super knowledgeable about the land and gave us a phenomenal tour. There were multiple opportunities for breathtaking photos. Greg!!!!!!!!! read less

Amazing Views! Pick up from Lionshead was timely, short drive to the base camp and quickly geared up.
Staff ready to assist in... read morePick up from Lionshead was timely, short drive to the base camp and quickly geared up.
Staff ready to assist in any way possible. Greg was our guide and gave a quick tutorial of the new Ski Do equipment. Easy start and up the mountain we went. Heated handle bars were a luxury, and I mean heated, bring thick gloves. The snow mobiles handled perfectly, easy to maneuver. The day was sunny, 35 degrees, and the sky was clear. We had a great group, all very good drivers which makes the trip even better. Greg was great at hand singles and took us to the meadow area with a track for going a little crazy. Greg gave us advice, let us run the track several times then back out on the trails. We stopped at two great photo spots, Greg took family photos and gave us general information about the area and view. The trails we fun, varying degree of difficulty and straight aways plenty to give it full gas. Lunch in the Yurt was really tasty, the butternut squash soup my favorite, others in my group liked the bbq and mac and cheese. Hot drinks a little rest and back down the mountain. A great trip, we all loved the adventure and Greg was a great guide! This is a must do if you are looking for a fun family break from skiing. More read less

Snowmobile tour A group of 5 friends did the tour at 8:30am on a Saturday. It was even better than we expected.... read moreA group of 5 friends did the tour at 8:30am on a Saturday. It was even better than we expected. The whole staff was really nice and the snow conditions were amazing. Whether you are looking for a safe and low key joy ride through the mountains, or trying to ride the throttle around some turns and on the track, this is the place to do it! We did the standard tour with grand touring ski doos, and next time we’ll probably do the high performance sleds. Greg was a great guide and when someone in our group got stuck in the powder twice, he was really nice and helped tow them out. Carrie was very responsive and helpful I’m getting everything scheduled too. The extra gear they have available for use was really nice too. I highly recommend this. It will be fun for everyone involved. read less

Favorite 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 less

Experience the fun! If you’ve never been to Piney; do it in the winter with Vail Backcountry! There is so many picturesque... read moreIf you’ve never been to Piney; do it in the winter with Vail Backcountry! There is so many picturesque moments- oh yeah- The Snowmobiling is Epic as well. The Vail Backcountry Team is friendly and fun. Safety is their priority. Our guide, Chris, was exceptional. Riding the miles of groomed trails was safe, fun and especially loved by my 9 y.o. A stop at the Yurt for some chocolate and cookies was a great addition to the tour.
The snowmobiles are in superb shape, have heated handles and comfortable for driver and passenger. Excellent service, amazing snowmobiling, and amazing views. read less