Leadville OffroadAdventures, tours and repair. Leadville, COCall (970) 930-7027
A guided snowmobile tour on a groomed trail near Leadville at dusk, headlights on the snow

Winter tours from Leadville

Snowmobile tours on the roof of Colorado.

Groomed trail rides for first-timers and off-trail High Adventure days on mountain sleds. Private ranch and public land, guide out front, gear included.

Book a winter tourCall (970) 930-7027

The winter lineup

Two ways to ride the snow.

Both leave from the shop on East 9th Street. Prices are the published starting rates; we confirm the exact price for your dates and group when you book.

A line of Ski-Doo snowmobiles with headlights on along a groomed trail through spruce and aspen, the guide's white Ski-Doo Summit leading the line
Starting at $295

Guided Snowmobile Tours

There is no better place for a snowmobile tour than Leadville, Colorado. Three hours on professionally groomed trails through private and public land, with a guide out front and the Sawatch peaks in your face the whole way. Ride single or double on a Ski-Doo Grand Touring LE 900 Turbo, easy to ride and forgiving; you must be 15 to drive. If you have never been on a sled, this is the one. A quick, scenic drive from Vail, Breckenridge and Copper.

Length
About 3 hours
Machine
Ski-Doo Grand Touring LE 900 Turbo, ride single or double
Good for
First-timers, families, and anyone who wants the views without needing to be an expert
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Three snowmobiles breaking trail through deep powder in an aspen grove
Starting at $350

Snowmobile High Adventure

Calling all winter adventure enthusiasts: this is your tour. Off-trail riding on the private 1,000-acre ranch just outside Leadville and on public land: open meadows, hill climbs, tree riding, deep powder. The Polaris Pro RMK 850 is a mountain sled built for exactly this. Book half day, full day or multi-day, with skills instruction if you want to get better at side-hilling and climbing instead of just surviving it. Go big on a multi-day and stay at our backcountry lodge for a ride-in, ride-out winter paradise.

Length
Half day, full day, or multi-day
Machine
Polaris Pro RMK 850 mountain sled
Good for
Intermediate to advanced riders who want off-trail powder
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Snowbike tours are on hold for now. Call to ask about next season.

Included on every winter tour

  • Current model year sled
  • Helmet, boots and snowmobile suit
  • Professional guide and instruction
  • Access to private land
  • Fuel and on-trail support

Bring

  • Goggles or sunglasses
  • Gloves and a neck warmer
  • Warm layers under the suit
  • Camera or phone
  • Water; the air is dry at 10,000 feet

Where you ride

Turquoise Lake, the ranch, and three million acres of public land.

The trail tour follows professionally groomed routes through private and public land west of town, with the Sawatch Range and the frozen lake as the backdrop. Guests on the loop around Turquoise Lake have measured it at about 25 miles.

The High Adventure days go off-trail on the private 1,000-acre ranch just outside Leadville: meadows to open up in, hills to climb, aspens to thread. When you want more, the San Isabel National Forest is next door.

Snow here is high, dry and reliable. The town averages 157 inches a year and the ranch sits above it.

Three snowmobiles breaking trail through deep powder in an aspen grove
Breaking trail in the aspens after a storm
A guided group in helmets and goggles standing with black Ski-Doo touring snowmobiles in deep snow, pines and a forested ridge behind

Book a winter tour

Call (970) 930-7027 or send a booking request. Tell us your dates, your group and how much adventure you want, and we will match the tour to you.

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Questions people ask before they book

When is snowmobile season in Leadville?

Leadville averages about 157 inches of snow a year and sits above 10,000 feet, so the season runs long, typically from December into early April depending on the snowpack. Call for current trail and snow conditions before you drive up; some early-season and late-season days come down to what fell that week.

Do I need my own snowmobile or gear?

No. Every winter tour includes a current model year sled, helmet, boots and a snowmobile suit. Bring goggles or sunglasses, gloves, a neck warmer and warm layers to wear under the suit.

How old do you have to be to drive a snowmobile?

Drivers must be at least 15 years old. Younger riders can ride double on the trail tour with an adult driving. Ask when you book if you are bringing children and we will set up the machines to match.

Which tour should a first-timer pick?

The three-hour Guided Snowmobile Tour on Ski-Doo Grand Touring LE 900 Turbos. It runs on professionally groomed trails, the guide gives full instruction before you leave, and you can ride single or double. Save the High Adventure day for after you know you like it.

What is the High Adventure tour?

An off-trail day for intermediate and advanced riders on Polaris Pro RMK 850 mountain sleds: open meadows, hill climbs and tree riding on the private 1,000-acre ranch outside Leadville and on public land. Half-day, full-day and multi-day options, with skills instruction available.

What if the weather or snow cancels my tour?

Mountain weather and snowpack decide some days. Ask about the weather and cancellation policy when you book so there are no surprises; it is confirmed on your reservation.