Overview
Gun the throttle through a powder-filled meadow on a Vail Colorado snowmobiling trip, where high-octane adventure awaits in picturesque backcountry locales.
Where to go Snowmobiling
The two areas most conducive to Vail snowmobiling are Vail Pass and Camp Hale, both located within the White River National Forest about a half-hour from Vail.
Vail Pass Winter Recreation Area (Map PDF) offers easy access to 50 miles of groomed high-elevation trails, while Camp Hale boasts beginner and intermediate circuits on its 80 miles of groomed trails. Both destinations have seemingly endless play areas and powder fields.
Guided Tours & Rentals
- Hourly snowmobile rentals start at $90, half-day at $175 and full-day at $220.
- Get the kiddies snowmobiling on specially designed sleds for kids five years and older: $15 for 15 minutes and $55 for 60 minutes.
- Guided tours ranging from one hour to all day leave daily from December through April (conditions permitting) and cost $100-375 per sled.
