{"built":"2026-09-14","site":"https://sledville.com","business":{"name":"Leadville Offroad Adventures","phone":"(970) 930-7027","tel":"+19709307027","email":"Leadvilleutvtours@gmail.com","address":"141 E 9th St, Leadville, CO 80461","hours":"Tuesday to Sunday, 7:00 am to 10:00 pm. Closed Monday.","maps":"https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=141+E+9th+St+Leadville+CO+80461","tripadvisor":"https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g33520-d4871186-Reviews-Leadville_offroad_adventures-Leadville_Colorado.html"},"tours":[{"id":"trail","name":"Guided Snowmobile Tour","short":"Snowmobile trail tour","season":"winter","months":[12,1,2,3,4],"price":295,"unit":"per rider, ride single or double","hours":2,"durations":null,"machine":"Polaris Indy 550 LXE","min_driver":15,"skill":0,"seats":2,"per_machine":false,"url":"/snowmobile-tours/#trail","photo":"loa-20200307","who":"First-timers, families, and anyone who wants the views without needing to be an expert","included":["Current model year Polaris 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"],"tags":["views","history","family","first-timer","photos","groomed"]},{"id":"high","name":"Snowmobile High Adventure","short":"High Adventure (off-trail)","season":"winter","months":[12,1,2,3,4],"price":350,"unit":"per rider","hours":4,"durations":"Half day, full day, or multi-day","machine":"Polaris Pro RMK 850","min_driver":15,"skill":2,"seats":1,"per_machine":false,"url":"/snowmobile-tours/#high","photo":"loa-fb-1698796990837","who":"Intermediate to advanced riders who want off-trail powder","included":["Current model year Polaris 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"],"tags":["powder","adrenaline","off-trail","skills","multi-day"]},{"id":"snowbike","name":"Snowbike Tour","short":"Snowbike","season":"winter","months":[12,1,2,3,4],"price":null,"unit":"call for pricing","hours":4,"durations":"Half day, full day, or multi-day, private guided","machine":"Yamaha 450-powered Polaris Timbersled","min_driver":null,"skill":3,"seats":1,"per_machine":false,"url":"/snowmobile-tours/#snowbike","photo":"loa-fb-photo-49206594","who":"Dirt bikers who want to keep riding when the snow comes","included":["Current model year Polaris 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","Hydration pack"],"tags":["moto","adrenaline","off-trail","private","multi-day"]},{"id":"utvwinter","name":"Winter UTV Tour","short":"Heated-cab winter UTV","season":"winter","months":[12,1,2,3,4],"price":null,"unit":"call for pricing","hours":3,"durations":null,"machine":"4-seat Polaris RZR with a heated cab","min_driver":null,"skill":0,"seats":4,"per_machine":true,"url":"/snowmobile-tours/#utvwinter","photo":"loa-20180918","who":"Families, mixed groups, and anyone who wants the winter high country in comfort","included":["4-seat Polaris RZR with heated, enclosed cab","Professional guide","Fuel and on-trail support"],"bring":["Warm layers for the stops","Sunglasses","Camera or phone","Water"],"tags":["warm","family","kids","history","views","grandparents","non-riders"]},{"id":"utv","name":"Guided UTV Tour","short":"Summer UTV tour","season":"summer","months":[6,7,8,9,10],"price":450,"unit":"per UTV, up to 4 riders","hours":3,"durations":null,"machine":"Polaris RZR 1000 Turbo, 4 seats","min_driver":null,"skill":0,"seats":4,"per_machine":true,"url":"/utv-tours/","photo":"loa-1000003208","who":"Everyone. Self-driven or ride along with the guide. Family friendly.","included":["Current model year Polaris RZR 1000 Turbo","Helmet","Professional guide","Fuel and on-trail support"],"bring":["Weather-appropriate layers; it can be 30 degrees cooler above treeline","Sunglasses and sunscreen","Camera or phone","Water"],"tags":["views","history","family","kids","first-timer","photos","mosquito-pass","aspens"]},{"id":"moto","name":"Guided Dirt Bike Tour","short":"Dirt bike day","season":"summer","months":[6,7,8,9,10],"price":399,"unit":"per rider","hours":7,"durations":"All day","machine":"Current model year KTM","min_driver":null,"skill":3,"seats":1,"per_machine":false,"url":"/dirt-bike-tours/","photo":"loa-unspecified","who":"Intermediate to expert riders. Previous dirt bike experience is required.","included":["Current model year KTM dirt bike","Professional guide and instruction","Access to private land","Fuel and on-trail support","Complete personal protection kits available to rent"],"bring":["Hydration pack","Your own riding gear if you have it","Camera or phone","Legs. It is an all-day ride at altitude"],"tags":["moto","adrenaline","single-track","all-day","experienced"]}],"months":[{"n":1,"name":"January","kind":"winter","text":"Deep winter. Average high about 30 F, low near 5 F in town. Groomed trail tours, High Adventure powder days, snowbikes and the heated-cab UTV all run."},{"n":2,"name":"February","kind":"winter","text":"Prime snow. Everything winter runs; bluebird days after storms are common and the light off the snow is fierce, so bring goggles."},{"n":3,"name":"March","kind":"winter","text":"Still full winter at 10,000 feet. Longer days, softer afternoons, all four winter tours running."},{"n":4,"name":"April","kind":"shoulder","text":"Snowmobile season usually runs into early April on the snowpack, then the high roads start to melt. Call for what is running that week."},{"n":5,"name":"May","kind":"shoulder","text":"Melt-out. Low mining-district roads open first; the passes are still under snow. Ask the shop what a given week allows."},{"n":6,"name":"June","kind":"summer","text":"UTV and dirt bike tours start as the trails dry. Creeks run high and there is still snow on the peaks in the photos."},{"n":7,"name":"July","kind":"summer","text":"Full summer. Mosquito Pass (13,185 ft) usually melts out about now. Afternoon thunderstorms are the rule; ride in the morning."},{"n":8,"name":"August","kind":"summer","text":"Wildflowers in the high meadows, the Leadville Trail 100 races in town, afternoon storms still likely. Book early."},{"n":9,"name":"September","kind":"summer","text":"The month the photos were taken. Aspens on the mining roads usually peak in the last two weeks. Mosquito Pass is still open until the first big storm."},{"n":10,"name":"October","kind":"shoulder","text":"The first fall storms close the top of the passes. Lower UTV and dirt bike routes run while they stay dry; call ahead."},{"n":11,"name":"November","kind":"shoulder","text":"Waiting on snow. The shop is open for pre-season sled service; winter tours start with the first good base."},{"n":12,"name":"December","kind":"winter","text":"Winter tours begin as the base builds. Leadville averages about 157 inches of snow a year, so it comes."}],"docs":[{"id":"tour-trail","kind":"tour","title":"Guided Snowmobile Tour","text":"Two 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. The Indy 550 is easy to ride and forgiving. If you have never been on a sled, this is the one. From $295 per rider, ride single or double. About 2 hours on a Polaris Indy 550 LXE. Good for: First-timers, families, and anyone who wants the views without needing to be an expert Included: Current model year Polaris 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.","url":"/snowmobile-tours/#trail","tags":["views","history","family","first-timer","photos","groomed","winter","tour","price"],"short":"Snowmobile trail tour","boost":1.3},{"id":"tour-high","kind":"tour","title":"Snowmobile High Adventure","text":"Off-trail riding on the private 1,000-acre ranch just outside Leadville and on public land: open meadows, hill climbs, tree riding, deep snow. The Pro RMK 850 is a mountain sled built for exactly this. Skills instruction is available if you want to get better at side-hilling and climbing instead of just surviving it. From $350 per rider. Half day, full day, or multi-day on a Polaris Pro RMK 850. Good for: Intermediate to advanced riders who want off-trail powder Included: Current model year Polaris 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.","url":"/snowmobile-tours/#high","tags":["powder","adrenaline","off-trail","skills","multi-day","winter","tour","price"],"short":"High Adventure (off-trail)","boost":1.3},{"id":"tour-snowbike","kind":"tour","title":"Snowbike Tour","text":"A dirt bike on a ski and a track. If you ride moto in summer, a snowbike is the most natural way into winter riding, and the ranch's 1,000-plus acres of private land give you room to learn it. Private guided outings only. Call for pricing. Half day, full day, or multi-day, private guided on a Yamaha 450-powered Polaris Timbersled. Good for: Dirt bikers who want to keep riding when the snow comes Included: Current model year Polaris 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, Hydration pack.","url":"/snowmobile-tours/#snowbike","tags":["moto","adrenaline","off-trail","private","multi-day","winter","tour","price"],"short":"Snowbike","boost":1.3},{"id":"tour-utvwinter","kind":"tour","title":"Winter UTV Tour","text":"Three hours in a heated, enclosed 4-seat RZR through the snow-covered mining district around town. No riding skill needed, no cold hands. Guests bring kids, grandparents and non-riders on this one. Call for pricing. About 3 hours on a 4-seat Polaris RZR with a heated cab. Good for: Families, mixed groups, and anyone who wants the winter high country in comfort Included: 4-seat Polaris RZR with heated, enclosed cab, Professional guide, Fuel and on-trail support. Bring: Warm layers for the stops, Sunglasses, Camera or phone, Water.","url":"/snowmobile-tours/#utvwinter","tags":["warm","family","kids","history","views","grandparents","non-riders","winter","tour","price"],"short":"Heated-cab winter UTV","boost":1.3},{"id":"tour-utv","kind":"tour","title":"Guided UTV Tour","text":"Three hours in a 4-seat RZR 1000 Turbo through the historic mining district and up the high roads toward Mosquito Pass. Drive your own machine behind the guide or ride along in the guide's. Old silver mines, aspen groves, creek crossings, and views to two 14,000-foot peaks. From $450 per UTV, up to 4 riders. About 3 hours on a Polaris RZR 1000 Turbo, 4 seats. Good for: Everyone. Self-driven or ride along with the guide. Family friendly. Included: Current model year Polaris RZR 1000 Turbo, Helmet, Professional guide, Fuel and on-trail support. Bring: Weather-appropriate layers; it can be 30 degrees cooler above treeline, Sunglasses and sunscreen, Camera or phone, Water.","url":"/utv-tours/","tags":["views","history","family","kids","first-timer","photos","mosquito-pass","aspens","summer","tour","price"],"short":"Summer UTV tour","boost":1.3},{"id":"tour-moto","kind":"tour","title":"Guided Dirt Bike Tour","text":"All-day guided rides on current-year KTMs: single track, historic mining roads, creek crossings, and a private 1,000-acre ranch to play on. Fuel, guide, instruction and on-trail support included. Bring your legs; it is a full day at altitude. From $399 per rider. All day on a Current model year KTM. Good for: Intermediate to expert riders. Previous dirt bike experience is required. Included: Current model year KTM dirt bike, Professional guide and instruction, Access to private land, Fuel and on-trail support, Complete personal protection kits available to rent. Bring: Hydration pack, Your own riding gear if you have it, Camera or phone, Legs. It is an all-day ride at altitude.","url":"/dirt-bike-tours/","tags":["moto","adrenaline","single-track","all-day","experienced","summer","tour","price"],"short":"Dirt bike day","boost":1.3},{"id":"faq-book-0","kind":"faq","title":"What is there to do in Leadville, Colorado?","text":"Leadville is a year-round base for the high country. In winter the big draw is snowmobiling on groomed trails and backcountry powder around Turquoise Lake and the private ranch outside town. In summer it is UTV tours through the historic mining district and up toward Mosquito Pass, dirt bike single track, hiking Mount Elbert and Mount Massive, and fishing Turquoise Lake and Twin Lakes. Leadville Offroad Adventures runs the guided snowmobile, UTV and dirt bike tours from 141 E 9th Street downtown.","url":"/faq/","tags":["booking and tours"],"short":"Booking and tours","boost":1.0},{"id":"faq-book-1","kind":"faq","title":"Where can I book a snowmobile, UTV or dirt bike tour in Leadville?","text":"Call Leadville Offroad Adventures at (970) 930-7027 or send a request from the contact page. Snowmobile tours start at $295, UTV tours at $450 per 4-seat machine, and dirt bike tours at $399. Tours leave from the shop at 141 E 9th St, Leadville, CO 80461.","url":"/faq/","tags":["booking and tours"],"short":"Booking and tours","boost":1.0},{"id":"faq-book-2","kind":"faq","title":"Who repairs snowmobiles, UTVs, ATVs and dirt bikes in Leadville?","text":"Leadville Offroad Adventures runs a full-line motorsports service and repair shop at 141 E 9th Street in Leadville for snowmobiles, UTVs and side-by-sides, ATVs, dirt bikes and other off-road equipment. Call (970) 930-7027 for a quote.","url":"/faq/","tags":["booking and tours"],"short":"Booking and tours","boost":1.0},{"id":"faq-book-3","kind":"faq","title":"Is Leadville Offroad Adventures the same company as Elk Mountain Adventures?","text":"Yes. Elk Mountain Adventures, LLC has run tours out of Leadville since 2015 and now operates as Leadville Offroad Adventures. Same owner, same guides, same shop on East 9th Street. Sledville and leadvilleoffroad.com are both the outfit's own sites; book by phone or the request form on either.","url":"/faq/","tags":["booking and tours"],"short":"Booking and tours","boost":1.0},{"id":"faq-book-4","kind":"faq","title":"Do I need experience to take a tour?","text":"Not for the snowmobile trail tour or the UTV tours. Guides cover the machine and the route before you leave, and you can ride double or ride along with the guide. The High Adventure snowmobile tour and the dirt bike tours are for riders with experience. Snowmobile drivers must be at least 15.","url":"/faq/","tags":["booking and tours"],"short":"Booking and tours","boost":1.0},{"id":"faq-book-5","kind":"faq","title":"How far is Leadville from Vail, Breckenridge and Denver?","text":"Leadville is about 25 minutes from Copper Mountain, about an hour from Vail and from Breckenridge, and about two hours from Denver. In summer, Aspen is about an hour and a half over Independence Pass.","url":"/faq/","tags":["booking and tours"],"short":"Booking and tours","boost":1.0},{"id":"faq-snow-0","kind":"faq","title":"When is snowmobile season in Leadville?","text":"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.","url":"/snowmobile-tours/","tags":["snowmobile, snowbike and winter utv"],"short":"Snowmobile, snowbike and winter UTV","boost":1.0},{"id":"faq-snow-1","kind":"faq","title":"Do I need my own snowmobile or gear?","text":"No. Every winter tour includes a current model year Polaris sled, helmet, boots and a snowmobile suit. Bring goggles or sunglasses, gloves, a neck warmer and warm layers to wear under the suit.","url":"/snowmobile-tours/","tags":["snowmobile, snowbike and winter utv"],"short":"Snowmobile, snowbike and winter UTV","boost":1.0},{"id":"faq-snow-2","kind":"faq","title":"How old do you have to be to drive a snowmobile?","text":"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.","url":"/snowmobile-tours/","tags":["snowmobile, snowbike and winter utv"],"short":"Snowmobile, snowbike and winter UTV","boost":1.0},{"id":"faq-snow-3","kind":"faq","title":"Which tour should a first-timer pick?","text":"The two-hour Guided Snowmobile Tour on Polaris Indy 550s. 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.","url":"/snowmobile-tours/","tags":["snowmobile, snowbike and winter utv"],"short":"Snowmobile, snowbike and winter UTV","boost":1.0},{"id":"faq-snow-4","kind":"faq","title":"What is the High Adventure tour?","text":"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.","url":"/snowmobile-tours/","tags":["snowmobile, snowbike and winter utv"],"short":"Snowmobile, snowbike and winter UTV","boost":1.0},{"id":"faq-snow-5","kind":"faq","title":"What is a snowbike?","text":"A dirt bike converted with a Timbersled kit: a ski up front and a track in back. Ours are Yamaha 450-powered Polaris Timbersleds. If you ride moto, it feels familiar within an hour. Snowbike tours are private and guided.","url":"/snowmobile-tours/","tags":["snowmobile, snowbike and winter utv"],"short":"Snowmobile, snowbike and winter UTV","boost":1.0},{"id":"faq-snow-6","kind":"faq","title":"What if the weather or snow cancels my tour?","text":"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.","url":"/snowmobile-tours/","tags":["snowmobile, snowbike and winter utv"],"short":"Snowmobile, snowbike and winter UTV","boost":1.0},{"id":"faq-utv -0","kind":"faq","title":"What is a UTV or side-by-side tour?","text":"A UTV, also called a side-by-side, is a four-wheel off-road vehicle with bucket seats, seat belts and a roll cage. Ours are 4-seat Polaris RZR 1000 Turbos. On a guided tour you either drive your own machine behind the guide or ride along in the guide's machine, so nobody needs off-road experience.","url":"/utv-tours/","tags":["utv tours"],"short":"UTV tours","boost":1.0},{"id":"faq-utv -1","kind":"faq","title":"How much is a UTV tour in Leadville?","text":"Guided UTV tours start at $450 per UTV, and each machine holds up to four riders, so a family of four rides for the one price. The tour is three hours, guided and supported, with helmet, fuel and on-trail support included.","url":"/utv-tours/","tags":["utv tours"],"short":"UTV tours","boost":1.0},{"id":"faq-utv -2","kind":"faq","title":"Do you go up Mosquito Pass?","text":"Mosquito Pass tops out at 13,185 feet and UTVs are allowed on the Leadville side. It is open only when the snow is off, usually mid-summer into early fall, and the upper road is narrow loose rock with no guardrails. Whether a given day's tour goes high depends on conditions and the group; guests have recorded elevations around 12,700 feet on the tour. Ask when you book.","url":"/utv-tours/","tags":["utv tours"],"short":"UTV tours","boost":1.0},{"id":"faq-utv -3","kind":"faq","title":"Can kids come on a UTV tour?","text":"Yes. The RZRs are 4-seaters and families are the most common booking. Kids ride as passengers with a belt and helmet. Ask about the minimum size for a passenger and about driver age when you book.","url":"/utv-tours/","tags":["utv tours"],"short":"UTV tours","boost":1.0},{"id":"faq-utv -4","kind":"faq","title":"Is there a winter UTV tour?","text":"Yes. In winter the same 4-seat RZRs run with heated, enclosed cabs on a three-hour route through the snow-covered mining district. It is the warm option for groups who want the scenery without riding a sled.","url":"/utv-tours/","tags":["utv tours"],"short":"UTV tours","boost":1.0},{"id":"faq-utv -5","kind":"faq","title":"What should I wear?","text":"Layers. Leadville is at 10,152 feet and the tours climb from there; it can be 30 degrees cooler above treeline than in town, and afternoon storms roll through in July and August. Closed-toe shoes, sunglasses and sunscreen. The high-altitude sun is stronger than it looks.","url":"/utv-tours/","tags":["utv tours"],"short":"UTV tours","boost":1.0},{"id":"faq-utv -6","kind":"faq","title":"When is UTV season?","text":"The mining district roads open in late spring; the high passes melt out through June and July and close again with the first big storms in fall. September, with the aspens turning gold, is the month the photos on this page were taken.","url":"/utv-tours/","tags":["utv tours"],"short":"UTV tours","boost":1.0},{"id":"faq-dirt-0","kind":"faq","title":"Do I need dirt bike experience?","text":"Yes. The dirt bike tours are for intermediate to expert riders and previous dirt bike experience is required. The terrain is real mountain single track and mining roads at 10,000 to 12,000 feet. Newer riders, or mixed groups, should look at the UTV tour instead.","url":"/dirt-bike-tours/","tags":["dirt bike tours"],"short":"Dirt bike tours","boost":1.0},{"id":"faq-dirt-1","kind":"faq","title":"What bikes do you ride?","text":"Current model year KTMs. Tell us your height, experience and what you usually ride and we will match the bike.","url":"/dirt-bike-tours/","tags":["dirt bike tours"],"short":"Dirt bike tours","boost":1.0},{"id":"faq-dirt-2","kind":"faq","title":"Can I bring my own bike and gear?","text":"Yes. Ride your own bike if you prefer, and bring your own gear if you have it. Complete personal protection kits are available to rent if you do not.","url":"/dirt-bike-tours/","tags":["dirt bike tours"],"short":"Dirt bike tours","boost":1.0},{"id":"faq-dirt-3","kind":"faq","title":"How long is the tour?","text":"All day, guided and supported. Fuel and on-trail support are included. Bring a hydration pack; the air is thin and dry and you will drink more than you expect.","url":"/dirt-bike-tours/","tags":["dirt bike tours"],"short":"Dirt bike tours","boost":1.0},{"id":"faq-dirt-4","kind":"faq","title":"Where do the rides go?","text":"Single track and old mining roads around Leadville, plus the private 1,000-acre ranch, chosen by the guide for the group's skill and that day's trail conditions. Expect creek crossings, rock, and long climbs with big views.","url":"/dirt-bike-tours/","tags":["dirt bike tours"],"short":"Dirt bike tours","boost":1.0},{"id":"faq-dirt-5","kind":"faq","title":"When is dirt bike season?","text":"Once the trails dry out and the snow leaves the high country, generally June through early October. The first storms of fall close the top.","url":"/dirt-bike-tours/","tags":["dirt bike tours"],"short":"Dirt bike tours","boost":1.0},{"id":"faq-dirt-6","kind":"faq","title":"Do you also run snowbikes in winter?","text":"Yes. If you ride moto, a snowbike is the winter version. See the snowbike tour on the winter page.","url":"/dirt-bike-tours/","tags":["dirt bike tours"],"short":"Dirt bike tours","boost":1.0},{"id":"faq-serv-0","kind":"faq","title":"Do you repair snowmobiles, UTVs, ATVs and dirt bikes in Leadville?","text":"Yes. Leadville Offroad Adventures runs a full-line motorsports service and repair shop at 141 E 9th Street in Leadville for snowmobiles, UTVs and side-by-sides, ATVs, dirt bikes and other off-road equipment.","url":"/service-repair/","tags":["service and repair"],"short":"Service and repair","boost":1.0},{"id":"faq-serv-1","kind":"faq","title":"What kind of work do you do?","text":"Maintenance and repair across the machine: seasonal service and tune-ups, diagnostics, drivetrain, suspension and clutch work, tires and tracks, and pre-season and end-of-season prep. Call with the make, model and symptom and we will tell you straight whether it is something we take on.","url":"/service-repair/","tags":["service and repair"],"short":"Service and repair","boost":1.0},{"id":"faq-serv-2","kind":"faq","title":"Do I have to book a tour to use the shop?","text":"No. The shop is open to anyone with a machine that needs work, local or visiting.","url":"/service-repair/","tags":["service and repair"],"short":"Service and repair","boost":1.0},{"id":"faq-serv-3","kind":"faq","title":"Which brands do you work on?","text":"Our own fleet is current-year Polaris and KTM, so those are the machines we know best. Call about yours; most makes of snowmobile, UTV, ATV and dirt bike share the same fundamentals.","url":"/service-repair/","tags":["service and repair"],"short":"Service and repair","boost":1.0},{"id":"faq-serv-4","kind":"faq","title":"How do I get a quote?","text":"Call (970) 930-7027, or use the contact form with the make, model, year and what is going on. There are no published flat rates; every job is quoted.","url":"/service-repair/","tags":["service and repair"],"short":"Service and repair","boost":1.0},{"id":"faq-serv-5","kind":"faq","title":"Can you get my machine ready for the season?","text":"That is the most common job: pre-season checks before the snow flies and before the passes open, and storage prep at the end of each season.","url":"/service-repair/","tags":["service and repair"],"short":"Service and repair","boost":1.0},{"id":"faq-lodg-0","kind":"faq","title":"Where is Sugarloaf Mountain Lodge?","text":"On the private 1,000-acre ranch in the high mountain terrain outside Leadville, Colorado, with views of Turquoise Lake, Mount Elbert and Mount Massive.","url":"/lodging/","tags":["lodging"],"short":"Lodging","boost":1.0},{"id":"faq-lodg-1","kind":"faq","title":"How big is it?","text":"About 5,000 square feet: five bedrooms plus a sleeping loft, five decks, a fire pit and a fifth-floor observation lounge.","url":"/lodging/","tags":["lodging"],"short":"Lodging","boost":1.0},{"id":"faq-lodg-2","kind":"faq","title":"Can we book tours and the lodge together?","text":"Yes. Multi-day snowmobile, snowbike, UTV and dirt bike tours pair with a stay at the lodge, so the whole group rides from the door. Call to put dates together.","url":"/lodging/","tags":["lodging"],"short":"Lodging","boost":1.0},{"id":"faq-lodg-3","kind":"faq","title":"Is there food?","text":"A professional chef can be arranged, or the lodge can be stocked with provisions of your choice before you arrive.","url":"/lodging/","tags":["lodging"],"short":"Lodging","boost":1.0},{"id":"faq-lodg-4","kind":"faq","title":"How do I check availability?","text":"Call (970) 930-7027 or send a request from the contact page with your dates and group size. Rates are quoted for the stay.","url":"/lodging/","tags":["lodging"],"short":"Lodging","boost":1.0},{"id":"faq-lead-0","kind":"faq","title":"What is the elevation of Leadville, Colorado?","text":"10,152 feet. Leadville is the highest incorporated city in the United States. Mount Elbert (14,440 ft) and Mount Massive (14,428 ft), the two highest peaks in Colorado, are in view from town.","url":"/leadville/","tags":["leadville and getting here"],"short":"Leadville and getting here","boost":1.0},{"id":"faq-lead-1","kind":"faq","title":"What are the best things to do in Leadville?","text":"Snowmobiling in winter; UTV and dirt bike tours through the historic mining district in summer; hiking Mount Elbert and Mount Massive; Turquoise Lake and Twin Lakes; the Mineral Belt Trail; Harrison Avenue's Victorian downtown and the Tabor Opera House; the National Mining Hall of Fame; the scenic railroad; Ski Cooper and Camp Hale up the road; and the Leadville Trail 100 races in August.","url":"/leadville/","tags":["leadville and getting here"],"short":"Leadville and getting here","boost":1.0},{"id":"faq-lead-2","kind":"faq","title":"Is Mosquito Pass open to UTVs?","text":"Yes, on the Leadville side. Mosquito Pass (13,185 ft) is a rough four-wheel-drive road over the Mosquito Range to Alma, open only when snow-free, usually mid-summer to early fall. The upper section is narrow, loose rock with no guardrails.","url":"/leadville/","tags":["leadville and getting here"],"short":"Leadville and getting here","boost":1.0},{"id":"faq-lead-3","kind":"faq","title":"How should I handle the altitude?","text":"Drink more water than you think you need, go easy on alcohol the first night, wear sunscreen and sunglasses, and give yourself a day if you are coming from sea level. The tours are built to be enjoyed at 10,000 feet; the guides carry water and set the pace.","url":"/leadville/","tags":["leadville and getting here"],"short":"Leadville and getting here","boost":1.0},{"id":"faq-lead-4","kind":"faq","title":"How do I get to Leadville?","text":"US Highway 24 runs through town. From Denver it is about two hours west on I-70 to Copper Mountain and then south on CO-91, or through Fairplay on US-285. Copper Mountain is about 25 minutes, Vail and Breckenridge about an hour, Aspen about an hour and a half over Independence Pass in summer.","url":"/leadville/","tags":["leadville and getting here"],"short":"Leadville and getting here","boost":1.0},{"id":"faq-the -0","kind":"faq","title":"How does the Sledville trip planner work?","text":"You pick a month, group size, how many are under 15, your experience, the pace you want and what you care about. Every tour on the site is scored against its published season, skill requirement, seats and strengths, then the top picks are laid out as a day plan with the published starting prices, a packing list and a one-tap booking request. It runs entirely in your browser: no AI model, no server, nothing you enter is sent anywhere.","url":"/plan/","tags":["the planner and the concierge"],"short":"The planner and the concierge","boost":1.0},{"id":"faq-the -1","kind":"faq","title":"Is the concierge a real AI?","text":"It is an instant local assistant, not a cloud chatbot. It understands plain-English questions about tours, prices, months, kids, gear, altitude, the shop and the lodge, and answers only from the facts published on this site. When it does not know something, it says so and gives you the phone number. Sledville deliberately uses no paid or proprietary AI service; the assistant is free, open code that runs on your device.","url":"/plan/","tags":["the planner and the concierge"],"short":"The planner and the concierge","boost":1.0},{"id":"faq-the -2","kind":"faq","title":"Are the prices in the planner exact?","text":"No. They are the outfitter's published starting rates, multiplied by your group (per rider, or per 4-seat machine for the UTV tours). The exact price depends on dates and group and is confirmed when you book. Snowbike, winter UTV, repair work and the lodge are quoted by phone.","url":"/plan/","tags":["the planner and the concierge"],"short":"The planner and the concierge","boost":1.0},{"id":"faq-the -3","kind":"faq","title":"Can I share or save my plan?","text":"Yes. The plan is encoded in the page address, so Copy link gives you a URL that rebuilds it for anyone. Print gives you a paper copy. Send this plan as a booking request opens an email to the shop with your plan filled in.","url":"/plan/","tags":["the planner and the concierge"],"short":"The planner and the concierge","boost":1.0},{"id":"faq-the -4","kind":"faq","title":"What can I ask the concierge?","text":"Which tour fits your group, what runs in a given month, what things cost, what is included and what to bring, driver ages and kids, altitude, hours, directions, the repair shop, the lodge, reviews, and where to see photos and video. It also remembers what you tell it in the conversation (month, group, experience) and uses that to rank the tours.","url":"/plan/","tags":["the planner and the concierge"],"short":"The planner and the concierge","boost":1.0},{"id":"faq-the -5","kind":"faq","title":"Does the concierge store what I type?","text":"No. It runs in your browser from a static knowledge file; nothing is sent to a server and nothing is stored beyond the page you are on.","url":"/plan/","tags":["the planner and the concierge"],"short":"The planner and the concierge","boost":1.0},{"id":"faq-the -6","kind":"faq","title":"What if it cannot answer?","text":"It will tell you it does not have that on the site and give you the phone number, (970) 930-7027, along with the closest pages. It never makes up a price, a date or a policy.","url":"/plan/","tags":["the planner and the concierge"],"short":"The planner and the concierge","boost":1.0},{"id":"kb-mosquito-pass-by-utv-0","kind":"guide","title":"Mosquito Pass by UTV. The road","text":"Mosquito Pass crosses the Mosquito Range between Leadville and Alma, in Park County. At 13,185 feet it is one of the highest passes in Colorado, and it is not a highway: the route is an old freight and stage road from the 1870s silver boom, rebuilt as a four-wheel-drive track. UTVs and ATVs are allowed on the Leadville side. Above treeline the road narrows to a shelf of loose rock with no guardrails and long drops on the outside line. It is exactly as exposed as it looks in the videos, which is why people come here with a side-by-side and a guide rather than a rental car.","url":"/kb/mosquito-pass-by-utv/","tags":["guide"],"short":"Mosquito Pass by UTV: what the 13,185-foot road is really like","boost":1.0},{"id":"kb-mosquito-pass-by-utv-1","kind":"guide","title":"Mosquito Pass by UTV. When it opens","text":"Snow closes the top of the pass most of the year. It usually melts out in mid-summer and closes again with the first big fall storms, so the window is roughly July through September. Early in that window there can still be drifts at the summit; late in it the aspens on the lower road turn gold, which is when the photos on this site were taken. There is no fixed opening date. The guides drive it and call it. If the summit is not safe that week, the tour still climbs as high as it sensibly can; guests have recorded around 12,700 feet on tour days.","url":"/kb/mosquito-pass-by-utv/","tags":["guide"],"short":"Mosquito Pass by UTV: what the 13,185-foot road is really like","boost":1.0},{"id":"kb-mosquito-pass-by-utv-2","kind":"guide","title":"Mosquito Pass by UTV. What a UTV day here looks like","text":"The three-hour guided UTV tour leaves the shop at 141 East 9th Street in a 4-seat Polaris RZR 1000 Turbo, either self-driven behind the guide or riding along in the guide's machine. The route climbs out of town through the historic mining district, past the headframes and ore chutes of the 1880s, into aspens and spruce, and up toward the tundra. Whether a given day goes to the summit depends on conditions and the group. Ask when you book if the top of the pass is the point of your trip; some days it is the best thing you will do all year, and some days the wind at 13,000 feet decides otherwise.","url":"/kb/mosquito-pass-by-utv/","tags":["guide"],"short":"Mosquito Pass by UTV: what the 13,185-foot road is really like","boost":1.0},{"id":"kb-mosquito-pass-by-utv-3","kind":"guide","title":"Mosquito Pass by UTV. What to bring","text":"Layers. It can be 30 degrees cooler above treeline than in town, and afternoon storms are the rule in July and August. Sunglasses and sunscreen, closed-toe shoes, water, a camera. Helmets, fuel, the guide and on-trail support are included.","url":"/kb/mosquito-pass-by-utv/","tags":["guide"],"short":"Mosquito Pass by UTV: what the 13,185-foot road is really like","boost":1.0},{"id":"kb-what-to-wear-snowmobiling-leadville-0","kind":"guide","title":"What to wear snowmobiling at 10,000 feet. Provided on every winter tour","text":"A helmet, insulated boots and a snowmobile suit come with every tour, along with a current model year Polaris sled, the guide, fuel and on-trail support. You do not need to own anything.","url":"/kb/what-to-wear-snowmobiling-leadville/","tags":["guide"],"short":"What to wear snowmobiling at 10,000 feet in Leadville","boost":1.0},{"id":"kb-what-to-wear-snowmobiling-leadville-1","kind":"guide","title":"What to wear snowmobiling at 10,000 feet. Bring","text":"Goggles or sunglasses. The sun off snow at 10,000 feet is fierce and the wind on a moving sled will water your eyes without them. Gloves. Warm, waterproof, and not so thick you cannot feel the throttle. Liner gloves under a shell work well. A neck warmer or balaclava. The gap between helmet and suit is where the cold gets in. Layers to wear under the suit: a wicking base layer, a fleece or light insulated mid-layer, wool socks. Cotton stays wet once you sweat on the first climb. Water. The air is dry and thin and people forget to drink when it is cold.","url":"/kb/what-to-wear-snowmobiling-leadville/","tags":["guide"],"short":"What to wear snowmobiling at 10,000 feet in Leadville","boost":1.0},{"id":"kb-what-to-wear-snowmobiling-leadville-2","kind":"guide","title":"What to wear snowmobiling at 10,000 feet. What the day feels like","text":"Leadville averages about 157 inches of snow a year and the season runs from December into early April. Bluebird days are common after a storm and the light is brutal; overcast days can be warmer but flatter to see in. Tours are around two hours on the trail ride, longer on the High Adventure days, and you warm up fast once you are riding. Dress so you can take a layer off.","url":"/kb/what-to-wear-snowmobiling-leadville/","tags":["guide"],"short":"What to wear snowmobiling at 10,000 feet in Leadville","boost":1.0},{"id":"kb-what-to-wear-snowmobiling-leadville-3","kind":"guide","title":"What to wear snowmobiling at 10,000 feet. Kids and passengers","text":"Riders under 15 cannot drive but can ride double with an adult on the trail tour. Dress them the same way and add a spare pair of gloves; small hands get cold first. The heated-cab winter UTV tour is the warm alternative for young kids and anyone who would rather look than ride.","url":"/kb/what-to-wear-snowmobiling-leadville/","tags":["guide"],"short":"What to wear snowmobiling at 10,000 feet in Leadville","boost":1.0},{"id":"kb-snowmobile-vs-snowbike-vs-winter-utv-0","kind":"guide","title":"Snowmobile, snowbike, or winter UTV? 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Skills instruction is available if you want to learn side-hilling and climbing properly.","url":"/kb/snowmobile-vs-snowbike-vs-winter-utv/","tags":["guide"],"short":"Snowmobile, snowbike or winter UTV: which Leadville winter tour","boost":1.0},{"id":"kb-snowmobile-vs-snowbike-vs-winter-utv-2","kind":"guide","title":"Snowmobile, snowbike, or winter UTV? Snowbike, call for pricing","text":"A Yamaha 450-powered Polaris Timbersled: a dirt bike with a ski and a track. Private guided outings, half-day to multi-day, on the ranch's 1,000-plus acres. If you already ride moto, it is the most natural way into winter; if you do not, start with a sled.","url":"/kb/snowmobile-vs-snowbike-vs-winter-utv/","tags":["guide"],"short":"Snowmobile, snowbike or winter UTV: which Leadville winter tour","boost":1.0},{"id":"kb-snowmobile-vs-snowbike-vs-winter-utv-3","kind":"guide","title":"Snowmobile, snowbike, or winter UTV? 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Mixed group: split it, all four leave from the same door at 141 East 9th Street.","url":"/kb/snowmobile-vs-snowbike-vs-winter-utv/","tags":["guide"],"short":"Snowmobile, snowbike or winter UTV: which Leadville winter tour","boost":1.0},{"id":"kb-leadville-altitude-tips-0","kind":"guide","title":"Leadville is at 10,152 feet. Here is how to enjoy that. What the number means","text":"Leadville sits at 10,152 feet. Denver is a mile up; Leadville is almost two. Mount Elbert (14,440 ft) and Mount Massive (14,428 ft), the two highest peaks in Colorado, stand in view west of town, and the UTV tours climb from town toward Mosquito Pass at 13,185 feet. The air holds roughly a third less oxygen than at sea level, the sun is stronger, and the humidity is low.","url":"/kb/leadville-altitude-tips/","tags":["guide"],"short":"Leadville altitude: what 10,152 feet does and how to enjoy it","boost":1.0},{"id":"kb-leadville-altitude-tips-1","kind":"guide","title":"Leadville is at 10,152 feet. Here is how to enjoy that. Simple things that help","text":"Drink more water than feels necessary, starting the day before. Go easy on alcohol the first night. Eat. Sunscreen and sunglasses every day, winter especially. If you are coming from sea level and can arrive a day early, sleep in Leadville or in one of the ski towns first. Headache and poor sleep the first night are common and usually pass; if someone feels genuinely unwell, going lower fixes it fast, and the guides carry water and set the pace.","url":"/kb/leadville-altitude-tips/","tags":["guide"],"short":"Leadville altitude: what 10,152 feet does and how to enjoy it","boost":1.0},{"id":"kb-leadville-altitude-tips-2","kind":"guide","title":"Leadville is at 10,152 feet. Here is how to enjoy that. How the tours are built around it","text":"Small groups, a guide in front, frequent stops. The trail tours are about two hours on a sled and three in a UTV, which is long enough to see the country and short enough that the altitude stays a background note. The all-day dirt bike ride and the High Adventure snowmobile days are for people who already know how their body handles work at elevation. A heated-cab winter UTV is the easiest day of all.","url":"/kb/leadville-altitude-tips/","tags":["guide"],"short":"Leadville altitude: what 10,152 feet does and how to enjoy it","boost":1.0},{"id":"kb-leadville-altitude-tips-3","kind":"guide","title":"Leadville is at 10,152 feet. Here is how to enjoy that. Weather","text":"Winter: January averages a high near 30 and a low near 5, with about 157 inches of snow a year. Summer: warm mornings, and afternoon thunderstorms in July and August that the guides plan around. It can be 30 degrees cooler above treeline than in town at any time of year.","url":"/kb/leadville-altitude-tips/","tags":["guide"],"short":"Leadville altitude: what 10,152 feet does and how to enjoy it","boost":1.0},{"id":"fact-10152ft","kind":"fact","title":"10,152 ft","text":"Leadville's elevation. It is the highest incorporated city in the United States.","url":"/leadville/","tags":["leadville","fact"],"short":"Leadville facts","boost":1.0},{"id":"fact-14440ft","kind":"fact","title":"14,440 ft","text":"Mount Elbert, the highest peak in Colorado and the Rockies, 12 miles southwest of town.","url":"/leadville/","tags":["leadville","fact"],"short":"Leadville facts","boost":1.0},{"id":"fact-14428ft","kind":"fact","title":"14,428 ft","text":"Mount Massive, the second highest, filling the view west of Harrison Avenue.","url":"/leadville/","tags":["leadville","fact"],"short":"Leadville facts","boost":1.0},{"id":"fact-13185ft","kind":"fact","title":"13,185 ft","text":"Mosquito Pass, the road over the Mosquito Range to Alma. UTVs and ATVs are allowed on the Leadville side.","url":"/leadville/","tags":["leadville","fact"],"short":"Leadville facts","boost":1.0},{"id":"fact-157in","kind":"fact","title":"157 in","text":"Average annual snowfall in town. The 1995 record was 362 inches.","url":"/leadville/","tags":["leadville","fact"],"short":"Leadville facts","boost":1.0},{"id":"fact-1877","kind":"fact","title":"1877","text":"The year the silver boom founded the city. The downtown is a National Historic Landmark district.","url":"/leadville/","tags":["leadville","fact"],"short":"Leadville facts","boost":1.0},{"id":"thing-ride-with-us","kind":"place","title":"Ride with us","text":"Snowmobile tours from the first good snow, UTV and dirt bike tours once the high roads melt out, and a heated-cab winter UTV for the days you want the scenery without the cold.","url":"/snowmobile-tours/","tags":["leadville","things to do"],"short":"Things to do","boost":1.0},{"id":"thing-mosquito-pas","kind":"place","title":"Mosquito Pass","text":"The 13,185-foot road east of town over the Mosquito Range. Above treeline it is narrow, loose rock, no guardrails, and the reason people come here with a UTV. Usually open mid-summer through early fall.","url":"/utv-tours/","tags":["leadville","things to do"],"short":"Things to do","boost":1.0},{"id":"thing-hagerman-pas","kind":"place","title":"Hagerman Pass","text":"11,925 feet, west of Turquoise Lake on the old Colorado Midland railroad grade. An easier high-clearance road with the Mount Massive skyline the whole way.","url":"/leadville/","tags":["leadville","things to do"],"short":"Things to do","boost":1.0},{"id":"thing-turquoise-la","kind":"place","title":"Turquoise Lake","text":"Three miles west of town. Fishing, camping and a paved loop road in summer; a groomed snowmobile corridor in winter.","url":"/leadville/","tags":["leadville","things to do"],"short":"Things to do","boost":1.0},{"id":"thing-mount-elbert","kind":"place","title":"Mount Elbert and Mount Massive","text":"Colorado's two highest peaks are both day hikes from trailheads south and west of town. Start before dawn; afternoon storms are the rule in July and August.","url":"/leadville/","tags":["leadville","things to do"],"short":"Things to do","boost":1.0},{"id":"thing-the-mineral-","kind":"place","title":"The Mineral Belt Trail","text":"An 11.6-mile paved loop around the city and through the old mining district. Bikes and feet in summer, skis and snowshoes in winter. Motorized vehicles are not allowed on it.","url":"/leadville/","tags":["leadville","things to do"],"short":"Things to do","boost":1.0},{"id":"thing-harrison-ave","kind":"place","title":"Harrison Avenue and the Tabor Opera House","text":"Victorian brick storefronts from the 1880s, one block from our shop. The opera house opened in 1879.","url":"/leadville/","tags":["leadville","things to do"],"short":"Things to do","boost":1.0},{"id":"thing-national-min","kind":"place","title":"National Mining Hall of Fame and Museum","text":"On West 9th Street. The story of the silver, gold and molybdenum that built the town.","url":"/leadville/","tags":["leadville","things to do"],"short":"Things to do","boost":1.0},{"id":"thing-leadville,-c","kind":"place","title":"Leadville, Colorado and Southern Railroad","text":"A summer scenic train from the old depot up the Arkansas valley toward Fremont Pass.","url":"/leadville/","tags":["leadville","things to do"],"short":"Things to do","boost":1.0},{"id":"thing-ski-cooper-a","kind":"place","title":"Ski Cooper and Camp Hale","text":"Ten miles north on Tennessee Pass: a small ski hill, and the valley where the 10th Mountain Division trained for World War II.","url":"/leadville/","tags":["leadville","things to do"],"short":"Things to do","boost":1.0},{"id":"thing-leadville-tr","kind":"place","title":"Leadville Trail 100","text":"The 100-mile run and the 100-mile mountain bike race, every August, both starting on 6th Street.","url":"/leadville/","tags":["leadville","things to do"],"short":"Things to do","boost":1.0},{"id":"thing-weston-and-i","kind":"place","title":"Weston and Independence Passes","text":"Weston Pass (11,921 ft) is a gravel road south of town to Fairplay. Independence Pass (12,095 ft) is the paved summer road to Aspen; no OHVs, but the overlook is worth the drive.","url":"/leadville/","tags":["leadville","things to do"],"short":"Things to do","boost":1.0},{"id":"month-1","kind":"month","title":"January in Leadville","text":"Deep winter. Average high about 30 F, low near 5 F in town. Groomed trail tours, High Adventure powder days, snowbikes and the heated-cab UTV all run.","url":"/#months","tags":["season","winter","january"],"short":"What runs when","boost":1.0},{"id":"month-2","kind":"month","title":"February in Leadville","text":"Prime snow. Everything winter runs; bluebird days after storms are common and the light off the snow is fierce, so bring goggles.","url":"/#months","tags":["season","winter","february"],"short":"What runs when","boost":1.0},{"id":"month-3","kind":"month","title":"March in Leadville","text":"Still full winter at 10,000 feet. Longer days, softer afternoons, all four winter tours running.","url":"/#months","tags":["season","winter","march"],"short":"What runs when","boost":1.0},{"id":"month-4","kind":"month","title":"April in Leadville","text":"Snowmobile season usually runs into early April on the snowpack, then the high roads start to melt. Call for what is running that week.","url":"/#months","tags":["season","shoulder","april"],"short":"What runs when","boost":1.0},{"id":"month-5","kind":"month","title":"May in Leadville","text":"Melt-out. Low mining-district roads open first; the passes are still under snow. Ask the shop what a given week allows.","url":"/#months","tags":["season","shoulder","may"],"short":"What runs when","boost":1.0},{"id":"month-6","kind":"month","title":"June in Leadville","text":"UTV and dirt bike tours start as the trails dry. Creeks run high and there is still snow on the peaks in the photos.","url":"/#months","tags":["season","summer","june"],"short":"What runs when","boost":1.0},{"id":"month-7","kind":"month","title":"July in Leadville","text":"Full summer. Mosquito Pass (13,185 ft) usually melts out about now. Afternoon thunderstorms are the rule; ride in the morning.","url":"/#months","tags":["season","summer","july"],"short":"What runs when","boost":1.0},{"id":"month-8","kind":"month","title":"August in Leadville","text":"Wildflowers in the high meadows, the Leadville Trail 100 races in town, afternoon storms still likely. Book early.","url":"/#months","tags":["season","summer","august"],"short":"What runs when","boost":1.0},{"id":"month-9","kind":"month","title":"September in Leadville","text":"The month the photos were taken. Aspens on the mining roads usually peak in the last two weeks. Mosquito Pass is still open until the first big storm.","url":"/#months","tags":["season","summer","september"],"short":"What runs when","boost":1.0},{"id":"month-10","kind":"month","title":"October in Leadville","text":"The first fall storms close the top of the passes. Lower UTV and dirt bike routes run while they stay dry; call ahead.","url":"/#months","tags":["season","shoulder","october"],"short":"What runs when","boost":1.0},{"id":"month-11","kind":"month","title":"November in Leadville","text":"Waiting on snow. The shop is open for pre-season sled service; winter tours start with the first good base.","url":"/#months","tags":["season","shoulder","november"],"short":"What runs when","boost":1.0},{"id":"month-12","kind":"month","title":"December in Leadville","text":"Winter tours begin as the base builds. Leadville averages about 157 inches of snow a year, so it comes.","url":"/#months","tags":["season","winter","december"],"short":"What runs when","boost":1.0},{"id":"biz-contact","kind":"business","title":"Contact, hours, address","text":"Leadville Offroad Adventures (Elk Mountain Adventures, LLC). Phone (970) 930-7027. Email Leadvilleutvtours@gmail.com. 141 E 9th St, Leadville, CO 80461, one block east of Harrison Avenue. Hours: Tuesday to Sunday, 7:00 am to 10:00 pm. Closed Monday. Tours by reservation.","url":"/contact/","tags":["contact","hours","phone","address"],"short":"Contact","boost":1.0},{"id":"biz-directions","kind":"business","title":"Directions to Leadville","text":"Leadville is on US-24 at the head of the Arkansas valley: about 25 minutes from Copper Mountain, about an hour from Vail and from Breckenridge, about two hours from Denver via I-70 and CO-91 over Fremont Pass or US-285 through Fairplay. In summer Aspen is about an hour and a half over Independence Pass.","url":"/leadville/#directions","tags":["directions","denver","vail"],"short":"Directions","boost":1.0},{"id":"biz-about","kind":"business","title":"About Sledville and Leadville Offroad Adventures","text":"Sledville is the next-generation site of Leadville Offroad Adventures, the trading name of Elk Mountain Adventures, LLC, founded in Leadville in 2015 by Jasson Kuczma. Same owner, same guides, same shop at 141 E 9th St. leadvilleoffroad.com is the sister site. Google 4.7 from 165 reviews; TripAdvisor 5.0, Travelers' Choice 2020.","url":"/about/","tags":["about","elk mountain adventures","reviews"],"short":"About","boost":1.0},{"id":"biz-shop","kind":"business","title":"Service and repair shop","text":"Full-line motorsports service and repair at 141 E 9th St, Leadville: snowmobiles, UTVs and side-by-sides, ATVs, dirt bikes and off-road equipment. Seasonal service, diagnostics, drivetrain, suspension, clutch, tires and tracks, pre-season and storage prep. Every job quoted by phone; no published rate card. Fleet is Polaris and KTM.","url":"/service-repair/","tags":["repair","service","shop"],"short":"Service & repair","boost":1.0},{"id":"biz-lodge","kind":"business","title":"Sugarloaf Mountain Lodge","text":"5,000 sq ft lodge on the private 1,000-acre ranch outside Leadville: five bedrooms plus sleeping loft, five decks, fire pit, fifth-floor observation lounge, views of Turquoise Lake, Mount Elbert and Mount Massive. Chef or stocked provisions available. Pairs with multi-day tours. Availability and rates by phone.","url":"/lodging/","tags":["lodging","lodge","stay"],"short":"Lodging","boost":1.0},{"id":"biz-media","kind":"business","title":"Photos and videos","text":"The photo page has the outfit's own tour photos and credited Creative Commons landscapes; the video page has GoPro trail clips, a guest's UTV tour, and public footage of Mosquito Pass and Hagerman Pass.","url":"/gallery/","tags":["photos","videos","gallery"],"short":"Photos & videos","boost":1.0},{"id":"biz-tools","kind":"business","title":"The planner and the concierge","text":"The trip planner scores every tour against month, group, kids, experience, pace and interests, then builds a day plan, a budget from published starting rates and a packing list. The concierge answers plain-English questions from the site's facts. Both run in the browser with free, open code and no cloud AI.","url":"/plan/","tags":["planner","concierge","ai"],"short":"Planner","boost":1.0}],"faqs":[{"q":"What is there to do in Leadville, Colorado?","a":"Leadville is a year-round base for the high country. In winter the big draw is snowmobiling on groomed trails and backcountry powder around Turquoise Lake and the private ranch outside town. In summer it is UTV tours through the historic mining district and up toward Mosquito Pass, dirt bike single track, hiking Mount Elbert and Mount Massive, and fishing Turquoise Lake and Twin Lakes. Leadville Offroad Adventures runs the guided snowmobile, UTV and dirt bike tours from 141 E 9th Street downtown."},{"q":"Where can I book a snowmobile, UTV or dirt bike tour in Leadville?","a":"Call Leadville Offroad Adventures at (970) 930-7027 or send a request from the contact page. Snowmobile tours start at $295, UTV tours at $450 per 4-seat machine, and dirt bike tours at $399. Tours leave from the shop at 141 E 9th St, Leadville, CO 80461."},{"q":"Who repairs snowmobiles, UTVs, ATVs and dirt bikes in Leadville?","a":"Leadville Offroad Adventures runs a full-line motorsports service and repair shop at 141 E 9th Street in Leadville for snowmobiles, UTVs and side-by-sides, ATVs, dirt bikes and other off-road equipment. Call (970) 930-7027 for a quote."},{"q":"Is Leadville Offroad Adventures the same company as Elk Mountain Adventures?","a":"Yes. Elk Mountain Adventures, LLC has run tours out of Leadville since 2015 and now operates as Leadville Offroad Adventures. Same owner, same guides, same shop on East 9th Street. Sledville and leadvilleoffroad.com are both the outfit's own sites; book by phone or the request form on either."},{"q":"Do I need experience to take a tour?","a":"Not for the snowmobile trail tour or the UTV tours. Guides cover the machine and the route before you leave, and you can ride double or ride along with the guide. The High Adventure snowmobile tour and the dirt bike tours are for riders with experience. Snowmobile drivers must be at least 15."},{"q":"How far is Leadville from Vail, Breckenridge and Denver?","a":"Leadville is about 25 minutes from Copper Mountain, about an hour from Vail and from Breckenridge, and about two hours from Denver. In summer, Aspen is about an hour and a half over Independence Pass."},{"q":"When is snowmobile season in Leadville?","a":"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."},{"q":"Do I need my own snowmobile or gear?","a":"No. Every winter tour includes a current model year Polaris sled, helmet, boots and a snowmobile suit. Bring goggles or sunglasses, gloves, a neck warmer and warm layers to wear under the suit."},{"q":"How old do you have to be to drive a snowmobile?","a":"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."},{"q":"Which tour should a first-timer pick?","a":"The two-hour Guided Snowmobile Tour on Polaris Indy 550s. 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."},{"q":"What is the High Adventure tour?","a":"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."},{"q":"What is a snowbike?","a":"A dirt bike converted with a Timbersled kit: a ski up front and a track in back. Ours are Yamaha 450-powered Polaris Timbersleds. If you ride moto, it feels familiar within an hour. Snowbike tours are private and guided."},{"q":"What if the weather or snow cancels my tour?","a":"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."},{"q":"What is a UTV or side-by-side tour?","a":"A UTV, also called a side-by-side, is a four-wheel off-road vehicle with bucket seats, seat belts and a roll cage. Ours are 4-seat Polaris RZR 1000 Turbos. On a guided tour you either drive your own machine behind the guide or ride along in the guide's machine, so nobody needs off-road experience."},{"q":"How much is a UTV tour in Leadville?","a":"Guided UTV tours start at $450 per UTV, and each machine holds up to four riders, so a family of four rides for the one price. The tour is three hours, guided and supported, with helmet, fuel and on-trail support included."},{"q":"Do you go up Mosquito Pass?","a":"Mosquito Pass tops out at 13,185 feet and UTVs are allowed on the Leadville side. It is open only when the snow is off, usually mid-summer into early fall, and the upper road is narrow loose rock with no guardrails. Whether a given day's tour goes high depends on conditions and the group; guests have recorded elevations around 12,700 feet on the tour. Ask when you book."},{"q":"Can kids come on a UTV tour?","a":"Yes. The RZRs are 4-seaters and families are the most common booking. Kids ride as passengers with a belt and helmet. Ask about the minimum size for a passenger and about driver age when you book."},{"q":"Is there a winter UTV tour?","a":"Yes. In winter the same 4-seat RZRs run with heated, enclosed cabs on a three-hour route through the snow-covered mining district. It is the warm option for groups who want the scenery without riding a sled."},{"q":"What should I wear?","a":"Layers. Leadville is at 10,152 feet and the tours climb from there; it can be 30 degrees cooler above treeline than in town, and afternoon storms roll through in July and August. Closed-toe shoes, sunglasses and sunscreen. The high-altitude sun is stronger than it looks."},{"q":"When is UTV season?","a":"The mining district roads open in late spring; the high passes melt out through June and July and close again with the first big storms in fall. September, with the aspens turning gold, is the month the photos on this page were taken."},{"q":"Do I need dirt bike experience?","a":"Yes. The dirt bike tours are for intermediate to expert riders and previous dirt bike experience is required. The terrain is real mountain single track and mining roads at 10,000 to 12,000 feet. Newer riders, or mixed groups, should look at the UTV tour instead."},{"q":"What bikes do you ride?","a":"Current model year KTMs. Tell us your height, experience and what you usually ride and we will match the bike."},{"q":"Can I bring my own bike and gear?","a":"Yes. Ride your own bike if you prefer, and bring your own gear if you have it. Complete personal protection kits are available to rent if you do not."},{"q":"How long is the tour?","a":"All day, guided and supported. Fuel and on-trail support are included. Bring a hydration pack; the air is thin and dry and you will drink more than you expect."},{"q":"Where do the rides go?","a":"Single track and old mining roads around Leadville, plus the private 1,000-acre ranch, chosen by the guide for the group's skill and that day's trail conditions. Expect creek crossings, rock, and long climbs with big views."},{"q":"When is dirt bike season?","a":"Once the trails dry out and the snow leaves the high country, generally June through early October. The first storms of fall close the top."},{"q":"Do you also run snowbikes in winter?","a":"Yes. If you ride moto, a snowbike is the winter version. See the snowbike tour on the winter page."},{"q":"Do you repair snowmobiles, UTVs, ATVs and dirt bikes in Leadville?","a":"Yes. Leadville Offroad Adventures runs a full-line motorsports service and repair shop at 141 E 9th Street in Leadville for snowmobiles, UTVs and side-by-sides, ATVs, dirt bikes and other off-road equipment."},{"q":"What kind of work do you do?","a":"Maintenance and repair across the machine: seasonal service and tune-ups, diagnostics, drivetrain, suspension and clutch work, tires and tracks, and pre-season and end-of-season prep. Call with the make, model and symptom and we will tell you straight whether it is something we take on."},{"q":"Do I have to book a tour to use the shop?","a":"No. The shop is open to anyone with a machine that needs work, local or visiting."},{"q":"Which brands do you work on?","a":"Our own fleet is current-year Polaris and KTM, so those are the machines we know best. Call about yours; most makes of snowmobile, UTV, ATV and dirt bike share the same fundamentals."},{"q":"How do I get a quote?","a":"Call (970) 930-7027, or use the contact form with the make, model, year and what is going on. There are no published flat rates; every job is quoted."},{"q":"Can you get my machine ready for the season?","a":"That is the most common job: pre-season checks before the snow flies and before the passes open, and storage prep at the end of each season."},{"q":"Where is Sugarloaf Mountain Lodge?","a":"On the private 1,000-acre ranch in the high mountain terrain outside Leadville, Colorado, with views of Turquoise Lake, Mount Elbert and Mount Massive."},{"q":"How big is it?","a":"About 5,000 square feet: five bedrooms plus a sleeping loft, five decks, a fire pit and a fifth-floor observation lounge."},{"q":"Can we book tours and the lodge together?","a":"Yes. Multi-day snowmobile, snowbike, UTV and dirt bike tours pair with a stay at the lodge, so the whole group rides from the door. Call to put dates together."},{"q":"Is there food?","a":"A professional chef can be arranged, or the lodge can be stocked with provisions of your choice before you arrive."},{"q":"How do I check availability?","a":"Call (970) 930-7027 or send a request from the contact page with your dates and group size. Rates are quoted for the stay."},{"q":"What is the elevation of Leadville, Colorado?","a":"10,152 feet. Leadville is the highest incorporated city in the United States. Mount Elbert (14,440 ft) and Mount Massive (14,428 ft), the two highest peaks in Colorado, are in view from town."},{"q":"What are the best things to do in Leadville?","a":"Snowmobiling in winter; UTV and dirt bike tours through the historic mining district in summer; hiking Mount Elbert and Mount Massive; Turquoise Lake and Twin Lakes; the Mineral Belt Trail; Harrison Avenue's Victorian downtown and the Tabor Opera House; the National Mining Hall of Fame; the scenic railroad; Ski Cooper and Camp Hale up the road; and the Leadville Trail 100 races in August."},{"q":"Is Mosquito Pass open to UTVs?","a":"Yes, on the Leadville side. Mosquito Pass (13,185 ft) is a rough four-wheel-drive road over the Mosquito Range to Alma, open only when snow-free, usually mid-summer to early fall. The upper section is narrow, loose rock with no guardrails."},{"q":"How should I handle the altitude?","a":"Drink more water than you think you need, go easy on alcohol the first night, wear sunscreen and sunglasses, and give yourself a day if you are coming from sea level. The tours are built to be enjoyed at 10,000 feet; the guides carry water and set the pace."},{"q":"How do I get to Leadville?","a":"US Highway 24 runs through town. From Denver it is about two hours west on I-70 to Copper Mountain and then south on CO-91, or through Fairplay on US-285. Copper Mountain is about 25 minutes, Vail and Breckenridge about an hour, Aspen about an hour and a half over Independence Pass in summer."},{"q":"How does the Sledville trip planner work?","a":"You pick a month, group size, how many are under 15, your experience, the pace you want and what you care about. Every tour on the site is scored against its published season, skill requirement, seats and strengths, then the top picks are laid out as a day plan with the published starting prices, a packing list and a one-tap booking request. It runs entirely in your browser: no AI model, no server, nothing you enter is sent anywhere."},{"q":"Is the concierge a real AI?","a":"It is an instant local assistant, not a cloud chatbot. It understands plain-English questions about tours, prices, months, kids, gear, altitude, the shop and the lodge, and answers only from the facts published on this site. When it does not know something, it says so and gives you the phone number. Sledville deliberately uses no paid or proprietary AI service; the assistant is free, open code that runs on your device."},{"q":"Are the prices in the planner exact?","a":"No. They are the outfitter's published starting rates, multiplied by your group (per rider, or per 4-seat machine for the UTV tours). The exact price depends on dates and group and is confirmed when you book. Snowbike, winter UTV, repair work and the lodge are quoted by phone."},{"q":"Can I share or save my plan?","a":"Yes. The plan is encoded in the page address, so Copy link gives you a URL that rebuilds it for anyone. Print gives you a paper copy. Send this plan as a booking request opens an email to the shop with your plan filled in."},{"q":"What can I ask the concierge?","a":"Which tour fits your group, what runs in a given month, what things cost, what is included and what to bring, driver ages and kids, altitude, hours, directions, the repair shop, the lodge, reviews, and where to see photos and video. It also remembers what you tell it in the conversation (month, group, experience) and uses that to rank the tours."},{"q":"Does the concierge store what I type?","a":"No. It runs in your browser from a static knowledge file; nothing is sent to a server and nothing is stored beyond the page you are on."},{"q":"What if it cannot answer?","a":"It will tell you it does not have that on the site and give you the phone number, (970) 930-7027, along with the closest pages. It never makes up a price, a date or a policy."}],"around":[{"title":"Harrison Avenue","text":"Victorian brick storefronts from the 1880s, one block from the shop. Lunch, coffee, the Tabor Opera House (1879)."},{"title":"National Mining Hall of Fame and Museum","text":"On West 9th Street, a few blocks from the shop. The silver, gold and molybdenum story behind the roads you just rode."},{"title":"Turquoise Lake","text":"Three miles west of town. A paved loop road, fishing and camping in summer; a groomed snowmobile corridor in winter."},{"title":"Mineral Belt Trail","text":"An 11.6-mile paved loop through the old mining district. Bikes and feet in summer, skis and snowshoes in winter. No motors."},{"title":"Twin Lakes and Mount Elbert","text":"South of town: the trailheads for Colorado's highest peak and the Twin Lakes road with Mount Massive in the windshield."},{"title":"Leadville, Colorado and Southern Railroad","text":"A summer scenic train from the old depot up the Arkansas valley toward Fremont Pass."},{"title":"Ski Cooper and Camp Hale","text":"Ten miles north on Tennessee Pass: a small ski hill and the valley where the 10th Mountain Division trained."}],"altitude":["Drink more water than feels necessary, starting the day before.","Go easy on alcohol the first night.","Sunscreen and sunglasses every day; the sun at 10,000 feet is stronger than it looks.","If you are coming from sea level and can arrive a day early, do.","Tell the guide if anyone feels unwell; going lower fixes it fast, and the guides carry water and set the pace."],"reviews":[{"text":"Our family had the best time! Jason was the best guide. We learned about history and saw beautiful sights.","who":"Kati M., Google, Aug 2025"},{"text":"Equipment was top notch, tour guy Blake was great and the views were absolutely breath taking.","who":"Keni A., Google, Feb 2024"},{"text":"Amazing snowmobiling experience! Everything about this company was top notch.","who":"Jessica L., Google, Dec 2025"},{"text":"We had a blast with Cody as our guide. He was informative and very accommodating.","who":"J. Wright, TripAdvisor"},{"text":"Blake did a good job leading us up the high country of the Rocky Mountains. He was knowledgeable of the area and pointed out many of the interesting facts of the Rockies and the city of Leadville. Blake stopped several times to let our family take breathtaking views and family pictures.","who":"J. Gardner, TripAdvisor"},{"text":"Guides were very patient and professional throughout and made sure everyone was comfortable.","who":"Ari H., Google, Jan 2026"}],"photos":{"loa-20200307":{"src":"/img/loa-20200307-480.jpg","srcset":"/img/loa-20200307-480.jpg 480w, /img/loa-20200307-960.jpg 960w","alt":"Two Polaris Indy snowmobiles parked on a groomed trail under a deep blue sky, snowy peaks behind the trees","w":1920,"h":1920},"loa-fb-1698796990837":{"src":"/img/loa-fb-1698796990837-480.jpg","srcset":"/img/loa-fb-1698796990837-480.jpg 480w, /img/loa-fb-1698796990837-960.jpg 960w","alt":"Three snowmobiles breaking trail through deep powder in an aspen grove","w":960,"h":541},"loa-fb-photo-49206594":{"src":"/img/loa-fb-photo-49206594-480.jpg","srcset":"/img/loa-fb-photo-49206594-480.jpg 480w, /img/loa-fb-photo-49206594-960.jpg 960w","alt":"A snowmobiler and a snowbike rider standing arms-out on a snowy ridge with valleys and clouds behind","w":1080,"h":1080},"loa-20180918":{"src":"/img/loa-20180918-480.jpg","srcset":"/img/loa-20180918-480.jpg 480w, /img/loa-20180918-960.jpg 960w","alt":"A blue Polaris RZR XP leading two more UTVs down a rocky mining road between gold aspens","w":1920,"h":1440},"loa-1000003208":{"src":"/img/loa-1000003208-480.jpg","srcset":"/img/loa-1000003208-480.jpg 480w, /img/loa-1000003208-960.jpg 960w","alt":"Three Polaris RZR side-by-sides on a dirt two-track through a meadow of yellow wildflowers, with the snow-streaked Sawatch Range on the horizon","w":1500,"h":1500},"loa-unspecified":{"src":"/img/loa-unspecified-480.jpg","srcset":"/img/loa-unspecified-480.jpg 480w","alt":"A KTM dirt bike rider splashing through a shallow creek in the forest","w":800,"h":533}}}