Season Dec to early AprSnowfall 157 in / yrJan 30 F / 5 F
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.
Both leave from the shop on East 9th Street. Prices are the published starting rates; the exact price for your dates and group is confirmed when you book.
Starting at $295per rider, ride single or double
Guided Snowmobile Tour
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. The Ski-Doo Grand Touring LE 900 Turbo is easy to ride and forgiving. If you have never been on a sled, this is the one.
Length
About 3 hours
Machine
Ski-Doo Grand Touring LE 900 Turbo
Good for
First-timers, families, and anyone who wants the views without needing to be an expert
Driver age
15 and up; younger riders ride double with an adult
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 Polaris 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.
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
Driver age
15 and up; younger riders ride double with an adult
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.
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.
