Things to do in Colorado, United States: The Best Ski & Snow Tours

January 7, 2022 Weston Hennigan

Colorado is home to no less than twenty-six ski resorts such as those in Vail and Breckenridge; other winter activities include snowboarding, sledding, sleigh rides, snow hiking and snowmobiling. The state is blessed with national parks, grasslands and forests where in warmer weather you can enjoy hiking, mountain biking or rock climbing. Wildlife abounds, from bears to moose and raccoons to wolverines. More interested in local history? Head for either the Ute Indian Museum or the Koshare Indian Museum, and don't miss the forts such as Fort Garland and Bent's Old Fort. For a complete change, why not take a ride in a hot air balloon from South Park Valley or Boulder and admire Colorado's picturesque landscape from above?
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1. Cumbres Adventure Tours

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Cumbres Adventure Tours

We offer daily excursions into the beautiful backcountry of southern Colorado on snowmobiles or all terrain vehicles.

2. Yampatika

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Yampatika

Yampatika offers programs year-round for both youth and adults. Our programs include guided snowshoe and ski tours in the winter as well as a variety of educational hikes in the summer (i.e. geology, watershed, wildflowers etc.). You can also create your own adventure and hire a naturalist for an affordable private guided tour that fits your schedule, interest, and caters to everyone in your group! Kids benefit from environmental education programs at our summer camp as well as a variety of education programs offered to schools throughout Routt County during the school year.

3. Grand Adventures

78311 US HWY 40 Ste 100, Winter Park, CO 80482 +1 970-726-9247 [email protected] http://www.grandadventures.com/
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Grand Adventures

Winter Activities: Grand Adventures is Winter Park and Grand Lake's premier snowmobile tour and rental outfitter. We offer guided and unguided adventures at 4 locations with the best terrain around. Family friendly to more adventurous options available. Summer Activities: Grand Adventures offer's Side by Side ATV tours to the top of the Continental Divide in the summer out of our Winter Park location. We also, in conjunction with our sister company MAD Adventures offer whitewater rafting on Clear Creek and the Upper Colorado River.

Reviewed By Ben101063 - Katy, United States

Had a fantastic time on this Snowmobile tour , our guide Ryan was great making sure we all kept together with a steady pace , the snowmobiles seemed like they were brand new and very nice , stopped a couple of times to get some lovely scenic photos, i highly recommend this tour and would definitely do this again if i go back to the area ,

4. Saddleback Ranch

37350 County Road 179, Steamboat Springs, CO 80487-9501 +1 970-879-3711 [email protected] http://www.saddlebackranch.net/
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Saddleback Ranch

A 8,000 acre fourth generation working cattle ranch 15 miles west of Steamboat Springs, Colorado. Escape to Saddleback Ranch to enjoy a relaxing day of riding, working cattle and seeing some gorgeous scenery. It is a day you will never forget! Saddleback Ranch is a located in the heart of the Rocky Mountains. Family Owned and Operated!In the winter we offer:2 hour Photo Opportunity Horseback Rides, Snowmobile Tours and Dinner Tours, Dinner Sleigh Rides YEE-HAW Tubing Hill. In the summer we offer:Cattle Drives- a 4 hour ride moving cattle2 hour Photo Opportunity Rides- Afternoon Horseback or Wagon Dinner Rides ATV Tours

Reviewed By G502AIvanessab

Fantastic staff!!! Horseback riding was beautiful!! Highly recommend this excursion!! Their snow tubing and snowmobiling are also great!!

5. Aspen Expeditions Worldwide

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Aspen Expeditions Worldwide

Aspen Expeditions Worldwide is a mountain guide service for rock climbing, backcountry skiing, mountaineering, ice climbing, hiking. It is also backcountry ski shop and custom adventure travel service based in the heart of the magnificent Rocky Mountains in Aspen, Colorado.

6. Steamboat Snowmobile Tours

Steamboat Springs, CO 80487 +1 970-879-6500 [email protected] http://steamboatsnowmobile.com
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Steamboat Snowmobile Tours

Welcome to Steamboat Snowmobile Tours! We offer family-friendly snowmobiling for all ages and ability levels, including experts. The area we ride was voted one the best places for snowmobiling in the country! Our tour operates on Rabbit Ears Pass and near the Scenic Flat Tops, through the beautiful Routt National Forest on the Continental Divide. Begin your trip with complimentary shuttle service from your lodging to one of our rustic mountain cabins, well stocked with helmets, boots, snow bibs, and warm drinks. At a 10,000 foot altitude, we offer the very best champagne powder on high mountain meadows and groomed trails. After a brief orientation by your friendly, experienced guide, you will be off on forested trails to the high mountain peaks! You will tour our recently expanded trail system, driving a new Polaris snowmobile equipped with hand warmers and all the latest conveniences for your comfort. Your guide will point out the scenic highlights, allowing plenty of time to take photos and enjoy the majestic views. When you want to venture out on your own, we'll show you the prime spots for enjoying Steamboat's famous champagne powder. Book an adventure tour with us today! We look forward to taking you on the tour of a lifetime.

Reviewed By sabinas19

A group of about 10 of us booked a 4 hour snowmobile tour, and we had an absolute blast!!! Our tour guide Brian was great, friendly, funny, and made us all feel safe. We got to ride on trails and also in open meadow areas which allowed us to practice our turns without fear. He also took us to some nice outlook areas where the views were beautiful and we all took pictures. The pricing is very fair, the booking process was simple, and the entire day was extremely fun! 10/10 recommend

7. Monarch Snowmobile Tours

22763 US Hwy 50, Monarch, CO 81227 +1 719-539-2572 [email protected] http://www.monarchsnowmobiletours.com
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Monarch Snowmobile Tours

Reviewed By debinatorColorado - Colorado Springs, United States

We love to do the Locals Favorite trip and once again, it was amazing! 3 hours of riding through beautiful scenery, and a bit of free-riding before we stopped for a lunch break! Then another hour up a different trail to oversee some of the old mining area! It was snowing on us and our guide Brandon was making fresh tracks for us to follow! Great guide with lots of historical stories of the area! Then back to the lodge to turn in gear and have a cup of cocoa by the fireplace to warm up! See y'all again later in the season!

8. Mountain Paws

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Mountain Paws

Mountain Paws Dog Sled Tours: Drive your own team of excited Alaskan huskies through spectacular beauty and scenic trails of the Rocky Mountains near Pagosa Springs, Colorado.

9. Snowmobile Adventures

Durango Mountain Resort, Durango, CO 81301 +1 888-210-9864 [email protected] http://www.snowmobiledurango.com
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Snowmobile Adventures

We will show you how to ride one of our Polaris snowmobiles and send you out with one of our mountain guides. We have the most variety to offer with 35,000 acres of terrain, over 75 miles of trail, plus our own trail grooming equipment. There is a lot to choose from: meadow play grounds, old mine sites, stage coach trails, mountain passes, scenic overlooks, old log cabins, or just sight seeing and playing in the snow. Most importantly we will have fun - that's our specialty.

Reviewed By DaBenn15 - Denton, United States

My son and I went on this tour and we had a blast!!! Awesome guide, great machine, beautiful terrain!!! Would definitely do this again, maybe even do the 3 hour tour next time.

10. Grizzle-T Dog & Sled Works

Steamboat Springs, CO 80487 +1 970-870-1782 [email protected] http://steamboatdogsledding.com/
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Grizzle-T Dog & Sled Works

Grizzle-T Dog & Sled Works is a dog sledding tour business located in Steamboat Springs, CO. Family owned and operated by Iditarod Musher, Kris Hoffman and his wife Sara. In business since 1996, we offer both “Learn to Drive” dog sledding tours where we bring you out and teach you how to drive your own team (typically 2 people/sled with one starting as the driver and 1 being the passenger and then switching half way around the trail) or “Guide Driven” tours where we drive the sleds for you and you can just sit back and relax and enjoy the beautiful Colorado mountains at the speed of dog. Our 12.5mile backcountry trail is located on a private ranch just west of Steamboat. Our pristine (groomed) trail snakes through Colorado’s mountainous ranch country traversing over ridgelines, through canyons, open meadows, and everything in-between. Views include the Flat Tops Wilderness Area, Sleeping Giant, The Zirkles, The Steamboat Ski Area, the Valley and much more...with the occasional spotting of wildlife!

Reviewed By SusieTravelmeister

This is a wonderful experience. Learning to drive the sleds is so much fun and a unique experience. The countryside was over the top. The dogs love what they do and are so sweet. Everyone who works there is warm and friendly and extremely professional. Highly recommend. Do not even think twice about it. Go!

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