This was a GREAT add on to our Telluride Trip. Much more accessible way to catch all the views in Telluride if a long hike isn't an option for you. It is still a rough ride, and climbing into the car isn't the easiest, so keep that in mind. Driving up the switchbacks is quite nerve-wracking, come prepared and with a sense of adventure. Our tour guide was hilarious and very knowledgeable about the history of the landscape. They stop periodically and let you get out to walk around and take photos. I believe we saw the peak of the waterfalls, tail-end of snow melt season. Not sure what they look like at other times of the year! Telluride is beautiful even not during ski-season! I absolutely recommend a June trip to this cute town. read more

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Grant was our tour guide and he knew a lot of the history. He drove very well never once scared me. Had a great personality! read more

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This is our second time taking a Dave's Mountain Tour and it was awesome! Grant was an amazing driver, so knowledgeable and fun. Can't recommend enough! We'll be back to take a longer tour for sure! Thank you again. read more

We had a blast. Perfect day with a teenager. Out guide Grant was fun and funny and a wonderful host. He gave us local restuarant recommendations for after the trip. We got great history lessons. It was a really fun adventure. read more

Some of the passes were closed with heavy snow this last winter and the crews are late to clear it. But Jason was awesome and took us places our vehicle could never have made it. I highly recommend this as a great way to explore the Telluride area! read more

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Definitely book a Jeep trip with Dave's Mountain Tours when you're in Telluride. We took the 4-hour trip to Imogene Pass with Jason as our driver, historian, and guide. His years of experience as a raft guide, snowmobile guide, and now Jeep guide and business owner/operator are evident as he capably navigates the trail while describing interesting sights and facts along the way. His humor will put you at ease, and his tales of things he's seen over the years will make you feel like friends. There are stops along the way at Tomboy Mine, and two stops at Imogene Pass to stretch your legs and take photos of the San Juan Mountains and your group photos. Great for viewing aspens in the fall, too, along the first part of the trail out of Telluride. . read more

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We had the four hour tour up Imogene pass that was absolutely amazing. Curtis was our guide and he brought along his dog Crosby. Curtis was incredibly friendly, personable, and informative. He was pointed out unique animals, flowers and other fun facts about the trail. Saw other tours going by packed with folks in a covered Jeep. We were the only four in an open roof car, which was super nice. Would be happy to return and would recommend to friends. read more

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Curtis was our guide and he was amazing! Super friendly and funny. He did a great job navigating the mountains and pointing out the different things on the mountain. You'll also get to hang with his awesome doggo Crosby! Would highly recommend over any other jeep tours. (We passed by other jeep tours and they really packed people into the cars. We had the whole car to ourselves!) Their website was not the prettiest but don't let that discourage you from booking with them! They truly care about your experience. If you come to telluride this tour is a must! It was the highlight of the trip. read more

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Grant took us on a really fun tour. He was knowledgable, affable and a fine driver. Two thumbs up! read more

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Grant was fun and fantastic! Very informative and he made you want to listen to what he had to say! You could tell Grant enjoyed what he was doing and wanted to make you laugh and enjoy your trip. other driver was there before Grant arrived and he also seemed fun! Bridal Veil Falls was even more beautiful then we imagined! Great trip, we would go again! Thanks Grant or Dave whichever you want to go by today! read more

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Great trip! Grant was a great tour guide. He knew a lot of the history of Telluride. The ride was fun and the view was amazing!

Great way to see the incredible views without the effort of hiking. We did the Smuggler's pass. We really enjoyed it. read more

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I haven't read anyone else's reviews here so as not to color THIS review. We took a sunset drive up to the power plant, with excellent views of Bridal Vail Falls. We were not able to take our dog, but that's ok because someone didn't have to keep an eye on him and thus not miss any of the spectacular beauty. We got lucky and had no one else join our group, so we could sit wherever, whenever, without encroaching on anyone's personal space as we flopped around on the trail. And everyone should understand these are not easy rides up and back, lots of being tossed to and fro. The trails are rugged in many places. Folks with back and neck issues should avoid these excursions. Maybe there are smoother vehicles making this trip- Jeeps, pickups, etc... I can't say as I haven't done any of them. But that was not an option. I like and want the experience of the guided tour in the Pinzgauer. Guided Jeep trips from Telluride are not available, although one can rent a Jeep any day and the driver gets to miss everything except the 10' of trail in front of him. And a pickup truck? That's not my style. We ended up with the smallest Pinzgauer, named Liesl after one of the proprietors daughters. She cheerfully answered all our questions and took our reservation on the phone. While the trip was shorter than Tomboy, there is still plenty of rough patches. However I felt this smaller 4 wheel Pinz rode better than the larger 6 wheel we were in last year with another vendor. There are so many variables though, 4 vs 6 wheel, shorter wheelbase, my seating position, less weight with four souls on board vs 5 and a dog last year. Different trail. Shorter trip. All that makes comparison difficult. I mention all this because I would hate for anyone who had physical issues to hurt themselves, and some folks simply don't have the disposition for a trip like this. They might be happier shopping or basking in the sun with a book and a coffee while those who seek adventure go for it. Our tour guide Emma was a great driver, a fun personality and shared some interesting stories of the area I had not heard before. I would not hesitate to go with her again. I believe she has been living in the area 7 years, so she knows things. Overall I can find no fault with this trip, and I'm left with lots of fun memories. read more

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We did the 1/2 day tour to Tomboy and Imogene pass, highly recommend!! Our driver Amos was the best! he is knowledgeabl, funny, competent and just an overall great guy. Make sure you pack layers, it was cold up at Imogene pass. read more

A fun, exciting, Jeep ride through a beautiful mountain country side. This is a two or four hour tour on a road not many would attempt on their own, yet with an experienced driver it's possible to see much more than you could on your own. Highly recommended!! Great guides provide some history and insights about the old time mining town. read more

Excellent tour with a very friendly and knowledgeable guide! And they were able to squeeze us in on a same day tour. Definitely recommend!

Fantastic trip and sightseeing! We did the waterfall tour and Grant was an outstanding guide! This 1/2 day put our family vacation over the top! Nice job, Highly recommend!! read more

Cheeseball was the best guide ever! Pro ice climber/shark hunter and part-time chef from MI, according to his LinkedIn. "The Old Man Gramps" 6x6 vehicle was a beast. All the jeeps on the trail moved aside when they recognized the Alpha was on the trail. We had 4 adults, 2 teens, a 4 year and a 4 month old on trip and they all had a blast! The baby slept the whole way up and the whole way down, so don't hesitate and book your trip! read more

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Amazing! The beauty of the Telluride area speaks for itself. We did a two hour ride up to the falls and we all said we should have booked a longer trip. These guys are great to work with and know what they are doing. When you do a trip like these, going with an outfit you trust in and make it enjoyable makes all the difference. Dan was our guide and was knowledgeable around the area and made the whole trip fun. We hope to be back and do a longer excursion. Highly recommended!! read more

I highly suggest Dave's Mountain Tours! Jason was awesome! I booked a 2 hr tour for my son and I and it was well worth it! A great experience and we felt very confident with our guide, Jason. He was friendly and knowledgeable. Definitely an excellent experience to remember. If anyone is afraid of heights, may not be the best tourist option. Definitely will book another tour with Dave's the next time we're in Telluride! read more

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Awesome tours! Did a half day with Josie to top of Imogene. Josie was incredible with his knowledge and history from the area in regards to geology and mining! Loved every minute of the ride and stops! read more

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Grant took us on a tour with our young kids and we loved it! Our young kids couldn't have made it up the mountain, so we are glad to have found this tour. Grant was knowledgeable, helpful, and great to be around. Really enjoyed our experience! read more

We had a blast on the Ophir Pass/Waterfall tour. Definitely recommend using Dave's mountain tours! read more

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I feel that it is my responsibility to share what happened on our tour of Imogene pass a couple weeks ago. We stopped at one point and the driver exited the truck. Suddenly the truck was rolling backwards with everyone except the driver in it. The driver attempted to stop the truck with his own strength and by kicking rocks under the wheels but was unable to, and the truck picked up speed as it headed backwards toward the drop off. Luckily we were on a relatively less steep part of the pass and were able to jump out of the truck within thirty seconds and it eventually stopped when it hit a large rock in its path. If we had been on a narrower or steeper part of the pass, we would have all plunged over the edge. It was absolutely terrifying, and the driver's excuse was that the parking brake on this vehicle doesn't work, which made all of us lose faith in our safety on a dangerous mountain pass road. I believe that this could be the first time this has happened, but the point is that nothing like this should ever happen on a mountain pass tour, and nothing like this would ever happen if you were to choose a different company that doesn't use trucks from the 1980s. When I called to report the incident, the person I spoke to was indifferent to our issue and simply explained that they'd "heard another story" and did not apologize, offer a refund, or attempt to learn any more about the experience. When my husband told him we were all still shaken from the experience, his response was "What, from the truck rolling back a couple of feet?" Obviously the driver did not tell him the true story, as the truck rolled back for probably 40 yards and picked up speed--vastly different considering this was on a steep mountain pass without guardrails. My husband and I are young adventurers who live in Telluride--we are not strangers to thrilling mountain experiences, but this was not that and we feel lucky to have avoided disaster. My father-in-law was so terrified he had a panic attack and had to lie down as soon as we returned to safety. The rest of the tour went by without a hitch, and without this experience it would have been a nice tour, but we were all panicked at the thought of what almost happened and even the driver was pale and nervous for the rest of the ride. Before embarking on a trip up into a steep, narrow mountain pass you should know that the truck taking you there has a working parking brake and that the manager will care for your safety. I urge you to book elsewhere where your safety is less in question. A few days later I spoke to someone who had recently been on a tour with this company when the truck broke down at the top of the pass. Apparently the driver told them that the new owner "hasn't made enough money yet to maintain the trucks." I just wanted to present you with this information before booking with Dave's, as even the small chance that you are at risk on a mountain pass and the owner is indifferent to your safety is too much of a chance to take when there are other companies that use new vehicles. read more

Jason took great care of us. we had a great time on the tour. We would absolutely do it again!

Highly recommend Dave's Mountain Tours. A great way to get out and see some beautiful sights you may not otherwise get to. Our guide was Amos and he was awesome! Incredibly knowledgeable and stopped plenty of times for us to take photos, get out and explore, etc. highly recommend them if you're in the area looking for some adventure! read more

Thoroughly enjoyed the excision to Bridal Veil Falls. Dave was great - very entertaining and knowledgeable. Well worth the money!

Great morning trip to Bridal Veil Falls. Good vehicle designed for mountain climbing. Felt safe and able to take in the amazing views. What a great way to see Telluride! read more

answered their phone , left on time, great driver with local info and story. Good tim!

Great tour up to Bridal Veil Falls in Telluride! Glad I didn't drive my own car up there as rocky and bumpy road, but felt safe with the tour guide. read more

Dave gave us a fantastic 2 hour sunset tour that was the highlight of our Telluride trip! Secret waterfalls, an interesting power station, a creepy ghost town and a beautiful alpine lake lit up with the setting sun! We were comfortable in the " jeep" despite some rainy weather and lots of puddles!! Thanks so much for the wonderful tour and for accommodating us so readily! Hope to see you again next summer! read more

Had an awesome adventure! Beautiful can not even describe the experience we had. our guide, Amos was super knowledgeable and friendly! The owner, Jason was also very friendly and knowledgeable! would highly recommend. read more

I went on a guided truck tour up the steep Imogene Pass. At one point our guide stopped and announced the last bathroom break before reaching the summit. Our guide has left the truck and we right away started rolling backwards picking up speed on that steep mountain pass. People realizing that we were rolling backwards driverless started panicking and jumping off the truck. I could see our guide outside the drivers seat door trying to slow down the truck with his own manpower and try to reach for the break inside. I could see a person to try to get out of the truck but she couldn't open the door. I finally jumped out myself and ran after the truck to try to save more people. Luckily there was a rock in it's path that stopped the truck. People only suffered minor injuries like road rashes, bruises, scrapes or a broken set of glasses from jumping out but many of us feared death! Finally standing still our guide, pale and shaking himself stated we should not trust the parking break anymore!! As soon as we got back to the starting location in the town of Telluride people were anxiously getting away from the truck. The guide also said he doesn't want to be tipped because of what happened read more

our group of 5 had an awesome time with Grant of Dave's Mountain tours. we had a age range of 18 to 75, all enjoyed. would highly recommend. read more

I thoroughly enjoyed the two hour trip that Dave's Mountain Tours put together for my family on relatively short notice. We took the steep road up towards Tomboy. We were able to see a few of the structures related to the mine activities and the tunnel arch. Of course, along the way we saw breathtaking scenery. My husband and daughter were a bit nervous about the high, twisting, narrow road at first, but our guide's proficiency won them over. I highly recommend Dave's Mountain Tours. read more

I really wanted to have a better time. I REALLY did. I mean, who wouldn't want to hop on a snowmobile and take a tour through the mountain passes, then stop at a wide open field and let loose? Sounds fun, yes? No. It's not. First of all, my little toesies nearly froze off in my boots...with TWO pairs of wool socks on and feet warmers. And then the brand new passenger handlebar warmers didn't work. ("What's that Nikki? Your handlebar warmers don't work? Well that's a crock! That baby is barely six months old!" Right Dave, right. Is that the story you used on the tour before us too?) Ten minutes into the ride up, my fingers nearly had frostbite. Maybe it all had to do with the fact that we didn't go less than 40 miles an hour the whole way trying to catch up to our tour guide. That doesn't sound fast, but when you're on the back of a snowmobile, hanging on to your dear life as we bounced over the packed snow while trying to get a glimpse of the beautiful scenery as is whizzes by...it's too fast. The tour only had 3 snowmobiles, including us and the guide, so I don't know why we had to rush. I would have rather gone a bit slower, stopped more on mountain passes to enjoy the surrounding landscape, then maybe we would have actually enjoyed the $220 we paid for the two of us. My suggestion...skip this tour. Dave was friendly enough, but the whole process was a little off-putting for some reason. I just got a bad vibe from everything, and maybe it was just me, but I didn't have a good time at all. The only part of the trip that I really enjoyed was after the 40 minute dash up to the open field, we sat - literally - in the middle of nowhere and got a chance to enjoy the quiet mountain scenery. Very relaxing. But then we hopped right back on the snowmobiles and raced back down to base camp like a couple of teenagers late for curfew! This tour might be better suited for a bunch of hog-wild college boys who like to go fast, but not for a couple on vacation. read more

It was such an amazing trip, our guide was very knowledgeable to the history. We got to stop and look for gold. super friendly and would absolutely recommend read more

Was a great way to see the mountains. The views were amazing. The open top made the views even more amazing.

Our party of 8 took a half day jeep tour up to Imogene Pass with Dave, and every single one of us had a great time. (even the 3 year old). Dave was a lot of fun (a bit of droll humor), and really got us interested in the local history of area. The scenery was amazing, almost unbelievable, and the ride was completely unique. The next day, I bought the book "Tomboy Bride", and read it quickly, amazed by what we saw, unable to fathom how the miners and their families lived up there on the top of the mountain over a hundred years ago. This afternoon was the highlight of our Telluride visit, and we really want to ask Dave to take us all the way to Ouray on our next visit to town. read more

Hubby and I had a great time with Dave on his tour up to Imogene Pass. Dave gave us an entertaining history lesson of the miners and their lifestyle. The tour is a bit rough as far as terrain so we (seniors) felt we were jostled a bit too much for our liking but I sure would recommend it with that caveat. During our tour the rain opened up and Dave quickly put the top on the jeep. Dave is a fantastic driver and historian, we felt safe with him for the entire tour. read more