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    Monarch Snowmobile Tours

    4.6 (57 reviews)
    Open 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

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    S G.

    Had the most awesome ride with Will (guide). Had a definite mix of different terrains to include zipping in and out of tress, hills, deep snow and just a great time. Definitely will do this tour again. I did the 3 hour ride.

    Justin T.

    I had the pleasure of checking this place out this year. It was a little bit of a drive from Colorado Springs where I was staying, but I have no regrets whatsoever booking this place. I booked in advance because we had a group of 18. They were super accommodating as scheduling a group this size isn't always easy. They did require payment up front which was not a big deal. I was able to talk to the owner directly who made the whole process easy. The day of, we made the journey to Monarch. Directions were clear and just driving in, we knew we were in for some nice views. We arrived and their crew was waiting for us and had all the machines ready to go. We filled out some light paperwork and got fitted for helmets. Make sure and layer up and bring snow boots, masks and gloves. It gets a bit cold riding through the mountains. We got a little training once we got outside and off we went. Make sure and follow instructions and remember all the signals. They provided enough staff to help if needed as we had user error a few times. The trails were nice and maintained and the views were awesome. They made time for us to go to an open area and let loose with the snowmobiles before taking us on a climb for more amazing views. When we got back we enjoyed some hot chocolate and off we went back home. Make sure to tip these guides as they really do work hard when they are out there! Overall, this was an amazing experience and I would do it again in a heartbeat.

    Paige M.

    Every year I come back here and for good reason, this place is awesome!!! We had an absolute ball Saturday with over 18 in of new powder, our guides Eric and Chris were fantastic!!!

    Joe is a great Tour guide! We had a great time and couldn't have asked for a better experience. Such a beautiful place to play in the snow. Thanks Joe!

    Hannah J.

    Really enjoyed our tour. They have shop dogs and super friendly staff. As beginners, we were surprised by how much finesse it takes to operate and steer a snowmobile. Word of warning: your hands WILL get cold. We had an incredible time.

    Carroll H.

    Had the BEST DAY EVER with fearless leader SHEP. You made our day superior to none. Cannot say enough fantastic things about company and fantastic machines in excellent condition and the ride....who needs Disneyland the best fun is right here! Never laughed so much and had the most exhilarating time.

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    Maricela R.

    First time riding a snow mobile. I let our guide, Jonathan know and he gave me great detail explanation on how to ride. It was my 9 year old daughter and myself on the two hour tour. We booked online the night before. They mention to arrive 30 minutes before start time. The process was fast on arrival. We took a quick ride to our start location. He let me know to stay close and to follow him. Our stop included a mine, two scenic stops and time to ride in a open area. In each stop, Jonathan gave us a little history and also took pictures for us. He also allowed time for my daughter to play in a area of untouched snow. Jonathan joined in the fun. Once we arrived back to shop, he let us know they have free hot chocolate and coffee by a fireplace to help warm up. My daughter and I enjoyed every moment of it. The moment we arrived, everyone was friendly. Great tour!

    Haleigh V.

    My family and I went on a 2 hour private snowmobile tour with Kyle and had an absolute blast! Kyle was so helpful, encouraging and all around a great tour guide. We got stuck quite a few times due to the thickness of snow and the turns we took and Kyle was so willing and encouraging about digging and pulling us out. The trails were great, the views were beautiful, and the weather was perfect condition. 10/10 recommend Monarch Snowmobile!

    Family friendly!

    I will start by saying that Shep, our guide, was fantastic. Positive, personable, patient and a lot of fun to tour with. We will definitely look him up this summer for some rafting! We took the 3 hour afternoon tour last week during our Spring Break getaway. What a blast! Even with the end of season challenges (lack of snow on rail trail, snowmobiles pretty beat up), we had a great time. We had a small group of beginners, with just one other dual rider joining the 3 of us (Mom, Dad and 15yo son on individual sleds), which was great for keeping moving and lots of room to play. Shep had us cruising in no time. The combination of beautiful scenery and trail riding with some open bowl free riding made for a really great time. Some scary fun as well, heading down steep hills and narrow trails. Woohoo! I'd go 5 stars, but the group did have quite a few mechanical difficulties. Shep responded quickly and kept everyone going - but you may want to consider an end of season discount to account for some of those additional issues. I still wouldn't hesitate to recommend the tours. I am sure we'll be back, earlier in season next year! Thank you Monarch Snowmobile Tours! **PS - note that you will reek of gas when you are done, so bring a change of clothes if heading straight to your next "event".

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    Kritta C.

    My family is large and boisterous, and we had so much fun going on this three hour tour together with our guide! Bowlan is an amazing guide, if you want to take kids he's your guy. My 9 year old niece rode with him most of the trip and could not have had a better time, he made her day magical and it was amazing.

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    We had a small group, so that helped. Also, Matt was our guide and did an outstanding job! He was very knowledgeable about the machines and the area we toured. The sceneries were breathtaking, the weather was perfect, and Matt never rushed us on to the next spot or pushed us to move on. This is a must do if you're anywhere near Monarch Mountain.

    Alex M.

    If you ever are around Salida in the winter and want to do something aside from ski at Monarch, I can not stress how much you should come here and go on a 3 hour-guided tour, especially if you have never been on a snowmobile. There are so many positives with this place it is difficult to start, but here's my shot at it: Service: VERY helpful, we made a reservation the night before and they helped talk us through the different options and what to bring/expect. This was extraordinarily helpful as a large amount of us have never been before. Once we arrived, the same high-level of service continued from the front desk to our guide. Also free coffee/hot chocolate before/after you ride, always a nice treat. Guide/Tour: After learning how to use a snowmobile, we went around various back-country trails, went by two mines that I've passed on the highway numerous times. Eventually we ended up at a free-ride area where we could race around and go as fast as we wanted (55 mph!!!). Also helped us out of powder drifts that we "accidentally" ran into a few times Overall impression: A great experience run by top notch people if you're looking to do something different. It gives a much different rush than going down a tree run in Mirkwood after a powder day, and the best part about this place is that you can ski during the day, then show up here for the other half of the day.

    Grace B.

    Monarch Snowmobile tours is the best. Our family of 5 went last Saturday for the local's favorite all day your. Aaron was our guide and we couldn't have asked for anyone better. He was so thoughtful, knowledgable and really helpful. The sights were unreal and once you get moving the cold is barely noticeable. The heated handle bars helped too! :) Would highly recommend this to anyone visiting Monarch!

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    Omg best day ever! Epic powder day on sleds with the most fantastic guide, Shep!! We will be back for sure! Thanks for a real good time!

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