Enjoyed a thrilling family snowmobile adventure exploring the Rocky Mountains winter terrain with Vail Backcountry Tours. What an exhilarating experience speeding across snow-covered landscapes. The grand kids loved playing in the snow at every stop. Jake, our tour guide was the best! Very friendly easy-going, and offered to take plenty of pics for us. read more

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We had a fantastic Ski-Doo tour yesterday with Beau as our guide. I can't recommend this business enough. We were picked up on time and taken to their location on the mountain to begin our experience. All the employees affiliated with Backcountry Tours were professional and efficient at getting us processed and out on our ski-doos with a thorough safety briefing and general instructions on driving the ski-doo. About a third of the way through our tour we stopped at a yurt for homemade sweet snacks and a warm drink as well as a potty break! The views were breath taking and we have some of the most memorable photos. I highly recommend Vail Backcountry Tours if you are looking for an amazing outdoor experience off the slopes! read more

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Me and three other dads took our girls on their first snowmobile trip. They loved it. vbc tours did an excellent job. Great experience overall read more

My family and I were in Vail over spring break. We booked a tour for Friday morning and were pleasantly surprised by how professional and convenient the entire process was. From the pickup from our condo, to the check in, the tour and drop off, the experience was fantastic. Our guide did a fantastic job and the Montana are the Yurt was amazing as well. Have been on several snow mobile tours in Leadville and this one was our favorite. Great Job VBT. read more

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Outstanding service, stunning views, fun for novices or experienced riders a like. Great for a couple that wants to ride together. Quality equipment with hand warmers and a back for 2 passenger sleds. Super professional and friendly staff. Safe and fun. Worth doing while in Vail! read more

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This was a last minute decision and was one of the highlights of the trip! The staff was friendly and warm and the gear was top notch. Though it originally seemed expensive for a 2 hour tour our guide (Mark) gave us such an outstanding tour! We left all smiles and talking about doing it again next time! Money well spent m. Thank you Mark! read more

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SICKEST EXPERIENCE EVER. Our tour dude was so cool. We can't remember his name but he said "yeet yeet" a lot and made us laugh, it was the best. He also knew all the best photo spots and could drive backwards very fast which was impressive lol Also shout out to the girl that runs the Yert, she's amazing. read more

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BEST EXCURSION EVER! Jon P was THE BEST guide and was beyond helpful, knowledgeable, professional and made sure everyone had fun and was safe. The entire tour was scenic and unbelievably beautiful. I would highly recommend this experience to everyone. read more

For those of you reading this that semi regularly do tours, you know what I mean when I say a lot of times the tour guides are dickheads and snobbish. At Vail Backcountry Tours, you get none of that. What you do get at Vail Backcountry is some of the best and most friendly service ever. Literally every single employee was amazing. Drew (my guide) literally deserves employee of the year. Not just in his company, but like a special international award haha. Hes a solid dude. Never got tired of our group's questions, very professional, and super nice. He spent every free second talking to us favour the trails, the snowmobiles, and just about anything. I dont remember how long our tour was, like 2 or 3 hours, but I do recommend if you go, do the 3:30pm tour. The highlight of my trip was the ride back at night in the "wilderness" When in Vail and contemplating an adventure, book it with Vail Backcountry and go snowmobiling!! Until next time... read more

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Great experience with Vail Backcountry Tours! We have been snowmobiling before with another company in Winter Park, and this was hands down a way better experience! Greg was very friendly and funny. He made sure to check in with everyone multiple times throughout our trip. The stop at the yurt was a cute touch. Highly recommend! read more

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This is a MUST on any vacation to Vail highlight of the trip-- the entire production went very smooth/ Efficient and the staff really knew what they were doing, very prepared and always had a positive attitude. Big thanks to our guide Greg -- he was very helpful, always willing to take pictures since I didn't go with a big group and always made us feel safe. Would definitely recommend and would do it again the next time I come back! read more

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A truly incredible experience I will never forget. I put this experience up there with riding camels at dusk in the Judaean desert in Israel or riding in a glass bottom helicopter over crystal blue waters and swimming sharks and sting ray schools over Bora Bora in French Polynesia. We had an incredible guide named Drew who clearly must love life and his job because he was incredibly kind and pleasant. He was nothing short of helpful, knowledgeable, and professional. The tour comes with all the gear you need. You gear up, take a short safety lesson, and ride out in small groups through back country in Vail. Our snowmobiles were beautiful and brand new. The scenery was breathtaking and it was a truly magical experience. At sunset we took a break in their yurt in the middle of the woods. The yurt has a beautiful old fashion heater, sweet snacks, and hot coffee, tea, and cider. It was like being a in different country. We hung out in the yurt and watched snowmobile lights make their way through the dark. What a hell of a tour company. Don't think twice, just book. read more

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We had an awesome snowmobile adventure yesterday. There was a blizzard but it just enhanced the experience! We had the two hour tour with Nathan as our guide. He always kept tabs on us to ensure we were doing well. Even told us we were his favorite tour ever! Okay, just for the day. 100% recommend! read more

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Friendly and informative staff + very organized process throughout which eliminated stress and maximized enjoyment for us. Best surprise: the snowmobiles are in great shape and the handlebars are heated in the front and in the back. I also enjoyed learning more about the area from the guide. Worry free service: Helmets and goggles are provided, or pretty much any other type of gear you need - they'll ask you at the start. They also offered to pick us up in a shuttle right from our hotel, which is amazing not needing to stress about how to get there! Two hour tour: Learning how to drive the snowmobile is easy to understand. There is a good variety of trail types and scenery to keep us entertained. There are opportunities for bathroom breaks along the way and lots of places to trade drivers if you're tandem. The bathrooms are porta potties but they are clean and roomy. read more

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My wife and I did the 3:30pm 2-hour tour on a Friday in which it had been snowing for two days straight. There were avalanche warnings throughout the region which concerned us a bit, but they reassured us the tour was not in an avalanche zone and that the conditions were great for the tour. We were so happy we did the tour as not only was the scenery beautiful, but it was a lot of fun too. They were very clear on how to operate the snowmobiles and our guide Nathan could not have been nicer. From the pick up at our hotel all the way through the drop off, we loved everything about it. read more

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This is one of those things that you absolutely must do! After some research, my partner decided to give me this as a pre Valentine's Day gift and we both enjoyed it a lot! They picked us up at our resort and while we picked up other clients, we filled out and signed the typical waiver. Our driver ended up being our tour guide. If you can, make sure you request Greg R! He was witty, friendly, patient, knowledgeable and overall a great guide. You start at their base camp where you get special equipment: special snow boots (remember to go one size higher than you normally wear), and a helmet. Greg then takes you to your snowmobile and goes thru some basic instructions. How the machine works, how to lean in order to help it turn, throttle, hand warmers (yes, they have hand warmers) and a few important hand signals. Once the group was all ready, off we went up the mountain. On one side you have mountain and on the other, you have a cliff with amazing views. Note to self: if you are riding tandem (two per snowmobile, the one in the back feels the bumps more so than the one driving). At one point we reached a big valley where they had built a sort of race track where Greg let us loose. We did several laps around the track. After that, we continued on our tour of the back country. Truly inspiring and beautiful with all the snow. It was a sunny day so that made it even more beautiful. At one point we stopped at this area from where you could see and appreciate all the ski runs in Vail! One of the coolest parts? Snowmobiling in between the trees in spots that were tight enough that you could reach out and touch the tree branches. We went back to the valley where the race track was for lunch. They have built this yurt there where lunch is served. Good food considering you are in the middle of nowhere. Mac and cheese, pulled pork, chicken poblano soup, brownies, lemon bars (the best!!) and chocolate chip cookies. They had coffee, hot chocolate, water and a couple more choices in terms of beverages. After lunch, it was time to head back down to the base. On our way there, you get to experience the views again. Do not miss snowmobiling with vail backcountry tours! You will not regret it!! read more

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All right folks... if there is any hesitation regarding booking this trip please feel at ease. This group provides such an excellent day of fun. Everything to keep you warm is provided. Our guide was "Paul". His knowledge and attention to detail was second to none. The whole team at VBT comes highly recommended. The mid-way stop at their yurt gave us an excellent history of the area. Honestly the best activity I have had in years. read more

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Everything about his was AWESOME!!! Pricey, but its Vail, everything is pricey. Montana at the yurt was the best. We had a experienced group so we moved very quickly and got to see a lot of terrain. Definitely will do it again. read more

My 9 year old son and I had a perfect morning doing the 2 hour snowmobile tour. Nathan, our guide was great and even let my son ride with him up front when I wasn't "fast" enough for him. I was nervous to go at first but I felt perfectly safe with our guide and really started to get the hang of it after awhile. It was fun! Gorgeous views at the top and a seamless, professional experience from start to finish. Highly recommend!!! read more

My friend and I recently took a tour snowmobiling with Vail Backcountry Tours, and it was one of the best experiences of my life! Truly some of the most breathtaking views I have ever seen. We did the two hour tour and it was so perfect, when they say two hours, they actually mean two hours (or even more) of riding time, which is so appreciated since you paid for a two hour tour! They supply any rentals you might need, I showed up in my own gear and switched into theirs because they were so warm and high quality. The staff are truly amazing as well. I was pretty nervous at the start of my tour, and my guide, Nathan, truly took my friend and I under his wing and built up my confidence! Nathan was the best tour guide I could have asked for! He was constantly checking in on the group and also encouraged the group to have so much fun. Towards the end of the tour we stopped at a yurt to warm up, and they had the most delicious snacks and beverages. This was truly one of the most amazing experiences and I haven't shut up about it since!! Highly highly recommend, and ask for Nathan!!! read more

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GET THE INSURANCE. DON'T GET SEPARATED At the beginning you fill out paperwork. you have an option to pay a small fee ($20 -$25 if I remember) in order to cap any future damages at $500. We flipped our snowmobile 3/4 of the way through the ride. We were last in the pack, and were left behind for a somewhat tense 15-20 minutes. They should have someone ride in back so this never happens. We though the snowmobile looked fine, but they said they sell them at the end of each season so they have to be perfect. We ended up paying $500 in damages because there was some melting on the inside of the fiberglass cover. They were nice about it, but not apologetic enough about leaving us behind for so long. We got amazing pictures, but it was a huge bummer to have all that happen. Also, I would say this is pretty intense - much more so than jet skis. If you are easily frightened, or intimidated by large machinery, this is not for you. read more

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First trip since Covid and man I missed these guys!! 5th or 6th time with this company. I won't use anyone else in Vail! Great group and awesome guides. All the tours are good, but if you really want to have fun, go with the private tour so you can really let loose!! read more

Highly recommended! Paul was our guide. He is so nice, full of energy and a great photographer! read more

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These guys do the best tour than I've ever been on. It was very fun, people are very friendly, and we had a great time

Booked last minute and they accommodated a party of 7. Great time had by all! Bo was an awesome guide! Would highly recommend. read more

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What a great experience! The SkiDoos were very nice, the gear they provided was great (takes the stress out of getting outfitted) the trails and the views were so amazing! They even had a tent cabin with hot cocoa and snacks :) Drew was a great guide he helped our group feel comfortable with the snow mobile and kept a close eye on all of us. He was also laid back enough to let us have a good time! read more

Best 2 hour experience in vail ever!!!! Gregg was the best tour guide! We had so much fun and got to take a couple stops even for pictures It was snowing and everything looked so beautiful! We got to stop for cookies, hot chocolate, apple cider, and coffee!!! Soooo much fun- definitley take this tour! read more

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Nate is the best guide! Had a blast on our tour today. This place is five stars all the way. Our second trip with them and will go with them everytime we are in vail! Thanks nate read more

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I had never snowmobiled before, and I am sooooo glad I went with Vail Valley. Our tour guide, Gregg (two G's please!), was amazing. Before we went out he substituted our inappropriate gear for heavier garments, such as boots and coats. And I am so glad he did because I would have been freezing otherwise. The ride up the mountain was a thrill for me, but one of my friends really struggled, going about 2 miles an hour, and Gregg was so patient with her. We would ride and wait for her to catch up and we rarely let her get out of our sight. He really took care of us. At the top of the mountain there is a flat area where you can ride the snowmobile around a preset loop already flattened by other snowmobiles. You'll also get hot beverages and cookies inside the yurt (a nice hut). My two companions also took part in some hot lasagna. If I lived in a cold weather climate where owning a snowmobile made sense, I would buy one. That's just how much I loved this experience. We did the 2-hour ride, but next time I'll be doing the 3-hour ride. And I'll be doing it with Gregg! read more

Great time especially for you first time snowmobiling! We went on the 2-hour tour and it was perfect. Our tour guide, Diego, was awesome and super helpful teaching us how to ride. The views on the tour are breathtaking. There is also time for you to break off and ride around freely in the designated area, my boyfriend had a blast. The yurt we stopped at was so cute and there were bathrooms and yummy snacks! They were also super helpful when there was not any parking in Vail village and they had us follow them to another lot that had free parking. They had plenty of gear for us to borrow, which was a plus when we left a pair of gloves in our car. This is definitely a must while visiting Vail!! read more

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Tour was awesome! Great time! Our first time! The crew and guide were terrific. Having snack (hot chocolate, coffee, little cakes and cookies) at the yurt was fun. The racetrack was fun! You could go at your own pace, even though you were in a group. The handle bars were heated! It was delightful even though the temperature was in the 20s. read more

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Best experience ever !!!! Curtis was a awesome tour guy!!!! And great personality - def recommend !!!! read more

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Another awesome place we adventured off to on our vacation. Nathan took us on an amazing tour thru the park! Totally expert and easy to follow his instructions. This is definitely a must if your in town!! Great staff as well. read more

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Awesome service. Great snow mobile runs, amazing views, friendly and patient staff. Great family experience. 5 Stars, the best. read more

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I decided to do some snow-mobiliing. These guys were fantastic! Bo (our guide) was fun. He got us suited up, fitted with helmets, educated on how to use the machine, and fully prepared in no time! I was surprised to find out riding a snowmobile is a lot like riding a jet-ski. It would have been good to kick back in the yurt and have a warm beverage at leisure, but we had to make up for the lost time due to some inconsiderate nincompoops. (We unfortunately had to deal with some idiots whose mindless antics endangered themselves and caused us delays. If you must act like a fool, please keep your stupidity in your yard, thank you. Of course, we live among people who are indignant about where fun ends and "fool" begins.) But I had a great time in spite of these self-righteous nincompoops. Getting up in the hills to zoom around on some nice snow (as it was snowing), and through the woods was an experience I'll never forget. And I'll look forward to doing it again. Holler if you're coming with. read more

I'd give them 10 stars if I could! From booking with Kerry to snowmobiling with Curtis it was such a great experience. They are close to town and the pick up/drop off to the hotel is included and gives you some time to get the waiver completed. Get the insurance because the machines are top of the line. I ended up snowmobiling by myself and they were awesome about it. Special shoutout to Curtis for being the bomb dot com guide. He made sure we had fun and stayed safe. Pictures don't do justice to how beautiful the tour is but I'll include one anyway :). I'd recommend Vail Backcountry Tours to anybody! read more

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First class all the way! New snowmobiles, great terrain and wonderful snacks! Greg was a fantastic guide. Would recommend this tour to everyone. A little pricey but worth it! read more

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Had an amazing time with this team. Friendly service from start to finish. Great tour led by Greg. Views are breathtaking!! read more

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Spent more time w/ machines shut down than riding through the backcountry. After receiving instruction, embarked on very nice 20 minute ride, only to be ushered to a Yurt to warm up and have coffee and cookies...for 20 minutes. Once getting back on the trail, had several stops for pics, which is A-OK, but each one accompanied by extensive downtime to listen to the guide talk about any number of topics. BTW, we originally booked a 3 hour tour, received advance confirmation, only to receive a call the night before that we would only be able to go on a 2 hour tour. The timing of this call ensured we could not switch to another operator. Bad form. read more

Unbelievable experience! Request to have your tour guided by Nathan, he was the best tour guide and showed us amazing scenes. We did the three hour tour with dinner and it was fabulous! An absolute must! read more

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