TELLURIDE SNOWMOBILE FIELD GUIDE
Backcountry All Day: Snowmobiling Telluride’s High Alpine Bowls
An eight-hour, single-rider snowmobile expedition from Telluride that takes experienced riders onto unmarked high-country trails for meadow play, hill climbs and visits to Barlow Creek and Dunton.
Backcountry All Day: Snowmobiling Telluride’s High Alpine Bowls.
This full-day backcountry snowmobile tour from Telluride pushes into remote high-alpine settings on unmarked trails, threading through broad alpine meadows and steeper ridgelines suited to intermediate and advanced riders; the operator supplies a box lunch, drinks and snacks for the day’s ride.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Unmarked High-Alpine Backcountry
The route ventures off groomed tracks into high alpine terrain—open meadows and unmarked trails that invite freeriding and route-finding away from developed runs.
Free Play and Hill Climbs
Numerous alpine meadows provide space for free play and thrilling hill-climbing opportunities that define the day’s riding, designed for riders seeking more adventurous terrain.
Iconic Stops: Barlow Creek and Dunton
The full-day itinerary includes visits to notable backcountry destinations such as Barlow Creek and Dunton, giving riders scenic goals amid the high-country route.
What the day feels like
What the Day Feels Like
You leave town in the morning with snowmobiles in tow, spend an eight-hour day riding the backcountry—exploring meadows, attacking hill climbs and following unmarked tracks—and return to Telluride late in the afternoon, with a boxed lunch, drinks and snacks provided along the way.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this tour suits — and who should look elsewhere.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Full-day experience lasting approximately 8 hours.
Dress as you would for skiing: warm boots, gloves, snow pants and jacket, and goggles. A limited number of complimentary snow boots and snowsuits are available but guests typically prefer their own layered ski clothing.
Single riders only; drivers must be at least 16 and hold a current driver’s license. There is a two‑machine minimum per departure; bookings may be rescheduled if the minimum is not met. Alcohol is not tolerated on tours.
The tour includes snowmobile rental for single drivers and a box lunch, drinks and snacks for the day.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the Full Day Backcountry Tour?
The tour lasts approximately 8 hours.
What is included in the tour price?
A box lunch, drinks and snacks are included; the rate listed is for a single-driver snowmobile rental.
Are double riders or passengers allowed?
No. The operator allows single riders only; double riders are not permitted.
What are the age and licensing requirements to drive?
Drivers must be at least 16 years old and hold a current driver’s license to operate a machine.
What should I wear for the tour?
Wear layered ski clothing—warm boots, gloves, snow pants, jacket and goggles. The operator also has a limited number of complimentary snow boots and snowsuits available.
Is there a minimum number of machines required for a departure?
Yes. There is a two‑machine minimum to go out per departure time; if you book alone and no one else books, you may be rescheduled.