Unguided Snowmobile and ATV rentals in Summit County, Colorado

We offer unguided snowmobile rentals or ATV rentals in Summit County, CO. Our check-in office is in Frisco, CO just minutes from Breckenridge, Keystone, Dillon, Silverthorne, and Copper. Whatever season, we have your ride. We can accomodate all types of riding abilities by choosing from single-rider machines or double-rider machines. All rentals include helmet and gas. We will drop the snowmobile or the ATV off at the Vail Pass Recreation Area where you will ride "unguided" through the backcountry of the Colorado Rockies.

How to make a reservation:
1. Give us a call and we can answer any questions you have.
2. Decide if you want a morning snowmobile rental 8:00-12:00 or an afternoon snowmobile rental 11:45am-3:45pm.
3. Decide the number of snowmobiles you need to reserve.
4. A credit card is required to hold your snowmobile reservation.
5. We have a 48 hour cancellation policy. Once you are inside this window the reservation is 100% non-refundable.

What you need for the day of your ride:
1. Come dressed prepared to ride. Dress in layers with your top layer being your snowpants and jacket.
2. Bring warm gloves. All of our snowmobiles have grip warmers!
3. If you are a passenger you may want to bring hand warmers.
4. Wear warm boots with wool socks underneath.
5. We will provide you with a motorcross style helmet but you will need to bring goggles.
6. If you don't have any of the above - no worries - we have all the gear you need at our office for an additional rental charge.
7. Some snowmobilers like to wear a backpack full of extra gear including water bottles and a camera.
8. You will also need to bring some extra cash. The forest service collects a trail use fee at the Vail Pass Recreation area. This fee is per person.

At check-in:
1. You will fill out paperwork, bring your driver's license.
2. All renters must listen to a safety talk before departure.
3. Pick a helmet that fits you.
4. Go over the Vail Pass Recreation area trail map.
5. Now you are ready to drive 12 miles to the Vail Pass Recreation area trailhead.
6. Our wranglers will unload the snowmobiles for you. They will have them warmed up and ready for you to ride through Colorado's Backcountry.

Experience the backcountry on a snowmobile or ATV.

The adventure continues in snow, rain, or shine. There are no cancellations due to inclement weather. Come dressed prepared for the elements.

Colorado Backcountry Rentals is an equal opportunity service provider.
Colorado Backcountry Rentals is under special use permit by the White River National Forest.

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