Snowmobiling

Are you thinking about planning a Colorado snowmobiling vacation? Or, if you’re looking for something a little different on your vacation to Crested Butte and Gunnison, you may want to give snowmobiling a try. With a guide and a sled, you have the opportunity to get farther off the beaten path and explore areas it would take hours or days to reach on foot. With a snowmobile, a quick 15-minute ride will get you there.

Groomed roads out Kebler Pass and around Lake Irwin offer Colorado snowmobiling fun within five minutes of Crested Butte. Other opportunities include riding off-piste in Taylor Park and endless miles of backroads that aren’t maintained for regular vehicles in the winter months. These roads and access points can take you into deep untouched zones around the Gunnison Valley.

We also encourage all snowmobilers to “tread lightly,” be courteous and consult all regulations before going out. Wilderness boundaries are not always easy to identify under snow, but they are still enforced. Many snowmobiling areas are also popular with Nordic skiers, snowshoers and fat bikers so be mindful about sharing the trail. Avalanches are also a serious concern in our area. Check the Crested Butte Avalanche Center website and consider taking an avalanche safety course before heading out into the backcountry. Please follow all Leave No Trace principles on the trail as well.