Snowmobiling with Vail Backcountry Tours was a fabulous way to spend Christmas Eve 2020. While we came prepared with our own winter weather gear, they did provide parkas, boots, and helmets at no additional cost. Gloves, goggles, and gaiters were for sale. Our group of 4, who decided to partake in this activity, along with 6 other individuals and a guide set out for a 2-hour journey in the Colorado mountains. The views were incredible. There are no words to describe the beauty that we saw on that day. I only wish we could have stopped every 10 minutes to take photos because the scenery was picture-perfect. We stopped at a yurt halfway through our journey to have hot cocoa, hot apple cider, and snacks. There were also portable bathrooms. My family and I were beginners which was not an issue. Our guide provided a nice tutorial before our tour. He was also patient and stopped at various points to allow those driving a bit slower to catch up. The snowmobile handlebars and seats were heated. They allow for both single and double riders. Masks were required. Fun, fun, fun!!!
