best snowmobile experience?

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Permalink Reply by jg atl on January 22, 2009 at 10:04am

I have done Steamboat Snowmobile Tours twice. I did it twice, so I guess that says something. Lots of fun riding trails in lead-follow and riding free in a meadow up on Rabbit Ears Pass. Scheduling was sort of difficult as they need at least 3-4 sleds to do a session, but no other problems or complaints. Make sure they dress warm! :-D

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Permalink Reply by Jen M on January 22, 2009 at 11:57am

We (hubby, me & 9yr daughter) did this last year up on Rabbit Ears Pass and loved it! Can't remember which company. I would suggest 2hr tour for your 5 yr old, as the passenger gets really cold. Use hand & toe warmer!!

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Permalink Reply by Boo Boo on January 22, 2009 at 12:21pm

Read my experience of Steamboat Snowmobile Tours here - http://my.steamboat.com/profiles/blogs/day-10-snowmobiling-and-sushi

A 5 year old may get quite cold on the snowmobile, though (the drivers are kept warm with heated handlebars and footwells), as kids (unless the top of their head is below the driver's chin - or something similar) have to hang on the back - might not be a lot of fun...

Boo

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Permalink Reply by trudeska on January 24, 2009 at 11:34pm

Saddleback Ranch does a snowmobile tour that is more user friendly for kids. You can add an hour tubing at the end. Also little ones can ride a mini snowmobile on their own around a circle. We ended up canceling due to the stellar sunshine-y weather we had last week. Couldn't possibly give up a groomer day for snowmobiling, although now as we prepare to leave tomorrow my 6 year old is whining that he missed his chance. There's always next year....

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Permalink Reply by Kimmer on February 4, 2009 at 11:31am

This sounds perfect. How long is the snowmoblie tour? Is the snowmobiling good in spring... March 28th - April 4th we'll be there.

Kim

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Permalink Reply by Bill on January 30, 2009 at 2:22pm

Wife and I did the Saddleback Ranch , loved it and we are going to do the half day ride again .

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