Extreme Backcountry Snowmobile Tours

Full Day

$ 629 - $ 763 /per driver on a 850 cc

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NOTE: All snowmobile drivers must be at least 16 years of age at the time of the tour.

Ride where the proS ride

Adventure seekers! Are you looking for some major excitement and want to ride where the pros ride? Then this is the tour for you!

We’ll show you how to play safely in the mountain avalanche terrain while you explore some of Golden BC’s world-class sledding areas. This is not a follow-the-leader type trip, will take you on an adventure. All levels of ability are welcome, we will ensure the trip is catered to your riding capabilities.

Enjoy your lunch on top of the mountain while taking in 360° views of the Canadian Rockies.

Ski-Doo Summit X 850 snowmobile rentals

ThiS iS the Snowmobile tour for you if…

If you are an experienced Sledder and want to test your abilities while exploring new terrain with a local enthusiast, let us take you where we ride on our days off.

Tours run 10 AM daily for 5 hours with lunch being enjoyed at the top of the mountain.

All Extreme and Intermediate Backcountry Trips include avalanche safety training with our CAA qualified Guides, avalanche transceiver, probe, shovel, Snowpulse airbag backpack, and a bagged lunch. Our Ski-Doo Summit X 850cc, 850cc turbo or Expedition 900cc snowmobiles, fuel, and oil are also included.

All our guides are fully trained in first aid and avalanche training rescue.

Rocky Mountain Riders reserves the right to change or choose the riding terrain at any time without notice to ensure it is suitable, safe, and appropriate for the weather and current riding conditions.

Full day only; no passengers. Small group sizes but can accommodate larger groups with advanced notice.

TranSportation

We offer VIP shuttle pick up and drop off to and from your hotel in Banff, Canmore, Lake Louise, or Golden when booked online.

AccommodationS

We have an apartment Airbnb that we can offer with our tours. More info here.

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Samantha Lippett

2023-08-24

We used the wedding shuttle service from these guys for our wedding at Kicking Horse Mountain Resort in March. We had a shuttle bus sit at the base and drive people back to their accommodation when they had got off the gondola through the event. They were really easy to deal with and even helped get a sick guest home ok. Would recommend them highly as an addition to provide transport for guests after a wedding up at Eagles Eye. Many Thanks!

Z T

2023-04-04

I recently did the intermediate snowmobile tour and it was the best day ever! Have snowmobiled a few times so was keen to push myself but was not confident enough to do the full backcountry tour yet. Bastion made us feel super safe and comfortable and it was such a great intro to backcountry! Loved ripping in the powder l, will definitely be back next year! Cheers Callie for getting us booked in

Brenna Herridge

2023-04-03

I had the absolute best day with guide Joe. The customer service and friendliness cannot be beat. 10 out of 10 would recommend.

Cameron Littlejohn

2023-03-27

So much fun - great day out!

Peter Lister Cunliffe

2023-03-19

Absolute best time today on the extreme tour. Joe, our guide was great at getting the best out of our ability and we got to some breathtaking places up steep hills to distant backcountry Kaiden with deep fresh snow. If you are in any doubt at all about booking with this company….do yourself a favor and pick up the phone. It’s a day I’ll remember as one of the best experiences I’ve ever had. And I’m old and have done a lot! 🤣

Dub Siren

2023-03-19

Excellent tour! I was very surprised that the extreme tour was actually extreme and testing and fun. It was what it said it would be. I was slightly apprehensive given some peoples reviews about charges but the team were very professional and even though I did have some rolls the machine was fine and no charges. I certainly didn’t get the impression they were out to scam anyone and they were very fair in describing the situation so we were fully understanding. I can understand why you need insurance and a lot of checks when you are doing an inherently risky sport with very expensive gear. Anyway - my main point is that I usually go on an advanced tour and find them boring. It was a breathe of fresh air to be challenged and to learn a lot and get a real adventure as described. Thanks folks !

Mark Olivito

2023-02-26

Had an amazing day with our guide Joe. He gave us so many tips and skills to improve our riding. Felt very safe out in the backcountry. Beautiful scenery. Everyone needs to do this trip.

Stefan Astley

2023-02-25

We had a great time with Rocky Mountain riders on a full day tour! We got picked up at the agreed time from Canmore in a Chevy Express and Dutch Bastienn our driver/tour guide was very good right from the outset. When we got to the resort checking in was easy, and we got kitted up in some extra gear. Whilst their website does say bring everything you can, they have a fair selection of rental items to improve your comfort on the trip. We were then given a 15 min intro to the equipment and the instructions, and followed Bastienn out. He went at a fair pace for us (a group of 4 beginners) and kept a watchful eye. Hot chocolate and a cookie around 45 mins in, then some more riding to the beautiful lunch spot (what3words spot ///blissfully.uncrowded.beehive). Then a ride back to the first stopping spot for some free riding. We then got back to base, and into the van and home via a quick stop to purchase any coffee/snacks etc for the drive home. Transfer to/from Canmore was 2 hours. I'd give the overall experience about 4.8 stars, the 0.2 is agreeing to some extent with other comments and reviews... Yes they do take a damage deposit, and yes they do take your card details. But if you consider how some people may treat their equipment I can understand why. Our equipment went out in good condition and came back in good condition as we looked after it, and hey - we didn't get "screwed" in any way. As some feedback for RMR the reviews were a bit worrying to read, so it would be good to know what changes RMR are considering to address those concerns as it was a great experience, and we very nearly didn't do it because of those. It was the complimentary shuttle from Canmore that ultimately swayed us as we don't drive in snow much from the UK! Transparency on the insurance, likely coats of common parts in the event of damages and taking, storage, and destruction of card details would really help.

Tour Details

Food

This snowmobile tour includes a bagged lunch. Please advise us ahead of time if you have special dietary requirements. We will do our best to accommodate you. You are welcome to bring your own additional snacks.

Gear

This tour includes rental of all appropriate avalanche gear including beacon, shovel, probe, and backpack. For best fit and comfort, we encourage you to bring your own snow suit and winter gear (including helmet, gloves and goggles), and snow boots (snowboard boots work great!). If you don’t have certain items – no problem – we have you covered! Helmets can/will be provided to all guests. Please bring a balaclava or a thin toque to go under your helmet. We require a layer between you and the helmet. For anything else, we have gear available for rentals if you do not have your own equipment.

Cancellation Policy

For cancellations 2 weeks or prior, there is no charge. For cancellations within 2 weeks of your tour date, there will be a 50% charge. For cancellations within 48 hours of your tour date, the full price of your tour is charged.

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