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Snowmobiling in the Canadian Rockies
The Canadian Rockies offers excellent snowmobiling adventures through pristine trails and deep powder basins in a majestic setting. Most winter tourism has been focused on skiing over the years but the growing popularity of snowmobiling is beginning to make its mark. While snowmobiling is generally not permitted within the National Parks, the Columbia Valley area in the BC Rockies features some of the most spectacular riding found anywhere. With a plethora of snow-covered logging roads leading into high country drainages, the valley offers hundreds of kilometres of trails coupled with dozens of ice fishing lakes and remote cabins that make it a snowmobile haven for everyone from beginners to expert riders.
One of the best ways to experience this exciting winter activity is with an established touring company that will take you to the best accessible locations and furnish all the equipment required to make your trip special. With tours originating from Canmore, Banff, Lake Louise, Golden, Kimberley, Fernie, and all locations in the central Columbia Valley, you are never far away from an exceptional Canadian Rockies snowmobile adventure.
Guided Snowmobile Tours
Ultimate Rockies Vacations ensures a “can’t miss” experience by connecting you with the best snowmobile tours at the best prices from the most respected tour operators. Be sure to contact us about the different half day, full day and multi day trips available during your stay.
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Paradise Basin Full Day
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Visit the remnants of an early 1900's Silver Mining Town located on top of a mountain at 8000 ft. With plenty of wildlife, an ice fall, open powder bowl and a hearty lunch in our cozy cabin makes this the premier tour of the West. The tour begins at Panorama Village at 10:00am. Tour include: Guides, Snowmobiles, Suits, Boots, Helmets Balaclavas, back country gear, gas, snacks, lunch and the opportunity for wildlife viewing.
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Banff between 7:00-7:30am daily
Panorama at 10am
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5 hrs (Budget 2-2.5 hrs each way for travel from Banff)
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$199 for driver; $89 for a passenger; $30 for transport from Banff
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| Snowmobile Tipi Cook-Out |
Snowmobile Tour originates from Panorama Mountain Village for a 2hr Mountain Peeks Tour to our secluded Tipi for a meal on the open fire and stories about our local history, settlers and explorers. Tour include: Guides, Snowmobiles, Suits, Boots, Helmets Balaclavas, back country gear, gas, full dinner and the opportunity for wildlife viewing.
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Panorama at 4pm daily
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2 hrs
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$155 for driver; $89 for a passenger
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Paradise Basin Half Day
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Our most popular tour takes you right from the bottom all the way to the top 8000ft. An abandoned silver mine and a wide open bowl for powder riding makes this our number one trip!!! Tour include: Guides, Snowmobiles, Suits, Boots, Helmets Balaclavas, back country gear, gas, snack and the opportunity for wildlife viewing.
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Panorama at 9am and 1pm daily
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3 hrs
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$155 for driver; $79 for a passenger
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Mountain Peaks
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This trip starts out with an intro then up to a spectacular mountain lookout for mountain tops and valley bottoms!!! Approx 7,000 ft of adrenalin. Tour include: Guides, Snowmobiles, Suits, Boots, Helmets Balaclavas, back country gear, gas, snack and the opportunity for wildlife viewing.
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Panorama at 4pm daily
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2 hrs
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$110 for driver; $55 for a passenger
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| PowderX |
PowderX is a program designed for intermediate to advanced snowmobilers who want to learn how to handle their machines in the deep mountain powder of the Rockies and the Purcell's.
Space is limited to small groups to make sure you get the one on one instruction you deserve. We combine pristine mountain wilderness, great food, experienced guides and instructors, and awesome high performance snow machines to make our PowderX program an unforgettable snowmobiling experience. Emphasis is on safety, control, and awareness of the conditions you are snowmobiling in, as well as learning the riding techniques that will give you the edge when you go out and play in the powder! All our tours are professionally Guided and all the Helmets, Boots, Balaclavas, suits, Backcountry equipment are provided. Check-in in Radium the night prior is required.
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Banff between 7:00-7:30am daily
Radium at 10am
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5 hrs (Budget 1.5-2 hrs each way for travel from Banff)
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$257 for driver; $30 for transport from Banff
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Vowel Creek Lodge Multi-Day Excursion
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Powder filled days exploring the backcountry of the Purcell Mountains located on the edge of the Canadian Rockies. The accommodations are at our Vowel Creek Lodge located at the base of the Conrad Glacier Ice Cap. There will be many glorious days and cozy nights in back country accommodations from which you can snowmobile, snow shoe, cross country ski, ice fish or just relax in the ambiance of the “Canadian West”. It's your chance to go where few have gone before and to try something that you have only dreamed of! The Vast valleys of wilderness carved out by our mighty glaciers, the forested trails, our high alpine bowls and the frozen lakes with plenty of North American Wildlife make this a unique vacation; you will never forget!
Includes: Accommodation at Vowel Creek Lodge (Double Occupancy), snowmobile rentals, lunches, breakfasts, dinners, gas and oil, government levy, snow suits, boots, helmet, balaclava and Collision insurance ($1,200.00 deductible).
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Panorama Mountain Village weekly between Jan and early Apr
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3-5 days
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3 days, 2 nights - $1,200
4 days, 3 nights - $1,600
5 days, 4 nights - $2,000
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* Prices generally do not include GST and fishing permit. Up to 5 day cancellation may apply. Min driving age is 16 and min passenger age is 5.
**Exclusive to accommodation guests only
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