| Visitors who would like to experience more than just | | | | As riding parties reach Chicago Ridge, located 12,500 |
| the slopes on their next Breckenridge, Colorado | | | | feet above sea level on the Continental Divide, |
| vacation should consider checking out a local | | | | snowmobilers are invited to break for pictures with |
| snowmobiling tour. Breckenridge snowmobile | | | | postcard-like scenery providing the backdrop. The |
| adventures offer the opportunity to escape into the | | | | tour then descends back into high alpine terrain below |
| heart of the Colorado Rockies and surround yourself | | | | the ridge for some powder riding before |
| with stunning views while playing in the spectacular | | | | re-connecting with a trail system that takes guests |
| champagne powder that Colorado is famous for. | | | | through towering spruce and lodgepole forests. Along |
| Local snowmobile tours travel as high as 12,500 feet | | | | the way, guides may offer the opportunity to break |
| atop of the Continental Divide, offering guests a new | | | | for hot chocolate at one of the historic miners' cabins |
| perspective on the spectacular mountain scenery | | | | that remain intact along the lower elevations of |
| that surrounds them. Every Breckenridge snowmobile | | | | Fremont Pass. |
| tour starts off with an overview of your machine's | | | | Snowmobile tours are an ideal non-ski activity for |
| operation, followed by a brief ride to a practice area | | | | individual, families, friends and corporate retreats |
| on wide, well-groomed trails. Here, guests are invited | | | | because unlike skiing and snowboarding, they require |
| to better acquaint themselves with driving their | | | | no previous experience for everyone to remain a |
| snowmobiles before tackling the more challenging | | | | part of the group. Tour guests will find complimentary |
| terrain that lies ahead. | | | | transportation available from their Breckenridge |
| After the practice session is complete, guides pair | | | | lodging property to and from local snowmobile base |
| riding parties into smaller groups according to the | | | | camps. Helmets, snowsuits and boots are provided |
| pace of ride their members are seeking. The tour | | | | free of charge by local snowmobiling vendors. Guests |
| then begins to climb and weave through wooded | | | | are advised to bring their own eye protection, such |
| terrain on a trail system that meets the wide open | | | | as ski goggles or sunglasses and a waterproof pair of |
| terrain of the Continental Divide. Upon leaving the | | | | gloves or mittens. |
| timberline below, adventurous guests are invited to | | | | Whether you've never ridden a snowmobile before, |
| open up their throttles and bank turns off of the | | | | or you're an experience rider looking to ride some of |
| surrounding mountainsides, while those seeking a | | | | the highest terrain the Colorado Rockies have to |
| more relaxed ride can take it easy and appreciate | | | | offer, snowmobiling in Breckenridge is sure to be the |
| the amphitheatre of 14,000 foot peaks towering | | | | highlight of any winter vacation to the area. |
| above them. | | | | |