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Float & wade trips in Vail! Whether you are new to fishing or an experienced angler looking to supplement your skills, their expert guides are sure to provide a memorable trip. Fish Gold Medal Water or Wild Water designated areas that include local rivers and lakes within the White River National Forest.
Recreational Activities : Jeep Tours
See the magnificent Rocky Mountains in an open air Jeep or on our easy to ride ATVs. Ride through wildflower fields, climb above to elevations of up to 12,000 feet, and maybe even spot some wildlife! Their morning tours include a made-to-order lunch at their beautiful Lodge at Camp Hale. Enjoy the rich history of Camp Hale where the 10th Mountain Army Division trained, views of four different mountain ranges, and the Continental Divide. Voted 'Best Summer Tour Operator 2010' by readers of the Vail Daily!
Recreational Activities : Rafting
Voted 'Best Raft Guides 2010' by readers of the Vail Daily! Offering everything from scenic float trips through beautiful canyons to adventurous fast moving excitement on three rivers, we're sure to find the trip right for you! Our knowledgeable guides are sure to provide a safe and extraordinary experience that you’ll never forget. We provide complimentary transportation from your doorstep with all of our guided activities. For the experience of a lifetime, call the best!
Recreational Activities : Snow Coach Tours
Our heated snowcoach is perfect for those of you who want to enjoy the beautiful Rockies in the winter without being cold! Travel with ease in our 13 passenger, fully enclosed, heated, four-track vehicle that maneuvers over the snow. Our trails wind their way through the White River National Forest at historic Camp Hale. Climb to elevations as high as 12,500 feet with panoramic 360 degree views and enjoy the pristine beauty of the Colorado Rockies and the Continental Divide. Our knowledgable guides will highlight geographic features including THE biggest peaks in Colorado and also educate you on the historic military training of the 10th Mountain Division that trained on the very same trails in the 1940s.
Recreational Activities : Snowmobile Tours
If you’re looking for the ultimate in snowmobiling riding, Nova Guides invites you to join them for an unforgettable experience in the Colorado backcountry. With access to the largest riding area in the vast White River National Forest, Nova Guides has been a premier snowmobile outfitter in the Vail area for over 25 years. Join their Top of the Rockies adventures which begin at historic Camp Hale, just 15 miles south of Vail, and wind your way up to 12,500 feet with incredible 360-degree views of the Gore, Ten Mile, Collegiate, and Sawatch mountain ranges as well as the Continental Divide. They’ll even provide complimentary door-to-door transportation!
No matter if you’ve never ridden a snowmobile before or are an experienced powder hound, their professional guides will make you feel right at home and provide the perfect experience for your ability. With a fleet of brand new, 2012 snowmobiles, you can trust that you are in good hands with top of the line equipment and certified backcountry guides.
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Winter Activities
Snowboard Rentals
For over 2 decades Nova Guides, Inc. has been Vail's premier outdoor recreation company. Offering a variety of winter activities including snowmobile tours & rentals, snowcoach tours and dogsledding. They also provide snowboard rentals.
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P.O. Box 6750