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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.

Adventures snowmobiling is some of the finest in Colorado. Piney offers close proximity to Vail and Beaver Creek and host spectacular scenery of the Gore Mountain Range, Piney Lake, and unrivaled views of Eagle Valley including Mt of the Holy Cross. Your tour start at the base of Red Sandstone Road right here in Vail. You and your guide will wind over the trails through the trees with a destination of Piney Rive Ranch 11 miles into the wilderness. On the way you will have a chance to let loose in our groomed play area know as the "fox farm", named for its purpose back in the early 1900’s. When you arrive at Piney River Ranch you are welcomed by a warm roaring fire, hot beverage, and fantastic picture opportunities. If you are with us for our lunch tour you get to stay in this winter wonder land just that much longer and enjoy some of the best BBQ around. When it is time to leave the ranch your adventure does not end there. Your group will detour up Red & White Mountain trail and get you a taste of real Colorado powder. All and all you will travel about 30 miles with us. From the individual with no experience to the avid snowmobiler, you are sure to make lasting fun filled memories with us.