Best Snowmobile Tours and Rentals in Golden, BC
Golden, B.C. is a renowned snowmobile destination - and for good reason!
Huge snowfalls of light and dry snow, endless terrain choices and spectacular scenery have thousands of sledders flocking to the area each winter.
With trails for everyone, from the first timer to professional mountain riders, it’s hard to beat Golden for a snowmobile adventure. Whether you just need to rent a sled and gear for a day out with friends, or you’re looking for a guided tour, Golden British Columbia has got you covered!
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Golden Snowmobile Rentals & Tours/SnowPeak Rentals & Tours
Offering rentals, guided tours, and riding clinics, Golden Snowmobile Rentals & Tours are able to meet your every need when it comes to a day of sledding in the mountains. They have a variety of snowmobile models available to rent, as well as sled trailers and avalanche gear. Snowmobile delivery and pick up from the main trailheads is also an option.
From scenic trail tours to extreme mountain sledding, there’s a tour suitable for everyone - even if you have never ridden a snowmobile before. Golden Snowmobile Rentals have also been offering riding clinics for almost 10 years. Their experienced and professional guides cover riding techniques, safety, and terrain management, helping riders take their skills to next level.
Rocky Mountain Riders
Located at the base of Kicking Horse Mountain Resort, Rocky Mountain Riders offer both guided tours and sled rentals. With local and experienced guides, as well as high performance rental equipment, their goal is to provide the ultimate outdoor experience to all of their guests.
They also offer sled trailer and full avalanche gear rentals, making this a one stop shop for your snowmobiling adventure.
The full and half day tours are open to all ability levels and the guides will show you the ropes if you are brand new to snowmobiling. If you are an advanced sledder looking to test your abilities on a more adventurous tour, the guides will take you to some of the best backcountry terrain in the area. All necessary avalanche gear is included in this tour.
All full day trips include lunch and there is also a free shuttle from Canmore, Banff, Lake Louise, and Field.
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White 'N Wild
With over 25 years of experience in the business, White N Wild pride themselves on maintaining safety as a top priority while exceeding guest expectations. They offer numerous different tours from a half day express to a full day tour to an evening twilight ride.
Tours include a mountainside BBQ lunch on the full day and express tours, and all necessary winter gear is provided including helmets, boots, and snowsuits. They also offer a complimentary shuttle service from any hotel in Canmore, Banff, and Lake Louise.
Avalanche Training
Playing in our backyard comes with some inherent risks and it’s important to equip yourself with not only the gear, but the knowledge required to make sure your group makes it home safely. An introductory Avalanche Skills Training course, AST1, will provide you with valuable education and training for travelling through avalanche terrain and emergency rescue procedures. This 2 day course is highly recommended for all backcountry users, and there are a number of companies offering snowmobile specific courses in the Golden area. We recommend Hangfire Avalanche Training .
There are so many options for snowmobilers with 4 maintained sledding zones including Quartz Creek, Gorman Lake, Silent Pass, and the West Bench Trail. There are also several unmaintained snowmobile areas in the vicinity of Golden. Check out Sled Golden for more information and current trail conditions.
Whether you take a scenic trail tour or go hunting for powder in the alpine, we hope you have an amazing day out snowmobiling in Golden British Columbia!