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GUIDED SNOWMOBILE TOURS OF THE MINING DISTRICT STARTING AT $330!

About Our Snowmobile Tour of Leadville’s Historic Mining District

Serving Keystone, Breckenridge, Vail, and all of Summit County, Colorado

We are taking snowmobile tour reservations now for dates starting December 1 through April 15th. If we do not have enough snow to operate tours, we will give you a full refund.

You’ll begin at Birdseye Outpost, which is located about 16 miles South of Copper Mountain Resort and situated at a breath-stealing altitude of 10,000 feet. Your guide will train you on the operation of your snowmobile before heading to the Historic Mining District!

The  Colorado Mining Belt was the most productive silver mining district in the state. Cumulative production was 240 million troy ounces of silver, 3 million troy ounces of gold, 987 million tonnes of lead, 712 million tonnes of zinc, and 48 million tonnes of copper. You will also make a stop at the ghost town of Oro City in California Gulch – one of the single richest placer gold strikes in Colorado, with estimated production of 120,000 to 150,000 troy ounces of gold. You will also experience breathtaking views of the Sawatch Mountain Range, including the 3 tallest mountains in the Rockies: Mt. Elbert, Mt. Massive, and Mt. Harvard, many mountains over 14,000 feet, and the Collegiate Peaks. There are many opportunities to stop for photos and to take in the rich mining history.

About Leadville, Colorado

In the United States, Leadville is actually the highest incorporated city and the second highest incorporated municipality.  Nestled into the Rocky Mountains at elevation of 10,152 feet, this former silver mining town lies near the headwaters of the Arkansas River.  Nearby is the Historic Leadville Mining District that contains many structures, mines, sites and artifacts from its mining era. In the late 1800s, Leadville was actually the second most populous city in Colorado.

**MUST HAVE A VALID LEARNER’S PERMIT OR DRIVER’S LICENSE TO DRIVE A SNOWMOBILE**

DIFFICULTY LEVEL

BEGINNER

INTERMEDIATE

ADVANCED

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DEPARTURE TIMES:

9:00 AM  •  12:00 PM  •  3:00 PM
(Not Available Dec 17 – Jan 4)

LENGTH:

Approximately 3 Hours

GEAR:

•  All guests must arrive wearing clothing that is appropriate for this cold weather, outdoor activity!
•  DOT-approved helmets WILL be provided (required and they are open-faced).
•  Equipment Rentals: Adult Snowsuits $25, Adult Boots $15, Goggles $10 on a first come, first served basis. (Sorry, we do NOT have child-sized snowsuits or boots available for rent.)

OUR SNOWMOBILES

About Our Snowmobile Tour of Leadville’s Historic Mining District

Serving Keystone, Breckenridge, Vail, and all of Summit County, Colorado

We are taking snowmobile tour reservations now for dates starting December 1 through April 15th. If we do not have enough snow to operate tours, we will give you a full refund.

You’ll begin at Birdseye Outpost, which is located about 16 miles South of Copper Mountain Resort and situated at a breath-stealing altitude of 10,000 feet. Your guide will train you on the operation of your snowmobile before heading to the Historic Mining District!

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The  Colorado Mining Belt was the most productive silver mining district in the state.

Cumulative production was 240 million troy ounces of silver, 3 million troy ounces of gold, 987 million tonnes of lead, 712 million tonnes of zinc, and 48 million tonnes of copper.

You will also make a stop at the ghost town of Oro City in California Gulch – one of the single richest placer gold strikes in Colorado, with estimated production of 120,000 to 150,000 troy ounces of gold.

You will also experience breathtaking views of the Sawatch Mountain Range, including the 3 tallest mountains in the Rockies: Mt. Elbert, Mt. Massive, and Mt. Harvard, many mountains over 14,000 feet, and the Collegiate Peaks.

There are many opportunities to stop for photos and to take in the rich mining history.

ABOUT LEADVILLE, CO

In the United States, Leadville is actually the highest incorporated city and the second highest incorporated municipality.  

Nestled into the Rocky Mountains at elevation of 10,152 feet, this former silver mining town lies near the headwaters of the Arkansas River.  

Nearby is the Historic Leadville Mining District that contains many structures, mines, sites and artifacts from its mining era. In the late 1800s, Leadville was actually the second most populous city in Colorado.

**Transportation is currently unavailable.**

**MUST HAVE A VALID LEARNER’S PERMIT OR DRIVER’S LICENSE TO DRIVE A SNOWMOBILE**

Snowmobile enthusiasts of all types will enjoy this professionally guided tour. It departs from our Heeney Outpost near Silverthorne, Colorado OR from our Birdseye Outpost south of Copper Mountain. We have pickup locations for your party in both Breckenridge and Keystone for your convenience, or we can pick you up from many of the resorts in Summit County.  

DEPARTURE TIMES:

9:00AM  •  12:00PM  •  3:00PM
(Not Available Dec 17 – Jan 4)

LENGTH:

Approximately 3 Hours

GEAR:

•  All guests must arrive wearing clothing that is appropriate for this cold weather, outdoor activity!
•  DOT-approved helmets WILL be provided (required).
•  Equipment Rentals: Snowsuits $25, Boots $15 on a first come first served basis.
•  We will have goggles for rent AND gloves for sale on a limited basis at each outpost.

OUR SNOWMOBILES

CALL US TODAY TO BOOK YOUR TOUR AND TO GET MORE INFORMATION!

970-668-9945

CUSTOMER REVIEWS

This place not only was affordable but compared to all the other surrounding locations it definitely was more personalized and friendly! Our guides name was Tim and he not only took us over 3 mountain ranges and drop a bucket load of knowledge on us about the area he made myself and friends want to come back and do the advanced course. The views we had were incredible at 12500…read more

Tanner Milne
Rating: 5

High Country snowmobile Tours was amazing. We saw some of he most amazing views. We first took the Mountain top tour then came back for more fun on the advance course ride. Our guide was super fun and friendly both times. An experience I'll never forget!

Hayley German
Rating: 5

We had a GREAT time. Trevor our guide was outstanding. This was our first time on a snow machine. We have been wanting to for a long time, but with an autistic son it just seemed like something we wouldn't be able to do. Or at least would have to find just the right moment without him in order to go. We had our chance and jumped. We took a…read more

Aubrey - Colorado
Rating: 5

We had an awesome time! The views were amazing and our guide was very accommodating with the folks in our party that were new to snowmobiling. Highly recommend the snow tubing too, as the hill was awesome and getting pulled up the hill by your guide is almost as much fun as going down. Learn More

Jen - Wyoming
Rating: 5

Heeney Outpost We had an absolutely wonderful time. The trail was stunning. Matt, our tour guide, was so helpful. He stopped at places and told us where we were and some stories about the them. He is very knowledgeable and very friendly. We had a great time and will definitely return!!! Learn More

Laura G.
Rating: 5

Top of the mountain tour Great time with the guys on this adventure. Will was our guide and was great. Would say a bit of riding experience goes a ways in this more challenging trip up to 13,000ft. Anyone can do it but it was more challenging for some. Will showed good patience and helped with the less accustomed riders. Overall great time and would highly recommend to all! Might…read more

Grant M
Rating: 5

Great tour. Recommend Devan as a guide. Got a group of guys together and went for the scenic tour. Our guide was Devan and she was great. Devan was great at moving at the speed that we wanted to move at. A great balance of sight seeing as well as riding. We were able to see some amazing views while having a great time riding around. Devan was sure to…read more

Searcy - Colorado
Rating: 5

Great tour and tubing! Did a 2 hour snowmobile and tube tour with family of 4 on 2 snowmobiles. Staff were very friendly and professional. Snowmobiles were in great shape and ran well. Trails were beautiful. This location is far outside of the towns and away from highways. Tubing was probably the best part! Although would recommend that there be another employee at that location to run both machines and…read more

Rob - Florida
Rating: 5

Great Snowmobile Trip! I've been on snowmobile trips before and this one was my favorite! We took the trip that was at Heeney Road and the scenery was perfect, going through forest, thick trees, and open high country. Great views and a place to "open it up a little"! Our guide, Matt, was great and lots of fun. Highly recommend this adventure! Learn More

Dennis M. - Louisiana
Rating: 5

It was Awesome We had the pleasure of doing this after an overnight snowfall. The powder was deep, like a foot deep. This made the snowmobile a little sluggish turning, but that was not an issue for us. it was absolutely beautiful driving in and out of Aspens and Evergreens, every turn was like a post card. The tour runs in and out, up and down across a 3000 acre…read more

DSchae - Texas
Rating: 5

Ready to Ride Again! Truly enjoyed my first experience snowmobiling! I chose to ride with our guide, Matt and was able to really sit back and enjoy the breathtaking beauty before me! The staff was very welcoming and friendly Definitely will return for another ride! Many thanks Matt!!! Learn More

Molly - Louisiana
Rating: 5

Top of the World Took my grandson to the top of Birdseye Gulch. It was absolutely amazing! He absolutely loved it, and so did I. William, our leader, is a real pro. He knows his stuff, and knows how to lead you on the ride of your life. Learn More

D. McClain - Colorado
Rating: 5

LOVE IT LOVE IT LOVE IT!!!!!!!!!!! BEST snowmobile tour EVER!! We have gone on a snowmobile tour before, but High Country Tours and Will, our tour guide, BY FAR THE BEST!!!! The trails we went on were exciting, adventurous and fun BUT our tour guide, Will, made it the coolest 3 hours we've ever had in our lives. Our kids, 18 & 20, had the time of their lives. They…read more

Susan R. - San Antonio
Rating: 5

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