Riders on a family-friendly Prospector guided snowmobile tour at Copper Mountain, Colorado.

Prospector Tour

Prospector Snowmobiling Tours offer the perfect blend of forested trail riding and high alpine scenery for groups, families, and individuals seeking a scenic snowmobile tour in the Rocky Mountains. This is our most popular option for families with children, couples who prefer to double up and ride two per snowmobile, and anyone looking for a relaxed and memorable introduction to Colorado backcountry snowmobiling.

Prospector Tours begin with a brief instruction session outlining the operation of your machine, followed by an open meadow practice ride to familiarize yourself with its handling. You’ll then embark on a guided snowmobile tour through high alpine meadows and forested trails that open to sweeping views of Colorado’s two highest summits — Mt. Elbert and Mt. Massive.

Family-Friendly Snowmobile Tours at Copper Mountain, Colorado

What makes the Prospector Tour uniquely special for families is the open meadow play area at the Prospector Lodge base camp. Guests can enjoy free riding time in spacious, snowy mountain meadows with plenty of room to open up their throttle and explore. The Prospector is the only local snowmobile tour to offer child-sized snowmobiles alongside this open meadow play area — allowing kids to experience Copper Mountain snowmobiling for themselves on miniature snow machines sized especially for them.

This combination of guided trail riding, open meadow free time, and child-sized snowmobiles makes the Prospector Tour an unmatched family snowmobiling experience in the Frisco and Copper Mountain area. Whether your group includes toddlers riding as passengers, older kids on their own machines, or adults experiencing Colorado snowmobiling for the first time, the Prospector Tour offers something memorable for everyone.

Tour Schedule & Availability

The Prospector Tour is offered daily with multiple departure times. All tours include a professional guide and helmets for every participant. For trail access and conditions in the Copper Mountain and Frisco area, visit the Colorado Parks & Wildlife website.

For availability and reservations, contact us online or call us toll-free at (866) 998-0696 or locally at (970) 455-4040. Early booking is recommended, especially during peak winter weekends and holidays.

Prospector Snowmobile Tour Pricing

Price (per person)
Drivers $200.00
Passengers $80.00

Book Your Prospector Tour Today

Ready to experience one of Copper Mountain’s most beloved snowmobile tours? Call us toll-free at (866) 998-0696 or locally at (970) 455-4040 to book your Frisco & Copper Mountain Snowmobiling Expedition at the Prospector Lodge today. Spots fill quickly — early reservations are strongly recommended.

Tour Requirements & Policies

  • Snowmobiling passengers must be a minimum of 4 years of age.
  • Snowmobile drivers must be a minimum of 15 years of age.
  • Drivers must be 18 years of age or older to carry a passenger.
  • All Copper Mountain & Frisco Snowmobiling Tours have a 48-hour cancellation policy (72 hours for groups of 10 or more).
  • A credit card imprint, serving as a damage deposit, is required on all tours.
  • A signed liability waiver is required prior to tour departure.