We Offer Two Types of Backcountry Tours

About our tours

The backcountry tour is for those who love a physical challenge. Whether you are a total novice or an experienced pro just looking for the best terrain or untouched snow the Bighorns have to offer. Our goals as guides is to make you a better rider than when you arrived. These tours are more physically demanding than our scenic trail tours. We, of course, can adjust the pace of a tour as needed per your groups demands.

Tours begin at 9am and our rule is to arrive back at the truck one hour before sunset or whenever the first person gets too tired to continue. A typical day can mean anywhere from 30-60 miles of riding depending on snow (that’s alot of mountain miles). We encourage you to try new things within your means. Don’t worry about getting stuck. If you don’t get stuck, you’re not riding hard enough.

No matter the snow conditions, we will ride. Terrain in the Bighorns varies. With easy going rolling hills, to steep technical canyons, we have terrain for all skill levels. You can expect a lot of meadow mashing and gentle alpine-like wide open spaces, however, don’t get caught off guard with some of the steep technical terrain the Bighorns have to offer.

Our guides study weather patterns, snow depths, and scout relentlessly to find untracked snow. However, this is federally protected public land, meaning untouched snow is never a guarantee.

If you need a rental, please see our rental page. Guided tour and private clinic clients receive 20% off their rental when they use the code “fullsend” at checkout.

• $170/person without a rental if you are in a group, $200 for a solo tour.

• $220/person without a rental if you are staying at Wyoming High Country Lodge.

• $400/person totally private clinic. (Rental not included)

• $450/person backcountry tour with a rental snowmobile included. Enter code “fullsend” at checkout when choosing your rental.

• $500/person with a rental snowmobile included at Wyoming High Country Lodge. Enter code “fullsend” at checkout when choosing your rental.

• $680/person with snowmobile rental and totally private clinic.

Tips for your guides are encouraged and are expected if you feel your guide did a good job. (15-20%)

*does not include taxes and fees

*avalanche beacons, probes, and shovels are required for our backcountry tours. Avalanche kits may be rented seperately for $45/day.

Determining Your Skill Level

We take riders of all skill levels out. But if you’re looking for a group to ride with, we might put you into a group of similar skill levels. When you book, you will be asked what your skill level is. This allows our guides to plan their routes ahead of time. Here’s a guide:

• Beginner - No snowmobiling experience. Beginners usually spend the whole day learning and usually don’t get too far from the trail. Usually clients from warm weather climates fall in this category.

• Intermediate - Some snowmobiling experience. May have no issues on the trail, but need to practice some basic backcountry skills like sidehilling. Usually clients who ride extensively in the east fall in this category if it’s their first time mountain riding.

• Experienced - Usually have no issues going wherever. Can hold a sidehill, counter-steer, etc. Not too comfortable in trees yet.

• Advanced - Have no issues sidehilling or mashing meadows. Want to play in steep technical trees. Can get themselves unstuck most of the time. Might need practice with reentries and hop-overs.

• Pro - Same level as our guides. Can do reentries, hop-overs, and can sidehill in steep technical trees.

• Elite - You are the next prodigy. The 1% of the 1%. Caleb Kesterke level.

Gear requirements & recommendations

We have limited gear rentals, so please give us a call before booking. When you book, there will be options to add this to your tour. Gear rental is $35/day.

• Avalanche Beacon (we rent some for an additional cost).

• Avalanche Probe.

• Shovel.

• Backpack.

• Radio (Available to rent for additional cost)

• *Avalanche pack.

• *Saw

• *First aid kit.

• *Fire starter kit.

• *Tools.

• *Satellite communicator (Garmin InReach or Zoleo)

*Recommended, not required.

What to expect