Guided Backcountry Trips
Discover Your Perfect Snowmobile Adventure
Guided Backcountry Trips
All guided backcountry trips are focused on enjoying the Beartooths with a knowledgeable guide that will tailor the ride to the abilities of the group, with safety being a top priority. Guided trips will include riding technique tips, but are not instructional clinics. Refer to clinic information for instructional rides.
*All safety equipment is required. This includes helmet, radio, avalanche backpack or vest with avalanche beacon, probe, and shovel. If you do not have access to this equipment, you will be required to buy or rent this equipment prior to your guided trip.
Clinics
(Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced/Expert) - All clinics are focused on instruction at appropriate skill levels to each rider to help you become a safe and knowledgable rider for epic rides in the Beartooths and beyond. Clinics are led by our talented guides to ensure you you to improve your riding ability and techniques.
Guided Scenic Snowmobile Trail Tour
You will be guided by a professional snowmobile guide while driving or riding on a trail specific snowmobile along the Beartooth Highway. This All-American highway features alpine meadows, subalpine forest, tundra, geologically diverse mountains and canyons, high mountain lakes. The views and experiences that will be taken in on this day will create memories you will take with you forever.
Upcoming Special Events
Avalanche Training
Motorized Level 1 Course
February 14-16, 2025
The course is essential for developing the skills necessary to travel safely and confidently in avalanche terrain. It is a great stepping stone to pursing more advanced avalanche safety training as well. Eric Knoff tailors this course towards snowmobilers/snowbikers. The 3 day course (24 instruction hours) focuses on the six points of avalanche education:
– Avalanche Terrain
– Mountain Snowpack
– Mountain Weather
– Avalanche Forecast and Problems
– Companion Rescue
– Decision Making
The instructional setting is both in the classroom and in field sessions. Beartooth Rides and Guides and Eric Knoff understand the importance of hands on learning and spend 60-70% of the course on the snow in the field. This Level 1 course follows the guidelines set by the American Avalanche Association (A3), Eric Knoff, Jake Skeen, and other instructors provide the highest quality of instruction. After completion, you still receive a certificate that lists your name, dates of course, and
instructor’s name. Guided Backcountry Freeride (Open to anyone)
February 17, 2025
The freeride day is for anyone who would like to ride the Beartooths with professional guides and instructors. This will focus more on riding and less on instruction. But you can count on the guides to help you learn and grow your skills throughout the day. This guided backcountry freeride will be open to anyone, however those who are participating in the Motorized Level 1 Avalanche course hosted just prior to this freeride day will have priority on open spots. If you register for the course and have family and/or friends that would like to sign up to ride with you during the freeride, please register at the same time. The freeride event is open to 18 riders. The group of 18 will start the day together, but will divide into 3 groups as we progress into different riding zones as the day goes on. Beartooth Rides and Guides/Ride Rasmussen Style Women’s Riding Clinic
February 21-22, 2025
Beartooth Rides and Guides/Ride Rasmussen Style Women’s Riding Clinic Lead by Cheyenne Rasmussen Hollingsworth and Nina Clifton.
This special opportunity women’s riding clinic will be lead by Ride Rasmussen Style’s Cheyenne Rasmussen Hollingsworth and Nina Clifton. This is a 2-day clinic with the option of a guided backcountry freeride day on February 23, 2025. The first 2 days will be riding instruction with a ratio of no more then 1 instructor/guide to 4 student riders. If you have any questions please reach out to Beartooth Rides and Guides at: [email protected] Guided Backcountry Freeride (Open to anyone)
February 23, 2025
The freeride day is for anyone who would like to ride the Beartooths with professional guides and instructors. This will focus more on riding and less on instruction. But you can count on the guides to help you learn and grow your skills throughout the day. This guided backcountry freeride will be open to anyone, however those who are participating in the Women’s Riding Clinic hosted just prior to this freeride day will have priority on open spots. If you register for the clinic and have family and/or friends that would like to sign up to ride with you during the freeride, please register at the same time. The freeride event is open to 18 riders. The group of 18 will start the day together, but will divide into 3 groups as we progress into different riding zones as the day goes on. Searching For Lodging During Your Guided Trip?
If you're looking for a place to stay during your guided backcountry trips with Beartooth Rides and Guides, we can try to help you find the right spot. While we can't guarantee it, we'll do our best to help you arrange a comfy place to relax after a day of exploring. Whether you're hoping for a cozy cabin or a nice lodge, we’ll do our best to help you find a great place to stay while you're with us.
