Snowmobile Tour Utah: Wasatch Mountains Backcountry

Ride across snow-covered ridgelines with views of three mountain ranges

A guided snowmobile tour in Utah takes you through backcountry terrain between Park City, Snowbasin, and Powder Mountain. You'll ride across open meadows and through forest on a snowmobile, climbing to ridgelines where you can see the Wasatch Mountains spread below. The guide leads groups through the same routes, so the pace stays steady and the stops let you take in the views.

Step-by-step itinerary

Snowmobile tour through Utah mountains

• Embark on snowmobile journey
• Glide across pristine snowfields
• Enjoy views of Wasatch Mountains
• Ride through forests and meadows
• Spot wildlife like deer and elk
• Explore ridgelines with panoramic views

The experience

Two to four hours on a snowmobile means you cover real ground, from the meadows at lower elevations up through stands of trees and onto the exposed ridges where the panoramic views open up. The terrain shifts as you ride, so you're not on the same slope the whole time. Your guide picks the route based on conditions and takes you where the snow is stable and the sightlines are clear.

The Wasatch Mountains frame the whole ride. Snowbasin and Powder Mountain sit within sight of each other across the ridgelines, and the backcountry between them is where the tour operates. You'll pass through the kind of winter landscape that looks empty until you're moving through it, then you might spot deer or elk at the forest edge, or birds moving between the high meadows. The serenity of the mountains in winter is the point. The speed of the snowmobile is how you reach it.

A live guide leads in English or Spanish, so you get real-time directions and can ask about the terrain as you go. Children from age one can ride along (infants sit on an adult's lap), and the guide adjusts the pace if the group includes younger riders. If you'd rather explore on your own, snowmobile rentals let you set your own speed and find your own stops, but the guided tour keeps you moving with someone who knows where the best views are.

What’s included

Snowmobile for the duration of the tour.

Before you book

Days and timesNext departure: 20 Feb 2027

Book up to5h before

AgesAdult (25 to 75 years) · Senior (76 and older) · Youth (16 to 24 years) · Child (11 to 15 years) · Infant (1 to 10 years)

GroupUp to 50

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsNo refund if you cancel.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot recommended with back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by ClubRec

Is this one for you?The ride demands a moderate level of physical fitness and comfort on a moving machine for two to four hours, so it suits riders who can handle the pace and the cold. If you have a spinal injury, this tour is not the right fit. If you're new to snowmobiling, the guide will show you how to handle the machine and adjust the route to match your confidence level.

Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (16 to 24 years); Child (11 to 15 years); Infant (1 to 10 years).

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. No refund if you cancel.

What's the terrain like on a snowmobile tour in Utah's backcountry?

The route takes you across open snow-covered meadows, through forested sections, and up to ridgelines where you can see the Wasatch Mountains and views toward Snowbasin and Powder Mountain. The landscape shifts as you climb, so you're riding through different terrain types over the course of the tour.

How long does a snowmobile tour last?

Tours run between two and four hours, depending on conditions and the group's pace. You're actively riding for most of that time, covering the meadows, forests, and ridgelines in the backcountry between Park City and Powder Mountain.

What wildlife might I see while snowmobiling in the Wasatch backcountry?

Deer, elk, and birds are common in the area, especially at the edges of the forested sections and in the open meadows. Spotting them is not guaranteed, but the winter landscape and the quiet of the backcountry make encounters more likely than in busier seasons.