Frequently Asked Questions

No prior experience is necessary to enjoy a guided snowmobile, ATV, or side-by-side tour with Nova Guides! Our experienced guides provide comprehensive instruction before each tour, ensuring you feel comfortable and confident on your machine. Our tours are designed for all skill levels.

For self-guided snowmobile, ATV and side-by-side rentals, some basic driving skills are recommended, but our staff will give you an overview of the controls and safety features before you set off.

Nova Guides offers complimentary pickup at Copper Mountain for guests with reservations. For Frisco, Breckenridge, Dillon, Silverthorne, and other Summit County locations, pickup is available only for groups booking a minimum of eight snowmobiles. If your group does not meet this requirement, transportation can be arranged for an additional fee.
For more details or to check availability, please contact our office at (719) 486-2656.

Transportation from Vail, Beaver Creek, and Avon; helmet, snowsuit (if necessary), and boots (if necessary); Ski-Doo snowmobiles; and lunch with our morning and full-day Top of the Rockies tours. Dress in warm layers for active sport as if you were going skiing. Please bring a warm hat, gloves or mittens, a neck gator or scarf, and goggles or sunglasses.

Helmets and Ski-Doo snowmobiles. Snowmobile suits and boots are available for rent. Dress in warm layers for active sport as if you were going skiing. Please bring a warm hat, gloves or mittens, a neck gator or scarf, and goggles or sunglasses.

Transportation from Vail, Beaver Creek, and Avon; Orvis fly rods and flies; and rain gear. Please bring your own sunscreen and sunglasses. Dress in layers; any extra clothing can be left in the lodge while you fish.

Pickup from your location with Jeep accommodation for 5–7 passengers, lunch for the morning trip or a snack for the 3-hour or sunset adventure, and blankets and rain gear in case of inclement weather. Please bring your own sunglasses and sunscreen and dress in layers for high elevation and cooler temperatures.

Transportation from Vail, Beaver Creek, and Avon; new ATVs and side-by-sides; lunch with our morning and midday tours; and helmets and clear goggles. Please wear long pants and sturdy shoes (no flip-flops or sandals), dress in layers for high elevation and cooler temperatures, and consider bringing a bandana to wear across your face for any kicked-up dust.

Helmets and clear goggles. Rain suits are available for rent. You will want to be wearing long pants and sturdy shoes (no flip-flops or sandals). Please wear long pants and sturdy shoes (no flip-flops or sandals), dress in layers for high elevation and cooler temperatures, and consider bringing a bandana to wear across your face for any kicked-up dust.