Snowmobile SKI Touring
Sun Valley Guides permit area includes a vast amount of motorized-use, which allows us to explore deeper into the mountains. With the help of our elite staff of snowmobile drivers, we can avoid higher use areas, finding fresh tracks in remote locations. Get ready to explore further into Idaho’s Backcountry and enjoy extraordinary access to our public lands.
What is provided
● AMGA certified and/or trained guide
● Guides will be carrying a first aid kit, navigation equipment, skin wax/scraper, inReach satellite device, repair kit, bivy/rescue sled and survival supplies
● Highly Experienced Snow-Machine Operators
What you need
Ski/Snowboard Equipment
● Alpine skis/snowboard
● Ski poles
Avalanche Equipment
● Avalanche transceiver (must be a 3 antenna transceiver)
● Avalanche Probe (click-lock mechanism)
● Avalanche shovel (metal blade)
Clothing
● Long underwear bottoms (a polypropylene/wool or similar blend recommended)
● Sun hoodie (such as the North Face Wander Hoodie) is recommended
● Mid layer such as fleece jacket or wool sweater
● Shell Jacket, wind and water resistant (Hard or Soft Shell), and beneath which three layers may be worn.
● Insulated jacket (puffy coat, such as the North Face Thermoball Eco Hoodie)
● Buff, neck gaiter, or facemask
● Lightweight gloves (touring)
● Warm Gloves or Mittens
● Beanie or wool hat
Personal Equipment
● Ski goggles
● Helmet
● Favorite high-energy snack food and lunch (food is NOT provided on day trips)
● Headlamp (optional)
● Blister Kit (if prone, carry your own please)
● Hand/Foot Warmers (if prone to cold)
● 1 liter of water (hydration bladders tend to freeze up during winter)
● Sun glasses, sunscreen, lip balm, and a hat
● Day Pack (25 liters) that is big enough to carry all the above items, avalanche equipment MUST be stored inside the backpack
Typical Meeting Times and Place
Full Day 9AM-5PM
Meet at the Sun Valley Guides Headquarters
Pricing
$100/person UTV ($400 minimum)
$50/person Snowmobile Tow ($200 minimum)
**Sales Tax and Forest Service fees not includeD
Additional Services
Rentals (Skis, splitboards, boots, avalanche equipment, backpacks, etc.):
Sturtevants Rental & Cycle Haus (mention you are going out with Sun Valley Guides to receive a discount)
(208) 726-4501
340 N Main St, Ketchum, ID 83340
Backwoods Mountain Sports
(208) 726-8818
711 N Main St, Ketchum, ID 83340
Elephant’s Perch
(208) 726-3497
280 N East Ave, Ketchum, ID 83340
Board Bin (carries Splitboard setups for rent)
(208) 726-1222
180 4th St E, Ketchum, ID 83340