Intro to Backcountry Snowmobiling
Location
Leadville, Colorado
Group Size
6 people per guide
Duration
8 hours
Location
Leadville, Colorado
Group Size
6 people per guide
Duration
8 hours
Introduction to snowmobile gear and safety equipment. Learn proper travel techniques for uphill and downhill travel while working directly with your guide/ coach to build confidence throughout the day. Specially designed skills stations will assure your development and understanding of backcountry snow machines. Dial in the fundamentals in a safe environment so that you can develop a plan to progress your future riding.
What's included
Avalanche Rescue Kit
Ortovox Backcpack, Beacon, Probe & Shovel
Powder Pro Lab
Have more adventures with the best training, tours, and equipment to explore the winter backcountry of Colorado safely. Our instructors and guides have the highest level of certification and introduce methods at a safe pace to offer a safe and educational onramp for newcomers, and a pathway for advancement in backcountry recreation.
The Guides
Where you'll meet
The details
What to bring
Required Equipment for Course Participation: (* demos provided)
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Snowmobile/ Timbersled (valid Colorado registration)
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Helmet (DOT/ rated)
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Backpack* (winter specific)
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Transceiver* (≤ 5 yrs. old, 3 antenna)
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Avalanche rescue shovel* (steel, aluminum)
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Avalanche Probe* (pull-snaplock system, measurement markings)
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Warm layers/ clothing (base layer, mid-layer, waterproof shell)
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2 pair gloves (riding & extra warm)
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Goggles & Sunglasses (light & dark lenses)
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Lunch/ Snacks/ Water (~1L)
Recommended Equipment:
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FRS/ Two-Way Radio (bca link, rockie talkie, baofeng, etc.)
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Handheld Compass & GPS Navigation Device (garmin in-reach, phone/app with caltopo, onX, etc.)
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1st Aid-Kit (basic trauma & environmental emergency)
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Equipment Repair Kit (basic)
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Survival Kit (firestarter, cordlette, knife, headlamp, bivouac, etc.)
Cancellation Policy
A full payment has been made to hold your reservation, this does not guarantee that the course/clinic and/or service will commence and may be subject to cancellation due to weather, lack of participants, catastrophic events and any other reason that Powder Pro Lab Ltd. deems necessary to cancel, delay or reschedule of which you will be notified and/ or refunded in full. You have the right to cancel with a full refund up to 72 hours prior to start date, otherwise you will be charged the entire fee if cancellation occurs less than 72 hours to the start date of your registered course, service and/or offering.
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Reviews
Trip: Intro to Backcountry Snowmobiling
Guide: Fish
Absolutely terrific. As a new rider my needs were recognized and addressed graciously. I learned a ton from the explanations, demonstrations, and feedback. Highly recommend.
By Jay M. on March 01, 2025
Trip: Intro to Backcountry Snowmobiling
Guide: Jared C.
Such a good day learning with the PPL crew. They really went out of the their way to tailor the course to what us students wanted to learn. Now I want to take all their courses and I can’t wait for the next one.
By Melissa B. on January 28, 2025
