Are you mad for snowmobiling? Are you looking to get away from the crowds and find a perfect, new spot to explore? Colorado’s western slope might just be the best kept secret in the West—well at least for us snowmobilers. It’s steep and deep, there’s high elevation fresh snow, unbelievable scenery, temperatures above 10 degrees on the mountain most of the time—and the best part—very little competition for untracked powder. Southwest Colorado is truly a sled head’s paradise. In most riding areas, the average annual snowfall is over 500 inches!
Of course you’ll want to stay off the mountain and one hidden gem of a town in western Colorado is Montrose. During the winter, most of the time you will find blue skies and balmy afternoon temperatures in the mid 40’s and 50’s. Getting out of bed to be welcomed by Colorado’s awesome blue skies and warm temperatures is just the start to what will become an experience your family and friends will rave about and certainly return to…and I’m not just talking about the awesome snowmobiling.
One stop that visitors to Montrose will definitely not want to miss is the gorgeous Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park. It is the United State’s newest addition to its National Parks roster. The amazing thing about this park is that hardly anyone even knows it exists and it rivals the Grand Canyon in its magnificence. It will surely awe you.
When traveling to Montrose to take advantage of all the wonderful snowmobiling trails, be sure to reserve a room at the Country Lodge. The owners, Jeff Anderson and his wife Jennyfer, are great hosts and have a convenient property right off Main St in Montrose. Their Montrose CO hotel offers cozy western-themed rooms and they take great pride in their hospitality. Bring your laptop along, as they offer Wi-Fi amongst many other amenities. A complimentary Continental breakfast is served each morning where Jeff is usually available to answer questions or point you in the right direction for the best snowmobiling trails. Heck, he might even join you for the day and show off some of his favorite spots!
Top 12 Reasons to Snowmobile near Montrose, Colorado
1. Very little competition for deep untracked snow
2. Warmer climate than Wyoming or Montana
3. Riding on top of the world 10,000 feet plus
4. Beautiful Colorado scenery
5. More to do than just snowmobile, lots of skiing in the area close to Country Lodge
6. Ride all day in the mountains then escape to lower elevations and enjoy mild climate
7. Many sunny days in Colorado
8. Roads are easy to travel and well maintained
9. Many different riding areas to choose from depending on your skill level
10. Fly in, rent, ride and fly out
11. Lodging is much more reasonable than popular northern states
12. Snowmobile dealers for all models locally (quick repairs or parts if needed)
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