These guys were amazing. From the time we arrived until we walked out the door they were great. Greater as soon as we walked in the door and treated like family. Our guide Alexis was extremely knowledgeable and helpful. We were very fortunate to have some great snow. When we come back we will definitely be booking with these guys! read more

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We had such a great experience. We called the night before to see if we can go snowmobiling and Tez called us back early morning and was very helpful since the beginning we knew we made the right choice. Our tour guide was Shep which was another great experience our first time Snowmobiling he gave us all the safety instructions was very helpful answering all questions and took us on a beautiful tour through the beautiful mountains definitely recommend this place and definitely coming back. read more

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I've been here twice over six years (clearly not a regular), but the service and experience are top notch. It's one of those places where the second time you go back it is as good as you remember. That's saying something. The check in process is super easy and the staff are friendly right away with smiles. Getting geared up comes next and your guide helps you find the right sizes and equipment. The guides here are all friendly and make the experience better. If you can, ask for Joe. He's awesome and made our trip super fun. We went on a two hour tour and after a brief shuttle ride to the start (maybe a 5 minute drive) we were up and running. We went through beautiful back country and saw dog sleds again. We saw some years ago and it's so cool. We had some time at an open play area where we could drive around as much as we wanted. We continued uphill to 11,000 feet and had a beautiful look out over Monarch mountain. We made our way back down and to the building again where that had free hot cocoa and a fireplace going to warm you up. Very cozy. All in all, it's worth the trip out there and you won't be disappointed with the staff. They are the best! read more

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I had the pleasure of checking this place out this year. It was a little bit of a drive from Colorado Springs where I was staying, but I have no regrets whatsoever booking this place. I booked in advance because we had a group of 18. They were super accommodating as scheduling a group this size isn't always easy. They did require payment up front which was not a big deal. I was able to talk to the owner directly who made the whole process easy. The day of, we made the journey to Monarch. Directions were clear and just driving in, we knew we were in for some nice views. We arrived and their crew was waiting for us and had all the machines ready to go. We filled out some light paperwork and got fitted for helmets. Make sure and layer up and bring snow boots, masks and gloves. It gets a bit cold riding through the mountains. We got a little training once we got outside and off we went. Make sure and follow instructions and remember all the signals. They provided enough staff to help if needed as we had user error a few times. The trails were nice and maintained and the views were awesome. They made time for us to go to an open area and let loose with the snowmobiles before taking us on a climb for more amazing views. When we got back we enjoyed some hot chocolate and off we went back home. Make sure to tip these guides as they really do work hard when they are out there! Overall, this was an amazing experience and I would do it again in a heartbeat. read more

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Had the most awesome ride with Will (guide). Had a definite mix of different terrains to include zipping in and out of tress, hills, deep snow and just a great time. Definitely will do this tour again. I did the 3 hour ride. read more

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Great day! Very reasonable and so much fun! Henry, was our guide and very infomative. We had snowmobiled before but the trail/sceneary was amazing. Something not on the website yet but a pleasant surprise was that ALL equipment IS included in the price. read more

Every year I come back here and for good reason, this place is awesome!!! We had an absolute ball Saturday with over 18 in of new powder, our guides Eric and Chris were fantastic!!! read more

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Joe is a great Tour guide! We had a great time and couldn't have asked for a better experience. Such a beautiful place to play in the snow. Thanks Joe! read more

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Really enjoyed our tour. They have shop dogs and super friendly staff. As beginners, we were surprised by how much finesse it takes to operate and steer a snowmobile. Word of warning: your hands WILL get cold. We had an incredible time. read more

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Wow! We had a family of 5 and we all had a blast! My husband and myself had on of our younger kids, our oldest ride by himself. The guide made sure he was right behind him and kept checking on him. The trip had amazing views, secluded trails as we were the only ones there - overall an outstanding day. I cannot recommend this adventure more, definitely worth the money. An added bonus is the owner and tour guide were super friendly! read more

Had the BEST DAY EVER with fearless leader SHEP. You made our day superior to none. Cannot say enough fantastic things about company and fantastic machines in excellent condition and the ride....who needs Disneyland the best fun is right here! Never laughed so much and had the most exhilarating time. read more

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First time riding a snow mobile. I let our guide, Jonathan know and he gave me great detail explanation on how to ride. It was my 9 year old daughter and myself on the two hour tour. We booked online the night before. They mention to arrive 30 minutes before start time. The process was fast on arrival. We took a quick ride to our start location. He let me know to stay close and to follow him. Our stop included a mine, two scenic stops and time to ride in a open area. In each stop, Jonathan gave us a little history and also took pictures for us. He also allowed time for my daughter to play in a area of untouched snow. Jonathan joined in the fun. Once we arrived back to shop, he let us know they have free hot chocolate and coffee by a fireplace to help warm up. My daughter and I enjoyed every moment of it. The moment we arrived, everyone was friendly. Great tour! read more

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We are pretty adventurous couple, and this has been one of our favorite excursions. Chris, the amazing tour guide, kept us safe, let us have a blast and took us through some gorgeous areas. We would highly recommend these guys. The gear is clean (if you have to rent), the snowmobiles are up to date and run smoothly and the staff enjoys their job. We will definitely be back. read more

My family and I went on a 2 hour private snowmobile tour with Kyle and had an absolute blast! Kyle was so helpful, encouraging and all around a great tour guide. We got stuck quite a few times due to the thickness of snow and the turns we took and Kyle was so willing and encouraging about digging and pulling us out. The trails were great, the views were beautiful, and the weather was perfect condition. 10/10 recommend Monarch Snowmobile! read more

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Horrific Experience! Pick another provider at all costs!! My grandson was injured on Monarch loop when our two person snowmobile tipped over in a tight scary turn We were both trapped under the machine. The guide (Emilio) did not assist in getting us out but other guests did. My grandson sustained injuries to his ankle as the machine' s floorboard hit right on the bone Guide did call for evacuation but it took 30 min or more for the owner (Kyle) to figure out how/where etc Plus he wouldn't let the group off the mountain, just the injured child and parent My daughter rode down in the owner's truck and was berated all the way down for basically "bothering" him. Seems he cared more about his machine than the injured child. No EMT, or even ice, was provided and the manager defended the owners actions even after I became upset Headed to hospital now for both of us to be checked out Please understand I am not a Karen, simply want everyone to know that this owner does not care about injuries sustained to children! read more

I will start by saying that Shep, our guide, was fantastic. Positive, personable, patient and a lot of fun to tour with. We will definitely look him up this summer for some rafting! We took the 3 hour afternoon tour last week during our Spring Break getaway. What a blast! Even with the end of season challenges (lack of snow on rail trail, snowmobiles pretty beat up), we had a great time. We had a small group of beginners, with just one other dual rider joining the 3 of us (Mom, Dad and 15yo son on individual sleds), which was great for keeping moving and lots of room to play. Shep had us cruising in no time. The combination of beautiful scenery and trail riding with some open bowl free riding made for a really great time. Some scary fun as well, heading down steep hills and narrow trails. Woohoo! I'd go 5 stars, but the group did have quite a few mechanical difficulties. Shep responded quickly and kept everyone going - but you may want to consider an end of season discount to account for some of those additional issues. I still wouldn't hesitate to recommend the tours. I am sure we'll be back, earlier in season next year! Thank you Monarch Snowmobile Tours! **PS - note that you will reek of gas when you are done, so bring a change of clothes if heading straight to your next "event". read more

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If you ever are around Salida in the winter and want to do something aside from ski at Monarch, I can not stress how much you should come here and go on a 3 hour-guided tour, especially if you have never been on a snowmobile. There are so many positives with this place it is difficult to start, but here's my shot at it: Service: VERY helpful, we made a reservation the night before and they helped talk us through the different options and what to bring/expect. This was extraordinarily helpful as a large amount of us have never been before. Once we arrived, the same high-level of service continued from the front desk to our guide. Also free coffee/hot chocolate before/after you ride, always a nice treat. Guide/Tour: After learning how to use a snowmobile, we went around various back-country trails, went by two mines that I've passed on the highway numerous times. Eventually we ended up at a free-ride area where we could race around and go as fast as we wanted (55 mph!!!). Also helped us out of powder drifts that we "accidentally" ran into a few times Overall impression: A great experience run by top notch people if you're looking to do something different. It gives a much different rush than going down a tree run in Mirkwood after a powder day, and the best part about this place is that you can ski during the day, then show up here for the other half of the day. read more

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My family is large and boisterous, and we had so much fun going on this three hour tour together with our guide! Bowlan is an amazing guide, if you want to take kids he's your guy. My 9 year old niece rode with him most of the trip and could not have had a better time, he made her day magical and it was amazing. read more

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We had a small group, so that helped. Also, Matt was our guide and did an outstanding job! He was very knowledgeable about the machines and the area we toured. The sceneries were breathtaking, the weather was perfect, and Matt never rushed us on to the next spot or pushed us to move on. This is a must do if you're anywhere near Monarch Mountain. read more

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Monarch Snowmobile tours is the best. Our family of 5 went last Saturday for the local's favorite all day your. Aaron was our guide and we couldn't have asked for anyone better. He was so thoughtful, knowledgable and really helpful. The sights were unreal and once you get moving the cold is barely noticeable. The heated handle bars helped too! :) Would highly recommend this to anyone visiting Monarch! read more

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Omg best day ever! Epic powder day on sleds with the most fantastic guide, Shep!! We will be back for sure! Thanks for a real good time!

Overall great experience! This place rocks and the staff is extremely friendly. Would recommend to anyone. read more

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Came here with my family and had the best time, won't ever go anywhere else. All of the staff were extremely kind and friendly. Our instructor was Kiel and we couldn't have asked for a better instructor. Trails were amazing. If I could give 10 stars I would! read more

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Kiel was such a great instructor! My family and I had so much fun. All the staff were very helpful and friendly. Business was very clean and followed covid guidelines. Thanks for the great time! Will definitely recommend to others. read more

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We just finished an incredible two hour snowmobile tour. We rented two machines for my husband, myself and our two sons (9 and 12 years old). It was our first time driving a snowmobile. We had a WONDERFUL experience. Our guide Brandon was the BEST! We can't recommend Monarch Snowmobile Tours enough. They are top notch. We will definitely be back the next time we are in the area. read more

I got my father, husband and I a guided snowmobile tour/lesson for Christmas this year. We went the day after Christmas and had the MOST AMAZING tour guide! Ashley was so incredibly sweet, and most of all, patient. We were all beginners, and she took her time to explain everything with us and was careful to start our tour out nice and easy, and gradually get faster and more technical as we progressed through the day. She took us through the most amazing trails, and made sure to stop at all the sites and let us walk around and actually give us a tour of the mountain as well! A+++ for Monarch Snowmobile Tours and A++++++++ for Ashley! We couldn't have been in more capable hands! read more

My friends and I booked a tour last year (February 2018), and had a great time. None of us had ever been snowmobiling before so we didn't really know what to expect. We were a bit nervous and took a while to warm up to the machines, but we had a great time and our guide showed us many trails. By the end of the day we were all very comfortable. As some of the other reviews have mentioned, some of the machines are in rough shape. My friend's machine was smoking and smelled really bad, wouldn't really accelerate and eventually died. The guide handled the situation and informed us that it was a problem with the machine and wasn't caused by user error. I definitely recommend wearing your ski gear - waterproof pants, ski jacket, goggles, face mask, gloves, snow boots, etc. They rent gear out if you don't own these items. Also, be prepared to be sore the next day if you do the high intensity adventure tour. We were all in pain the next day haha. read more

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This was an amazing outing for our family Christmas. Our guide, Eric, was super attentive and made sure our girls felt comfortable and safe. The trails were beautiful and Eric made sure to stop and give us a little history lesson as well as take pictures at the perfect spots. We can't say enough about everyone at the business being super friendly and helpful. This is a must do for families with teenagers. read more

I would highly recommend Monarch Snowmobile Tour if you are planing on being in the area. It was the best afternoon of our trip. We took the 3 1/2 hr tour and that was perfect, plenty of trail time and free time in an open field area. We had absolutely no experience, our guide was perfect in helping us out without making us feel like idiots. He was also very informative about the area and the mind we stoped at on the trail. A very fun activity for all. read more

Cal is the best! Kept his cool and made sure we still had a little fun after an incident cut our trip short. The owner, Kyle, made sure to take care of us and set up another trip because of the accident caused by another group of riders. Good customer service is hard to find lately. Good job, guys! Oh and ALWAYS get the extra insurance on your sled! read more

All good! not my first snowmobiling but first with Monarch. Friendly staff, amazing front desk girls, our tour guide(sorry, don t remember name now, "Star Wars" guy) was seriously super cool(happy from beginning when we met to get our helmets), helpful(we had bigger group) and patient. Machines, well, old, very old(I support local Colorado business but this is why I can t give 5 stars...) I took insurance(only me from the whole group) and actually my snowmobile broke down(not my fault). Took a little time to fix it(can t complain, but I would expect better shape for $125 charge. At least I got back my $20 from insurance what made me happy customer). Trail is rough in few spots but mostly goes smooth. I had a blast. Great stop if you are around Salida/Monarch. Thanks! read more

My first ever snowmobile guided tour. Thank you all at Monarch, and to Shawn, our guide. Great machines, great service, would love to go back daily until the snow melts... What a blast of an experience. Would go again in a second, and encourage all, young and old alike to go and experience monarch snowmobiling. read more

We had a great time! Brandon was our guide and he was awesome!! So patient with our group of beginners. The views were gorgeous!!! Fun free time in field to "hot rod" a little and let the younger kids have a chance to drive. So fun!! Worth every penny! read more

Amazing time! A mix of strangers booked for the same time. Some amateurs (us), some experienced riders and an amateur who thought he was professional. Connor was our guide and couldn't have been more fun or professional. He gave a quick overview of how to work the machine and we were off. A little scary at times for a first timer, but all was well. One from our group ended up crashing their snowmobile into a tree. Connor handled the situation great and made sure everyone was good and ended the ride on some great trails. Keep in mind that if someone gets stuck or falls off, you have to wait for the situation to get resolved. Seems like common sense but one guy didn't get it. All and all it was a great time and highly suggest stopping to do this!! TIP YOUR GUIDES!! They work hard to make sure you have a good time and stay safe! read more

Great experience !!! The staff was very friendly and helpful. Our tour guide Brandon was knowledgable and very friendly. I definitely will be back read more

This was quite possibly the best part of our holiday ski trip. We had skied 2 days and thought we would do something different and this definitely stood up to the challenge. We decided on the "Local's Favorite"...5 hour guided snowmobile tour. From the check in to the check out this was a well orchestrated operation. Our tour guide was not only knowledgeable but a lot of fun. This is a MUST DO for anyone coming to the area. Props to Wylie our guide and whoever hired him. CLASS ACT!!! read more

We want these guys to stay in business...to continue to offer these wonderful experiences that showcase the beauty of our unbelievable Colorado mountains, and of course to keep offering the chance to have some fun on these awesome machines! We had a great time on our tour, and Brandyn was fantastic! Thank you!!! I am a happy customer and my intention here is not to scare anyone away. It is just to inform future customers of the reality of this type of operation. It's all about the importance of INSURANCE...and the reality of the risk of you having to pay...in case of an accident that causes damage to the machine. Of course all the information you need to know is posted all over the facility while you are in there but for whatever reason...(rushing against time, distracted by your gear...etc) it seems to get lost on some people...(including me) We didn't get the insurance and my wife had a small collision with a tree and bent something up front. We ended up being responsible for under $200 in damages. Now this was a rare situation in the fact that we were extremely lucky that we avoided thousands of dollars in damages...as most repairs cost $1000 or more. The fact is the whole prospect of renting someone else's expensive machine and riding it on top of...and very close to...things that can easily damage it...is a high risk activity...and If it's a risk you are willing to take and are financially prepared for what might happen THEN YOU WILL HAVE A FANTASTIC TIME!!! But, don't be an idiot like me...ha! GET THE INSURANCE ($20 per machine as of 03/2018) AND BE PREPARED TO PAY THE INSURANCE CLAIM DEDUCTABLE ON ANY REPAIR BILL ($250 per machine as of 03/2018) Offering insurance on these machines is not a scam...it's just the reality of running a business like this. Doing this kind of an activity is a risk for both the customer and the owner. But it's the only way they can keep offering this service. Snowmobiles require expensive repairs when they break and if these companies paid for every repair out of their own pockets they would be out of business in 5 minutes. And WE WANT THEM TO STAY IN BUSINESS. That's why you should get the Insurance and be prepared to pay the $250 deductable on any repair bill. If something then DOES HAPPEN that requires you to pay, yes...you should be disappointed that it happened...but you SHOULD NOT BE UPSET at the tour/rental company! Keep in mind that on some of the narrow trails you will be riding VERY CLOSE TO TREES that can easily cause damage to the machine and to you. If you ride over a rock or stump that you or your tour guide does not see, it can cause damage that you will be responsible for as well. ALSO...In order to control these machines and keep them AWAY FROM trees...you must be able to AGGRESSIVELY SHIFT YOUR WEIGHT QUICKLY from side to side in order for the machine to react properly to avoid a collision...all while properly applying brake or throttle. Depending on the conditions...type of snow...depth of snow...etc, turning the handle bars on these machines can be more difficult than one might think. If you have the physical ability and the mindset to do all of this...and are financially prepared for what might happen...then you will have a fantastic time! ASK FOR BRANDYN...AND HAVE A GREAT TIME! read more

First huge pro of this place. Got our coupons online and got a big discount to rock the hell out of some snowmobiles for a few hours. I hope they keep that up, will keep me coming back. Was greeted by an older guy working the counter. Nice guy, spent some time bullshitting with us and made us feel welcome. Told us to help ourselves to free hot chocolate and coffee by the fireplace. Did the same thing after the tour, told us to warm up before we went on our way. Way to go sir, way to go. Our guide (Shaun or Sean) was awesome. Total Colorado guy, pony tail, North Face jacket, beard, etc. Didn't yell at us for swearing around him either. Getting familiar with our snow mobiles, he asks me if I have ever ridden one before. I tell him I'm from Arizona, I've only seen this shit on TV. I asked him if we could jump them like they did in the movie Die Hard 2 and that is when questions like "Did you buy the insurance?" came up. He have us a good lesson and we were on our way. This guy could tell were not some whiny kids or some foot in the grave senior citizens. Took us to some free ride parts so we could race each other fast, spin donuts, flip each other off, etc. Plus he didn't care if we pissed in the snow. There is a bathroom on the trail (I know females don't like pissing out in the public, so there is one there), but I'm a guy, the world is my bathroom. I will urinate and defecate where I please. Also got to see some pretty cool historical things along the way. Lots of opportunities to take pictures. Our guide encouraged us to take as many as possible and never had a problem taking them of our group. The spedometer on my machine was broken, but my friends, we'll call them "Chris" and "Mark" (read cave of the winds review to learn more about those festival of jackasses) said we had those up to about 55 miles per hour. Fucking awesome. Good adrenaline rush. My first truck couldn't even go that fast. Things to know before you go: -It is fucking COLD. I made the mistake of leaving my ski mask in the truck. Bring one or a scarf. Snow does get kicked up on you. -If you do not have a water resistant jacket, pants, boots, and gloves... you are fucked. You can rent all that stuff there(I got the entire package with all that crap and it was only 15 bucks extra) Well worth it. -Take off your rings. Mine kept falling off in the gloves. -Take a shit BEFORE you start the tour. Trust me. -Bring a few extra bucks to tip your guide. If you have never ridden a snowmobile before, I recommend this. Look for the discount coupons to make it cheaper, but still worth the price. read more

Our family of four had a fantastic time the day after Christmas with Shep as a guide. Took the early morning 2 hour scenic tour and it was perfect for newbies or people with young kids. Don't hesitate; it really is an unforgettable experience and the folks who work here are as friendly, knowledgeable, patient, and helpful as can be. read more

Had a private tour with Brandon and I had a blast. I would highly recommend this place to anyone visiting the area that wants to have a great time and enjoy the view. read more