Planning a first time trip out west, Where to go? what to do??

skidooridr2008 · Jan 13, 2008

Me and my dad are planning a trip out west next year to snowmobile during my xmas break from college. We have no clue whats out there since we live in Ohio and we ride in Michigan, where its all flat. We have been wanting to go out west for a while now, and decided next year is the year. So can you guys tell me of some good rental companies, or places to stay? We would like to tour Yellowstone for a day or so, and then the rest we would like to rent mountain sleds, and go trail riding, and play off trail. Is there any good company that does off trail backcountry tours?? Also where can we fly into??

Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks

merlin2569 · Jan 13, 2008

I would recommend West Yellowstone, Montana. Have had a lot of fun out there. Golden West hotel is a good place to stay Kurt will take good care of you there and if you are looking for a tour guide for a couple days Kurt would probably go with ya. Polaris West is a good place to rent sleds from. As far as where you can fly into maybe Bozeman then you are only 90 miles from West Yellowstone. Hope this helps ya.

montanasledder · Jan 13, 2008

agreed west is a great place. Lots of variety of riding, usually good snow.

skidooridr2008 · Jan 13, 2008

Yes this does help thanks!

iceman17a · Jan 13, 2008

Like it is said above ,West is the place to go. The Goldenwest and Kurt are great ambassadors to the area. Yellowstone Park is worth riding at least one day. Don't do it all in one year that way you have an excuse to come back. Just a reminder you will need a "certified " guide inside the park and have to ride an approved sled.
You will not regret going to West.

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Clarke673 · Jan 15, 2008

I am a Montana native and i have been pretty much every ware and west is not nearly as much fun as Cooke. Cooke is by far better then west, if you like to climb, play in the deep, not see 5000 rental sleds, or if you like seeing the Beartooths peak up through the clouds.

bearclawbob · Jan 15, 2008

Cooke City

West has lost popularity after the park has limited its riding in Yellowstone park. Then you have to travel over rough trails to get to any good riding.

Cooke on the other hand , is a great place. It has all kinds of riding from Hill climbing to huge bowls to play in. The top of the World is awesome. Its a few miles down a groomed trail system.
There are several motels in the area, The super 8 is good. It has a nice continental breakfast with it. Where the rest of them don't.

strawboss · Jan 17, 2008

i always include a ride over to top of the world but its quite a bit more than a few miles over there...LOL i havent seem mountain vistas that come close to comparison in cooke!!!

Big D rmk700 · Jan 18, 2008

I think that you would find a lot more riding your style in West then Cooke, I agree that the park restictions have cut down on the crowds but they still groom everynite and the trails have been really good the last few years.

cookecity · Jan 18, 2008

I'm a flatlander that rides in Cooke about five to six times a year I think you will love the area. Cooke has all different areas and terains to ride. Its a snowmobile town for sure.Every one in town is very helpfull.......

Clarke673 · Jan 18, 2008

So its settled! You must go to cooke! I am heading up there tomarrow early in the morning

skidooridr2008 · Jan 22, 2008

I will look into cooke, sounds nice. Thanks guys!!

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