Snowmobile Tours at Kicking Horse

We are located at 1500 Kicking Horse Trail, Golden BC across from the Kicking Horse Resort in parking lot #2. When you are coming up from town, we will be on the right-hand side.

We recommend that you check https://drivebc.ca/ as this page provides information on current driving conditions and possible avalanche control work along your route.

We run on Mountain Standard Time. This is the same time as Alberta. Please note that this is not the same time as Revelstoke and the majority of British Columbia. 

A shuttle service is available for the Full Day Tour for an additional fee

Your tour includes snacks, experienced and friendly guides, riding instruction, newer model snowmobiles and snowmobile helmet. The full-day snowmobiling tour also includes a lunch. We ask guests to bring as much as possible - snow suit, goggles, gloves and boots. There is an option to rent gear if you need.

Yes, for our Full Day Tour, we offer shuttle service from Canmore, Banff, Lake Louise, and Field/Emerald Lake to Kicking Horse Resort in Golden, BC, where our tours start.

Our shuttle leaves daily and we will come right to your hotel front lobby to pick you up and drop you off. You must let us know at the time of booking which hotel you’re staying at if you require a shuttle pick-up.

The shuttle is an additional $30 pp

No transportation available on the Half Day Tour.

You should wear your own warm winter gear (i.e ski wear, ski gloves, hats, boots). A snowmobile helmet is provided at no charge, and snowsuits are available to rent for an additional fee if needed. A major credit card is required as a security deposit. Bring and personal daily medications (if required).

Our trips are not weather dependent. If it snows, we sled, if it’s sunny, we sled. We don’t cancel any trips due to weather. Please come prepared for a day out in the snow!

If you have any questions regarding what to wear, please contact us before your scheduled tour date.

Due to the nature of snowmobiling, we require damage deposits and/or insurance to be taken by guests prior to their departure. Guests must bring a valid credit card to their tour. Please note – Visa Debit/Mastercard Debit cards are not accepted in Canada as credit cards.

Deposit and insurance information as follows:

Insurance 
* We offer collision insurance for $25/sled which will cover you for any damages up to $300. You will be liable for any damage costs exceeding $300.
* We offer collision insurance for $50/sled which will cover you for any damages exceeding $3,500. You will be liable for any damage costs up to $3,500.
* You are liable for the full cost of repairs/replacements of the snowmobile if you elect not to purchase insurance.
* You are liable for any damage caused to any other snowmobiles (in addition to the one in which you are riding) as a result of your actions.

Full and Half Day Kicking Horse Trail Tours
We require an imprint of your credit card upon arrival for the tour or a $1,200 cash deposit.

Backcountry Tours (Intermediate and Extreme)
We require a damage deposit of $5,000 per sled upon arrival. If you purchase the $50 collision insurance, the damage deposit is reduced to $3,500 per sled. We hold this as a pre-authorization on your credit card, so please ensure you have this with you on the day of your tour.

Without a valid credit card or if we are unable to process the pre-authorization you will not be able to participate in your tour.

Yes, a standard waiver and release of liability is required for all participants.  A parent or guardian must complete a liability release for persons under 19 years of age.

No, a driver's license is not required as long as particiapnts are over 16 years of age. If they do not have a driver's license, then they are required to bring government issued photo ID.

Guests can choose to be drivers or passengers and will have the opportunity to switch during points of the tour

Your snowmobile can accommodate small backpacks and camera bags. We are happy to provide straps and bungees to secure your bag to the carrier.  Alternatively you or your passenger can wear a backpack while riding. Please ensure all zips, straps and flaps are secured when your snowmobile is in motion

There is a 48 hour cancellation policy, which allows you to change/cancel or refund your booking up to 48 hours outside your booked tour (up to 10 days for group bookings). No Shows and late comers will not be accommodated.