We checked the weather ahead of time for Breckenridge and noted that our first morning after arrival would be clear. We chose that day for snowmobiling and Good Times for a couple of reasons over their competitor Tiger Run.
Tiger Run didn't even answer their phone for one thing, and we later learned that Tiger Run no longer offers guided tours, which are helpful when zipping around the Arapahoe National Forest to the Continental Divide.
The folks at Good Times loaned us snowmobile suits and helmets and gave us some instruction and practice, and then off we went for a 2-hour tour. We zoomed up and down through the trees and then headed for the Georgia Pass of the Continental Divide. While there, we could see all the way to Pikes Peak, 130 miles away.
Rates were $80 for a driver and $40 for a passenger, and we thought afterwards that it was well worth it. Stay for a few cups of hot chocolate after the ride if you’d like.
We didn't have time, but the Good Times folks also offer dog sledding and horse-drawn sleigh rides. Getting there is easy, take Highway 9 from Breckenridge towards Frisco and turn right about 4 miles outside of Breckenridge. Bring your camera, sunscreen, and lip balm, and be prepared to let loose a few whoops and hollers as you careen around the trails at 40 mph!!