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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes! We provide helmets, goggles, monosuits & boots. We do not provide gloves or a cold-weather facial covering (Balaclava, for instance). This is included in the price of your tour or rental if needed.

Yes, any gear that you may need that we have on hand is included in the price of your adventure and/or rental. Call us if you’d like more information on this.

Unfortunately, Ski Helmets are not designed for the potential impact speeds that can occur on a snowmobile. You MUST wear a Full-Face Helmet that is DOT-Approved for Snowmobiling. This includes small children. We do provide modern full-face snowmobile helmets as a part of your booking, and have sizes appropriate for ages ~6 and over. If you have your own helmet that fits these requirements, you’re more than welcome to bring your own. 

All clients will be picked up from where they are staying at by our shuttle bus. Clients are not allowed to drive to our location.

Yes, all clients must use our provided transportation.

Every year we get people that have never ridden a sled before, to those that are at the professional level of riding. We can say with pride that we are able to cater to any and all styles of riding. We pair you accordingly with our professional guides to ensure you get the most out of your day. From beautiful scenic tours, to extreme backcountry adventures, let us know what you’re after and we will make sure to deliver exactly what you desire while on the snow with us!

15 years or older. We do allow younger drivers to drive in certain meadows on our private property on our Trail Tours only, provided that they are sitting in front of their parent/guardian on the snowmobile, and snow conditions & time allows. This is up to your guide’s discretion, please discuss with your guide at the beginning of your tour.

It’s exactly that, a completely private mountain that only TSA is exclusively able to ride with clients like you. Check out the tab “Adventures” for full details and just exactly how cool this private mountain and its terrain is.

We are really lucky to be able to say that we have a little of everything at our mountain. Powder Meadows, Technical Tree Riding, Scenic Trails, Downhill Powder Descents, Cliff drops, V-bottom riding, rock faces & Chutes, technical ravine riding, and everything in between! We TRULY have something for everyone and all ability level of riders.

No, Routt County does not allow us to rent snowmobiles without a guide. All rentals must be guided.

No, all guests that want to ride the private mountain must book one of our Pro Ride Adventure or Ultimate Trail Explorer packages.

Yes, with a guide! Please refer to the “Pro Ride Adventure” product page on our website, and select “Own Machine” instead of the Ski-Doo or Polaris choices we provide. 

Yes! Our On-Trail offerings are both appropriate for groups with children. Please see the age policy on the pages for these tours for more specifics.

Yes, but only on our Trail Tours. The Pro Ride Adventure snowmobiles are high performance, mountain-specific machines and only accommodate one rider.

The team at Thunderstruck Adventures is extremely passionate about snowmobiling and sharing their passion with others. We believe in going above and beyond for our clients and ensuring they have the best possible time on the snow while using our services and rentals. No matter your ability or experience, we want to cater to your wants and needs. Snowmobiling is a way for people to enjoy some of the most beautiful areas of the backcountry, as well as enjoy the company of each other. We strive to provide the best possible service we can for each and every client. We are a small family-owned business and hope each client feels that small company vibe when using our services.

TO KNOW – PRO RIDE ADVENTURE & INTRO TO PRO RIDE

Pro Ride Clients  will need to be ready by 7:40 am in order to be picked up and departing Steamboat by 8:00 am. The Shuttle Bus leaves at 8:00 am Sharp for the riding area, so do not be late!  Clients should bring all of the snow gear that they currently have with them (Regular snow boots or Snowboard boots, goggles, gloves, balaclava, jacket, snow pants, base layer clothing, hand warmers if desired, etc.) We will provide snowmobile specific helmets if needed. We can also provide snowmobiling gear if you do not have anything or need certain items. Please note we do not provide balaclavas or gloves.

TO KNOW – ULTIMATE TRAIL TOURS

8:00 am Ultimate Trail clients. The shuttle bus leaves at 8:00am sharp from Steamboat for the riding area so please be ready 30 minutes prior for shuttle pickup.

10:30 am Ultimate Trail clients. The shuttle bus leaves at 10:30am sharp from Steamboat for the riding area so please be ready 30 minutes prior for shuttle pickup.

1:00 pm Ultimate Trail clients. The shuttle bus leaves at 10:30am sharp from Steamboat for the riding area so please be ready 30 minutes prior for shuttle pickup.

Once arrived at our shop, you will sign paperwork & get everything ready with your gea. Clients should bring all of the snow gear that they currently have with them (Regular snow boots or snowboard boots, goggles, gloves, balaclava, jacket, snow pants, base layer clothing, hand warmers if desired, etc.) We will provide snowmobile specific helmets if needed. We can also provide snowmobiling gear if you do not have anything or need certain items. Please note we do not provide balaclavas or gloves.

TRANSPORTATION/SHUTTLE BUS SERVICE

Clients are not allowed to drive themselves to our shop. We now offer transportation for all guests. We will pick you up in Steamboat where you’re staying at and from there we will head to our Private Mountain trailhead where our warehouse is located that you will gear up at.

Pickup times:

8:00 am Ultimate Trail Explorer  Clients (8:00 am tours) will have pickup times from 7:30 am- 8:00 am

Full Pro Ride Adventure Clients (8:00 am tours) will have pickup times from 7:30 am – 8:00 am

10:30 am Morning Intro to Pro Ride Clients (10:30 am tours) will have pickup times from 10:00 am – 10:30 am

10:30 am Ultimate Trail Explorer Clients (10:30 am tours) will have pickup times from  10:00- 10:30 am

1:30 pm Afternoon Into to Pro Ride Clients (1:30 pm tours) will have pickup times from 1:00 pm – 1:30 pm

1:30 pm Afternoon Ultimate Trail Explorer Clients (1:30 pm tours) will have pickup times of 1:00pm – 1:30pm

INCLUDED WITH PRO RIDE ADVENTURE & TRAIL EXPLORER TOUR

  • Any Snowmobile gear you don’t have (except for gloves)
  • Insurance – $2000 Deductible
  • Transportation
  • Lunch & Water (Pro Ride Full Day Tour Only)
  • Fuel & Oil for Snowmobile
  • Private Mountain Access with Guide

DAMAGE WAIVER

Clients are responsible for any damage that occurs while the snowmobile, trailers, gear, and anything else from TSA is in their possession. Clients are responsible for the first $2,000 of combined damage per machine. TSA has 36 hours after a rental is dropped off to inspect it for damages.

CANCELLATION POLICY

Our cancellation policy allows you to cancel up to 72 hours prior to your reservation for a full, 100% refund. That’s right, no questions asked; cancel for any reason 72 hours prior to your reservation with no penalty.

Cancellations within 72 hours of your reservation cannot be refunded for any reason. This includes closed roads, cancelled/delayed flights, injury or sickness (including Covid), death, weather and snow conditions.

If snow conditions are not adequate for tours, Thunderstruck Adventures reserves the right to cancel a tour. In this event, we will make every effort to reschedule your tour, or provide a full refund.

Our Shuttle Busses depart for our Trailhead promptly at their scheduled times. If you are late for your tour and miss the shuttle bus, we will not issue refunds. We will make every effort possible to reschedule you in the event this happens.

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