Sandpoint Ridge Runner snowmobiling
New to snowmobiling or only have a few hours to play on a snowmobile? The Sandpoint Ridge Runner tour is perfect snowmobile tour. This guided, family-friendly snowmobile adventure takes in our private summit trails with incredible views of Lake Pend Oreille and the Middle Fork of the East River. If time allows, we’ll dip further down into the Priest River Valley, a vibrant forest ecosystem and home to bull trout, moose, bear, wolf, and all manner of wildlife.
The tour price excludes 6 % Idaho state tax; online and direct reservations incure a 6 % booking fee.
After booking, you may request to change your reservation time or date outside of 45 days, though we assess an administrative fee of $100 for each change. Please visit Policies for our full cancellation policy.
- Visit our desk in Lakeview Lodge at the base.
- Stop by our Summit Lodge located near Sky House.
- Give us a ring on the phone: +1 (208) 263-6959.
- Send your booking to reservations@selkirkpowder.com or use our contact form.
Lodging
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We provide:
- licensed guides experienced in the area *
- riding instruction
- single-use lift ticket (not valid for skiing)
- snowmobile rental
- open-face DOT helmet (if you don’t have your own)
- goggles (if you don’t have your own)
- post-tour hot cocoa
You bring
Please arrive prepared for wintry adventure with the following personal items – you can use it as a checklist. (Many of the items may be purchased at The Source retail shop at Schweitzer.)
Optional
Three tours run every day.
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Check-in with us at our desk in Schweitzer’s Lakeview Lodge. You’ll complete registration documents and receive briefing on what happens next. |
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As you off-load from the lift, you’ll meet your guide and head towards our Summit Lodge. Your safety and equipment familiarization continues as your guide demonstrates important techniques and answers any questions you may have. |
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Now it’s time for fun! You’re cruising through the backcountry and experiencing some of the most unique and beautiful terrain you’ll ever ride through! |
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Arrive back at our summit operations lodge. If you take one of the two earlier tours, consider ending with lunch at Sky House. |
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Ride back down the chairlift to the Village base area. |
- Aimee3 months agoRated 5 out of 5 starsNo snow? No problem!
I recently had the pleasure of going on the Selkirk Powders Sandpoint Ridge Runner snowmobiling tour and it was an incredible experience. Our guide, Mike Asquith, was absolutely amazing. He was not only knowledgeable and experienced, but also incredibly thoughtful and accommodating.
One of our friends didn't have much experience with snowmobiling, and Mike went out of his way to ensure that she felt comfortable and included throughout the entire tour. He patiently explained the basics and provided helpful tips, making the experience enjoyable for everyone.
Despite not having a lot of new snow on the day of our tour, Mike managed to make the day truly memorable. He adapted the route and adjusted the itinerary to make the most of the conditions, ensuring we had a fantastic time. His enthusiasm and passion for snowmobiling were contagious, and it really made the day special.
I can't recommend Selkirk Powders and Mike enough. If you're looking for a snowmobiling tour that is not only thrilling but also guided by someone who genuinely cares about your experience, then this is the tour for you. Even with minimal snow, Mike made sure that we had a fantastic time and created memories that will last a lifetime. We can't wait to come back next winter!
Selkirk Powder3 months agoAimee thank you for your excellent review! We will let Mike know how exciting he made your snowmobile trip. We all look forward to touring with you and your grp again next season. Bonne journee, - Joann4 months agoRated 5 out of 5 starsFUN! FUN! FUN!
Wow! What fun we had on our snowmobile tour with Mike..... 6 of us had a great time exploring..... the weather cooperated and we got some awesome pictures ! But most fun was the different adventures we had along the way.... uphill, downhill, narrow trails winding downhill, tight curves, open spots.... just WOW! It's an awesome adventure.... do it!
Selkirk Powder4 months agoThank you Joann. We'll share this with Mike and the entire group. So glad you guys had a blast adventuring with us. Have a happy New Year! - The G.1 year agoRated 5 out of 5 starsBest Day of our Trip!
The team was great and very accommodating! Sage was a great guide and helped us novices feel at ease immediately! The trails were great and well maintained. Sage was very knowledgeable about the machines and surrounding area and answered all of our questions. We had a great time and definitely want to do it again! Thanks Selkirk!
Selkirk Powder1 year agoGlad we could be high point of a Grimm trip Ken, Sage and the all of the SP crew :) - Craig1 year agoRated 5 out of 5 starsSafe, Proffesional and a lot of fun
Everyone was very helpful for novices like us. The equipment is top-notch and the route is excellent.
Selkirk Powder1 year agoThank you Craig, hope to have you come back to see more of our trails! - Bailey B.2 years agoRated 5 out of 5 starsAmazing experience...highly recommend!!
Snowmobiling with Selkirk Powder is a must do excursion when in Schweitzer! The scenery was absolutely stunning and we had a fantastic day out on the mountain. The staff was so friendly, accommodating, and engaging with all our questions. The snowmobiles themselves were brand new and super high quality. The heated seats and handles definitely came in handy. I would absolutely recommend this tour to anyone visiting and am already trying to plan a trip back with the rest of my family. Thank you for such a wonderful experience!!
Selkirk Powder2 years agoBAILEY!!! Its so nice to read these as the season has come to a close and we're picking up after another banger season... We can't wait to see the video results! Thanks so much for your awesome review!