Private snowmobiling
Are you and your group looking for a unique snowmobiling adventure? Book a private snowmobile tour for family, friends or corporate group – we would be happy to build you a custom and private tour!
The tour price excludes 6 % Idaho state tax; online and direct reservations incure a 6 % booking fee.
Each guest must sign a waiver before participation.
With your guide in the lead, you’ll drive your snowmobile on groomed and ungroomed trails, stopping at spectacular areas to take photos and enjoying snacks and beverages while also learning about some of the rich natural history and lore of our very special area.
If you dream having a snowmobile tour business of your own, we especially welcome your inquiry for more information. Selkirk Powder possesses the snowmobiling portion of LU 100073 Commercial Land Use Permit and is open to discuss a sale of this permit. This permit allows for guided snowmobiling on all groomed roads on the east side of Priest Lake managed by the Idaho Department of Lands (IDL).
Details
The permit area consists of 188,000 acres in Priest Lake State Forest on the east side of Priest Lake. Allowed usage includes guided snowmobiling on the groomed trails with potential access to other IDL harvest roads with prior authority. No off-trail riding is offered with this permit but may be added with consultation and amendments in future renewals (subject to state authority). The permit has no date restrictions nor maximum use-days. Potential exists for expanding guided opportunities into the Panhandle National Forest. Click the map preview for a larger version (8.1 MB PDF).
Ken has 25 yr of experience in obtaining, maintaining, and transferring IDL instruments and Idaho outfitter-guide licensing, and he is available to consult on making any transition a success.
All drivers of snow vehicles must be at least 18 years of age and possess a valid driver’s license. All passengers must be able to grasp handhold with their hands and plant feet firmly on the ground. Helmets and eye protection must be worn when the vehicle is in operation.
If you have any questions about our policies, please call us before booking: +1 (208) 263-6959.
Payment
All reservations must be paid in full at the time of booking.
Promotions & discounts
Any promotion or discount must be redeemed only by calling reservations directly. No promotion and/or discount will be applied after the reservation has been made and full payment has been received.
Cancellations
Any cancellation made within 21 days of the scheduled tour date are 100 % non-refundable – no exceptions for any reason, not even airline delays, road closures, family emergencies, personal injury, etc. We encourage all guests to consider purchasing travel insurance with enhanced coverage (“Cancel For Any Reason” rider) through an outside provider such as InsureMyTrip.
Reservation changes
You may request date changes to your tour date outside of 21 days of your booking. Changes to your reservation are subject to availability and may incur an administrative fee of $100 per person.
Tour cancellations due to mechanical issues or unsafe conditions
Selkirk Powder Company has no control over Mother Nature. We tour in sun, snow, rain, wind, or any combination of interesting weather. It is, after all, an alpine environment. Be prepared, and dress accordingly. SPC reserves the right to cancel a tour for mechanical, weather, safety, personal or any other circumstance. You will be issued a full or partial credit valid for 1 year from the original tour date. No refunds will be issued. If your tour is cancelled multiple times, your credit still expires after 1 year – no extensions will be applied.
Policy changes
SPC reserves the right at any time, and at its sole discretion, to modify any policies set out above, with or without notice other than publishing such modificationa on our website. It is your responsibility to review policies on our website for updates and/or changes. Your reservation and/or use of our services following any such policy modification constitutes your acceptance of any modified policy.