Guides for snowmobiling
Overview
Two independent and expertly run Idaho adventure operators, Crown Jewel Rentals (CJR) and Selkirk Powder Co. (SPC), have come together to give you the best snowmobile tour at Priest Lake. From the CJR lakeside “showroom”, we’ll guide you into our 188,000 acre permit zone that spans from nearly Schweiter to the Canadian border, providing access to areas with miles of lightly used trails that few others can reach. Our experienced and licensed guides ensure a safe and memorable experience with personalized instruction tailored to the group’s skill level, from first-time riders to advanced enthusiasts.
Customized experiences
Whether you're looking for a beginner, family-friendly tour or a more challenging, expert-oriented ride, Selkirk Powder can tailor the day to fit your group's specific needs and desires. Schweitzer Mountain Resort remains a major destination for those taking a full-day tour.
Booking
- Visit Crown Jewel Rentals to review and rent the Ski-Doo Grand Touring 600 Ace.
- Book guides for your tour below or by calling us.
Licensed, professional & fun guides
See equipment list to stay toasty
Private groups available
We stay on trails
Bring your own snowmobile or rent
Up to 6 participants per guide
Price per guide
The price displayed represents the final tour price, which includes 6 % Idaho state tax and 6 % booking fee. These are detailed as a separate amount during the check-out process.
A typical day
| 8:00 am | All Half-Day A M and Full-Day guests meet guide(s) at CJR’s lakeside location. |
| 8:30 am | Leave on tour or drive and trailer sleds to drop zone. |
| 11:30 am | All Half-Day P M guests meet guide(s) at CJR’s lakeside location. |
| 3:00–3:30 pm | All tours arrive back at CJR. |
Rent (or bring your own)
We don’t rent snowmobiles ourselves, but we offer guided snowmobile tours to anyone that has their own snowmobile or chooses to rent one. For local rentals, we recommend Crown Jewel Rentals (CJR) in Coolin.
By getting your snowmobile rentals from CJR, the sleds are current and all equipment is provided.
Equipment list
Please come prepared with the following equipment. If you rent a snowmobile from Crown Jewel Rentals, they will supply you with all necessary outerwear: snowsuit, boots, gloves, helmet, and goggles.
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| wearables | such as a buff, scarf, or balaclava | ||
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| optional | drones may only be operated by licensed individuals | ||
| optional | with extra winter gear, for example | ||
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| optional | non-alcoholic only |
Choose options
Frosty fun
Cruise through a winter wonderland of beautiful nature.
Customizable
We are happy to tailor your day to best fit your group.
Add instruction
Add an avalanche safety or Snowmobiling 101 course.
FAQs
The town of Coolin couldn’t be much cooler. It’s a very small lakeside town that’s pretty chill
in the winter. Most winter visitors are either bc shredders or sledders, so it makes for a
wonderful place to stay. It’s about 7 mi from the staging area and has all facilities to support
you. Powder magazine published an article in July
2024 on this topic.
Coolin on Google
Maps
As we’ll have two cats operating, we don’t see conflicts between the day group and scheduling for unguided groups that want to do custom arrangements.
We are approximately 135 mi / 3½ hr away from Big Red Cats. Other destinations:
- Silver Mountain: 110 mi / 2½ hr
- 49° North: 67 mi / 1½ hr
- Brundage: 345 mi / 6½ hr
- Soldier Mountain: 620 mi / 10 hr
- Coolin: 7 mi
- Priest River: 12 mi
- Schweitzer: 55 mi
- Spokane Int’l Airport: 77 mi
Booking policies
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 & reservation changes
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 (one with a 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.
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 modifications 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.
To ensure you get the dates and size of group you want, we encourage you to book as soon as your dates are established. Some of our guests make their reservations up to a year in advance, so don’t wait too long to contact us.
Payment in full is due at the time of booking.
If you prefer, tips can be added at the time of booking. The typical tipping amount in the industry is 10–20 % of the total tour cost: the same as you would extend for service in a restaurant or similar setting. At Selkirk Powder, tips are pooled and shared among guides, snowcat drivers (for snowcat trips), and your reservations agent.
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. We recommend trip insurance policies with cancel for any reason for peace of mind and reducing your exposure should you want to cancel due to conditions not being to your liking.
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