Agenda:
- Arrive Saturday March 14 – Check in is 4:00pm – Dinner at the house
- Sunday – Sleigh Ride, Dinner at Ski Tip Lodge at 6:00pm
- Monday – Snowmobile, Dinner at the house.
- Tuesday – Tour Vail and Dinner, need a reservation
- Depart Wednesday March 18 – Check out is 10:00am.
- Arrive Wednesday – Four Seasons in Denver
- Thursday – Tour Denver
- Friday – Bob, Lynn, Tony, Sally – Head for Cincinnati
Booking Details:
Snowmobile:
Your order number is RUNG1XH. (See attached)
Order Total $1,522.50.
2-Hour Prospector Snowmobile Tour
Date: Mar 16, 2026 12:00 PM
For groups of six or more, an auto gratuity of 15% will be charge at check in.
We ask that all guests arrive 30 minutes before the scheduled start time for check-in.
48 hours notice of cancellation
If they ask us to buy insurance, I’ll encourage everyone to do that.
What to Expect
- Scenic Ride: Explore groomed trails and soak in spectacular mountain views.
- Family-Friendly Fun: A brief stop allows children (up to 70 pounds) to enjoy riding a kiddie snowmobile in a snowy meadow, while other participants can practice riding in a scenic open area.
- Double Riders Welcome: Couples can ride together on the same snowmobile, making this a great option for families and pairs, our only tour that allows for double riding!
What to Wear & Bring
- Warm winter attire (ski clothing is ideal).
- Insulated waterproof boots, gloves, scarf, or neck gaiter.
- Goggles or sunglasses for eye protection (mandatory).
- Helmets (provided). Ski helmets are not suitable.
- Important Note: White Mountain does not provide boots, suits, goggles, gloves, or scarves. Guests must arrive properly dressed to participate.
Sleigh Ride:
$915.45 (See attached receipt)
A Private Ride on the Big Red Sleigh
Sunday, March 15, 2026 at 12:30 PM – 1:00 PM
72 hours notice of cancellation from reserved departure time.
House:
This is full paid now. (See attached receipt)
Costs:
Here are the updated totals:
| House | $4,821.40 | |||
| Snowmobile | $1,522.50 | |||
| Sleigh Ride | $915.45 | |||
| Each Family | $1,814.84 | |||
| Frank | Harris | Delisio | LeRoy | |
| Paid Already | $500.00 | $500.00 | $1,205.35 | $395.24 |
| VRBO Due | $705.35 | $705.35 | $0.00 | $810.11 |
| Snowmobiling | $380.63 | $380.63 | $380.63 | $380.63 |
| Sleigh Ride | $228.86 | $228.86 | $228.86 | $228.86 |
| Total Due: | $1,314.84 | $1,314.84 | $609.49 | $1,419.60 |
The last thing to plan is what we’ll do on Tuesday. I suggest we go to Vail to sight-see, shop, and dine. We’ll want reservations for that night. https://www.vail.com/travel-guide/what-to-do-in-vail-village.aspx
House
- Saturday, March 14th through Wednesday, March 18th
- House – https://www.vrbo.com/724897
- Location: Map
- Total: $4821.40
- September 2 paid $1895.24
- Next payment is due on January 28 for $1,185.00
- Last payment is February 17 for $1,941.16
- Flights
- Delta ($338) has no non-stops anymore.
- United ($285+) and Frontier ($227+) have non-stops.
- Rental Car
- It must be an All-Wheel drive vehicle
- We need two SUV’s and can split the costs
- Lynn needs a ride up on March 14
Snowmobile
Snowmobiling:
- Colorado – https://youtu.be/N9-rpCXEk0E. My sister is in yellow. Lynn is in green.
- Whistler – https://youtu.be/0lwtqp2as_o?si=zHk1cvhRxX6lmhPK&t=103. Don’t expect that much snow in Colorado unless it really dumps on us. 😀
- Michigan:
- iPhotos Album
I found four places we can rent from. I like these guys: https://whitemountainsnowmobiletours.com/. A two-hour, guided tour is $300 per person. It should be a beautiful ride. The snowmobiles have heated handlebars and footrests. The site says they only go as fast as the slowest rider.
Agenda
- Two hour drive from airport to Silverthorne
- Groceries on the way up – Kings Soopers – 3400 Youngfield St, Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
Daily Stuff
- Arrive Saturday March 14 – Check in is 4:00pm – Dinner at the house
- Sunday – Sleigh Ride, Dinner at Ski Tip Lodge at 6:00pm
- Monday – Snowmobile, Dinner at the house.
- Tuesday – Tour Vail and Dinner, need a reservation
- Depart Wednesday March 18 – Check out is 10:00am.
- Arrive Wednesday – Four Seasons in Denver
- Thursday – Tour Denver
- Friday – Bob, Lynn, Tony, Sally – Head for Cincinnati
Other activities
Breckenridge old town
Vail Village
Snowshoeing
Skiing
- Dog Sledding
- Ice Skating
- Hot Springs in Steamboat
- Sleigh Rides (Music, schnapps, hot chocolate)
- Snow Cat to Vail Mountain restaurant
Food
- Ski Tips Lodge – Keystone – https://www.keystoneresort.com/explore-the-resort/during-your-stay/dining/ski-tip-lodge.aspx
- Meals in the house??
Misc.
- What to wear!!
- Layers
- Warm Coat, and lite coat for traveling
- Boots with heavy socks
- Snow pants
- Good gloves
- Neckie
- Staying longer??
- Where to stay
- What to do
Tubing Pictures
