Base Area Cam
Elevation: 6050’ - Brundage Base Area. Cleared at 4:30 pm daily during ski season. Click image for larger view.
McCall, Idaho Guided Snowmobile Tours & Snowmobile Rentals
Call (208) 634-4151 or email [email protected] to book.
Join Brundage Mountain’s professional backcountry guides to experience the mountain like you never have before. Brundage offers McCall area snowmobile tours to scenic locations like Clow Point, Granite Lake, Brundage Reservoir, Goose Lake, and the Brundage Mountain Lookout. Full-day guests can choose a trip to Hazard Lake or Upper Payette Lake. Experience fun terrain and exceptional views of the Goose Creek drainage, Salmon River Mountains, Payette Lakes and more.
Tours and rentals are offered 7 days a week beginning December 20th.
*Please note: we do not currently offer children’s sized gear. Prices listed do not include sales tax. Sales tax will apply.
The Machines
Our 2023 Ski-Doo snowmobile fleet features the Expedition Sport 600, Expedition Sport 2-Up 600, and Backcountry 850.
Rentals
Already familiar with McCall, Idaho snowmobile touring? You can enjoy a hassle-free day when you rent a backcountry or powder snowmobile. Park in the private lot at Brundage Mountain where your machines will be staged and ready to ride, and you can ride directly into the backcountry.
Guided Trips with Personal Sleds
Do you own a snowmobile but would appreciate having a guide introduce you to the expansive backcountry beyond Brundage Mountain? Brundage offers guided trips with your own sled.
Guided Snowmobile Tours
| GUIDED SNOWMOBILE TOURS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Start Time | Return | Price | |
| Full Day 600 | 9 am | 4 pm | $395 |
| Half Day 600 | 11 am | 4 pm | $280 |
| Full Day 600 2-Up | 9 am | 4 pm | $395 + additional rider fee |
| Half Day 600 2-Up | 11 am | 4 pm | $280 + additional rider fee |
| Full Day 850 | 9 am | 4 pm | $495 |
| Half Day 850 | 11 am | 4 pm | $375 |
| SNOWMOBILE GUIDE SERVICE (BRING YOUR OWN SLED) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Start Time | Return | Price Per Sled | |
| Full Day Guided | 9 am | 4 pm | $200 |
| Half Day Guided | 11 am | 4 pm | $150 |
| ADDITIONAL RIDER FEE | |
|---|---|
| Youth (7-11) | $50 |
| Junior (12-17) | $90 |
| Adult (18+) | $180 |
Snowmobile Rentals
| SNOWMOBILE RENTALS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Sled Minimum | |||
| Start Time | Return | Price | |
| Full Day Ski-Doo 600 Expedition or 600 Backcountry | 9 am | 4 pm | $350 |
| Half Day Ski-Doo 600 Expedition or 600 Backcountry | 11 am | 4 pm | $230 |
| Full Day Ski-Doo 600 Expedition 2-Up | 9 am | 4 pm | $350 + additional rider fee |
| Half Day Ski-Doo 600 Expedition 2-Up | 11 am | 4 pm | $230 + additional rider fee |
| ADDITIONAL RIDER FEE | |
|---|---|
| Youth (7-11) | $50 |
| Junior (12-17) | $90 |
| Adult (18+) | $180 |
Cancellation Policy
If Brundage Mountain cancels your trip for any reason, you’ll receive a full refund. If you cancel your trip 72 hours in advance (or more), you’ll receive a full refund.
If you cancel your trip less than 72 hours in advance, you may reschedule for a different date in the current season at no additional charge. Once a trip has been rescheduled, you are no longer eligible for a cancellation refund.
Snowmobile FAQ
- HOW OLD DO I NEED TO BE TO RENT OR DRIVE A SNOWMOBILE?18+ with a valid drivers license.
- DO WE HAVE TO USE A GUIDE?No, a guide is not required. With the extensive trail system in our area, the majority of our guests choose guided tours.
- WHAT SHOULD WE WEAR?Warm, waterproof sled/ski/snowboard gear. Including: snow boots and winter gloves, a base layer, a pair of ski/snowboard socks, a mid-layer (sweater, sweatshirt, or fleece), and waterproof and windproof outer layers. Helmets are required and provided on every trip, as well as pants, jackets, and avalanche beacons.
- WHAT'S INCLUDED WITH THE TOURS?Jackets, pants, helmets, and avalanche beacons for all riders. There is one shovel per sled. Half-day tours include a snack, and full-day tours include a lunch.
- WILL RIDING INSTRUCTIONS BE PROVIDED?Yes. We have knowledgeable guides who will give an orientation and instruction prior to your ride. They will offer assistance when needed. Riding a snowmobile for the first time may seem a bit intimidating, but it doesn’t take long to get comfortable and have a great time.
- WILL WE BE ALLOWED TO RIDE OFF TRAIL? Yes. There will be plenty of opportunities to take advantage of off trail riding.
- DO YOU RECOMMEND RIDING DOUBLE OR SINGLE?The choice to ride single or double depends on the rider’s age and level of confidence in operating a snowmobile. Participants under the age of 18 must ride as a passenger. Combined driver + passenger weight must be less than 300 lbs per manufacturer’s instructions. Most riders, even beginners, prefer riding single over double because it’s more comfortable and easier to maneuver.
- HOW EARLY SHOULD WE ARRIVE?It is a good idea to arrive 15 minutes before your trip time to check in at Guest Services.
- SHOULD WE TIP THE GUIDE? Yes. It’s standard practice to tip your guide(s), as with any other service business. Suggested minimum tip is $50 per rider or 10% of the entire trip. Cash is preferred, but cards or alternative methods (Venmo, PayPal, etc.) are also acceptable.
- IS PRIOR EXPERIENCE REQUIRED FOR SNOWMOBILING? No, prior experience is not required. Our first priority is your safety. Our guides are certified in CPR, First Aid and Avalanche Awareness. We will provide an equipment overview and safety orientation prior to riding. For non-guided snowmobile rentals, we recommend riders have some prior experience.
- IF WE'RE RENTING, WHERE CAN WE TAKE THE SNOWMOBILES?There is a trail system adjacent to Brundage Mountain that you can explore. Snowmobiles cannot be loaded onto any vehicle or trailer and transported off-site. Renters must ride the snowmobiles straight from the Brundage Mountain Resort pickup point and return them to the same place.
- WHAT IF WE BRING OUR RENTAL SLEDS BACK LATE?Each late rider will be issued a $25 late fee for every 15 minutes that they are late. The minimum recovery fee is $300.
- WHAT IF THE SNOWMOBILE IS DAMAGED DURING THE TOUR?The driver assumes all financial responsibility for any damages to the machine. Damages can range from small repairs (such as a cracked mirror) to the total cost of the snowmobile (approximately $14,000). Prior to tour departure, guests are required to sign an “Equipment Rental Contract” assuming liability for the risk of loss or damage to the equipment rented.
