A Winter Riding Adventure

*Winter weather can vary considerably and tours may be held in cold and snowy conditions. Participants should be comfortable with moderate to hard exertion levels and cold wintery weather conditions. Steamboat’s high altitude of 7000 feet combined with rapidly changing weather conditions adds additional challenge to this activity. If we deem conditions too adverse we will do our best to find an alternate day/time, alternate activity, or credit you towards a future outing.*

Included Gear for Rentals and Guided Rides

• Modern fat bike equipped with 4″ or larger tires and flat pedals
• Helmet with merino wool under helmet cap
• Insulated water bottle
• Basic tool kit for minor adjustments
• Route suggestions and conditions report

Make it a Guided Experience

• An expert local guide with first aid training will handle navigation and provide helpful tips and skill instruction across 1 to 2 hour ride.
• Access our fat bike rental fleet with discounts on any gear you from our shop
• Explore new parts of Steamboat as your guide tailors a route and educates on the local area
• Tools, snacks, first aid supplies, and hot beverage provided by your guide
• Photos and GoPro video shared post ride
• Post ride finish back at 910 Yampa St’s Mountain Tap Brewery for pizza and beer (Additional Charge)
• Guided rides are run under permit from the City of Steamboat Springs, rates includes trail user fee. 

Tour start times can be reserved for 11:00AM or 1:00PM, Book your tour at least 7 days in advance to ensure availability

*Maximum group size for guided tours is 4 riders and minimum age is 14. **A gratuity for your guide is suggested if you have an excellent outing.

What To Bring

For all rentals and guided experiences we will provide the latest weather and trail conditions before you head out, so you can prepare accordingly. Winter weather can vary considerably, so be prepared for cold temperatures and snow. Here is our suggested checklist of gear to stay warm and rolling smoothly on your next fat bike ride:

• Cold weather appropriate clothing such as synthetic or wool wicking base layers along with wind/snow blocking shell (similar to how you might ski). If it’s warmer above 35 degrees consider a lighter XC ski pant and if it’s below freezing go with a heavier alpine ski pant.
• Backpack to carry extra warm clothing, a shell, and for shedding clothing layers if you get warm
• Warm boots and gloves (Having a backup pair of gloves is helpful)
• Sunglasses
• Energy snacks & water * Drink plenty of water before your ride
• Sunscreen and lip balm

Fitness Level & Conditions

We have a range of route suggestions with easy bailout routes back to your starting point, making our fat bike tours a great option for both novice and experienced riders. However it’s strongly suggested that fat bike participants be comfortable with moderate exertion levels in cold weather. High altitude combined with rapidly changing weather conditions will add more challenge to this activity.

Tips and Etiquette

• If you are purchasing a Howelsen Hill Nordic ticket for access to groomed trails, be sure to review their fat bike rules. This includes no fat biking on groomed trails Monday – Friday between 2pm and 6pm.

•  It’s easy to misjudge the conditions and spend a few hours pushing your fat bike! Depending on the day, the weather, and your fitness level, fat biking can vary from incredibly fun to absolutely miserable. Thus we don’t publish all of the possible places to go ride and suggest caution when downloading routes from various websites. Give us a call or text message and we can make suggestions ahead of your ride.

• Fat bike rentals or tours can always be substituted with snowshoes in the event of deep snow.

• Expect to encounter other trail users including walkers, skiers, dogs, wildlife, etc and always yield to them. Most trails will be very tight and it’s important to maintain full control of your bike so you can stop as needed for others.

• All guided tours or rentals will include an overview of how to operate your fat bike, how to share trails, and what to expect, so you can feel comfortable wherever you ride.

Unsure about fat biking?
Give us a call or text anytime to talk through the specifics: 970-367-3517