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Interesting Facts About ATVs

If you are an ATV owner or are planning on booking an ATV rental in the near future, here are some interesting facts to provide you with some conversation points with your riding buddies. Did you know that some of the original ATVs were 6-wheeled and not 4-wheels? Did you know that at gradual speeds, the rear wheels move in the opposite direction of the front wheels? In Minnesota, it is illegal to operate ATVs with snorkels under water. Did you know that in Israel ATVs are referred to as “Polaris?” And finally, did you know that nearly every adolescent ATV sold in the U.S. is either made in China or Taiwan? These conversation starters should get you started with your next Vail ATV rentals!

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Be Aware of Snowmobiling Conditions Before You Go

While most qualified Colorado snowmobiling outfitters will provide you with safety instructions of what to do in an emergency situation, it is a good idea to anticipate snow conditions and indications of other weather-related risks before renting a snowmobile in Vail. Before snowmobiling in Colorado, you will want to check the weather forecast first and foremost. Check for temperature and wind conditions as these factors can directly affect the trails and may cause rapid changes in the snowpack that you should be aware of. It is additionally important that you recognize the fact that weather conditions in the Colorado high country can change quickly, so be prepared for your Vail snowmobile rental by familiarizing yourself with the terrain where you will be traveling.

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Why Vail, Colorado?

If you are considering going snowmobiling in Colorado, why not try snowmobiling Vail? Why Vail you ask? Well, besides the fact that Vail, Colorado averages over 350 inches of snow per year, once your snowmobiling adventure is over for the day, Vail offers you plenty of other activities to take part in. Besides Vail snowmobiling, one can go snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, dog sledding, snow cat skiing, snow tubing, ice skating and downhill skiing (obviously). If you are not the outdoorsy type, Vail also offers hundreds of shops in pedestrian friendly areas, approximately 10 day spas to relax in, and a highly touted après ski and night life scene to take advantage of. So, as you can see, Vail is not all about skiing and snowmobiling!

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Colorado’s 3,000 Miles of Snowmobiling Trails

Did you know that there are more than 225,000 miles of groomed and marked snowmobile trails in North America? And, did you know that there are approximately 3,000 miles of groomed Colorado snowmobiling trails within this total? Okay, maybe you knew that, but did you know that the registration fees from Vail snowmobiling outfitters fund the upkeep of all of these miles of trails? Either way, just know that when you book a Vail snowmobile rental with a local outfitter, part of your money is going to keep those trails safe and secure for you to enjoy your excursion to its fullest. So, the next time you consider a Colorado snowmobile rental, don’t balk too much at the cost as you now know that part of this is going towards keeping these trails open.

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Proper Attire For Colorado Snowmobiling

When booking Breckenridge snowmobile rentals, you first want to make sure that you have the proper riding apparel for a comfortable and safe trip while snowmobiling in Colorado. You will want to make sure that you dress in layers to be ready for the ever changing weather conditions in the Colorado mountains. It is important to remember that you can never have too many layers as you can always remove a layer during your Breckenridge snowmobiling excursion. The first layer should be a synthetic-blend long underwear that allows your body to breathe. Make sure not to use cotton materials as they can get wet and freeze, and who wants that? You can then add as many light layers as you feel is necessary, using polyester blends, silk or other synthetic blends that will dry quickly and wick moisture away from your skin. You then want to top it all off with an outside shell of jacket and pants consisting of Gore-Tex, Acrylic or other synthetic materials that will protect you from the wind chill, cold and frostbite. Add in a helmet, eye protection, gloves, socks and boots, and you will be all set for your next Colorado snowmobiling adventure.

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Explore Colorado backcountry with the new RZR

Our most popular Colorado ATV Rental vehicle for families is the Polaris RZR. It can fly over dunes with ease using its 760 cc 4 stroke engine. It sits 4 passengers comfortable and still manages to accelerate to 35mph in less than 4.4 seconds. Tell mom and grandma to hang on while you rip up dunes and rocks when you rent 4 wheelers. Finding a reliable and safe Vail ATV rental is essential for family safety. Make sure they have and own proper ATV equipment as well as the properly sized safety equipment. Any Colorado ATV tour will be sure to get your adrenaline running.