On the Trail Snowmobile Rental

A group of 6 of us rented 2 ski doo summits & 4 ski doo renegade sled from OTTR. The staff at the front desk were helpful & friendly. They provided maps & a brief description on where to go and info about certain parts of the trail. The guys outside prepping the sleds were also professional and helpful. They provided a quick tutorial for all the sleds. They told us how to dig out if we got stuck. The equipment & provided riding gear was all in great condition. During our rides some of us had an accident here and there. The staff & owner seemed to take it in stride and charged us for the damage deservedly so. We had no complaints and enjoyed the sleds, the trails, and the equipment. OTTR was great. Thank to everyone there!

Okay so let me first let me say that I have been snowmobiling the Winter Park /​Granby area and I absolutely loved it
Upon arrival I thought it looked very nice. The girl at the front was nice, the equipment was new and not smelly so that was good.
We were given a map and a man gave us instructions to stay in the small circle which should take us about 2 hours. I thought this was east to follow and as long as we saw sign that we’d be all good.
We proceeded out the gates and came upon the first letter A, we made a left which was the easier way that the man explained to us earlier. We weren’t even on the road for 5 minutes when it got crazy bumpy and very uncomfortable. Make the long story short, we ended up getting lost because the trails were not marked properly and believe you me I was looking out for the signs every second of the way. We somehow came onto a road and had to guess which way to go, luckily we ended up back on the trail but had gone outside of the small circle. We teamed up with another family who had also gotten lost. I wouldn’t have cared much except it started to snow and it was very very cold. Had I known where we were I would have looked at the map and turned around and got off. However, I didn’t know where we were so we kept on forging along.
I didn’t mention this earlier either but the man who explained the trail map was a little bit rough to say it nicely. Not sure if he was having a bad day, but we were being very nice and he was not friendly at all.
We eventually made it back, I definitely will not be doing snowmobiling ever again. I think if you don’t mind it being really bumpy and uncomfortable, and are ok with possibility of being very cold then go for it! I was wearing ski clothes with long underwear and had hand warmers and was still pretty cold.
This is a pretty expensive excursion if you’re not going to like it, so you may want to ask some friends how they like that before you go

Yay! I’m a fan!
Snowmobiling newb that also opted for snowshoes.
I called in the morning and was able to get on a guided tour for the afternoon. For the time in between, I decided to snow-​shoe. When I arrived, about an hour after calling, to get the snow shoes, they didn’t have them; They were all downtown (fortunately, only 10 mins away). I wish I had been told they were downtown when I left downtown to come get them. One of the guides drove downtown and picked them up so I hung out for a while.
Those working couldn’t give me much information about where I could go snow-​shoeing, but fortunately mentioned a trailhead at Kawuneeche that got me to the right starting point.
I drove down to the Kawuneeche Visitor Center and didn’t see any trailheads, so I read the message boards and found a few spots to try out in RMNP.
Snow-​shoeing was a lot more fun than most people would make it out to be. It’s easy and it was very peaceful to wander around with a camera and my thoughts. Be aware that the trails around here are rarely used, so consult a walking/​hiking map of the trails. I got really close to a river, which would have sucked.
I went back for snowmobile time. I grew up jet-​skiing on a lake and occasionally riding motorcycles so snowmobiling is the natural next step (Why not fly around on every surface possible in the open at high speeds? :-D)
There is a minimum of 5 people per tour and I was a 1-​person add on to an existing non-​private tour, so I became concerned when the rest of the group didn’t show up. OTTR respected my tour even though others no-​showed.
I went on a guided tour with Thomas. It was a lot of fun and I loved it. I just wish he had explained how to maneuver my body when approaching a turn before we got started. I ended up going way off on a turn and burying myself in powder at which point I asked how he hits turns and I followed that advice for the rest of the tour, no issues.
At the end, the lower part of my face was red and my smiling lips purple from the elements giving me a beating through the helmet’s Vader-​like vents.
You have to bring your own gloves and goggles. I’d also recommend a motorcyclist’s face mask (not cotton).
Staff was great.
There is a weekday special of 10% off that I saw this on their website, but completely forgot about it until I got back to my room and looked at the bill. Don’t forget to mention it or you won’t get it.

My husband and I rented two single rider Polaris ATVs for two hours, and we had a blast. We are both inexperienced in riding ATVs, but it was pretty easy! And tons of fun. I recommend this business as the trails nearby offered a lot of variety, and the people who helped us were very courteous and knowledgeable.

On the trail is a great place to rent snowmobiles they have quality sleds and equipment however the owner that married into money is a douche bag!!! We brought them six customers from Missouri who spent just over $ 1800 and the guy would not let us park our motorhome and his giant empty parking lot. He came out and hit me up for $ 40 a day for a spot with no electricity no water I guess that’s how they thank you for sending them so much business every year I might add.
The owner should take a business-​class get a degree learn about ethics and word-​of-​mouth social media and how it affects you’re business

GREAT vendor — fabulous trails, great snow — The only issue I had was that we had to ask for the weekday special in order to get it… Otherwise a great all-​around experience…

First time on a snowmobile and spoiled into loving it!
First, all of the sleds were 2014, and although there seemed to be a governor on the speed, it had plenty of power to get where we wanted to go.
Second, the trails start feet away from the rental place and they gave maps along with all of the ins and outs on where to go, and where «we would be paying them for parts».
Third, the staff was amazing. One of us damaged a snowmobile, and rather than just run us up on the price, they had us wait, pulled it into the garage, and salvaged what they could (a $ 236 toll… but it was an unavoidable accident that we were definitely responsible for). Also, one of our group brought there own sled… he was also relatively new to riding… and when his sled started acting funny, he asked for advice on what was wrong, and they walked out and TAUGHT him how to fix his problem.
We eneded being there on the last day of business… and though you could tell they were happy to call it a season, they treated everyone well, were super friendly, and i will NEVER rent from anywhere period.
Thanks so much OTTR!!!

WORTH THE EXTRA DRIVE FOR MANY REASONS!!! First is the cost, they were $ 25 per person cheaper for the 4 hour tour and yes you’ll definately want the 4 hour tour you’ll be having such a great time!
Last year we went snowmobiling north of Silverthrone and it was a guided tour (we couldn’t go where we wanted or as fast as we wanted) we were on a very narrow path that led us by a barb wire fence, trees and rocks just inches off the path and my friend ended up paying them a $ 1,000 when he hit a rock inches off the trail he was being guided on. Having come from this experience we had our guard up to prevent having to pay for damaging the equipment, but what we experienced was a truly refreshing experience. We got to go out on our own, the trail was 2 to 3 times bigger in width and probably 20 times longer in distance with loads of areas to stop and explore. There weren’t any rocks or trees right off the main path and the staff did a great job of warning us on what usually gets people into trouble. Also this place offered brand new (for the season) snowmobiles, the ones at the other place were much older and slower. These were fast, my top speed was 58 mph, but I was only on the entry level model so I’m sure the high performance models go much faster. Go here you’ll be happy you did!!!

We have done group trips here for 4 or 5 years in a row and everyone always has a blast. The snowmobiles are FAST. Lots of great trails, beautiful scenery, great snow, and not too crowded. It’s easy to lose track of time when you are having so much fun. They moved 20 people in and out with great efficiency. One minor nit, I think they used to provide gloves, now your only option is to buy them if you forgot yours and they are not cheap. Be careful with your snowmobile, they are apparently very expensive to fix. We had a computer module (?) burn out in a sled that was over $ 1000 to replace. That seemed a bit steep, but it’s not like they don’t warn you.

This place is awesome. The owner Nick was great! Our group of four originally rented four sleds for three days, but ended up adding an extra day because the staff and trails were so great. We were riding with friends and relatives that were locals (we were from Michigan) and they were allowed to park their trailer in On The Trail Rentals parking lot which is huge and very well maintained. One of our group damaged a sled which we immediately returned and explained what had happened. Nick was very fair in assisting us to remedy the situation.

This place is incredible if you are looking for something unique and adventerous. My wife and I stayed in Denver on our 1 year anniversary and were looking for something unique to do besides just ski. We found exactly what we were looking for through On the Trail. Their machines were brand new it seemed and the trails are like nothing else you can find. From scenic widespan views to winding trails with classic snow on cedar tree views you get it all. Did I mention these machines can go 70mph which gets your adrenaline pumping like no other? Would recommend anyone makes the trip up regardless of the travel because it is so worth it. Get the 4 hour trip to have enough time to go up to the highest trail and enjoy!

We have rented from On The Trail twice in the past — we have never tried anywhere else as we really enjoy these trails and the staff. It is a warm inviting place– staff is very knowledgable –equipment is new– trails are fantastic. The staff gives a good «how to» before you ride– pay attention as they know what they are talking about. We are looking forward to our trip next year! This place is incredible– take your camera — pack a lunch & eat in the mountains — just don’t leave any trash or scraps!!!

We came, we played, everything was great!

Had a great time snowmobiling today. Neither my boyfriend or I had ever been before. The instructions from the staff were clear on how to use the snowmobile and the trail was well marked with maps and markers leading the way. We chose this place over the others in Grand Lake as it was right off the trail and was recommended by our motel. You literally leave the rental location and are right on the trail. The equipment was new and they took the time to inspect it before sending us on our way. The staff even gave us some tips on places to have some fun in the meadows and easy to follow instructions for the trail.
We only went for 2 hours and for our first time that was good but we could have easily gone for 4 hours. There had been recent snowfall in the area which made for a very pretty ride. We will definitely be back!

I was BLOWN AWAY by On The Trail Rentals. Every machine they had was brand new (actually, every machine is brand new every year, as they sell every sled in the spring and buy new ones every fall!) the staff was incredible and their prices were VERY competitive. I accidentally left my wallet (containing $ 550, cash) in my snow suit, Nick, the owner offered to bring it to me. I got it back with all the money and a big smile. They were knowledgable and super friendly. I will NEVER rent a snowmobile anywhere else.