The Ultimate Backcountry
Snowmobiling Experience
Buena Vista | colorado
In its fifteenth year of operation, Burandt’s Backcountry Adventure offers the ultimate mountain snowmobiling adventure for experienced riders in some of the craziest terrain and deep snow on earth! Chris Burandt and the BBA Team will teach you how to negotiate technical terrain and test your skills and abilities to the fullest. Whether you’re looking for A good “butt kicking”style of riding lesson from Burandt or a little more one-on-one instruction in the Mountain Series - A whole new adventure awaits! Chris Burandt and the BBA Team will inspire you to be the best in all you do in life, and completely change the way you look at mountain riding forever!
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Ride with Chris Burandt
Ride with The BBA Team in The Mountain Series
Ride with Chris Burandt and be challenged like never before! Set aside everything you think you know about riding and be ready for a new mindset. For the most experienced mountain riders, Chris will teach you and guide you through his Rocky Mountain playground showing you how to navigate terrain you once thought impossible to negotiate. This adventure will push your abilities to the fullest and completely change the way you look at mountain riding forever! You will leave with a whole new set of skills, get comfortable in the uncomfortable and be inspired to be the best in all you do in life!
(Mountain riding experience is required to ride with Chris)
Pricing:
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The Experience for 4 nights, all your meals, 3 days on the mountain learning with the best WITH SLED RENTAL: $4,226.50 WITHOUT SLED RENTAL: $2,951.25
*Package pricing is USD per person. Taxes & Forest Service fees included. Airfare/rental car not included
A non-refundable deposit in the amount of your adventure price (less sled rental and any additional rental items) via credit card or check per person is required to lock in your dates. If the booking is made 60 days or less prior to the start of your adventure, full payment is required.
All deposits are non-refundable and must be used within the current riding season.
The balance of your reservation (if renting a sled or other items) is due 60 days before the arrival date.
Ride in the Mountain Series and learn from the BBA Team in the ultimate backcountry adventure! For experienced riders with varying levels of mountain riding experience, your professional guide will spend a ton of one-on-one time with you in an adventure as instructional and challenging as you want it to be. Whether it’s your first time riding in the mountains or you’re a highly experienced mountain rider looking to improve your skills, one of our Backcountry Professionals will teach you, test your abilities to the fullest and send you home with a whole new set of skills and perspective on mountain riding.
(Mountain riding experience is not required to ride in the Mountain Series)
Pricing:
-
The Experience for 4 nights, all your meals, 3 days on the mountain learning with the best WITH SLED RENTAL: $4,226.50 WITHOUT SLED RENTAL: $2,951.25
*Package pricing is USD per person. Taxes & Forest Service fees included. Airfare/rental car not included
A non-refundable deposit in the amount of your adventure price (less sled rental and any additional rental items) via credit card or check per person is required to lock in your dates. If the booking is made 60 days or less prior to the start of your adventure, full payment is required.
All deposits are non-refundable and must be used within the current riding season.
The balance of your reservation (if renting a sled or other items) is due 60 days before the arrival date.
Contact Chris with questions, request riding dates and to book The Ultimate Adventure!!
ADDITIONAL DETAILS
Burandt’s Backcountry Adventure offers tours from January through beginning of April, weather permitting.
Come solo, or bring a group of friends! We do not require you to bring a group of people.
We keep each of our groups going out daily to 5/6 people with two guides in each group.
Sled Rentals
Bring your own newer mountain sled, or rent one of ours! We proudly offer 2025 Polaris Matryx Pro/Khaos RMK 850/9r/boost (155 or 165) rental sleds. Each sled is ready to rip - outfitted with performance parts and accessories from the industries best including handlebar bags, tunnel bags and a hot dogger to warm your lunch. There's nothing better than a warm meal on the mountain!
Frequently asked questions
Here are answers to some of the most commonly asked Questions:
Q: What city do I fly into?
A: If flying, you will fly into Denver International Airport where you will grab your rental car and drive 2.5 hours to our location in Buena Vista. (33551 County Road 361, Buena Vista CO 81211). We recommend coming in the day before your riding adventure in the early afternoon allowing enough time to make it to our shop/office for check in about 4:00 pm. On your departure day, don’t book yourself an early flight out – remember the drive is 2.5 hours without inclement weather!
Q: How old do you have to be to ride with BBA?
A: You must be age 16 or older to ride at Burandt’s Backcountry Adventure.
Q: What sleds are available for rent and can I bring my own sled?
A: Yes, you can rent one of our Polaris Matryx Pro/Khaos RMK 850s/9r/boost (155 or 165) or bring your own long track mountain sled. Don’t forget - if coming from out of state and bringing your own sled, a non-resident permit is required ($30.95). We try to keep stock on hand and they are typically available at the Arctic Cat dealer in town or online at the Colorado State Parks site. https://www.cpwshop.com/privilegepos.page?_PageParam.displayCategoryID=318492158
Q: Is a waiver required?
A: A signed liability agreement is required prior to the tour.
Q. Do I need a reservation?
A: A non-refundable deposit in the amount of your adventure price (less sled rental and any additional rental items) via credit card or check per person is required to lock in your dates. If the booking is made 60 days or less prior to the start of your adventure, full payment is required.All deposits are non-refundable and must be used within the current riding season.The balance of your reservation (if renting a sled or other items) is due 60 days before the arrival date.
Q: What should I bring?
A: Bring all of your riding gear including boots, pants, jacket, helmet/goggles, balaclava, gloves, and avalanche beacon/probe. Protective gear is recommended and you will want to have extra gloves to stay dry on those deep powder days. Please note, rental riding gear (outerwear) is not available for rent.
If staying overnight at our lodge, bring your own shampoo, hair dryer and toiletries.
Q: What equipment is available for rent?
A: Rental riding gear (outerwear) is not available for rent. Beacons /Avalanche safety equipment and two-way radios are required and available for rent. Beacons - $10 per person per day. Avy Packs - $40 per person per day. Radios - $10 per person per day.
Q. What is available for purchase?
A: A variety of riding gear, backpacks, helmets, goggles, beanies, hats, hoody’s, shirts, sunglasses, avalanche safety equipment, sled accessories etc. are also available for purchase at the BBA Store.
Q: How are the rental sleds outfitted?
A: Our rental sleds are outfitted with handlebar bags, tunnel bags and a hot dogger to warm your lunch.
Q: What happens if our schedule changes?
A: We understand that your schedule may change at the last minute and/or emergencies may occur preventing you from attending. We will do our best to reschedule your adventure for a date that can better accommodate your situation for this season.
Q: Where do we ride?
A: We ride the Cottonwood Pass area or St. Elmo.
Q: When do we offer adventures?
A: We offer adventures starting in January and run into April.
Q: How large are the groups?
A: Group sizes are kept to 5-6 people, with two guides per group.
Q: How long do we ride each day?
A: There is no set schedule, we’ll ride all day and until the group says they’ve had enough! After a great day of riding, everyone has a great home cooked dinner back at the lodge.
Q: Is insurance available for the rental sleds?
A: Yes, rental insurance is $35 per person per day. This insurance fee covers major damages greater than $1500. Any snowmobile damage to a rental snowmobile at a value less than $1500 is the responsibility of the client. Damage due to carelessness and/or misuse may not be covered by the insurance fee.
Q: Can I bring my spouse?
A: The BBA Lodge is set up for those who are staying and riding with us. If you’d like to bring your spouse and/or others along who are not riding, please inuire about availability - but it's best for them to stay at another facility in town.
Q: Are pets allowed?
A: Out of respect for all guests, No pets are allowed.
Burandt's Backcountry Adventure is an equal opportunity service provider and employer, and operates under special use permit from the USDA Forest Service. San Isabel National Forest
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