Northern Arizona Snowmobiling

Wintertime in the Grand Canyon (Arizona) is like a different world, though most of the park has little snow. However, higher ground and even the area surrounding the park's lodge make this national park a great place for backcountry snowmobiling under the watchful eye of a guide. Tours are available, but some just choose to go for the many snowmobile rentals that are available.

The Grand Canyon National Park in Arizona has little to offer most people during the winter, but snowmobiling by the lodge is very popular. In fact, the lodge coordinates with park authorities to provide top tours and equipment to make the sport more exciting than most would realize. In fact, snowmobile rentals are easy to obtain, and it is a great way to spend a winter vacation.

The North Rim is the main snowmobiling spot in the park. It is centered around the Grand Canyon Lodge, a place where village shopping and activities are quite common. Built in 1928, the lodge is also renowned for its excellent accommodation and tantalizing dining. Add to that a large log burning fireplace and one has the perfect setting for a winter holiday.

The majority of snowmobiling is done within a thirty two mile distance from the lodge. Visitors who ride rentals or go with tours are treated to the top of the line machines, designed specifically with comfort and safety in mind. In fact, the run goes from the park lodge to Jacob Lake, where local restaurants, stores, gift shops and filling stations are available.

Tours are usually recommended as company owners adhere to strict standards. Guides are fully trained in survival, CPR and first aid, each one being equipped with cell phones in case of major emergencies. In such cases, due to usually bad road conditions, local park rescue and government helicopter teams are on hand to evacuate any critical casualties. Interestingly enough, the most common accidents are found in the form of hyperthermia, where participants have not taken guide recommendations on what to wear and what to bring with them, though this is thankfully rare.