Snowmobile adventures new to Bluewood

DAYTON — This year, Bluewood Ski Resort offers two-hour snowmobile adventures for riders aged 18 and over. The guided tour covers 64 miles through Bluewood’s backcountry in the Umatilla National Forest. The 2024 Polaris Snowmobiles can be booked for single or double riders and are included in the price with helmets and goggles. Boots, jackets, bibs, and gloves are available for rent—$ 30 for all, $10 per piece.

Prepare for your adventure by wearing adequate winter clothing, including winter socks and snow boots, waterproof gloves, snow pants, a parka, and a winter hat. They recommend bringing a neck gaiter to wear under your helmet.

The tours are offered Thursday through Sunday, beginning at 10 a.m. The cost for single riders is $169, and for two riders on one machine is $199 on weekends and holidays. Midweek is only $139 per person, and additional riders are $30. Riders must be 18 and over and have a valid driver’s license. The guides are trained and certified to lead novice and experienced riders, and tours are dependent on weather and snow conditions.

Go to bluewood.com for more information and to reserve a spot.