What to Bring and Wear

What Nova Guides Provides

SNOWMOBILE TOURS:  We provide transportation, helmet, snowsuit (if necessary), boots (if necessary), 2012 Polaris or Ski-Doo snowmobiles, US Forest Service permits, and lunch with our morning and full day Top of the Rockies tours.

SNOWMOBILE RENTALS:  We provide helmets, transportation (upon request only), 2012 Ski-Doo and Polaris snowmobiles, and USFS permits.  Snowmobile suits and boots are available for rent.

RAFTING: We provide transportation from Vail, Beaver Creek and Avon, all rafting equipment, including wetsuits, wetsuit boots, splash tops, helmets and life jackets. Equipment may vary depending on which trip you choose. Snack or lunch depending on which trip you take.

FISHING: We provide transportation from Vail, Beaver Creek and Avon. We provide Orvis Fly Rods, Fenwick Spinning Rods, flies and Lures. We also provide rain gear. Waders are provided for wade fishing. Colorado Fishing Licenses are available through Nova Guides for $9.00.

MOUNTAIN BIKE TOURS: We provide transportation from Vail, Beaver Creek and Avon, Front suspension mountain bikes, helmets, rain gear, bottled water and Lunch with our morning trip.

ATV TOURS: We provide transportation from Vail, Beaver Creek and Avon, new Polaris All-Terrain vehicles, and lunch with our morning tours.

JEEP TOURS: Our tours start from your pick up location. Our Jeeps accommodate 6 passengers. Lunch is included on our morning trips and snack is included on our 3-hour and sunset adventure, as well as rain gear.

PAINTBALL: We provide a gun, mask, 100 rounds of paintballs, and first CO2 fill. Transportations from Vail, Beaver Creek and Avon, is provided for larger groups. We also have camouflage coveralls available for rent.

What To Wear and Bring

SNOWMOBILE TOURS:  Dress in layers like you are going skiing.  Be sure to bring a warm hat, neck gator or face balaclava, gloves, and goggles or sunglasses.  Sorel-style boots or snowboarding boots work great.  Snowsuits and boots will be provided to you if necessary. 

SNOWMOBILE RENTALS:  Dress in layers like you are going skiing.  Be sure to bring a warm hat, neck gator or face balaclava, gloves, and goggles or sunglasses.  Sorel-style boots or snowboarding boots work great.  Snowsuits and boots are available for rent.  For high performance snowmobile rentals, please bring a credit card for a security deposit authorization. 

SNOWCOACH TOURS:  We recommend that you bring a warm jacket, warm hat, gloves, sunglasses, and boots as you will have the chance to get out and take photographs.  Don't forget your camera!

RAFTING: You will want to wear a swimsuit or clothing of synthetic fiber such as poly-propylene. Cotton is great for your change of clothes but not a good idea on the river, as it does not dry as quickly. Please make sure to secure your glasses with eyewear straps. Dont forget waterproof sunscreen. For your convenience we sell sunglass straps, waterproof cameras and hat and t-shirt combos.

FISHING: Sunscreen, sunglasses and dress in layers. Any extra clothing can be left in the vehicle you are traveling in.

MOUNTAIN BIKE TOURS: We recommend comfortable clothes for exercise for this trip. We recommend that you bring along a sweatshirt or jacket, as you go up in elevation the air temperature cools down.

ATV TOURS: You will need to wear long pants and sturdy shoes (no sandals), and sunglasses. We recommend dressing in layers, so that as you go up in elevation you can adjust accordingly.

JEEP TOURS: Sunglasses and sunscreen are recommended. We suggest dressing in layers to be prepared for weather changes. Please make sure your hat is secure.

PAINTBALL: The paint we use is water-soluble and should wash out. We recommend that you wear long pants and long sleeve shirts (clothing you do not care if you get paint on), loose fitting clothing will help absorb the impact of the paintballs. A hat or bandanna is a must to keep the paint out of your hair.