Rocky Mountain Ventures
About
Shoe the Boat! Guided snowshoe tours through Steamboat's backcountry. All equipment and transportation provided. We provide: snowshoes, poles, water bottles, and day pack. Lunch is included on all day trips. Guides carry first aid kit, extra hat, gloves, cell phone, maps, compass, sunscreen and more. You should bring hiking boots, a hat, sunglasses, and a camera.
It is best to dress in layers. Depending on the temperature you will generally have one or two additional clothing layers made of thin to medium thickness “breathable” material. Always bring a good quality water proof in case of unexpected showers.
Location
Guides will pick you up at their location within the town and the mountain area. Call upon arrival to make sure of reservation and pick-up time. Transportation is provided from town or the mountain area. Your guide for the day will pick you up and drop you off at your lodging for half day tours.
Hours
Half day tours are available at 9:00am or 1:00pm. Full day tours start at 9:00am and return at 4:00 p.m. Full moon tours area available at 6:00pm and return around 9:00pm. Wildlife tours are available at 9:00am or 1:00pm. All half day tours are nearly 3-3.5 hours long, (actual snowshoeing is about 2-2.5 hours).
Rates
| Snowshoe Tour Type | Number of People | Rate* |
| Half Day Snowshoe Tours | 1 person 2-5 people | $150.00/person $80.00/person |
| Full Day Snowshoe Tours | 1 person | $275.00/person |
| Full Moon Snowshoe Tours | 2-5 people | $90.00/person |
| Wildlife Snowshoe Tours | 1 person | $150.00/person |
*These are the 2006/2007 rates. For all tours it is half price for kids 12 or under when accompanied by an
adult.
70. You must call your guide upon arrival because __________.
A. he will give you advice for your snowshoe tour
B. he carries a lot of things and needs your help
C. he has to know when and where to pick you up
D. he lives within the town and the mountain area
71. The Smith family would like to go for a half day snowshoe tour. He’d better meet his guide __________.
A. at 9:00 a.m B. at 4:00 p.m. C. at 6:00 p.m. D. at 9:00 p.m.
72. Mr Smith went for a half day tour together with his wife and two sons, one aged 13 and the other
aged 11. He had to pay ________ dollars.
A. 600 B. 315 C. 360 D. 280