Open daily 7 AM – 7 PM · I-70 Exit 241, Idaho Springs
Snowshoe rentals
Atlas 9 Series snowshoes from $20 per day, one to seven days, for anyone who would rather walk a quiet trail than ride a lift.
The rental
The backcountry above Idaho Springs is one of Colorado's quietest winter corners. Snowshoes get you off the highway shoulder and onto a trail without a lift ticket.
Atlas 9 Series FRS snowshoes with free-rotating suspension, so the shoe follows your stride instead of fighting it.
Bring your own winter boots — the bindings strap onto them.
Free cancellation up to 48 hours before your rental start. Inside 48 hours, a $10 per person fee applies. Read the rental FAQ
Before you go
Snowshoes work best with a boot that has some stiffness to it. Hiking boots or insulated winter boots are ideal; running shoes are not. Bring the same layers you would wear skiing, plus water and a snack.
Days are short in January. Plan to be back at the car well before dark, and check conditions before you leave town — the shop can tell you what the weather has been doing up the valley.
Good to know
No. Snowshoes strap onto your own winter boots, so bring boots that are warm, waterproof and stiff enough to hold the binding. The rental price covers the Atlas snowshoes only.
Atlas 9 Series snowshoes start at $20 per day, and you can rent them for one to seven days.
Yes. Snowshoeing is one of the easiest winter activities for kids who are not ready for skiing, and it works well for grandparents or anyone who would rather walk than ride a lift.
Start with Clear Creek County trail maps and the forest roads above town. The backcountry around Idaho Springs is quiet compared with the resorts, so check the weather, tell someone your plan and carry water and a warm layer.
Reservations help on holiday weekends. Walk-ins are fine on most weekdays, and the shop is open 7 AM to 7 PM every day.
Rent snowshoes at Exit 241 and take the morning at walking pace. Open daily, 7 AM to 7 PM.
