Please be aware that all of our adventures are reliant on snowpack and snowmelt, interchangeably for our different adventure seasons.
Contact our office at (575) 754-1726 for any questions about snow closures or forest closures.
Contact our office at (575) 754-1726 for any questions about snow closures or forest closures.
go on a guided snowmobile tour or rent a sled!
Weezie's Wild Rides is the only winter outfitter in Red River to offer both guided trips on snowmobiles as well as snowmobile rentals. Some folks just prefer to go out on their own and we’re here to help you out. Rentals are still a little controversial. Outfitters in the States north of us have been doing it for decades through much bigger expanses of terrain, but Red River is different. That’s why everyone loves it! It’s a glimpse into years gone by when things were at a slower pace. We enjoy that about our Town, too, but at the same time, we like to offer this to folks who are qualified riders and fully prepared for an independent ride.
So now let’s talk about our suggestions. We don't allow single sleds going out on a rental alone. That’s not safe for any level of rider. We also would like you to have at least one driver who has had extensive experience snowmobiling in mountain terrain. Experience off roading in the mountains isn’t the same as knowing snowy mountain regions. When we say it’s a RENTAL only - not a guided tour - this means you are responsible for knowing how to safely and independently use a snowmobile. This includes digging yourself out of the deep snow if you get stuck! Which will happen.
A renter should also be aware of obstacles and maneuvering around them safely. Most renters have previous experience with this area of the Carson National Forest and also with the sleds. You are your own guide. We will provide a map to you and review it; answering any questions beforehand. The map shows the available groomed trails as well as the ungroomed meadows. All of our units come with Polaris Ride Command, a GPS trail mapping system, on the dash of your machine. We also provide renters with an emergency beacon.
Your ride: as a Premium Gold level Polaris Adventures Outfitter, we’re able to offer you brand new snowmobiles every season. The Indy 650 Matrix sleds are the height of trail machine technology with a light aluminum chassis, superb handling, on board GPS trail navigation, and top quality hand and seat warmers. They’re state of the art machines and we're sure you'll enjoy them.
Whether you are on a rental or tour, all of our units access the same area in the Carson National Forest. We go from 8750 elevation in Mallette Park to over 11,300 at Greenie Peak! It's an absolutely gorgeous ride on groomed trail with amazing outlooks over the mountain range. From Greenie Peak we will go to some of the high meadows. We're sorry, but at this time we don't make our snowmobiles available to be rented and hauled to other areas.
All that being said, if you still have questions about rentals-call us! Ask for Weezie and I will be happy to explain everything to you honestly with no sugarcoating. It’s how we roll, we want you to have a good time so that you’ll come back and see us again. Now are you ready to ride?? You belong out here!
So now let’s talk about our suggestions. We don't allow single sleds going out on a rental alone. That’s not safe for any level of rider. We also would like you to have at least one driver who has had extensive experience snowmobiling in mountain terrain. Experience off roading in the mountains isn’t the same as knowing snowy mountain regions. When we say it’s a RENTAL only - not a guided tour - this means you are responsible for knowing how to safely and independently use a snowmobile. This includes digging yourself out of the deep snow if you get stuck! Which will happen.
A renter should also be aware of obstacles and maneuvering around them safely. Most renters have previous experience with this area of the Carson National Forest and also with the sleds. You are your own guide. We will provide a map to you and review it; answering any questions beforehand. The map shows the available groomed trails as well as the ungroomed meadows. All of our units come with Polaris Ride Command, a GPS trail mapping system, on the dash of your machine. We also provide renters with an emergency beacon.
Your ride: as a Premium Gold level Polaris Adventures Outfitter, we’re able to offer you brand new snowmobiles every season. The Indy 650 Matrix sleds are the height of trail machine technology with a light aluminum chassis, superb handling, on board GPS trail navigation, and top quality hand and seat warmers. They’re state of the art machines and we're sure you'll enjoy them.
Whether you are on a rental or tour, all of our units access the same area in the Carson National Forest. We go from 8750 elevation in Mallette Park to over 11,300 at Greenie Peak! It's an absolutely gorgeous ride on groomed trail with amazing outlooks over the mountain range. From Greenie Peak we will go to some of the high meadows. We're sorry, but at this time we don't make our snowmobiles available to be rented and hauled to other areas.
All that being said, if you still have questions about rentals-call us! Ask for Weezie and I will be happy to explain everything to you honestly with no sugarcoating. It’s how we roll, we want you to have a good time so that you’ll come back and see us again. Now are you ready to ride?? You belong out here!
Rent a Slingshot and drive the enchanted circle
Take one of our Polaris Slingshots and hit the road! The most popular tour in our area, this National Forest Scenic Byway, also known as the Enchanted Circle, passes Wheeler Peak, the highest peak in New Mexico at 13,161 feet. Throughout the drive, you’ll see some of the oldest rocks in the southwest – quartz and feldspar that date back two billion years. Look for special Enchanted Circle markers to help guide your way. The views are spectacular, and enjoying them from an open air Polaris Slingshot is the best way to breathe in the mountain air and ride the curvy mountain roads!
You’ll start out from our home, Red River. Enjoy a stroll through this family-oriented town with an old west feel, complete with saloons and a melodrama. Red River offers winter skiing and snowboarding at the Red River Ski & Summer Area; the ski area lifts also operate in the summer. As you leave Red River begin looking for elk and other wildlife between Bob Cat Pass and Eagle Nest Lake, one of the finest trout lakes in the United States. Visit the Vietnam Veterans Memorial just outside of Angel Fire. Drive the twisting Taos Canyon road to Taos. Many artists live and work in this canyon. Studios and galleries – painting, pottery, bronze casting, woodworking – are open for visitors to watch artists create their art. Stop to visit the Plaza shopping in Taos, or drive over the Rio Grande Gorge bridge. Travel through the lush Hondo Valley and watch for the sign to the D.H. Lawrence Memorial. Stop at the Red River Fish Hatchery which has free self-guiding tours of a show pond and several trout raceways. In Questa, you will want to visit Artesanos de Questa. Local woodworkers, tinsmiths, painters, stained glass workers and sculptors show their work at this cooperative. A short drive off of the main road, north of Questa, will take you the Wild Rivers National Monument where the Rio Grande and the Red River meet. End your ride going back to Red River and hopefully you'll catch a glance of the Bighorn Sheep herds that reside near the canyon many months out of the year.
Rent an offroad vehicle and drive goose lake road or go on a guided trip!
Intermediate to Advanced! Calling all off-roaders who love a challenging adventure! Prepare to climb in elevation with Weezie’s Wild Rides in our current model, state-of-the-art Polaris RZRs, Generals and Ranger Crews. Starting at 8,500 feet, you will climb a mountainous terrain and reach an elevation of over 11,500 feet, leading you to the northern side of the Sangre de Cristos mountain range, past Black Mountain, and eventually to Goose Lake. The first two miles of this forest road are called the "narrows" by locals and is a series of very narrow switchbacks with a canyon on one side and a sheer rock wall on the other. Be forewarned to take care and go slow with 4WD and Low gear engaged. This is a two way, multi use road.
Coming around the last bend and small hill into the parking lot at Goose Lake is an incredible feeling. You will believe you’ve entered another world! The beautiful, pristine alpine lake is framed by the Carson National Forest and Gold Hill. There is an advanced hiking trail for intermediate to advanced hikers that guests can explore to stretch their legs and see more of the mountainous terrain that isn’t accessible by vehicle. You will have unrestricted views of Wheeler Peak, the highest point in New Mexico, and more. While soaking in the scenery, you will have the opportunity to see bighorn sheep scaling the mountainside. Wildlife that have been spotted by past guests include elk, bobcat, cougar and bear as well as other small forest animals and birds. Overlooks along the way include the historic Placer Creek mines and abandoned mining cabins from the early 1900s, where an estimated 662,000 ounces of gold were produced from the deposits. Weezie's has a guide for this trail that has a brief description of the history of each mine. Offroad enthusiasts that visit Red River have sought this popular destination for decades. Come and see what all of the hype is about for yourself.
Coming around the last bend and small hill into the parking lot at Goose Lake is an incredible feeling. You will believe you’ve entered another world! The beautiful, pristine alpine lake is framed by the Carson National Forest and Gold Hill. There is an advanced hiking trail for intermediate to advanced hikers that guests can explore to stretch their legs and see more of the mountainous terrain that isn’t accessible by vehicle. You will have unrestricted views of Wheeler Peak, the highest point in New Mexico, and more. While soaking in the scenery, you will have the opportunity to see bighorn sheep scaling the mountainside. Wildlife that have been spotted by past guests include elk, bobcat, cougar and bear as well as other small forest animals and birds. Overlooks along the way include the historic Placer Creek mines and abandoned mining cabins from the early 1900s, where an estimated 662,000 ounces of gold were produced from the deposits. Weezie's has a guide for this trail that has a brief description of the history of each mine. Offroad enthusiasts that visit Red River have sought this popular destination for decades. Come and see what all of the hype is about for yourself.
