Rocky Mountain Travel Snowshoe Treasure Hunt with Country Boy Mine
If you don’t fancy taking part in one of our guided tours, why not take matters into your own hands!! Rent a pair of snowshoes and poles from us and take
yourselves on a hike through scenic forest settings, up the mountain to our top miners cabin! Take some amazing pictures of the view of Breckenridge Ski Resort, maybe even have a snow ball fight or build a snow man!!
We can recommend a hiking route, or feel free to make your own up!
Additional Details
Duration: 90 minutes
Group Size: 10
Price: $ 21.25 per adult | $ 17.07 for kids 12 and under
Check In Details: Please check in with us at our gift shop! We will require you to sign a waiver, and then as soon as that is complete, we can get you going!
What’s included
- Snowshoes
- Walking Poles
- Dress warmly: Layer up with waterproof and insulated clothing. Don’t forget gloves and goggles!
- Stay hydrated: Even in cold weather, it’s important to drink water.
Cancellation Policy
Customers will receive a full refund or credit with 24 hours notice of cancellation.
Care for Colorado
This is a self guided activity, so always stay safe when you are in the forest. Do not approach or feed animals. Leave No Trace and take your trash with you. You will also encounter unused mining equipment which may have sharp, rusted edges, nails or screws sticking out. Please be careful around these items.
- This is a self guided activity, so as always stay safe when you are out in the forest, do not approach or feed animals and take your trash with you! You will also encounter unused mining equipment which may have sharp rusted edges, nails or screws sticking out of the equipment – please go careful around these items!
About Country Boy Mine
Country Boy Mine dates back to 1887. It stands as one of the oldest and most well-known mines in Summit County, Colorado. In 1991, brothers Doug and David Tomlinson, along with their families, set out to restore the collapsed mine and surrounding site, turning it into a living piece of history.
The mine sits in the historic French Gulch area, where a miner known as French Pete discovered gold in 1860. This valley proved incredibly rich in minerals with gold, silver, lead, and zinc, and it played a key role in Breckenridge’s gold rush era.
Mining has long shaped Colorado and the nation as a whole. As many historic mines across the state continue to deteriorate or disappear, Country Boy Mine preserves and shares this important legacy. Today, we invite you to experience Country Boy Mine and explore the stories, history, and gold that connect the past to the present.