Description:
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to operate an excavator, bulldozer or skid steer? Well, now you can at the first heavy equipment play area in the United States!

On a private 10 acre work site with breath taking views of the Yampa Valley, you will learn to move sand, gravel, rocks and other material, dig trenches and ponds, build dams or really test your hand eye coordination by stacking rocks in a pyramid!

Your adventure begins with a short safety lesson and equipment overview. Then, under the guidance of a professionally trained instructor, you will take the controls of a modern, climate controlled, CAT 315 Excavator, CAT D5 Bulldozer or CAT 246 Skid Steer.

You will be amazed not only at the incredible power of these machines, but also at how easy they are to operate.  A simple movement of the joystick-style hand controls and you have just picked up a massive boulder or dug a four foot deep trench! 

No experience or training is required for any activity, only the desire to have fun!

Availability:
November 1st - April 15th and May 15th - October 15th.
7 Days a week

Location(s):
Steamboat Springs, CO

Essential Information:
No Experience Necessary. However, participants must be at least 16 years of age.

Itinerary
Your day begins with a 20 minute safety instruction and a 20 minute equipment orientation where you will learn proper operating techniques and safety procedures.

After orientation, you will choose your piece of equipment based on availability and begin the days activities. Your professional instructor will use hand signals and a radio to communicate with you and guide you through your tasks.

The half day option allows for the use of 1 piece of equipment. The full day option allows for the use of 2 pieces of equipement and includes lunch.

Duration:
Half Day - 8am - 12pm or 1pm - 5pm with 2+ hours of operating time Full Day - 8am - 4pm with 4+ hours of operating time

Maximum Participants:
Up to 6 per session.

Spectators:
Allowed.

Weather Dependent:
This experience is weather dependent. Always contact the Experience provider with any questions regarding weather conditions.

What to Wear:
Wear comfortable clothing and closed toed shoes, sneakers recommended. The cabs of all equipment is climate controlled.

Booking Information:
For this experience, it is recommended to request bookings at least 14 days in advance.

Cancellation Policy:
Once you have received a booking confirmation, cancellations and rebooking are allowed up to 14 days prior to the Experience. Failure to appear on your booked date or to cancel and rebook at least 14 days prior to your booked date will result in the loss of the value of your Experience