Guided Snowshoe Tour in Bend, Oregon
Overview
Join us for a snow-filled adventure in the heart of the Deschutes National Forest! The cascade mountains that build Bend’s backdrop typically receive 400-600 inches of fluffy snow during the winter. With snowshoes on our feet, we will journey through an old-growth forest of hemlock and fir, splashing through powder and immersing ourselves in the winter wonderland of Central Oregon! During the adventure, your naturalist guide will highlight animal tracks we may come across, enliven you with stories of native history, and touch on the immense importance of a healthy snowpack to our local ecosystem.
Snowshoeing is truly the best way to observe nature in the winter! Traveling on snowshoes, you will be able to get a glimpse of how the native wildlife in Central Oregon have adapted to the deep snow, perhaps stumbling upon the tracks of a fox or pine marten. We will also take a quick rest to enjoy hot cocoa amidst the snow & mountains. Our Snowshoe tours are great fun for the whole family!
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What's Included
✓ Included
- Delicious hot cocoa!
- Award-winning Naturalist Guide and interpretation
- Snowshoes
✗ Not Included
- You are more than welcome to bring a snack, granola bar, etc.
- Please bring a bottle of water with you, preferably a reusable one!
- Water-proof snow boots and snow pants are available for rent for $10 per item
Meeting & End Point
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Good to Know
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please wear winter appropriate boots so your feet stay warm and dry. (Snow boots available for rent at our office)
- Layers - Snow jacket, pants, hat, gloves, etc. (Snow pants available for rent at our office)
- Sun Protection - sunglasses, sunscreen - On sunny days, the reflection off the snow can be strong
- All guests must fill out a waiver. Waiver's can be filled out with your cell phone in our office prior to departure.
- Recommended for children 8 and older.
- Guide gratuities are not included in the cost of your tour. Please extend the customary gratuity, when warranted, on a voluntary basis.
- Not recommended for travelers with serious cardiac related conditions. Snowshoeing at elevation (6,000+ ft) can be strenuous and there will some elevation loss and gain during the tour
- Not recommended for travelers with serious knee/ leg issues that would impact their ability to walk. If you have questions about the tour difficulty, it is best to contact us directly!
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Special Instructions
When you meet at our office prior to your tour's departure, we will just need the name that your reservation was booked under and we can pull up the reservation in our booking system!