Guided Snowshoe Tour in Bend, Oregon

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(2 reviews)

4 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

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!

What's Included

Delicious hot cocoa!
Award-winning Naturalist Guide and interpretation
Snowshoes
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 and pickup

Meeting point

All tours depart from our office which is located in the Fred Meyer shopping center. Our office is located on the SE corner of the shopping center near the fueling station. Please arrive 10-15 minutes before your tour departure to sign waivers, use the restroom, fill up waters, etc.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What to expect

Join us for a snow-filled adventure in the heart of the Deschutes National Forest! Situated in close proximity to the Pacific Ocean, the cascade mountains west of Bend typically receive 400-600 inches of fluffy snow during the winter. With snowshoes on our feet, we will journey through an old-growth forest, splashing through powder and immersing ourselves in the winter wonderland of Central Oregon! During the adventure, your naturalist guide will point out animal tracks we may come across, enliven you with stories of native history, and touch on the importance of a healthy snowpack to our local ecosystem. During our adventure, 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!

Snowshoe tours take place in the areas around Mt. Bachelor and the surrounding Deschutes National Forest. New to off-trail snowshoeing? Let Wanderlust Tours do the driving, break trail, and teach you fun snowshoeing techniques and tricks. All tours include instruction. Wear winter boots and powder/ski pants to keep your feet and legs dry while snowshoeing.

(Boot & pant rentals are available at our office prior to departure)

Additional info

  • 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.
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Winter Sports
Snowshoeing
Small Group
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