Taos Backcountry Snowshoe Tour

5.0
(15 reviews)

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4 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: English

We invite you to enjoy the outdoors of northern New Mexico, strap on some lightweight aluminum snowshoes and hit the scenic trails of the Taos backcountry with your experienced guide. Spend the day floating on snow in the Ponderosa Pine forest of Amole Canyon allowing your guide to do all the planning, handling of equipment logistics, transportation and providing you a pack lunch all included in your tour. Enjoy the intimate and personal experience in a small group setting. Meet in Taos in the lobby at El Monte Sagrado Resort at 10am and return at 230pm.

What's Included

Local guide
Bottled water
All taxes, fees and handling charges
Hot Beverage Cocoa + Tea
Your Choice of either Salad OR Sandwich 1.SEASONAL SALAD 2.BEET SALAD 3.COUNTRY CHICKEN SALAD 4.THE GOBBLER 5.MEDITERRANEAN VEGAN 6.WARM TURKEY & SPICED FIG JAM 7.HOT HAM & BRIE 8.GRILLED THREE CHEESE
Snowshoe & Pole Rentals
Gratuities
Waterproof boots, Thermal clothing, Gloves, Hat, Sunglasses, Snow goggles, Water bottle, Camel pack

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
El Monte Sagrado

Meet in the lobby of El Monte Sagrado Resort. You will caravan to Amole Canyon by following our guide in your vehicle.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What to expect

After a snowshoe strapping demonstration, pole fitting, and short safety talk from your guide, your adventure begins! Enjoy two to four miles of backcountry trail offering great views of Picuris Peak, while meandering through a quiet blanketed wilderness mix of old growth pine and mountain meadows.

Additional info

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
  • Please advise of all lunch selections at time of booking
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Tags

Winter Sports
Snowshoeing
Small Group

Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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