Moonlight and Starlight Snowshoe Tour
Overview
As the light from the moon and stars shimmers on the fresh snow, we will set off through the fresh powder, weaving uour way through an old-growth forest of mountain hemlock and sub-alpine fir. Throughout the adventure, your naturalist guide will highlight animal tracks, enliven you with age old stories of the constellations above, and more! 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 & stars. Your Snowshoe tours are great fun for the whole family! Join us for a truly unique experience, snowshoeing in the heart of darkness and immersing yourself in the winter wonderland that is Central Oregon!
What's Included
- Delicious hot cocoa!
- Snowshoes and headlamps
- Award-winning Naturalist Guide and interpretation
- Snacks You are more than welcome to bring a snack, granola bar, etc.
- Bottled water 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 Location
61535 South Highway 97
Bend, OR 97702, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Join us for a snow-filled, starlit adventure in the heart of the Deschutes National Forest! The cascade mountains west of Bend typically receive 400-600 inches of fluffy snow during the winter. With snowshoes on your feet, we will journey through an old-growth forest under the twinkling stars above, 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, impart their wisdom of the constellations and cosmos above, and enliven you with stories of native history. During your adventure, we will also take a quick rest to enjoy hot cocoa amidst the snow & stars. Your Moonlight & Starlight Snowshoe experiences are great fun for the whole family!
Snowshoe experiences take place in the areas around Mt. Bachelor and the surrounding Deschutes National Forest. New to off-trail snowshoeing? Let Wanderlust experiences do the driving, break trail, and teach you fun snowshoeing techniques and tricks. All experiences include instruction. Wear winter boots and powder/ski pants to keep your feet and legs dry while snowshoeing.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- 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!
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 13 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Activity code: C-408340P6
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Delicious hot cocoa!.
- Snowshoes and headlamps.
- Award-winning Naturalist Guide and interpretation.
- Snacks. You are more than welcome to bring a snack, granola bar, etc.
- Bottled water. 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.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 1..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Moonlight and Starlight Snowshoe Tour is as follows:
- 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!
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Moonlight and Starlight Snowshoe Tour will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Delicious hot cocoa!
- Snowshoes and headlamps
- Award-winning Naturalist Guide and interpretation
- SnacksYou are more than welcome to bring a snack, granola bar, etc.
- Bottled waterPlease 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
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- 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!
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 13 travelers
