Taos Backcountry Snowshoe Tour
Overview
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
- Tea and coffee Hot Beverage Cocoa + Tea
- Lunch 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
- Bottled water
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Snowshoe & Pole Rentals
- Local guide
- Gratuities
- Waterproof boots, Thermal clothing, Gloves, Hat, Sunglasses, Snow goggles, Water bottle, Camel pack
Meeting Location
233 Paseo Del Pueblo Sur
Taos, NM 87571, 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
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
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- 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
- What To Bring Your trailhead is located within Carson National Forest at 8250 feet. We recommend bringing: - Snow boots or comfortable waterproof boots - Layered thermal clothing - Warm gloves and hat - Sunglasses or snow goggles - Thermal Mug for Hot Beverage (optional) - Two water bottles or Camel-pack (water to fill bottles provided) - Backpack to stow your belongings
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Activity code: C-46992P1
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- Tea and coffee. Hot Beverage Cocoa + Tea.
- Lunch. 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.
- Bottled water.
- All taxes, fees and handling charges.
- Snowshoe & Pole Rentals.
- Local guide.
- Gratuities.
- Waterproof boots, Thermal clothing, Gloves, Hat, Sunglasses, Snow goggles, Water bottle, Camel pack.
The minimum age to participate is 5. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
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.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Taos Backcountry Snowshoe Tour is as follows:
- 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
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Taos Backcountry 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
- Tea and coffeeHot Beverage Cocoa + Tea
- LunchYour 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
- Bottled water
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Snowshoe & Pole Rentals
- Local guide
- Gratuities
- Waterproof boots, Thermal clothing, Gloves, Hat, Sunglasses, Snow goggles, Water bottle, Camel pack
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- 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
- What To Bring Your trailhead is located within Carson National Forest at 8250 feet. We recommend bringing: - Snow boots or comfortable waterproof boots - Layered thermal clothing - Warm gloves and hat - Sunglasses or snow goggles - Thermal Mug for Hot Beverage (optional) - Two water bottles or Camel-pack (water to fill bottles provided) - Backpack to stow your belongings
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
