Guided Snowshoe Tour in Bend, Oregon

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About this activity

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!

Winter Sports Snowshoeing Small Group New Product Weather Dependent - Moderate

At a glance

Duration: 4 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 13 people
People per booking: 1–13
Guide: English
Operated by: Wanderlust Tours

Ages: Children (0–11 years) · Adults (12–99 years)

What is included

Included

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

Not included

Not included: Snacks: You are more than welcome to bring a snack, granola bar, etc.
Not included: Bottled water: Please bring a bottle of water with you, preferably a reusable one!
Not included: Water-proof snow boots and snow pants are available for rent for $10 per item

Itinerary

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)

Stop 1
Deschutes National Forest

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

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

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.

Using your ticket

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!

Cancellation

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

If you cancel	You get back
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.

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!