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Guided Half-Day Snowshoe Tour

Guided ·
4.9
(326)
Kid Friendly
Shuttle Included
Small Group Sizes
Beginner Friendly
Private
Instant Book
Duration: 4 hours

Pricing

Person

Price/Person - Select # in Your Group

$109
1 Person

Price/Person - Select # in Your Group

$349
2 People

Price/Person - Select # in Your Group

$199

Description

Half-Day Colorado Snowshoeing Tour - Summit County

Experience the peaceful beauty of Colorado’s winter landscape on a half-day snowshoeing tour. Starting from Silverthorne, these guided outings explore some of Summit County’s most scenic terrain, from snow-dusted meadows to quiet forest trails. The pace is relaxed and conversational, allowing you to take in the mountain views, stop for photos, and enjoy the calm of the backcountry at your own rhythm.

Your guide will tailor the route based on your preferences and the day’s snow conditions, ensuring a safe and enjoyable outing for everyone in your group. Whether you’d like an easy walk through a mountain meadow or a more active climb for sweeping vistas, the experience can be as gentle or as energizing as you’d like. Snowshoeing is easy to learn and suitable for all ages, making it a great winter adventure for families, couples, or small groups.

Most half-day snowshoe tours are private, giving you the flexibility to set your own pace and enjoy the trail with your group alone. On Tuesdays, a shared group option is available—a fun way for solo travelers or those on a budget to meet new people while exploring Colorado’s backcountry in winter

Duration

  1. About 4 hours
  2. Season: December through April
  3. Private Tour Days: Wednesday through Monday, 8 AM and 1 PM 
  4. Group Tour Days: Tuesdays 8 AM and 1 PM - Salt Lick Tuesdays!

Location / Where to Meet

Colorado Adventure Guides: Silverthorne Basecamp
Most tours meet at our Silverthorne Basecamp, but your guide will be in touch no later than 48 hours before the start of the trip to discuss adventure details. At that time, an alternative meeting location may be designated. 

Ages & Requirments

Private Tours: Ages 5+ 
Salt Lick Trail Group Tour: Ages 12+, minimum group size three people
No experience required!

What's Included

  • CAG local, professional guide (6:1 maximum guide to participant ratio)
  • Snowshoes and poles
  • Transportation from designated meeting place to the trailhead if needed
  • A safe, fun, and educational experience

Not Included

  • Lodging
  • Clothing for weather conditions
  • Insurance (trip or rescue)
  • Instructor gratuity
  • Food, water, lunch, snacks

What to Bring / Wear

We supply snowshoes. We recommend you bring the below or similar:

  • Hard or softshell pants
  • Synthetic or merino wool base layer
  • Softshell jacket (optional)
  • Down or synthetic insulated jacket
  • Hardshell or water/wind resistant jacket
  • Light gloves for uphill travel
  • Warm gloves
  • Brimmed hat or visor
  • Sunglasses
  • Sunscreen
  • Neck gaiter or buff
  • Snacks, water, food
  • Medium backpack

ADVENTURE PROVIDED BY Colorado Adventure Guides

FAQs

Do I need experience to try snowshoeing?

No experience necessary. We have trips for kids, families, and individuals of all experience and fitness levels.

When and how do I meet up with our instructor?

Your instructor will contact you at least 48 hours prior to your activity start date to finalize details regarding meeting location and time.

Should we tip our instructor?

Your guide/instructors work hard before, during, and after your course to provide you with a great experience, and while not expected, gratuities are always highly appreciated. If you had a safe, educational, and fun experience, gratuities typically range from 15-20%.

Cancellation Policy

Cancellation Policy

Refunds for Guided Trips - Refunds will be honored for cancellations of more than 48 HOURS PRIOR notice to guided adventure start date. An administrative fee of 10% will be assessed for all cancellations.

Refunds for Courses - An administrative fee of 10% will be assessed for all cancellations. Refunds will be honored for cancellations more than 14 DAYS PRIOR to a course or a camp start time. If you need to cancel within the two week period, and we are able to fill your spot, we will refund your payment less a 10% fee. If we cannot fill your spot, you will be charged the full amount. Notice of cancellation more than 14 days in advance will receive a full refund less a 10% administrative fee.

Rescheduling Policy

An administrative fee of 10% will be assessed for all rescheduling. Rescheduling will be honored 48 HOURS PRIOR to guided adventures and 14 DAYS PRIOR to any course or camp start date. If you need to reschedule within the two week period, and we are able to fill your spot, we will reschedule your booking with a 10% fee. If we cannot fill your spot, we will be unable to reschedule our booking.

No-shows will be charged the full price.

All activities are Rain or Shine. In case of operator cancellation due to adverse or unsafe conditions prior to start time, first the operator will attempt to reschedule. If rescheduling is not possible, the client will receive a full refund. Operator, including guides in the field, reserve the right to shorten or reroute activity in the case of unmanageable hazards or inability of guest to complete the objective. Completion of objective-based routes is not guaranteed.

Contact us by phone (970) 893-8007 or info@coloradoadventureguides.com to inquire about a cancellation or reschedule.

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Availability

April 2026

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Reviews

4.9
(326)
4.9 (326)

Location

Address

204 Ryan Gulch Rd.

Silverthorne, CO, 80498

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