Snowshoe Night Hike 'N S'mores

Private Snowshoe Night Hike & S'mores – Rocky Mountain National Park

Snow does something strange to sound at night — it muffles everything, until the only noise left is the crunch of snowshoes and your own breathing. Walking through that kind of quiet, under a winter sky, is a completely different experience from any daytime hike, and this trip is built around exactly that stillness.

Your guide leads the way on snowshoes, helping the group build night vision as you move through the snowy woods, sharing stories along the trail. The night wraps up around a camp stove with hot cocoa and s'mores — a warm reward after a cold, quiet walk through the winter dark.

Duration

1. Total trip length: approximately 3.5 hours, including check-in, the drive to the trailhead, breaks, and snowshoeing time 
   

Location / Where to Meet

1. Guests are picked up directly for groups of fewer than 4 — pickup location entered at checkout, must be within Estes Park
   
2. For groups of 4 or more, your guide establishes a meeting point in Estes Park or at the trailhead instead
   
3. Exact trailhead is selected by your guide based on trip length, weather, snow conditions, and group needs
   

Ages & Requirements

1. Minimum age: 10+
   
2. A legal parent or guardian must accompany any participant under 18
   
3. This hike is well suited to families and first-time snowshoers — no prior snowshoeing experience is needed, and your guide fits everyone with gear before setting out
   
4. Group size: 1–5 people per trip (winter group sizes are capped lower than summer/fall trips); every trip is a private, custom booking for your party only
   
5. Guests should be comfortable walking on snow-covered, uneven trail terrain in low-light or dark, cold conditions with a guide
   

What's Included

1. A private, custom-designed snowshoe hike built around your group's pace and interests
   
2. A professional, Wilderness First Aid/CPR-certified guide
   
3. Snowshoes fitted for the trip, plus micro-spikes if trail conditions call for them
   
4. Trekking poles for the hike
   
5. A headlamp for the hike
   
6. Hand and/or toe warmers
   
7. Hot cocoa and s'mores prepared over a camp stove
   
8. Storytelling and education on the night sky when conditions allow
   
9. Extra layers and packs available if needed
   

Not Included

1. Rocky Mountain National Park entrance fee or park pass (a 7-day vehicle pass runs $35; other pass options are available directly through the park)
   
2. Extra snacks beyond what's provided
   
3. Gratuity for your guide — tipping is never required, but always appreciated
   

What to Bring / Wear

1. Insulated, waterproof winter boots
   
2. Warm wool or synthetic socks
   
3. Base layers (top and bottom)
   
4. Insulated winter jacket
   
5. Snow pants (recommended)
   
6. Warm hat or beanie
   
7. Insulated gloves or mittens
   
8. Headlamp — a headlamp is provided, but bringing your own with charged or fresh batteries as a backup is recommended
   
9. Water bottle (insulated, to help prevent freezing)
   
10. Snacks
    
11. Hand and/or toe warmers as backup (some provided — see What's Included)
    
12. Camera or phone