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Taos Backcountry Snowshoeing Day Tour

Guided

Features

Free Cancellation
Instant Book
Small Group Sizes
Kid Friendly
$740 Private charter
$155 Private charter (Mellado Family Group)
$185 Per Person
$155 Child
(Ages 5-17)

Description

Taos Backcountry Snowshoeing Day Tour

Whether you are a skier/snowboarder looking for a different kind of snow adventure or you have never been on snowshoes, snowshoeing is a great winter experience for everyone!
Benefitting from a snowshoe only designation area in Carson National Forest, Amole Canyon is a pristine old growth ponderosa pine forest location with excellent conditions for all levels of snowshoe experience. Besides the uncrowded varied level of opportunities, Amole Canyon fosters appreciation for the growing popularity, quiet solitude and easy joy of snowshoeing.
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.
We provide a tailgating gourmet picnic where your guide will have warm beverages, folding chairs, blankets and your lunch. A perfect finish to your day spent in Taos Backcountry!

Location

Your snowshoeing expedition will begin in the lobby of Taos’ El Monte Sagrado Resort, where you will meet your guide and pack up for a scenic 20-minute drive up U.S. Hill to Amole Canyon. Caravan with your guide to your trailhead.

Availability

Thursday, Friday, Saturday
10:00 AM - 2:30 PM
December 15 - March 31

Duration

4.5 Hours

Tour includes Snowshoes & Pole Rental, Professional Guides, Picnic Lunch & Hot Beverage
Meet at Taos’ El Monte Sagrado Resort at 10:00 AM return to the same location at 2:30 PM.

Check-In Information

Meet your Guide in the lobby of El Monte Sagrado Resort, 317 Kit Carson Rd, Taos, NM

You will caravan with your guide to Amole Canyon, 20 minutes from the resort.

What Is Included in Your Tour

  • Snowshoes and poles
  • Pack lunch from Taos Local Manzanita Market
  • Professional, First Aid/CPR and Leave No Trace certified, guide

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

What Is Not Included in Your Tour

Your Guide gratuity

Cancellation Policy

Due to the intimate size of our trips, we will refund cancellations when informing our team up to 14 days in advance. Any cancellations not within a 14 day notice will be non-refundable. 

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Cancellation Policy

Half & Full Day Tours
Our Day Tour Bookings require full deposit at the time of booking. Due to the intimate size of our trips, we will refund cancellations when informing our team up to 14 days in advance. Any cancellations not within a 14 day notice will be non-refundable. We regret that exceptions to our cancellation policy cannot be made for any reason, including weather, terrorism, civil unrest or personal emergencies. There is no refund for arriving late or leaving a trip early.

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Availability

January 2025

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Location

Address

317 Kit Carson Road

Taos, NM, 87571

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