Taos Backcountry Snowshoe Tour
Overview
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4 hours 30 minutes
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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.
Additional Info
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
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
What‘s Included
Local guide
Bottled water
All taxes, fees and handling charges
Hot Beverage Cocoa + Tea
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
Snowshoe & Pole Rentals
Gratuities
Waterproof boots, Thermal clothing, Gloves, Hat, Sunglasses, Snow goggles, Water bottle, Camel pack
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.
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Taos Backcountry Snowshoe Tour
Reviews
15 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Amazing Snowshoeing
FellowTraveler506674,
Mar 21, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had an amazing time on our Amole Canyon Snowshoeing Tour with Lizzy as our tour guide! It was me and my son's favorite part of our spring break trip to Taos. We had great weather and fresh snow on our three mile hike, and Lizzy gave us breaks to play in the meadows so the kids could build snowmen or rest. Lizzy was also very patient with re-adjusting my son's snowshoe and had a great attitude. We also had a gourmet lunch and hot chocolate after the tour, what a great time!
Family activity over spring break
Cruiser44915257187,
Mar 20, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was one of our favorite activities on our family spring break trip. We enjoyed the scenery and playing in the snow. The sandwiches and hot cocoa at the end was also a highlight.
Spring snow and snowshoes.
Julie O,
Mar 16, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Snowshoe trekking in Amole Canyon was a beautiful adventure. Lizzy led us with ease through the fresh powder. It’s Gods country made accessible via Viator.
Amazing snowshoeing experience in Taos!
marierN1249LA,
Jan 5, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Angelisa was such a charming guide and made the trip so much fun! She adjusted as needed for our sea-level visitors and taught us a lot about the area. She made sure we understood the basics and ended the session with an amazing lunch. We will be back!!!
Great Snow Shoe experience
89jq,
Jan 13, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A great experiencing snow shoeing in Amole Canyon!! Our tour guide was knowledgeable and personable, and made it so much fun. Definitely recommend if you are vacationing in Taos/Santa Fe
Amazing experience In Carson National Forest
melaniebM1956II,
Jan 9, 2021
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Best part of our trip. Our guides vast knowledge and amazing spirit made this an absolute MUST!!!!!!
An Experience, Not a Tour
67hunterh,
Dec 29, 2020
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My girlfriend and I did the back country snowshoeing with Angelisa in Anole Canyon outside of Taos NM. This was not a tour; it was a full on experience. We didn’t expect to learn so much history of the region, why ponderosas require burning for propagating, how lichen indicates clean air, and the general healing powers Mother Nature brings you in Taos. Not only did Angelisa provide an experience, she also recommended numerous other activities from great local food dishes to a personal friend who led us through a sound bathing experience. If you want to feel the excitement of immersing yourself in the local vibes, you’ll find it here... and perhaps leave wanting to be best friends with your guide like we did.
Beautiful day with fun, interesting guide
Relax542099,
Mar 29, 2020
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Angelisa knew the perfect spot to go to capture the most snow and wonderful scenery. She was fun and very knowledgeable about Taos natural surroundings and history. It was a great way to spend a morning-- highly recommended!
Winter Fun!
pat44881,
Mar 12, 2020
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I never snowshoed before and didn't know what to expect. Heritage Inspirations did a top-notch job of making it fun and customized a tour for our group. The owner took us on the tour and told us so many facts and features of the area. She is very knowledgeable on so many things. It was a true delight listening to her. At the end of our time, we had a tail gate party with huge sack lunch complete with a cookie! I would highly recommend using them for snowshoe, hiking, glam camping etc. I plan on coming back in summer to do one of their hiking tours.
Perfect Snowshoeing day in Amole Canyon with Angelisa!
jackiek2566,
Feb 12, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What a sublime experience! Angelisa hosted a most amazing morning to Amole Canyon in the mountains behind Taos. Her beaming spirit and stories of the area and it's landscape completed a gorgeous day of snowshoeing in the perfectly crunchy snow. She had every detail of the trip taken care of. All that was left was to enjoy every minute of the experience. We snowshoed into the ponderosa and the open meadows of Amole Canyon in the Carson National Forest. It was an easy and joyful hike. Lunch after from Manzanita Market was delicious. She created a little picnic for us to enjoy the Taos sun and share each other's company. I can't wait to do this again soon!
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