Full Day Private Snowshoe Tour
Estes Park, CO
5.0 (3 reviews)Trip Highlights
- Full Day of Snowshoeing
- Stunning Mountain Scenery
- Private Snowshoeing Experience
- Gear, Snacks, Lunch Provided
- Frozen Lakes
- Potential Wildlife Viewing
Description
Be prepared for a full day of alpine wonderland exploration on this Rocky Mountain National Park snowshoe tour! We will experience a spectrum of terrain and changing weather as we will be out the entire day. Our full day tour will truly be a custom adventure, your guide will work with you and gauge the best options for what you desire. Snacks, lunch, and warm drinks are provided during the full day tour.
For those seeking a challenging all day hike, we will travel to Emerald Lake (same as the 1/2 day tour) and then beyond it on a custom mountain adventure with an expert guide. After we leave the amazing cirque that is home to Emerald Lake, we will see fewer (if any) people as we explore deeper into the mountains. The silence of winter will envelope us as we break trail through forests and across meadows, going as far as you want. In order to complete our full hike, this tour will require an early departure.
Perhaps your ambition is to take it slow and embrace being in nature, take photographs, or learn about Rocky Mountain National Park. Whatever your pace or goal, our experienced guides will ensure you have a safe, fun, and memorable experience on your all-day adventure.
$190-$450 Per Person
Season: Nov-Apr
DIFFICULTY LEVEL 3
Scale of 1-5. 1 is least difficult; 5 is most difficult
This tour is a customizable day hike depending on your ability and motivation. The snow level will vary throughout the year. Early and late winter season can be combination of hiking on dirt, hard packed snow, and freshly fallen snow. Proper winter boots, jacket, pants, hat, and gloves are essential for a safe and enjoyable hike.
Hiking Distances:
7-9 mi
Backpack Weight:
10-15 pounds
Terrain:
Lightly Rugged
Max Daily Elev. ↑↓:
1440 ft
Heights Exposure:
None
PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF THIS TRIP
- Hiking/snowshoeing uphill or downhill with a 10-15 pound backpack for 7-8 hours
- Maintaining balance and footing on a variety of surfaces including packed snow, freshly fallen snow and dirt/rocks
SOLITUDE LEVEL 4
- Level 1: around other hikers the entire time
- Level 2: around other hikers most of the time
- Level 3: around other hikers some of the time
- Level 4: see a couple other groups during the hike
- Level 5: most likely to have the trail to ourselves
This hike is offered exclusively as a private tour.
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Rates
PRIVATE FULL DAY SNOWSHOE RATES:
- 1 person: $450
- 2 people: $235 per person
- 3 people: $225 per person
- 4+ people: $190 per person
- 10 and younger: $115 per person
Private tours are only open to your party.
*Prices do not include guide gratuity
TRIP DATES & BOOKING
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REQUEST A RESERVATION
This trip is exclusively booked through customer service due to logistics with lodging, permits, staffing, availability, or something else. Please contact us online or call us at 800-715-HIKE (4453) to request a reservation.
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800-715-HIKE (4453)Trip Details
What's Included
- Transportation in company vehicle to the trailhead from your hotel in Estes Park or the Estes Park Mountain Shop if you are traveling into town that morning.
- Trained hiking guide(s) with years of personal wilderness and hiking experience, medical certifications, and a passion for leading people into breathtaking landscapes. See Guide Bios.
- Picnic style lunch
- National Park entrance fee
- Trekking poles
- Snowshoes or micro spike crampons
- Backpacks
- Trail snacks
- Warm drinks
- Emergency equipment including a company-issued first-aid kit and emergency communication device
What's Not Included
- Winter hiking boots
- 2 liters of water per person
- Warm clothing
- Guide gratuity
Trip Logistics
When & Where Do We Meet?
Your Guide will pick you up at your hotel in Estes Park at 8:00 AM. If you are travelling into town the morning of the tour, you will meet your Guide at Estes Park Mountain Shop at 2050 Big Thompson Ave, Estes Park, CO 80517. Your guide will contact you preceding your hike to confirm your meeting time and answer any questions. We highly recommend starting by 8:00 AM, and earlier on weekends.
What Should I Bring?
- Multiple bottom and top layers so you can bundle up when you’re cold and shed them off if you’re warm.
- 2 liters of water
- Sunscreen and sunglasses (we recommend polarized)
- Warm hat and gloves
- Camera
- Two pairs of wool socks
- Rain/snow jacket and pants for blocking precipitation and wind
- Waterproof boots
Where Can I Purchase These Items?
Either before you travel or last minute, you can obtain all of these items (some are available for rent, all are available for purchase) at the Estes Park Mountain Shop.
What Should I Wear?
The weather and amount of snow in Rocky Mountain National Park is unpredictable and will very throughout the year, so be prepared for snow, sun, cold temperatures, wind and possibly (but unlikely) rain. We recommend wearing comfortable, loose fitting non-cotton layers. You’ll also need waterproof boots and wool socks. Winter snow pants, jacket, boots and gloves are strongly advised December – March. Your guide will give the best advice for current conditions when contacting you one week out.
Food & Water
We provide snacks on the half-day tour and lunch and snacks on the full-day tour. Please bring 2 liters of water with you.
What If There Isn't Enough Snow to Snowshoe?
Some winters can be dry, without enough snow to merit snowshoes. In this case we will equip guests with microspike crampons and head out on an awesome winter hike!
What If It Rains Or There Is Bad Weather?
It’s unlikely we’ll have rain in the winter but it is possible. Regardless, if the weather is very stormy we may cancel the trip with a full refund. If you’re interested we will do everything in our power to reschedule. Also, please know our guides have years of experience and can discern between a casual snowfall and unsafe hiking conditions, and will err on the side of safety.
Cancellations
If you cancel a trip for any reason up to 24 hours before your trip, you are entitled to a full refund minus a $25 per person administrative fee. If you cancel within 24 hours, there is no refund.
Age Restrictions
Age restrictions on this trip are as follows:
- 5 and older to join this trip
- Anyone younger than 17 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian
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David S.
exceptional guide
Our guide was exceptional. The snowshoeing trip was my first and exceeded what I expected.
Kathleen J.
Beautiful Day
Enjoyed the snowshoe. Beautiful route . Glad our guide Zion chose a route through the trees since much less wind also made it more enjoyable.
Alex S.
Experience of a Lifetime
Exceeded my expectations, experience of a lifetime
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