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Taos Backcountry Snowshoe Tour

5.0(15 reviews)
4h 30m
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Taos Backcountry Snowshoe Tour
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About This Tour

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.

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Enjoy a gourmet local lunch tailgating after your snowhoeing

Enjoy a gourmet local lunch tailgating after your snowhoeing

Taos Backcountry Snowshoe Tour
Snowshoeing is easy for all!

Snowshoeing is easy for all!

Old growth pine forest and open meadow snowshoeing adventuring

Old growth pine forest and open meadow snowshoeing adventuring

Decadent lunch from local Taos favorite restaurant!

Decadent lunch from local Taos favorite restaurant!

Taos Backcountry Snowshoe Tour
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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

What's Not Included

Gratuities
Waterproof boots, Thermal clothing, Gloves, Hat, Sunglasses, Snow goggles, Water bottle, Camel pack

Additional Information

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

Meeting Point

Meet in the lobby of El Monte Sagrado Resort. You will caravan to Amole Canyon by following our guide in your vehicle.

Special Instructions

Hello and thank you for booking this tour! Please choose either a salad OR sandwich for your lunch selection from the options below. And advise of any serious dietary restrictions for anyone in your group that we need to be aware of. Salads SEASONAL SALAD A seasonal salad compromised of crisp fruits, veggies and fresh herbs, served with a GF nut & seed cracker tossed in a pinon vinaigrette • Vegan BEET SALAD Sam’s local greens, roasted beets, dehydrated fruit, toasted seeds, feta cream, served with an activated dehydrated GF beet-seed cracker, tossed in a peppermint lime vinaigrette COUNTRY CHICKEN SALAD Sam’s local greens, organic chicken, tart dried cherries, toasted pecans, sumac pickled onions and feta with GF nut & seed cracker, tossed in a creamy jalapeño buttermilk dressing Sandwiches Locally baked GLUTEN FREE bread available: Mariannes Blue Corn or Lauren’s Oat Bread THE GOBBLER Oven roasted turkey breast, tomato bacon jam, provolone, lemony aioli & greens on Wild Leaven Sourdough bread THE MEDITERRANEAN VEGAN Garlic herb lime spread, turmeric tahini, avocado, sumac pickled red onion, fresh sprouts, roasted red pepper & zucchini on Sage Bakery sourdough bread WARM TURKEY & SPICED FIG JAM Creamy rosemary chèvre & balsamic mixed greens served on sage bakery farmhouse HOT HAM & BRIE Ham, brie, caramelized onions, apple mostarda & fresh apple on Wild Leaven sourdough baguette GRILLED THREE CHEESE Fontanal & Los Carneros cheeses on Sage Bakery sourdough bread Add: avocado, turkey, ham or bacon BEEF BAHN MI Local grass fed and finished Beef braised with red chile, oregano & cinnamon served with escabeche, avocado, preserve lime aioli & lots of cilantro on Wild Leaven sourdough bread

Cancellation Policy

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