Taos Snowshoe Tours

Guided Snowshoeing in Taos, New Mexico

Snowshoeing is a great way to explore the mountains around Taos as the snow piles up. Join a Mountain Skills guide for 1.5–3.5 hours of exploring winter trails, forests, open meadows, and mountain views.

No previous snowshoeing experience is necessary. Your guide will provide snowshoes and poles, show you how to use them, and choose an outing based on current snow conditions and your group’s experience.

All ages and abilities are welcome.

Explore Taos in Winter

The mountains around Taos take on a completely different character in winter. Snowshoeing lets you slow down and experience the quiet of the forest while enjoying views of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains.

Our guided snowshoe tours are a good option if you’re visiting Taos and want to get outside without spending the day on skis or a snowboard.

We offer shorter outings for visitors who want to experience snowshoeing for the first time, as well as longer trips for those who want more time in the mountains.

Taos Snowshoe Tour Options

1.5–2.5 Hour Snowshoe Tour

A shorter guided outing that’s a great introduction to snowshoeing or an easy addition to a winter trip to Taos.

1 person: $230
2–6 people: $135 per person
7 or more: $120 per person

2.5–3.5 Hour Snowshoe Tour

Spend more time exploring the winter landscape and traveling farther into the mountains.

1 person: $365
2–6 people: $195 per person
7 or more: $150 per person

Prices are per person. Taxes are not included. A 50% deposit is required to hold your date.

Private guides are available for an additional $50 per person.

We also work with large groups. Contact us for more information and group pricing.

What’s Included

Your guided Taos snowshoe tour includes:

• Snowshoes
• Poles
• Instruction on using the equipment
• A professional Mountain Skills guide
• A route selected according to current conditions and your group

Where Do We Snowshoe?

We guide snowshoe trips throughout Taos area, including areas near Taos Ski Valley, Tres Piedras, Amole Canyon, and more. The exact location depends on snow conditions, weather, access, and the experience and interests of your group.

That flexibility allows us to choose an outing that makes sense for the conditions rather than taking every group to the same trail.

Who Can Go Snowshoeing?

You don’t need previous snowshoeing experience. If you can hike, you can learn to snowshoe.

Our guides will show you how the equipment works and help you find a comfortable pace. We welcome beginners, families, couples, and groups.

If you’re unsure whether snowshoeing is appropriate for your group, give us a call. We’re happy to talk through the options.

What to Bring and Wear

Winter conditions in the Taos mountains can change quickly. We recommend bringing:

• Warm layers
• Waterproof or insulated outerwear
• Warm gloves or mittens
• A warm hat
• Wool or synthetic socks
• Waterproof hiking boots
• Sunglasses
• Water
• Snacks
• Sunscreen

We’ll provide the snowshoes and poles.

Contact us for availability.

Book your snowshoe tour online or call Mountain Skills at (575) 776-2222.