Whatever the weather, we Oregonians love the outdoors — rain, shine, or snow, but especially snow! Lucky for us, Oregon offers a wealth of wonderful winter activities from skiing and snowboarding to sledding. But if you're looking for a unique educational winter activity this season, why not try snowshoeing?
We've got the perfect place to try out this fun sport. U.S. Forest Service Naturalists lead participants on free 90-minute interpretive tours on Mt. Bachelor. These fun, informative excursions run mid-December through late March on weekends and school breaks.
And don't worry if you've never been snowshoeing. It's fairly straightforward — if you can walk in snow, you can snowshoe. In fact, it might even be easier as the snowshoes enhance traction and balance. Even better, free snowshoes are available for use during the tour. All you need to do is sign up online, show up dressed for the weather (snow boots, gloves, and hats are recommended), and be ready to learn while snowshoeing with a forest ranger!
Learn about the snowy, serene wilderness around you while you discover the fun of getting around on snowshoes.
Tours leave from the West Village Base area.
Participants will learn about winter ecology, the ecosystems of the Deschutes National Forest, and interesting facts about the plants and animals living on the mountain.
If you get hooked on snowshoeing, single-day snowshoe trail passes and rentals are available from the Nordic Center, giving guests over 15 kilometers of dedicated snowshoeing trails.
You can also cap off your day with some skiing, snowboarding, or sledding. Or simply take in the gorgeous snowy sights around you.
Another fun winter activity available on the mountain is dogsledding.
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There's so much fun to be had at Mt. Bachelor. I can't wait to hit the slopes and take the snowshoeing tour myself. See you on the next bluebird day!
For more information about this free snowshoeing tour, visit the Mt. Bachelor website. If your visit to the mountain includes a drive, you may want to stock up on car-friendly snacks and/or bring or buy a lunch to enjoy at the lodge.
We'd love to know how you enjoyed this snowshoeing adventure, so please leave a comment to let us know about your experience. Also, feel free to share your favorite winter activities in Oregon that we should try next.
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