Mt. Shasta Snowshoeing Tours: Winter Trails for Beginners

Strap on snowshoes and walk Mt. Shasta's snowy trails without prior experience

A guided snowshoeing activity on Mt. Shasta where you walk easy-to-moderate winter trails with a live English-speaking guide for 2.5 hours. Snowshoes, poles, bottled water and snacks are included. The terrain suits beginners and experienced hikers alike. Robin leads small groups through the mountain's snowy landscape and shares insight into local wildlife and natural features.

The experience

Snowshoeing is low-impact and quick to learn, so you can spend the morning walking instead of training. Mt. Shasta's easy-to-moderate terrain means you move at a pace that works for your fitness level without scrambling or steep climbs. The guide handles the route and the wildlife knowledge. You handle the walking and the views.

Snowshoes and poles come with the tour, along with bottled water and snacks to keep you fueled through the 2.5 hours on the mountain. The group stays small, which means the guide can adjust the pace and answer questions without rushing. Winter at Mt. Shasta means snow cover that makes the landscape feel entirely different from the summer hike: fewer people, quieter trails, and the kind of quiet you only get when the world is white.

What’s included

• Snowshoes and poles.
• bottled water.
• snacks.
• live guide in English leading a small group through Mt. Shasta's winter terrain.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 10:00Last departure this season: 31 Oct

Book up to4h before

AgesAdult (5 to 90 years) · Under 5: can't be included in the booking

GroupUp to 8

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Easy physical levelNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

Operated by Mt Shasta Fun Guide/Robin Kohn

Is this one for you?The tour departs from Mt. Shasta itself with no prior snowshoeing skill required, so anyone staying in the area can walk winter trails without renting gear separately or spending hours learning the basics first.

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Top questions

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

Can I snowshoe on Mt. Shasta if I've never done it before?

Yes. Snowshoeing is simple to pick up, and Mt. Shasta's easy-to-moderate trails are designed for beginners. Your guide will show you how to move in the shoes, and most people are comfortable within the first few minutes of walking.

What does the 2.5-hour tour include?

The tour includes snowshoes and poles, bottled water, snacks, and a live guide who leads you through the mountain's winter landscape and explains the local wildlife and natural features you encounter.

What is the terrain like on this snowshoe tour?

Mt. Shasta offers easy-to-moderate trails, so you'll walk through snowy landscape without steep scrambles or technical climbing. The pace suits both newcomers and experienced hikers.