Vail SNOWSHOEING

Immerse yourself in the winter beauty of Vail with a guided snowshoeing adventure through serene alpine landscapes. Perfect for all experience levels, this is a peaceful yet invigorating way to explore the winter wilderness.

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Enjoy breathtaking views of Vail’s snow-covered mountains

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Led by expert guides with local knowledge of the best trails

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Learn about winter ecology and wildlife along the way

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Ideal for individuals, families, or groups seeking a unique winter experience

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Description

Snowshoeing in Vail is a great way to get out and see all that the winter season in Colorado has to offer. You can experience the serenity of the backcountry in Colorado and amazing views of the Rocky Mountains. Enjoy beautiful snowy meadows or discover the adventurous high alpine environments. Similar to backcountry skiing, snowshoeing originated as a essential form of winter travel and is now a popular outdoor recreation activity in Colorado. Come join us for Snowshoeing in Vail. Or if you are interested in getting some downhill turns while taking in the views and the stillness of the backcountry, look into our beginner backcountry skiing course.

On a day of Snowshoeing in Vail your personal Guide will create a tour plan that is specific to the goals and objectives that your group has for the outing. Whether you are new to snowshoeing or are experienced with the activity and simply want to explore a new area, apex Throughout the day your guide can work with you on skills and techniques specific to your groups objectives, or if you want to reach the summit of a peak checkout our Mountaineering 101 courses.

Potential Topics

Knowing your gear
Snowshoeing techniques; uphill, downhill and traversing slopes
What to wear snowshoeing
Terrain assessment
Trip planning
Avalanche Hazard mitigation

Maybe you are Interested in learning more about the avalanche hazard in Colorado. Checkout our Avalanche Education Private or AIARE Level 1 course.

All ages, fitness levels, and abilities are welcome to join for Snowshoeing in Vail. We have snowshoes along with other winter equipment that can be used for your day out in the mountains. Since all of our backcountry trips take place at altitude in mountainous terrain, we encourage clients to come prepared for all mountain weather conditions.

Booking & Availability
Ready to embark on your winter adventure? We’re excited to guide you on your Vail Snowshoeing journey. Reserve your spot through the calendar below, or for more information, call us at (970) 949-9111 or visit our contact page.

If you don’t see enough availability for your group, give us a call—our team can often accommodate larger groups or special requests with flexibility. Let’s get you out in the snow!

Quick Information

Course overview:
Book a trip for Snowshoeing in Vail today, experience all the serenity and beauty that the Colorado backcountry has to offer.

Dates:
Available daily

Duration:
5 hours

Location:
Vail Valley or Fremont Pass

Difficulty:
Easy – Difficult

Policies

See our inclusion policy for special group requests.

What you should bring

WHAT TO BRING

Snowshoes (included)
Beacon/Probe/Shovel (rental available)- no plastic shovels please
water bottle or thermos with fluid
Lunch and high energy snacks such as bars, cookies, chocolate, or trail mix
Headwear – Visor or Cap, Hat and Sunglasses
Balaclava or neck gaiter (all participants will receive a complimentary Apex Buff)
One pair of light weight gloves and one pair of heavy weight gloves or mittens
Synthetic or wool base layer (Please avoid wearing any cotton clothing)
Mid Weight base layer fleece or sweater
Puffy Jacket
Shell Jacket
Synthetic or wool long johns
Ski pants with zippered vents OR mid weight fleece layer and shell pants
Synthetic or wool socks- optimum weight for your boot fit
Sunscreen
Pack that can accommodate shovel, probe, water bottle or thermos, lunch, snacks, and extra clothing

ALSO CONSIDER

Hand warmers
Hot liquid
Gaiters
Liner socks
Adjustable Poles
Lip balm
Water bottle insulator
Camera

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Meet our guides

Our guides are dedicated to giving the safest, most fulfilling experience to our clients. With the most AMGA certifications we have the most qualified guides in the area.

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Reviews

    
 
 
        
   Andrew Kirchhoff 
 July 1, 2022.
 
 
  My teen sons and I had an amazing time rappelling with Bob in Vail! Apex provided everything we needed and accommodated our last minute booking. Thank you Apex!!
  
 
       
   PARTYBOMBS 
 June 29, 2022.
 
 
  Myself and my family had a awesome time repelling. Thanks to Bob we had fun while staying safe. I would recommend for anyone seeking a thrilling experience.
  
 
       
   Colin Kirchhoff 
 June 29, 2022.
 
 
  Bob was a fantastic guide! Despite never repelling before, Bob never failed to make us feel safe and confident enough to have fun. 10/10 experience. Thank you so much!
  
 
       
   Beth Ann Rosica 
 June 28, 2022.
 
 
  We had an amazing day climbing with Bob! We had 4 kids between 13 and 15, and Bob coached all of them to the top! He was patient and encouraging and kept everyone safe! I highly recommend Apex for a climbing experience! The kids are hooked on climbing and loved the adventure!
  
 
       
   Jack Saussy 
 June 27, 2022.
 
 
  My family had a great day climbing with Bob. He was very knowledgeable about the routes and equipment and turned our half day of climbing into a lesson. I plan to get my own shoes and join a gym at home because of this great experience, I highly recommend Apex Mountain School!
  
 
       
   Jamie Schmid 
 February 7, 2022.
 
 
  We had such a blast ice climbing with our guide Jesse! He was so helpful and motivating and never made us feel like we were terrible at climbing even though it was our first time haha and he was so patient with all my picture taking and getting great shots! Would 1,000% recommend!
  
 
       
   Joe Mahoney 
 January 18, 2022.
 
 
  Took my AIARE 1 through APEX. It was hard to decide with so many options out there. Look no further, APEX is exactly what you're looking for. I walked away with the exact knowledge I was hoping to get, and more. Josh V was our instructor and is extremely knowledgeable, had great answers to all of our questions and was just great to hang out with in the backcountry. Can't recommend these guys enough.
  
 
       
   Shannon M. 
 December 6, 2021.
 
 
  Recently took the Level 1 AIARE Course with Apex and had a great experience. All of the instructors were extremely knowledgeable and passionate about snow safety and answered all questions in great detail to ensure the students learned as much as possible in the 3 day course. It was a very hands on experience and we were even able to do lots of field work despite the low snow conditions right now. Will definitely come back for another course, and looking forward to more backcountry travel with all the new info learned!
  
 
       
   kurt albertson 
 November 24, 2021.
 
 
  Apex Mountain School is a wonderful outdoor educational and guide service!  Recently took the level one AIARE and Avalanche Rescue course through Apex. Our instructors Andy and Mike were highly professional, knowledgeable and very engaging instructors that were very passionate about snow safety and teaching others about best practices to enjoy their experiences safely in the backcountry.  Would highly recommend anyone regardless of experience to take a course with Apex.  Looking forward to continuing my outdoor experiences with Apex in the future via additional educational courses as well as the opportunity for private guided trips. Excellent people and a great experience!!!
  
 
       
   Tom Watson 
 November 23, 2021.
 
 
  I took the AIARE 1 course with Apex Mountain school and it was truly an amazing experience. Andy was a outstanding instructor, he fostered a culture in the group that encouraged participation, teamwork, learning and fun! The knowledge and tools learned in the course were second to none. We were fortunate to have a small group of 5, and this allowed for a lot of questions, learn by doing, and overall really fun time. I cannot recommend Apex Mountain School enough.
  
 
  
 
  
 
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