Snowshoe in Rocky Mountain National Park with guide, gear, and warm drinks included
4 hours
Guide, snowshoes, poles
Explore snowy backcountry terrain in Rocky Mountain National Park on a guided snowshoe tour tailored to your experience level. Your snowshoes and poles are provided, plus snacks and hot drinks for the trail.
Weather can change quickly in the park, and your guide may cancel or reschedule if conditions are unsafe.
Full refund if 24hr notice of cancellation is provided.
Dress in warm layers and avoid denim. Bring a jacket (multiple layers), thermals, long-sleeve shirts, full face coverage, a beanie, gloves, and hiking boots.
Bring sunglasses, sunscreen, a hat, and personal medications if needed. Pack water (2L/66oz recommended) in a water bottle (32oz minimum) and a smartphone with plenty of storage if you want to take videos.
You follow your guide into Rocky Mountain National Park in your own vehicle. Make sure your vehicle has at least a half tank of gas. Your guide stays in communication with you via GMRS radios during the drive to the trailhead.
Estes Park Visitor Center 500 Big Thompson Ave, Estes Park, CO 80517
Thomas is the heart of this operation, and it shows in nearly every review. Guides here are licensed, insured, bonded, and certified as wilderness responders, which gives solo travelers and families alike a real sense of security on the trail. Thomas has a knack for reading his groups, adjusting pace and difficulty to match fitness levels, and steering people toward trails they might never find on their own. The little extras are what people keep talking about. Hot chocolate at a frozen lakeside, gear like trekking poles and boot spikes provided for icy conditions, helping with surprise proposals, even assisting guests with car trouble after the tour. Thomas clearly treats each outing as more than just a walk in the park. His knowledge of RMNP history, wildlife, and local recommendations adds real depth to the experience. Reviews span all seasons and tour types, from sunrise winter hikes to stargazing nights to family snowshoe trips, and the enthusiasm holds steady across all of them. If you're visiting Rocky Mountain National Park and want a guide who genuinely personalizes the experience rather than running a cookie-cutter tour, this is a solid choice.
Thomas was an amazing guide. Very upbeat, knowledgeable, and made our family’s half day in Rocky Mountain National Park SO much more enjoyable than if we had tried to navigate on our own. He knew where to take us so that we wouldn’t be overwhelmed with crowds. We went on a beautiful hike with a lake and saw only a handful of people the entire time. We had the trail to ourselves! As an added bonus, Thomas’s wife joined us and we had the best time chatting. We all enjoyed the interesting tidbits of info Thomas would share along the trail and he kept our teen boys engaged and entertained. The coffee, snacks, and photos at the lake were an added bonus! If we are ever in the area again we will definitely hire Estes Park Tour guides again. Highly recommend!
Meeghan
July 4, 2026
Thomas was an amazing guide. Very upbeat, knowledgeable, and made our family’s half day in Rocky Mountain National Park SO much more enjoyable than if we had tried to navigate on our own. He knew where to take us so that we wouldn’t be overwhelmed with crowds. We went on a beautiful hike with a lake and saw only a handful of people the entire time. We had the trail to ourselves! As an added bonus, Thomas’s wife joined us and we had the best time chatting. We all enjoyed the interesting tidbits of info Thomas would share along the trail and he kept our teen boys engaged and entertained. The coffee, snacks, and photos at the lake were an added bonus! If we are ever in the area again we will definitely hire Estes Park Tour guides again. Highly recommend!
Meeghan
July 4, 2026
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