Guided Northern Lights Snowshoe Tour from Palmer

Explore Alaska's snowy backcountry after dark on a guided snowshoe hike. Travel away from city lights and learn about dark skies as you watch for the Aurora Borealis when conditions allow.

• Ride a shuttle to a remote area away from city lights
• Practice snowshoeing with guidance before heading onto snowy trails
• Scan the sky for constellations and planets with help photographing the lights
• Watch for nocturnal wildlife along the route
• Follow a route selected nightly for weather and aurora forecasts

What's Included

• Round-trip shuttle transportation from Wasilla, Palmer, or Anchorage pickup locations
• Guided snowshoe hike and instruction
• Necessary snowshoe gear
• Headlamps
• Snacks, hot beverages, and warm blankets

Important details

• Ages 15+ only
• Arrive at the designated meeting location on time; more than 15 minutes late is a no-show
• Wear warm layers, a winter hat and gloves, an insulated coat, snow pants, and winter boots
• Requires sufficient fitness and mobility to safely keep pace with the group
• Complete the required liability waiver, including assumption of risk and photo/model release
• Do not consume alcohol, drugs, or other impairing substances before or during the trip
• Expect safety-driven changes to the route, activity, timing, or duration in adverse weather
• A credit card on file is required for potential equipment loss or damage charges, which are not included in the listed price