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Winter Hiking and Snowshoeing - Mt Charleston, NV

Overview

Just over an hour from the hustle and bustle of the Las Vegas Strip lies the Spring Mountains National Recreation Area, home to the magnificent Mt. Charleston. Mt. Charleston boasts endless hiking and snowshoeing opportunities during the wintertime.

Most people don’t realize that the high mountainous desert gets that cold, but winter storms blanket the range in snow, and temperatures are often in the 20s in the shade, and in the 30s in the sun.

Snowshoeing and winter hiking are the perfect ways for entry-level winter wilderness travelers to access some of the most wild and scenic backcountry during the cold months. We offer private guided snowshoeing and winter hiking trips to the Spring Mountains National Recreation Area and Mt Charleston throughout the winter season for all fitness levels and ages. We choose our objectives based on your needs and desires.

Our programs typically meet at a rendezvous point in North Las Vegas, where we ensure that each participant is properly outfitted for the winter trek. From there, we provide transportation, driving approximately an hour to our trailhead. We gear up and then venture into the snowy wilderness to enjoy a beautiful day exploring the winter desertscape.

Winter Hiking and Snowshoeing - Mt Charleston, NV

Highlights

During your guided snowshoe or winter hike, not only will you explore the fascinating winter landscape of the Spring Mountains National Recreation Area, you will also learn about the local natural history, geologic features, plants, animals and human history of the area. We will also discuss snowshoe and winter travel techniques. In addition to this, occasionally frozen waterfalls may be viewed on the trek.

Winter Hiking and Snowshoeing - Mt Charleston, NV

Dates & Details

Dates

Please contact the AAI office at 360-671-1505 (Toll Free: 1-800-424-2249) or email info@alpineinstitute.com for details regarding program availability.

Cost

Private Pricing (per person, per day):

Full-day: 1:1 = $430, 2:1 = $285, 3:1 = $225, 4 or more = $200

Prerequisites

Good physical fitness

Program Cost Inclusions and Exclusions

Inclusions: Guide fee, permit fees, transportation from North Las Vegas, snowshoes and poles.

Exclusions: Personal winter clothing and hiking boots, food and drink while snowshoeing, guide gratuities, lodging fees, and travel insurance.

Note: Occasionally winters are dry and snowshoes are not required for travel in shallow snow. We still provide a winter hiking experience when these conditions exist.