Guided Snowshoe Adventures

Guided Snowshoe Hikes from Badger Pass

Two ranger-led or naturalist-guided snowshoe outings depart from the Badger Pass Nordic Center each winter day. Built for first-time snowshoers — instruction, snowshoes, and the geological and ecological context that makes Yosemite winter unforgettable.

Moderate Discovery Snowshoe Hike at Badger Pass Ski Area
Guided Tours~3 hours

Moderate Discovery Snowshoe Hike

2-3 mile guided snowshoe

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Adventure Snowshoe Hike to Dewey Point at Badger Pass Ski Area
Guided ToursFull day (~6 hours)

Adventure Snowshoe Hike to Dewey Point

Full-day guided trek to Dewey Point

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Why book a guided hike

  • Snowshoes and poles are included — no separate rental needed
  • Instruction built into the start — most participants have never snowshoed; the guide gets everyone moving before the hike begins
  • Natural history — Yosemite's winter ecology, glacial geology, snowpack and avalanche science, the wildlife that's active in winter (bobcat, marten, ouzel)
  • Route-finding done for you — winter trails aren't always obvious; the guide knows where the trail goes when the markers are buried
  • Safe pacing — guides match the group's slowest reasonable pace, with rest stops and snack breaks

Which hike to pick

First-time snowshoer or shorter day → Moderate Discovery Snowshoe Hike

2-3 hours, gentle terrain, designed as an introduction. Great for families with school-age kids or anyone testing whether snowshoeing is for them.

Bigger objective, fit hikers → Adventure Snowshoe Hike to Dewey Point

Full-day excursion to Dewey Point, an exposed granite overlook with one of the most dramatic Yosemite Valley views in winter. ~8 miles round trip, real elevation, real reward.

Want to snowshoe on your own? Skip the guided hike and book a self-guided snowshoe rental instead — the Nordic Center trails are marked and the Glacier Point Road groomed track is shared with skiers.