FREE Interpretive Tours with a Forest Service Naturalist
The USFS Snowshoe and Ski/Ride with a Naturalist programs have concluded for the 2012-2013 season. Thanks to the volunteers who made the programs very successful!
Click here to read the official News Release from the US Forest Service about FREE snowshoe and ski/ride tours at Mt. Bachelor this winter!
FREE Snowshoe Tours
Join a US Forest Service Naturalist for FREE 90 minute interpretive tours. Learn about winter ecology at Mt Bachelor and the geology of Central Oregon, the Deschutes National Forest watershed and the plants and animals found throughout the area.
Please dress for the weather; snowshoes are provided and no previous experience is required. We do ask that participants be older than 8 years old and wear snowboots and warm winter clothing. No dogs. No infants in packs.
PROGRAM DATES
December 22, 2012 - January 6, 2013... DAILY (No tours on Christmas Day or New Year's Day)
January 6, 2013 - March 31, 2013... WEEKENDS, HOLIDAYS and SCHOOL VACATIONS
TIME
10:00am and 1:30pm. No reservations required.
WHERE
Please check-in 10-15 minutes prior to time of tour at the USFS snowshoe hut just outside the Guest Services building in West Village.
COST
FREE - snowshoes are provided, however, guests may wear their own if preferred.
Donations accepted on behalf of non-profit partner, Discover Your Northwest, to fund this volunteer-based program
GROUPS
Special tours available for schools and groups. Contact Karen Gentry at karen.gentry@discovernw.org to register your group!
MORE INFORMATION
Call the Snowshoe Hotline at 541.383.4055 for up-to-date information.
Contact Karen Gentry at karen.gentry@discovernw.org or 541.383.4771 with questions or feedback.
FREE Ski or Ride with a Forest Service Naturalist
Ski or ride with a US Forest Service Naturalist for two runs on groomed, intermediate (blue square) trails. Learn about the forest, geology, wildlife and more! Intermediate skiers and riders please.
PROGRAM DATES
Saturdays & Sundays, December 22, 2012 - March 31, 2013
TIME
2:00 to 3:00pm. No reservations required.
WHERE
Meet at the TOP of the Pine Marten Express lift just before 2:00pm
COST
FREE - Lift Ticket is required
Donations accepted on behalf of non-profit partner, Discover Your Northwest, to fund this volunteer-based program
MORE INFORMATION
Call the Forest Service Hotline at 541.383.4055 for up-to-date information.
Contact Terra Kemper at terra.kemper@discovernw.org with questions or feedback.
Presented by the Bend Fort Rock Ranger District of the Deschutes National Forest and Mt. Bachelor, Inc.
Thanks to all the US Forest Service Volunteer Snowshoe Rangers who make this program at success!
