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Snowshoeing is allowed on Okemo Mountain (lift access is not available) and at the Okemo Valley Nordic Center.

At the Nordic Center, you can enjoy a hike through pristine meadows and hillsides on 13km of dedicated snowshoe trails. A Trail Fee is required. Check out our Snowshoe Trail Network. For more information on the Okemo Valley Nordic Center, visit our Nordic Center page.

Or, take a hike on Okemo Mountain! Take a self-guided trek on Okemo's 5km maintained network of snowshoe trails that trace the periphery of Okemo Mountain on Easier and Intermediate terrain. Snowshoeing is great exercise and you can enjoy it at your own pace. Check our Interactive Trail Map and follow the purple dotted lines for your snowshoe hike. There is no trail fee to snowshoe on the trails of Okemo Mountain. Although, snowshoers are not allowed on the lifts. Be sure to stay on the side of the trail at all times and avoid snowshoeing alone.

The Jackson Gore base area also offers several kilometers of snowshoe trails that meander around the forest and over frozen streams. There are also several geocaches hidden around Okemo, the Jackson Gore base area and the Nordic Center for those with a gps unit.

Equipment

Atlas Snowshoes rentals are available for half-day, full-day and multi-day at the Okemo Valley Nordic Shop and a limited quantity are also available at the Jackson Gore Resort Services desk. Visit the Nordic Rates page for details.

New for 2009-2010: Guided Snowshoes Tours at the Jackson Gore Inn

Animal Tracking Tour: Saturdays and holiday Wednesdays at 1:00 pm and 3:00 pm.  Follow your guide around the Jackson Gore Base area looking for signs of the wildlife that remain in the woods at Okemo during the winter.  A fun and educational tour, this trip covers approximately 1 mile up and down snowy terrain.  Come dressed for the weather.  $15 adults, $10 children 5 to 12.  Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.  Price includes rentals and guide.  This tour is not recommended for children under 5.  Reservations required and can be made by calling Resort Services.

Moonlight Snowshoe Tours: Saturdays and Holiday Wednesdays 5:00 pm, 7:00 pm.  Far away from the lights of the city, we can walk by the light of the moon and stars that is reflected by the snow- no flashlight needed!  This tour will guide your family down historic roads and wooded trails and will end with hot chocolate and cookies by our meadow fire pit.  Come dressed for the weather.  $20 adults, $15 children 7 to 12.  Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.  Price includes rentals, guide and snack.  This tour is not recommended for children under 7.  Reservations required and can be made by calling Resort Services.

Guided Snowshoe Tours for Fireworks

Okemo offers FREE guided snowshoe tours for Okemo's gala fireworks displays. Rentals are available for $15: meet inside the Okemo Express Rental Shop at 6 pm to be fitted for snowshoes. You can call ahead to reserve at (802) 228-1558. Or, you can bring your own. Tours depart the Okemo Base Area beside South Ridge Quad A at 7 pm and head up on the Bull Run rail to watch the fireworks. Check the calendar of events for details on the fireworks and guided snowshoe tours.