Bonfire Snowshoe Tours

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Adventure: Wanderlust Tours invented this one of a kind snowshoe tour under the light of our solar system’s twinkling lights. Cruising on snowshoes, our destination is a hand-carved amphitheater in the snow where a crackling bonfire awaits. Join us for a magical meander through the powdery snow-filled forest at night in the Cascade Mountains west of Bend, Oregon. 

Naturalist Guided Experience: Kicking through the snow-laden forest after the fall of darkness, our nose will, in part, lead us to a Michaelangelo-esque creation- an amazing snow built amphitheater. When the whiff of pine hits our nostrils anticipation will grow for a taste of delectable desserts and hazelnut espresso vodka-laced hot cocoa. Our naturalist guides will point out planets, stars and constellations as we relax in the glow of the fire. The hushed ambience of the forest will stir your soul. The magic of this wholly unique experience will remain instilled within you forever!

Location: Snowshoeing tours take place in the areas around Mt. Bachelor and the surrounding Deschutes National Forest of the Cascade Mountain Range of Oregon. New to off-trail snowshoeing? Let Wanderlust Tours do the driving and teach you fun snowshoeing techniques and tricks. All tours include instruction. Wear winter boots and powder/ski pants to keep your feet and legs dry while snowshoeing.

Find details on full moons, new moons, and meteor showers below.

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Special WINTER Nightsky DATES: 2026-2027

We run our Bonfire Tours nightly.
You can find dates for full moons, new moons, and meteor showers below!

December

• 7-9th: New Moon

• 13th: Geminids Meteor Shower Peak: The Geminids will begin on Dec. 4th and go through the 20th, peaking on Saturday, the 13th. With the moon in a near-new phase, the astronomical forecast is excellent for the peak, with upwards of 150 meteors streaking across the sky per hour! The days surrounding the peak are also forecasted to have good visibility with the new moon sitting below the horizon during our time on the snow. For Dec. 11-13th, please book our Geminids Snowshoe Tour!

• 22nd: Ursids Meteor Shower: Meteor shower lasts from Dec. 17-26th, peaking on the 22nd. This year, the astronomical forecast indicates poor visibility on the 22nd due to a full moon.

• 23rd: Full Super Moon

• 31st: Our annual New Year’s Eve Bonfire on the Snow!

January

• 3rd: Quadrantids Meteor Shower Peak: Meteor shower last from Dec. 28th - Jan. 12th, peaking on Jan. 3rd. The astrological forecast indicates very very good to excellent visibility with upwards of 80 meteors per hour and a near-new moon that will be below the horizon.

• 6-8th: New Moon

• 22nd: Full Moon

February

• 5-7th: New Moon

• 20th: Full Moon

March

• 7-9th: New Moon

• 22nd: Full Moon

April (snow conditions’ dependent)

• 5-7th: New Moon

• 20th: Full Moon

• 22nd: Lyrids Meteor Shower: Meteor shower lasts from Apr. 14-30th, peaking from the 22nd-23rd. The astronomical forecast indicates excellent visibility that will become good around 11:15pm once the near full moon rises.

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