SnowShoe & Fireside Dinner
A Serene dinner experience in the snow-filled forest
Saturday, January 18th, 2025
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Adventure: Join us for a stunning, snow-filled evening in the heart of the Deschutes National Forest. For this incredible experience, Wanderlust Tours will be partnering with Luckey’s Woodsman, experts in backcountry cooking techniques, to create an incredible fireside dinner experience! Winter is a time for hearty, soul-warming meals and on this magical evening, Luckey’s Woodsman will prepare a variety of craft soups paired with freshly baked bread that will warm both our hands and our heart!
Naturalist Guided Experience: Cruising on snowshoes as night sets in, you will notice the immensely peaceful and hushed ambiance of the old-growth forest. During your adventure, your naturalist guide may point out animal tracks and touch on how the native wildlife in Central Oregon have adapted to the 400-600 inches of snow we see every winter. Nearing our destination, our nose will lead us for the final push. Tucked away amongst the hemlock and pine, The chefs of Luckey’s Woodsman will be putting the final touches on their craft-creations as we arrive. 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
Interested in learning more about the evening’s menu? Click here!
details
$205 per person
Tour Time:
Saturday, January 18th | 4:30pm - 9:30pm
Transportation: Departing from our office
INCLUDES
Naturalist guide & award-winning interpretation
Guided snowshoe tour & bonfire
Gear: Snowshoes and headlamps
Dinner: A variety of soul-warming soups created using fresh ingredients and paired with freshly baked bread, prepared by Luckey’s Woodsman
Drinks: Hot Cocoa with optional Hazelnut Espresso Vodka
Treats: Local dessert from Sparrow Bakery
Transportation
PLEASE BRING
Layers: Warm jacket, gloves, hats, snow pants
Footwear: Snow boots
Miscellaneous gear: Water bottle, Snacks if desired, camera, day pack (optional)
Your appetite!
RENT
Waterproof boots and pants are available for rent through Wanderlust Tours.
Please reserve sizes when you make your reservation. Limited sizes available.
Additional Info
Dietary Restrictions: We will do our best to accommodate serious dietary restrictions/ allergies. Fortunately, the incredible chefs at Luckey’s Woodsman will craft a variety of soups and will have options that will satisfy certain dietary restrictions such as vegetarian, dairy-free, etc. If you have any serious dietary restrictions, please answer the dietary restrictions prompt after you complete your booking! If you have any questions, feel free to call our office at 541-389-8359.
Weather & Cancellation Policy: All tours run rain or shine. Cancellations prior to two weeks are subject to a 10% cancellation fee. Cancellations within two weeks are subject to full tour cost. You can find more details regarding our cancellation policy here.
Tour Minimums: The minimum total number of guests for this tour is 8. We will reach out 2 weeks prior to the tour date if we do not have 8 guests signed up.
Teasing The Menu
LUCKEY’S HAND-MADE BREAD
Made with 100 year old heritage yeast
Pan Au Bacon
Country Blonde
Rustic Rye
Charred Poblano Corn Bread (GF)
WOODSMAN SELECT SOUPS
Bisque
Charred curried squash, roasted tomato & wild mushroom
Chowder
Smoked corn & bacon, smoked wild-caught salmon
Minestrone
PNW chicken, grilled vegetables
Chili
Wild mushroom, smoked turkey, midnight brisket
