9 Winter Activities Worth the Boots

1.Etna South: High Altitude Winter Trek with an Alpine Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 27 reviews · 5 hours · from $106Our pick

Join guides such as Massimo, Antonio, or Fabio for a five-hour winter trek on Etna. Ride the cable car to 2,500 meters, then hike through snow and black lava toward the 2001 cone, Valle del Bove, Barbagallo craters, and views of the summit crater.

“We had a really really great time. Our guide Massimo told us all about the Etna and we were able to ask any question we had. He led us to different craters and told us about their history. We had a beautiful view at 2870m and we able to see part of Sicily from high up. On the way down our guide showed us the Valley of Ox. It was really gorgeous to see. We recommend everyone to book this tour. We felt very safe with our guide Massimo and we were able to see the wilder and more beautiful part of the Etna.”

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2.Kiruna: Snowshoe Trek with Aurora Hunt and Warm Beverage

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 20 reviews · 3 hours · from $143

Meet Kiruna Guidetur near Scandic Hotel for a three-hour evening snowshoe trek. Your English-speaking guide provides overalls, boots, poles, a sandwich, and a hot drink while leading you through snowy forest to seek the Northern Lights. Guides may include Jonna, Kevin, Ronja, or Carsten.

“good small hike, accessible to everyone, and we had the. chance to spot some nothern lights. the spot is good and close to the city, it was a perfect start to our journey on kiruna.”

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3.Polar Night Snowshoe Trek

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · 3 hours · from $152Top rated

Meet Xwander Nordic in Ivalo for a three-hour evening snowshoe trek through snowy forest. Guides such as Alex and Anne explain local wildlife, adapt the pace to conditions, and serve hot drinks and snacks while you watch for Northern Lights.

“We had an amazing experience, no northern lights, but lots of snow and fun! :)”

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4.Triund Trek & Snow Line Trek

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 9 reviews · from $28Best value

Trek from Dharamkot near McLeod Ganj to Triund Hill with a guide, stopping at Bhagsu Waterfall and camping overnight. Your $28 price includes lunch, dinner, breakfast, a tent, sleeping bag, mattress, and washroom tent. The climb requires moderate fitness and good weather.

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5.Innsbruck: Priv. Guided Snowy Mountain Hike /Snowshoe´s

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · 6 hours

Spend six hours exploring snowy Tyrol with Franco, an experienced mountain guide who adjusts the route to your fitness, interests, and weather. Choose from areas near Hafelekar, Patscherkofel, Hochmahd, Patscheralm, and Boscheben, with hotel pickup, transport, and private instruction included.

“This was a Fabulous day, so good for the soul ✨Franko was the perfect host, absolutely great guy. Kept in touch prior to my arrival to keep me updated about weather conditions and pick up time Weather was picture perfect, so quiet and peaceful up the mountains. I would definitely recommend this day to anyone”

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6.Kiruna: Snowshoe Trek with Warm Beverage and Sandwich

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 6 reviews · 3 hours · from $143

Meet your English-speaking guide at Kiruna Guidetur, gear up in warm overalls, boots, snowshoes, and poles, then walk about 45 minutes uphill through Swedish Lapland. Look for animal tracks, pause for a hot drink and sandwich, and enjoy the quiet mountain setting before returning.

“Virkelig god guide som fortalte gode historier, da vi hyggede ved bålet og ellers kunne svare på de spørgsmål man havde om Kiruna og området.”

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7.Matanuska Glacier Hike with Lunch Summer and Winter

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $315

Leave Anchorage at 8:30 am for Matanuska Glacier, where a certified guide leads a 1.5 to 2-hour walk across ancient blue ice. The day includes lunch, water, snacks, transport, fees, and winter clothing if needed. Expect a small group of up to 14 people.

“I joined a glacier walking tour and had a really great experience overall. Our guide clearly loved his job and was incredibly enthusiastic throughout the trip. Along the way, he shared many interesting stories about life in Alaska, which made the journey even more enjoyable. I originally expected lunch to be something simple like a sandwich, but we actually stopped at a restaurant near the glacier where we could try some local Alaskan food—I had a salmon taco, which was a nice surprise. On the way back, the guide was also very helpful in recommending restaurants in the downtown area, which I really appreciated. Once we arrived at the glacier,…”

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8.Private Guided Winter Mountaineering Experience in the Cairngorms

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 1 day (approx.) · from $238

Meet your qualified winter mountaineering guide at 8:30 am in Aviemore, then walk into Cairngorms National Park for a private day on frozen cliffs. You’ll learn to use crampons and ice axes, climb on a roped route, and receive equipment, transport, instruction, and photos.

“Spent an amazing day on the inn pinn in Skye with cal”

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9.Montreux: Snowshoe Trek with Fondue and Wine

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $213

Join Oul Adventure for a 3.5-hour snowshoe outing above Montreux. Choose a midday, sunset, or moonlit trek through forests and ridges, with equipment, poles, hot tea, fondue, and local wine included. Guide Oul, also named Raoul in one account, can adjust the walk to your ability.

“Vu que la météo n’était pas parfaite, Raoul nous a donné l’option d’un tour plutôt „sauvage“ dans la forêt. C’était comme dans un compte de fée 🌲✨🧙‍♀️ et il nous a fait la fondue dans une toute petite cabane enneigée au milieu de la forêt. Il était un tour guide génial et extrêmement gentil et on le recommande à toute le monde.”

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