New to the schedule!

The thaw is coming, someday this snow will be gone. Take advantage of ideal conditions this weekend with our final round of cross country skiing and snowshoeing trips. We’re making the Fine Chocolate Tasting Hike on Friday a snowshoe trip, and have added an additional Level 1 Cross Country Skiing trip at Kooser State Park this Sunday. Don’t wait, this might be your last chance to get out in this record breaking snow!

THIS WEEKEND’S WINTER TRIPS:

Fine Chocolate Tasting (Snowshoe) Hike
Imagine the smooth taste of milk chocolate as it melts over your tongue followed by the intense bitterness of dark chocolate as it sends your tastebuds in a frenzy. If you can identify with this vision, you need to join us on an evening walk through North Park. We’ll learn the basics of snowshoeing while taking an easy hike in the snow of North Park, and then meet at the trip leader’s house for a taste-testing of chocolate delicacies from the East End Food Co-op. Milk is included!

Date: Friday, March 5
Location: North Park
Time: 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Cost: $20.00 non-member / $15.00 member

Level 2 – Cross Country Skiing
For persons who wish to improve their XC skiing technique and to ski at a more enhanced pace. Physically fit newcomers to skiing may fit comfortably on Level 2 outings. Terrain will vary and require greater exertion on uphills and greater stability for downhills.

Date: Saturday, March 6
Location: Laurel Summit State Park
Time: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Cost: $20.00 non-member / $15.00 member

Snowshoeing
Join us for a snowshoeing adventure. This activity is for persons who are physically fit and know the basics of snowshoeing. Distance and pace will increase from beginner and lite trips and the participant will encounter more challenging terrain. This out-and-back trip will feature a “make your own walk-a-bout trail!” Fee includes snowshoe rental. This hike is dog friendly!

Date: Saturday, March 6
Location: Roaring Run Natural Area
Time: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Cost: $27.00 non-member / $20.00 member

Winter Tree ID Hike
Participants will learn basic tree identification skills in the winter landscape, and discover the treasury of historic and specimen trees that call Harrison Hills Park home. Naturalists from Friends of Harrison Hills Park will lead the hike. Snowshoes will be made available for participants on this outing.

Date: Saturday, March 6
Location: Harrison Hills Park
Time: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Cost: $10.00 non-member / $6.00 member

Level 1 – Cross Country Skiing
For persons who are true beginners at XC skiing or have not been out for a long period of time. The trip emphasis is on education and technique. Skiing will take place on level or gentle rolling terrain. Speed and endurance are not the goals of Level 1 trips.

Date: Sunday, March 7
Location: Kooser State Park
Time: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Cost: $20.00 non-member / $15.00 member