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Winter Events Jan 6th – March 2nd, 2024

January 6 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

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Snowshoe or Winter Hike  

January 6th & Jan 20th, within 20 minutes of GP

Level 1-2 (see page bottom) 

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  • Spend a Saturday morning snowshoeing with us! These events are good beginner events
  • There are many great places to snowshoe in or around the city of Grande Prairie
  • We have several ideas for locations, all which take 1.5 – 2 hours plus drive time on either side.
  • location chosen based on weather and logistics, the week of the event – we email all the details a few days prior to the Saturday

Snowshoe, Winter Hike or X-Country Ski

Feb 3rd & Feb 17th, within 40 minutes of GP

Level 1-2 (see page bottom)

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  • We have two private locations we would like to take you to.
  • At each location, you will be able to choose to snowshoe, x-country ski or ski trek.
  • The locations are outside of Sexsmith & Beaverlodge  

Explore the Kakwa

March 2nd 

Level 4 (see page bottom)

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Full day with 2 hours drive time each way 100% worth it! 

Car pooling available  Snowshoe or ski trek into various areas in and around the Kakwa.

We have a few secrets up our sleeve for this adventure. Shhhhh….

Level of Difficulty: 1-5 

  • Each event is unique. They don’t all fit into one category so we have developed a snow guide and have rated each event on a scale of 1-5.
  • We will be outside for a minimum of 1.5 hours on each event.

Are You  A Beginner?

  • If you are a beginner, please attend our Google Meet about how to dress for winter and our Beginner Lessons on Dec 9th. 
  • The biggest thing that slows people down is not skills but fitness.
  • If you need to get after your cardio and strength training, reach out and we can connect you with someone to mentor you. 

We Have Gear to Rent!

  • We have rental snowshoes, poles, and trekking skis. 
  • Snowshoes $10/day
  • Ski’s $20/day

Do You Have the Right Winter Apparel? 

  • Nov 23rd via Google Meets (you don’t need any special software to join)
  • https://meet.google.com/thk-kiwk-ufq?hs=122&authuser=0
  • Let’s go over what you need to stay warm, dry and comfortable while doing sports in the winter months.
  • We talk apparel, boots, proper snowshoes, proper cleats, proper poles, skis and packs.
  • We can offer supplies through our dealerships with different brands and have you fully outfitted for Jan start dates.  

Cold Weather and Cancellations

  • We will only cancel at -30 including wind chill.
  • Most winter activities can be modified for cold weather as long as you are dressed properly but if it is really blowing it can be dangerous to be outside.
  • Make up dates will be in March.  

 

Details

Date:
January 6
Time:
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
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