Three or four days of winter camping in the Gunflint District of the BWCAW. We will ski/snowshoe and set up a base camp and do day trips out of it. The trip can be three or four days depending on what participants want to do. Estimated cost: Transportation Costs. Max trip size: 4. Sponsoring organization: …
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Cross-Country Skiing in Michigan over New Year’s Weekend
The U.P. gets much more snow-and sooner than we do, so we are virtually guaranteed great ski conditions. Both ABR and Wolverine, near Ironwood, MI, have a nice mix of trails for everyone including: skate, classic, and snowshoeing. There are several downhill ski areas nearby as well. We’ll be staying in a large house-the Cedar …
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Cabin Trip to Jay Cook State Park
We will be staying in one of the camper cabins at Jay Cook State Park. The cabins are comfortable with electric heat and have adaquate space for four people. We will ski or walk park trails depending on conditions. If you wish you can drive up and back in your own car at a times …
Homeless Memorial March
As you know, my passion for giving this year has been directed toward the homeless, a problem of epidemic proportions in the land of plenty. In addition to gathering and distributing goods to the homeless, Rob and I will be marching in the Annual Homeless Memorial March on December 20, 2012 (the longest night of …
Skiing on Lighted Trails
Join us each Wednesday at 7:30p.m. at French Regional Park in Plymouth to ski the lighted trails. They have both skate and classic trails – we usually skate ski, but may classic every now and then for something different. E-mail before 5:45 p.m. if you plan on coming so we know to look for you! …
Ice Skating at John Rose Oval
Dust off your ice skates! Join me at the John Rose Oval (Roseville) from 8pm – 9/9:30pm and then head over to Ole Mexico to socialize. Meet me on the lower level (after you pay) on the opposite side of where the skate sharpening is. Look for Rovers sign. Let me know if you plan …
Sandstone Ice Fest
This is a great opportunity to try out ice climbing at the Sandstone Ice Festival! Only a hour and a half north of the Twin Cities, you can stay for the whole weekend, or just come up for the day. Events include climbing and winter camping clinics, a gear swap, a guest speaker, raffle, and …
Skiing on Lighted Trails
Join us each Wednesday at 7:30p.m. at French Regional Park in Plymouth to ski the lighted trails. They have both skate and classic trails – we usually skate ski, but may classic every now and then for something different. E-mail if you plan on coming so we know to look for you! If conditions are …
Second Tuesday Social
The goal of this event is to encourage ALL Rovers, young and seasoned, new and not so new, to join each other for the program and socializing at the bar. Although we meet and socialize EVERY TUESDAY – this is an evening where you can count on more people going to the meeting and/or bar …
Beginner Winter Camping
Join us on a beginning winter camping trip to Banning State Park about 100 miles north of the cities. We will camp in the regular car campground and day hike, ski, snowshow park trails each day. Banning is a great park with a historic rock quarry and nice trails, especially along the Kettle River, they …
Hiking/Skiing on Lighted Trails
Join us each Wednesday at 7:30p.m. at French Regional Park in Plymouth for pole hiking during the fall to get ready for ski season. When there’s enough snow to ski on, we’ll cross-country ski instead. E-mail if you plan on coming – during ski season, we may be at Elm Creek Park Reserve instead if …
Cold Weather Backpacking
Three days of cold weather backpacking in the BWCAW or on the Superior Hiking Trail. The purpose of this trip is to walk a trail rather than snowshoe, so we’ll backpack some place where there is little snow. Temperatures this early in the winter are an issue that will affect the trip because of the …
Cold Weather Backpacking
Three days of cold weather backpacking in the BWCAW or on the Superior Hiking Trail. The purpose of this trip is to walk a trail rather than snowshoe, so we’ll backpack some place where there is little snow. Temperatures this early in the winter are an issue that will affect the trip because of the …
Black Friday Get-Away
Get away from the pre-holiday mall madness with a hike at William O’Brien State Park and work off your Thanksgiving Day indulgences at the same time. Meet at the Visitors’ Center at 10:00 a.m. to plan which of the park’s 12 miles of trails we’d like to hike. Bring a trail lunch (perfect way to …
Hiking, Potluck, and Music
Join me at my house in Northfield for a hike, potluck and MUSIC. Here’s what I have in mind: 3:00 p.m. Meet at my house 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. Urban hike in Northfield – from my house to Cannon River to downtown Northfield, then to the edge of Carleton College Campus, and then back …
Midwest Mountaineering Outdoor Adventure Expo
With over 85 free presentations on outdoor activities and adventures, and over 70 exhibitors you are sure to find something to get you excited about your next outdoor adventure. The semiannual Outdoor Adventure Expo can help you find your true passion for the outdoors, new sports, places to go, and people to do them with. …
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Hiking/Skiing on Lighted Trails
Join us each Wednesday at 7:30p.m. at French Regional Park in Plymouth for pole hiking during the fall to get ready for ski season. When there’s enough snow to ski on, we’ll cross-country ski instead. E-mail if you plan on coming – during ski season, we may be at Elm Creek Park Reserve instead if …
Second Tuesday Social
This event, usually on the 1st Tuesday of each month, was moved to the 2nd Tuesday so everyone could be sure and get out to vote! Let’s celebrate one year of successful Tuesday socials by filling the bar yet again! This special meeting is designed to engage and connect new and younger club members in …