Have you hiked past Bear Lake on the Superior Hiking Trail? Ever kayaked to islands off of Grand Marais? Do you like checking out caves in southeast Minnesota? Did you know you may have trekked right past the only recorded location of one of Minnesota’s rare plant species! If you searched it out and snapped …
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Beginner Winter Camping
Beginner Winter Camping at a state park on the North Shore. The trip will depend on the weather, if the temperature is above 32 degrees and rain is predicted the trip will be on the following weekend. At this point we will leave the cities on Saturday at 6:00 a.m. and return Sunday evening. We …
Basic Wilderness First Aid Class
16-hour, Basic Wilderness First Aid (WFA) course at the Gander Mountain Store in Blaine, MN. The Basic (and Advanced) Wilderness First Aid classes are designed for anyone who recreates in theoutdoors, with or without any prior training. March 9: 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. March 10: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. March 11: 10:00 a.m. …
First Tuesday Social
On the first Tuesday of each month, we’re having a special event to engage new and younger club members. 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 after the meeting. This is an …
Ice Skating at the Depot
Join us for ice skating at the Depot in Minneapolis from 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. This is a family-friendly activity and a great way to have fun and be active at the same time. Estimated cost: $8.00 for skating, $7.00 for rental. Max trip size: 15. Mary K.
Skiing, Snowshoeing, and other fun at Deep Portage Environmental Learning Center!
This is a pleasant and inexpensive weekend! Come to Deep Portage Environmental Learning Center in Hackensack (north of Brainerd) for winter fun! Deep Portage’s 54,000 sq ft Heritage Center has two great halls, a climbing wall, and library. Delicious home cooked meals are provided buffet style. Activities include skiing (11 miles of groomed trails for …
Snow Tubing at Elm Creek
Meet at the Chalet around 6:30 to get tickets, get bundled up, etc. We’ll head out about 7:00 p.m. for 2 hours of tubing on Elm Creek’s 10-story tall hill. There is a moving sidewalk to take you back up the hill for your next ride. Estimated cost: $12. Jane P.
XC Skiing & Snowshoeing at Heston’s on Gunflint Lake
We welcome you to join us on the annual early March trip to Heston’s Lodge on Gunflint Lake for three days of excellent XC Skiing and Backcountry Snowshoeing. You’ll enjoy excellent trails, some of the most spectacular scenery in the Midwest, great food, camaraderie that can’t be beat, plus the best sauna on the lake. …
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Ski Mammoth & June Mountains in California
Over 4,000 acres for all DH ski abilities as well as XC skiing. The trip includes round-trip airfare, motor coach transfers to/from Mammoth Mountain, five nights ski in/out lodging (4 per 2-BR/2-bath condos at the Juniper Springs Lodge at the Eagle Base, one night in Reno before the return flight to MSP, and pre-trip party, …
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Ice Climbing at Sandstone, MN
Join us for a day of ice climbing in Sandstone, MN! We will be climbing roughly from 11:00a.m. – 3:00p.m. We prefer if you have ice climbed before, but will take beginners on a case-by-case basis. You must bring ice climbing gear for your use (harness, mountaineering boots, crampons, ice axes) or coordinate with someone …
Windsurfing at Padre Island, TX
Padre Island is the best place for windsurfing of USA. A shallow saltwater lagoon with a sand bottom and unobstructed wind, the Laguna is the perfect teaching classroom and a favorite location for sailors of all levels. We’ll stay on oceanfront campground, rent gears for windsurfing, kayaking or stand-up paddling. Beginners are welcome. The schedule …
Third Annual Spirit-Munger Trip
New Rovers, beginners and all levels welcome. Fun, casual winter weekend trip in Duluth area with options to downhill ski/snowboard at Spirit Mountain and cross-country ski at Willard Munger State trail, Superior Hiking Trail, or other nearby trails. We’ll stay in the Historic Willard Munger Inn, including the Fireplace room, relax, play games or music …
Downhill Skiing and Snowoarding
A three-day weekend of skiing and boarding at Lutsen, overlooking Lake Superior. Includes lodging Thursday through Saturday nights, lift tickets for Friday through Sunday, generous continental breakfasts, whirlpool, sauna. Staying in Lutsen Mountain Inn, at the foot of the mountain. Free shuttle buses take us the 1/4 mile to the chairlifts and gondola. We’ll have …
Flower Power * Volunteer Project
Want to get involved in a worthwhile ongoing project? Lend a hand to Minnesota Wildflowers as they attempt to catalog all of the 2,100+ Minnesota plant species for a public online field guide. This venture involves traveling to expected areas in search of elusive species in their time of bloom and documenting specimens…some before they …
Second Annual Duluth Winter Triathlon
Not your regular triathlon—instead we will participate in 3 grueling events of skiing/boarding, bar crawling, and indoor rock climbing! Drive up Saturday morning to ski/board at Spirit Mountain. Enjoy the nightlife in Duluth and stay at a downtown hotel. After breakfast Sunday, climb at Vertical Endeavors Duluth, then head back to the Twin Cities by …
First Tuesday Rover’s Social (Associated with Regular Meeting & Bar)
On the first Tuesday of each month, we’re having a special event to engage new and younger club members. 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 after the meeting. This is an …
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Moonlight Snowshoe Afton State Park
Enjoy a refreshing walk or snowshoe trek in the moonlight along a trail lit by candlelight (6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.). Refreshments will be served at the visitor center. The park has a limited number of snowshoes available for rent by advance reservation. Approximately a three-mile hike with a bonfire in the middle. Directions to …
Cross Country Skiing/Snowshoeing in Bayfield, WI
Join us for 2 or 3 days of cross country skiing and/or snowshoeing, watch the start of a dog sled race, and if Lake Superior is frozen we will go to the ice caves and drive out to Madeline Island. We are in an old bed and breakfast (which has a 4-person sauna) that Seagull …
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