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2018

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Fri - SunDec 28 - Jan 62018

Cross-Country Skiing, Snowshoeing, Downhill Skiing / Snowboarding — SilverStar Resort & Sovereign Lakes, British Columbia, Canada

Trip FullCategory: Cross Country Skiing, Snowshoeing / Hiking, Downhill Skiing

Description:

Ring in the New Year in Canada! We’ve rented a house ~30 minutes from Canada’s largest network of daily groomed cross-country ski trails. There’s over 55 km of trails at SilverStar, varying in difficulty from Green to Blue to Black. A dual mountain cross-country ski pass will then allow us to explore an additional 50 km of connecting …

Coordinator(s):
Jodi & Scott S.

Cross-Country Skiing, Snowshoeing, Downhill Skiing / Snowboarding — SilverStar Resort & Sovereign Lakes, British Columbia, CanadaView trip details »

Fri - MonDec 28 - Jan 12018

XC Skiing, Fat-biking, Snowshoeing — Hayward, WI

Trip Full Wait List OpenCategory: Cross Country Skiing, Hiking, Snowshoeing / Hiking, Bicycling, Other Winter Activities

Description:

New Year’s Eve in Hayward!  4 days/4 nights The cabin has direct access to the Birkie and CAMBA trails, near Mosquito Brook trailhead, and a short drive to Hayward. Towels and linens are provided. Bedroom #1 – Queen; Bedroom #2 – 2 bunks (twin over full & twin over twin); Bedroom #3 Queen; Lower level: 3 singles …

Coordinator(s):
Lori C.
Doug Heuer

XC Skiing, Fat-biking, Snowshoeing — Hayward, WIView trip details »

Sat, 1:00pmDec 222018
Beginners WelcomeDay TripsFamily FriendlySocial Activity

Hiking at Lebanon Hills Regional Park — Eagan, MN

Category: Hiking

Description:

Come and join us for a day hike at Lebanon Hills Regional Park. We will meet at the Visitor’s Center at 860 Cliff Rd, Eagan, MN 55123, and hike for about 2 hours. Children and leashed dogs are welcome. If you are not a current Rover member you will need to sign a liability waver. …

Coordinator(s):
Barry S.
Jen O.

Hiking at Lebanon Hills Regional Park — Eagan, MNView trip details »

Fri - MonDec 21 - Dec 242018

X-country skiing, downhill skiing, snowshoeing, hiking to waterfalls — Porcupine Mountains State Park, MI

Category: Cross Country Skiing, Snowshoeing / Hiking, Downhill Skiing

Description:

I decided to rent the East Yurt in the Porcupine Mountains State Park in the UP of MI from Dec 21st to Dec 24th, back for Christmas Eve activities. It is a rustic 4 single bed yurt that is a short hike in from the parking lot.  The yurt is overlooking the lake, is heated by a wood …

Coordinator(s):
Leah H.

X-country skiing, downhill skiing, snowshoeing, hiking to waterfalls — Porcupine Mountains State Park, MIView trip details »

Sat, 4:00pm - 8:30pmDec 152018
Beginners WelcomeDay TripsFamily FriendlySocial Activity

Hike and Dinner — Springbrook Nature Center, Fridley, MN

Category: Other Winter Activities

Description:

Join us for Springbrook’s Discovery Dinner on Saturday, December 15th. This trip is an educational program with a catered meal, and we’ll plan to do a hike around the park prior to the dinner program. The presentation will be about the 32 bison that were introduced this summer at the Cedear Creek Ecosytem in East …

Coordinator(s):
K. Johnson
T. Johnson

Hike and Dinner — Springbrook Nature Center, Fridley, MNView trip details »

Thu, 6:30pm - 8:30pmDec 132018
Social ActivitySpecial Events

Backcountry Film Festival — Trylon Cinema, 2820 E 33rd St, Mpls, MN

Category: Other Winter Activities

Description:

Join me to see the Backcountry Film Festival when it hits Minneapolis on Thursday, December 13.  The entire show is a series of shorts that runs from 7:00-8:30 PM.  Let’s plan to meet up outside the theater at 6:30 PM so we can sit together. More information, trailer and tickets at www.backcountryfilmfestival.org You should purchase …

Coordinator(s):
Mike O.

Backcountry Film Festival — Trylon Cinema, 2820 E 33rd St, Mpls, MNView trip details »

Sat - SunDec 8 - Dec 92018
Beginners Welcome

Beginner Winter Camping — Wild River State Park, MN

Category: Winter Camping, Other Winter Activities

Description:

Join us for beginner winter camping at Wild River State Park, 50 miles North of the Cities.  We will camp in the car campground so you can bring extra gear/clothing if you think you will need it to spend your first winter night out comfortably.  The Rovers Equipment locker has 2 winter camping sleeping bags …

Coordinator(s):
Basil L.

Beginner Winter Camping — Wild River State Park, MNView trip details »

Sat, 9:00am - 4:00pmDec 82018
Day TripsFamily FriendlySocial Activity

Minnesota Nordic Ski Opener — Elm Creek Park Reserve, MN

Category: Other Winter Activities

Description:

Here’s information copied from the event’s website: Embrace winter by celebrating cross-country skiing at the Minnesota Nordic Ski Opener! Skiers of all abilities and ages are invited to kick off winter with free skiing, free rental equipment and free mini lessons for all ages and abilities. Participate in the Ski Tour with routes for the …

Coordinator(s):
Darcy A.

Minnesota Nordic Ski Opener — Elm Creek Park Reserve, MNView trip details »

Fri, 10:00am - 12:00pmNov 232018
Beginners WelcomeDay TripsFamily FriendlySocial Activity

Black Friday Hike – South — Lebanon Hills, MN

Category: Hiking

Description:

Come and join us for a Black Friday hike at Lebanon Hills regional park. We will meet at the Jensen Lake Trail-head (not the visitors center) at 1350 Carriage Hills Drive, Eagan, MN (off Pilot Knob Road). Children and leashed dogs are welcome. If you are not a current Rover member you will need to …

Coordinator(s):
Barry S.

Black Friday Hike – South — Lebanon Hills, MNView trip details »

Fri, 9:50am - 3:00pmNov 232018
Beginners WelcomeDay TripsFamily Friendly

Black Friday #OptOutside Hike — Crow-Hassan Park Reserve, Minnesota

Category: Hiking

Description:

It’s that time of year again! Let’s #OptOutside at Crow-Hassan Park Reserve. Get outdoors to travel the over 17 miles of mixed use trails that wend their way around and through several restored prairies. Here is a link to the park map, Summer Trail Map. There will be two hikes: the first in the morning 10:00 to …

Coordinator(s):
Jerry W.
Stacey G.

Black Friday #OptOutside Hike — Crow-Hassan Park Reserve, MinnesotaView trip details »

Sun, 12:00pm - 3:00pmNov 182018
Beginners WelcomeDay TripsFamily Friendly

VOLUNTEER: Free Bikes 4 Kidz — Clean or Fix Bikes — Brooklyn Center, MN

Category: Bicycling

Description:

Join in the annual Rover fun — clean or fix bikes. EASY – FUN – REWARDING INDIVIDUALLY REGISTRATION is requested: (use group name MN Rovers) http://fb4k.org/volunteer/ FB4k turns dusty bikes into shiny smiles. Your help will ensure our communities’ kids will ride into a happier, healthier future. This year they aim to receive, fix and provide over 9,000 …

Coordinator(s):
Debra G.

VOLUNTEER: Free Bikes 4 Kidz — Clean or Fix Bikes — Brooklyn Center, MNView trip details »

Fri - MonNov 16 - Nov 192018
Beginners WelcomeSocial ActivitySpecial Events

Outdoor: films, demos, & more; hike, shop, etc — Grand Marais, MN

Trip FullCategory: Hiking

Description:

Announcing the 5th annual Rover’s trip to Grand Marais for the North House Folk School Winterer’s Gathering November 16-19.  In addition, to the activities at the School https://northhouse.org/events/winterers-gathering hiking, museum, winery, shopping and more are options.  I enjoy touring the adventuresome winter campers’ tents and stoves.  Grand Portage State Park with Minnesota’s tallest waterfalls is a 45 minute …

Coordinator(s):
Cathy H.

Outdoor: films, demos, & more; hike, shop, etc — Grand Marais, MNView trip details »

Fri - SunNov 16 - Nov 182018
Family FriendlySocial Activity

Midwest Mountaineering Winter Expo — Minneapolis, MN

Category: Other Winter Activities

Description:

MEMBERS — We need you! Sign up to staff our booth for 2 hours on Fri., Sat., or Sun. and tell visitors about the new friends you’ve made, the fun trips you’ve participated in, and all the other benefits of our club. Ready to volunteer at the Rover booth? Sign up using the link below: …

Coordinator(s):
Darcy A.
Shelly G.

Midwest Mountaineering Winter Expo — Minneapolis, MNView trip details »

Sat, 9:00am - 12:00pmNov 102018
Beginners WelcomeDay TripsFamily Friendly

VOLUNTEER: Free Bikes 4 Kidz — Clean or Fix Bikes — Brooklyn Center, MN

Category: Bicycling

Description:

Join in the annual Rover fun — clean or fix bikes. EASY – FUN – REWARDING INDIVIDUALLY REGISTRATION is requested: (use group name MN Rovers) http://fb4k.org/volunteer/ FB4k turns dusty bikes into shiny smiles. Your help will ensure our communities’ kids will ride into a happier, healthier future. This year they aim to receive, fix and provide over 9,000 …

Coordinator(s):
Debra G.

VOLUNTEER: Free Bikes 4 Kidz — Clean or Fix Bikes — Brooklyn Center, MNView trip details »

Sat, 10:00am - 12:30pmNov 102018
Beginners WelcomeDay Trips

Trip Coordinator Workshop (Fall Edition) — Edina, MN

Trip Full

Description:

Rovers happens because people — like you! — coordinate trips. Not sure what is involved? Join us to learn more about coordinating your own Minnesota Rovers trip! Learn tips to make trip coordinating easy Explore ideas about potential trips Find out what resources are available to help you Team up with an experienced trip coordinators …

Coordinator(s):
Jen O.

Trip Coordinator Workshop (Fall Edition) — Edina, MNView trip details »

Fri - SunNov 9 - Nov 112018
Beginners WelcomeFamily FriendlySpecial Events

Edmund Fitzgerald memorial beacon lighting — Split Rock Lighthouse State Park, MN

Category: Hiking, Snowshoeing / Hiking, Bicycling, Winter Camping, Camping, Other Winter Activities

Description:

Edmund Fitzgerald memorial beacon lighting – Photography Every year on the 10th of November, the beacon at Split Rock is lighted to commemorate the sinking of the freighter SS Edmund Fitzgerald, and all the other vessels lost on the Great Lakes. At 4:30 pm, the lighthouse closes temporarily while the Naval Hymn is played and …

Coordinator(s):
Rick R.

Edmund Fitzgerald memorial beacon lighting — Split Rock Lighthouse State Park, MNView trip details »

Mon, 6:00pmNov 52018
Beginners WelcomeDay TripsFamily Friendly

Urban Hike at Lake Harriet — Minneapolis, MN

Category: Hiking

Description:

Don’t let the new early sunset time get you down, instead, get outside, even if it is dark!  November 4th is the end of daylight savings time, and sunset on the 5th will be 4:56PM. Meet at the Lake Harriet bandshell for a lap around the lake (3 miles).  The path is well lit, but …

Coordinator(s):
Tina B.

Urban Hike at Lake Harriet — Minneapolis, MNView trip details »

Thu - SunNov 1 - Nov 42018
Beginners Welcome

Whitewater “Halloween” Trip — Whitewater State Park, MN

Trip FullCategory: Hiking, Bicycling

Description:

Registration is open for the Annual Whitewater State Park Halloween Trip in SE MN (2 hours south of the Twin Cities).  Activities may include: biking, hiking, geocaching, fishing, paddling, socializing AND celebrating Halloween, complete with a costume party, pumpkin carving and even prizes!!  The Whitewater Group Center has cozy cabins for sleeping; a modern bathroom …

Coordinator(s):
Pat R.
Jen O. (Registration)

Whitewater “Halloween” Trip — Whitewater State Park, MNView trip details »

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