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Mon, 7:00pmApr 32023

Beginner Backpacking Education Series: General Backpacking Skills — Virtual

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This Zoom session will cover a general overview of backpacking.  Topics include trip planning, Leave No Trace, water treatment, hygiene, types of gear to bring/leave home and food storage. To register for one or more educational session, send your name, email address, and phone number to [email protected]. You’ll receive a reply confirming your registration. ***************************** Thanks …

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Beginner Backpacking Program

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Mon, 5:00pmApr 32023

Beginner Indoor Rock Climbing — Vertical Endeavors, St. Paul location, MN

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This trip is meant to give a chance to try Rock Climbing for the 1st (or almost 1st) time. You’ll learn the basics of climbing with the 2 main goals of 1) staying safe & unhurt & 2) HAVING FUN. Vertical Endeavors (VE) has 4 Twin Cities locations: St. Paul Bouldering Gym (NOT FOR ROPE …

Coordinator(s):
Rob C.

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Sun, 9:00am - 6:00pmApr 22023

Raptor Show and Hiking — National Eagle Center, Wabasha and Frontenac S.P., MN

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Let’s see a live raptor show at the National Eagle Center in Wabasha and then hike at Frontenac State Park. As soon as 7 people sign up to join me, I’ll purchase 8 tickets ($15 each) for admission and the “SOAR with the Eagles” program the National Eagle Center. If the event is sold out, …

Coordinator(s):
Ron H.

Raptor Show and Hiking — National Eagle Center, Wabasha and Frontenac S.P., MNView trip details »

Sat, 10:00amApr 12023

Hike — Dodge Nature Center – Main Property, West St. Paul, MN

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Come join us at the Dodge Nature Center – Main Property. We will hike on snowy trails around the woods and wetlands on the Main and Marie properties. It may be good to bring cleats. Unfortunately, dogs (except service dogs) are not allowed on these trails. The walk will take about 1.5 hours. Park at the …

Coordinator(s):
Barry S.

Hike — Dodge Nature Center – Main Property, West St. Paul, MNView trip details »

Fri, 1:00pmMar 312023

Urban Hike – — Lake Nokomis, Minneapolis , MN

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The sun is out and the snow is melting which means…  mud! Join me for a medium to fast paced hike on the paved trail around Lake Nokomis. The distance is somewhere in the 2.7 mile range. I am not sure what the trail conditions will be so you may want to wear waterproof shoes. …

Coordinator(s):
Karen P.

Urban Hike – — Lake Nokomis, Minneapolis , MNView trip details »

Mon, 6:00pmMar 272023

Hiking — Lebanon Hills, Eagan, MN

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Join me for a 1.5 hour moderately paced hike at Lebanon Hills. We will meet at the Jensen Lake Trailhead parking lot (1398 Carriage Hills Drive) at 6 pm.  (This is not the visitor center)  We will start at trail point 2 and walk counterclockwise. We will meet in the first parking lot (closest to …

Coordinator(s):
Jen O.
Barry S.

Hiking — Lebanon Hills, Eagan, MNView trip details »

Sun, 1:00pmMar 262023

Hiking — Lake Nokomis in Minneapolis, MN

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This will be a moderately slow walk around Lake Nokomis in Minneapolis.  Since the regular walking path is not cleared of snow, we will walk the alternative winter walking path (which is the summer bicycle path) and is close to 3 miles.  The pace will be about 22-25 minutes per mile, so the entire walking …

Coordinator(s):
Millard N.

Hiking — Lake Nokomis in Minneapolis, MNView trip details »

Sat, 1:00pm - 2:30pmMar 252023

Hiking — William O’Brien State Park, MN

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Come along for a hike at William O’Brien State Park! The plan is to hike the 2.7 mile Riverside Trail Loop (also known as the Winter Hiking Club Trail). We’ll meet inside the interpretive center at 1 PM where there are bathrooms available. From there, we’ll begin the hike down the fairly long and steep …

Coordinator(s):
Lauren S.

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Sat, 1:30pmMar 252023

Hike — Hidden Falls Regional Park, St. Paul, MN

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Where:  Hike along the shoreline of the Mississippi River in Hidden Falls Regional Park, 1313 Hidden Falls Dr. St. Paul,   Map of entrance Drive to end of park road and park in last parking lot by the boat launch. When: 1:30 pm What:  Hiking along a well trodden, not snow cleared and probably icey walking …

Coordinator(s):
Venke D.

Hike — Hidden Falls Regional Park, St. Paul, MNView trip details »

Fri - SatMar 24 - Apr 292023

Long Distance Backpacking Trip — The Lycian Way , Turkey

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The Lycian Way is a challenging 540 km (335 mile), 29-day way-marked footpath around the coast of Lycia in southern Turkey, from outside Fethiye to Antalya.  The Lycian Way is rated as one of the best (most scenic) long-distance trails in the world.  The trail consists mainly of Roman roads, old footpaths, and mule trails, …

Coordinator(s):
Laura S.

Long Distance Backpacking Trip — The Lycian Way , TurkeyView trip details »

Tue, 9:30amMar 212023

Hiking — Lebanon Hills Regional Park, Jensen Lake , MN

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Let’s meet at the Jensen Lake parking area (first right when you enter the park) for a 3-4 mile loop at a moderate pace (18-20 minute miles). Hopefully, the ice and snow will be gone by this date, but watch the weather and bring grippers if needed. We will circle Jensen Lake in a counter-clockwise …

Coordinator(s):
Doug J.

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ThuMar 162023

Beginner Indoor Rock Climbing — Vertical Endeavors Climbing Gym, MN

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This trip is meant to give a chance to try Rock Climbing for the 1st (or almost 1st) time. You’ll learn the basics of climbing with the 2 main goals of 1) staying safe & unhurt & 2) HAVING FUN. Vertical Endeavors (VE) has 3 Twin Cities locations: St. Paul (Eastside), South Minneapolis & Bloomington. …

Coordinator(s):
Rob C.

Beginner Indoor Rock Climbing — Vertical Endeavors Climbing Gym, MNView trip details »

Sun, 10:00amMar 122023

Hike — Dodge Nature Center – Main Property, West St. Paul, MN

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Come join us at the Dodge Nature Center – Main Property. We will hike on snowy trails around the woods and wetlands on the Main and Marie properties. It may be good to bring cleats. Unfortunately, dogs (except service dogs) are not allowed on these trails. The walk will take about 1.5-2 hours. Park at the …

Coordinator(s):
Barry S.

Hike — Dodge Nature Center – Main Property, West St. Paul, MNView trip details »

Sat, 9:30amMar 112023

Winter Hike — Lake Harriet (Bde Unma) , MN

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It will be a winter wonderland later this week! Join me for a late winter hike around Lake Harriet (Dakota name – Bde Unma) this Saturday morning to enjoy the beauty. Winter will be gone before you know it! We’ll meet at 9:30 a.m. at the intersection of East Lake Harriet Parkway and West Minnehaha …

Coordinator(s):
Stacey G.

Winter Hike — Lake Harriet (Bde Unma) , MNView trip details »

Sat, 10:00am - 2:00pmMar 112023

Snowshoeing — Wilkie Unit, National Wildlife Refuge, Shakopee, MN

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Wilkie Unit of National Wildlife Refuge, Shakopee, MN trailhead  is on Hwy 101 a half mile west of Hwy 169, on the way to Valleyfair.   The pin is 44.79566461077516, -93.41774046400752 We’ll be snowshoeing off trail and possibly across small streams.  Snowshoes required, poles and waterproof footwear recommended.   Pack water, snacks/lunch, and stamina.

Coordinator(s):
Doug H.

Snowshoeing — Wilkie Unit, National Wildlife Refuge, Shakopee, MNView trip details »

Sat, 9:30am - 12:00pmMar 42023

Hiking — Crow Hassan Park Reserve, MN

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Join us for 6 miles around Crow Hassan Park Preserve, well will trim a mile and hike 6 miles of the full 7.1-mile loop for those who want to hike the entire loop, they can.  Be sure to bring your traction devices as the trail is icy.  Bring water, and dress in layers. Generally considered …

Coordinator(s):
Laura S.

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