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Category: Climbing
This event is meant for people who want to finally try Rock Climbing and haven’t gotten around to it yet. You do not need experience or gear but will need somewhere around $20 and a good attitude. People who do have experience and/or gear are welcome too but the new climbers will get the majority …
Climbing — Vertical Endeavors Bloomington, MNView trip details »
Category: Cross Country Skiing, Other Winter Activities
Minnesota Nordic Ski Opener, Elm Creek Park Reserve, December 13, 2025 9AM to 3PM Come join in helping at the Minnesota Rovers publicity table, which will be outside near the ski chalet and adjacent to the groomed cross-country ski trail, and also participate in the Minnesota Nordic Ski Opener by skiing or participating in one …
Volunteer & Cross Country Ski — Elm Creek Park Reserve, Maple Grove, MNView trip details »
Category: Cross Country Skiing
Let’s enjoy this fresh snow the north metro is getting! Meet at the Sucker Lake trailhead at 1:00 on Friday. The trailhead is on the north side of County Road F, just east of Rice Street, in Vadnais Heights. The loop is 3.7k, easy to moderate. It takes me ~45 minutes. You must have a …
XC Skiing — Sucker Lake, Vadnais Heights, MNView trip details »
Category: Cross Country Skiing
Enjoy the fresh snow on groomed trails around Fort Snelling’s Pike Island on a night ski. Meet in the parking lot by the welcome center (this is at the far end of the park) and we will head out on the trails. There are 1, 2, and 3 mile loops so we can split up …
Category: Snowshoeing / Hiking
Please join us for a 2.5- 3 mile hike Monday evening from the Longfellow Grill which is located at 2990 W River Parkway, Minneapolis, MN. The starting time is 6:00 pm. Please bring a headlamp or flashlight and strongly consider wearing grippers. The route will be a more moderate pace with a plan of walking …
Category: Snowshoeing / Hiking
Please join me for a 6-7 mile winter hike through wooded Lone Lake Park and along a connection to Bryant Lake Regional Park. We plan to go at a medium-fast pace*. There will also be an optional stair climb for those who want it. (*17-19 minutes per mile or 3.2-3.5 mph. We will stop for …
Winter Hike — Lone Lake Park, Minnetonka, MNView trip details »
Category: Hiking
Come join us at 9:30 am Sunday morning for a small town holiday weekend hike along the Rum River in charming Cambridge, MN. Meet at the Spirit River Nature Center main parking lot at 1055 2nd Ave SW, just off Hwy 95 on the east side of the river. We’ll hike at a moderate pace …
Hiking — Spirit River Nature Center in Isanti County, MNView trip details »
Category: Cross Country Skiing, Winter Camping, Other Winter Activities
Have you ever wanted to learn the basics of ski/snowboard waxing so you can do it yourself? Or just have someone else do it? You can do either at this clinic! We will be waxing Alpine, Nordic, and waxless skis, plus snowboards. The goal is to get your skis/snowboards a basecoat of wax and possibly to …
Category: Snowshoeing / Hiking
Happy Winter Hiking! We will trek around Bass Lake for a 6 mile hike. The wind is supposed to be calm, so it should be a nice day to work off some Thanksgiving calories!!! (This is not a beginners hike. We will move at a decent pace.) Meet at the trailhead at 1 pm. Dress …
Category: Hiking
Join me to hike at Afton State Park for about 5 or 6 hilly miles over roughly two hours on Saturday afternoon. We’ll meet inside the Visitor’s Center which is a short drive into the park from the park office. Restrooms and water are typically available in the Visitor’s Center. State Park permit is required …
Category: Hiking
We are excited to gather together some hikers from the Duluth area with those from the metro area who love the idea of a day trip! Please join us for a hike on the day after Thanksgiving, aka #OptOutside day, near Duluth! We will be hiking a 6-mile loop with great views on both sides …
Hiking — Jay Cooke St. Pk. DULUTH/ Carlton, MNView trip details »
Category: Hiking
Join Us at the scenic, one of a kind Lake Elmo Park Reserve for a 5.2 mile hike! The lakes and trails offer variety in landscape and a tremendous amount of beauty. You will get a great rolling hill workout here too! Social event to follow. Cost: Free admission on this date. Hike Plan: We …
Category: Hiking, Snowshoeing / Hiking
Join us for an #OptOutside Hike on the day after Thanksgiving at Lake Maria State Park. The park address is: 11411 Clementa Ave NW, Monticello, MN 55362. The hiking plan hasn’t been formulated yet, but all of the trails there are on packed dirt trails. We will be hiking for 2-3 hours. Bring a snack/lunch …
OptOutside Hike — Lake Maria State Park, Monticello, MNView trip details »
Category: Hiking
Let’s do about a 5.6-mile hike in Lebanon Hills Regional Park THIS THURSDAY prior to your Thanksgiving feast, starting promptly at 10:00 am from the Holland Lake trail head parking lot. Let’s plan on a 3.25 mile/hour average pace, even on the hills, trying not to stop much except as needed or as distracted by …
Pre-Turkey Trek — Lebanon Hills Regional Park, Eagan, MNView trip details »
Category: Hiking
Please join us for a 3-4 mile evening hike from the Longfellow Grill on Monday, November 24th at 6:00 pm. This will be a moderate paced hike. Please bring headlamps or a flashlight for the areas that have dimmer lighting. Socializing is available at the Longfellow Grill after the hike. Please RSVP at [email protected] or …
Hiking — Longfellow Grill, Minneapolis, MNView trip details »
Category: Hiking
Looks like it’s going to be a beautiful day in the park!! This hike was foiled last week due to a hunt. This week, I have confirmed there will be no hunt! Please join me for a hike on one or two loop trails in Carver Park Reserve near Victoria, MN! We will encounter forests, …
Rescheduled! Hike on SUNDAY — Carver Park Reserve, Victoria, MNView trip details »
Category: Hiking
Hike the Long Meadow Lake Trail from the Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge to the old Cedar Avenue Bridge and back. The 7.3 mile hike is largely flat along the bottoms of the Minnesota River. We will meet in the parking lot at the Wildlife Refuge at 3815 American Blvd E, Bloomington, MN 55425. (Google …
Hiking — Mn Valley Nat. Refuge, Bloomington, MNView trip details »
Category: Climbing
This is a BEGINNER FRIENDLY rock climbing event. For non VE members the Entry Fee is $24 plus gear rental fee of $10). Observers can get in for free (I think). People who do have experience and/or gear are welcome too but the new climbers are my priority and will get the majority of my …
Climbing — Vertical Endeavors Bloomington, MNView trip details »