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Category: Hiking
Join us for a 5 mile/2-hour hike around the perimeter of the Arboretum on blacktop, grass and wood chip trails, which will be hilly in places. You can go back early if you don’t want to do the full hike. We also have the option of having lunch in the restaurant afterwards. You need to …
Winter Hike — Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, Chaska, MNView trip details »
Category: Cross Country Skiing, Hiking, Backpacking, Snowshoeing / Hiking, Bicycling, Winter Camping, Camping, Downhill Skiing, Fat Biking, Paddling, Climbing, Other Winter Activities, Other Summer Activities, Trail Maintenance
Announcing a 12-month trip challenge that will begin January 2025 and run through the end of December 2025. What is the 12-Month Challenge? Coordinate (submit to mnrovers.org & have approved) an Official Rovers trip at least once a month for 12 months. (See Exception in the guidelines) Why are we doing this? More trips for Rovers to participate …
The 12-Month Challenge Returns! — Everywhere, EverywhereView trip details »
Trip FullCategory: Cross Country Skiing, Snowshoeing / Hiking, Winter Camping, Other Winter Activities
Woolsock is a weekend filled with contra dancing, live music, and outdoor fun! While dancing is the focus, there’s ample time to explore outdoor activities depending on the snow. So bring your energy and be ready to dance the night away! You’ll be staying in cozy rustic, heated cabins (think classic summer camp style—plenty of beds …
Woolsock Dance Weekend — Camp Miller, Sturgeon Lake, MNView trip details »
Do you know what to do if you are on a 5 day trip in the BWCA, or in another inaccessible area and one of your group becomes sick or injured? Wilderness First Aid is defined as First Aid more than an hour from help. At times it may be days and many portages from …
Wilderness First Aid Class — Downtown Minneapolis site TBA, MNView trip details »
Category: Backpacking
All of our awesome backpacking trips are coordinated by our members. Come learn what it takes to coordinate a Rovers backpacking trip. We’ll teach you the ins and outs of local and out of state trips, preparing you to post a trip to your next backpacking destination, wherever it might be. If you have a …
Backpacking Trip Coordinator Workshop — VirtualView trip details »
Category: Cross Country Skiing, Snowshoeing / Hiking, Other Winter Activities
Join us for one of Rovers great winter trips: Cross Country Skiing, Snowshoeing, Ice Skating, Broomball and Sledding at Northern Pines Camp near Park Rapids. Trails, rinks and hills are close to the camp, which is right by the lake shore. We’ll be staying at the lodge and depending on how many of us sign …
Category: Snowshoeing / Hiking, Winter Camping
If you enjoy camping in the summer, I invite you to try it out in a gentle but cooler setting. I can promise that there will be no mosquitoes, no bears, and great sleeping weather. You will also have a chance to experience the quiet beauty of the Superior Hiking Trail in winter. On Fri, Jan 24 we will carpool …
Winter camping — Superior Hiking Trail, Tofte, MNView trip details »
Category: Backpacking
Hey there, backpackers! By popular demand, we’re hosting a gathering for Rover backpackers of all skill levels. Our purpose is to get to know each other, chat about past trips, and hatch 2025 plans. We’ll be meeting on Sunday, February 2, from 10:00 AM to noon at Venn Brewing in Minneapolis. Venn offers a coffee …
Backpacker Meet & Plan — Venn Brewing, Minneapolis, MNView trip details »
Category: Cross Country Skiing, Snowshoeing / Hiking, Downhill Skiing
More than 60k of scenic, well-groomed cross-country ski trails weave through the Superior National Forest at Giants Ridge. There is also great downhill skiing and snowshoeing. We will be staying Friday and Saturday night in a villa across from Giant’s Ridge. The villa includes a fully equipped kitchen, fireplace, and overlooks Wynne Lake. It’s right …
Cross-Country Skiing at Giants Ridge — Biwabik, MNView trip details »
Category: Cross Country Skiing, Snowshoeing / Hiking, Other Winter Activities
Annual Cross-Country Skiing and Snowshoeing and Nature Education at Deep Portage Environmental Learning Center. We have secured President’s Weekend this year (Feb 14-17) so you have the option of making this a long weekend! Come to Deep Portage Environmental Learning Center in Hackensack (north of Brainerd) for a pleasant weekend of winter fun. Activities include …