- Estimated Cost: $275
- Deposit: $50
- Max Trip Size: 45 people
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 skiing (11 miles of groomed trails for traditional cross-country), snowshoeing, climbing wall, stargazing from the observation tower, reading or socializing by the fireplace with a glass of wine, enjoying the outdoor campfire ring. Ski equipment or snowshoes available, free of charge, for the weekend. Other nearby ski trails include Hiram Ski Trail and Goose Lake Trail (in Chippewa National Forest).
Dorm-style rooms have their own bathroom with shower and sink area There will be approx. two to three people in rooms-lower bunks-so lots of room to stretch out. Bring your own bedding (sleeping bag or sheets), pillow and towels. There are single occupancy room options available for this trip.
Deep Portage is still not able to provide meals for weekend groups but will allow us to prepare some group meals. This year, the group meals prepared by Rover volunteers will be Saturday, Sunday and Monday breakfasts and Saturday and Sunday supper. (We will be looking for volunteers to help on this.) Lunches and Friday dinner will be “bring your own food”. Deep Portage has two lounges where you will be able to store and prepare your lunches and/or a simple heat and serve Friday dinner for yourself, if you choose. There are also a number of restaurants in Hackensack where you can get a Friday dinner.
The cost of the trip will be approx $200-$295, depending on your lodging choices. This includes 2 or 3 nights lodging, a robust DP led activity schedule plus Rover led activities and 5 hearty and delicious Rover-prepared meals (Breakfasts on Saturday, Sunday and Monday; dinner on Saturday and Sunday). Meals and snacks will be approx $50/pp for the weekend. A $50 non-refundable deposit will be due when you register. Remainder due weekend of event.
- $149/person for shared rooms (Fri & Sat)
- $169/person for single rooms (Fri & Sat). There are a limited number of single occupancy room options available for this trip.
- Additional night (Sunday) is $75
A shared spreadsheet that you can use to arrange carpooling will be sent out to registered participants closer to the event.
To secure your spot you can send check or Venmo to Karen P, or PayPal to Melissa B. Contact Karen by email for address to mail check or for Venmo info. Contact Melissa for PayPal info