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Snowshoeing, snowmen building, a hiberrrnating bear craft & more!

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Join us in Sunshine Valley for a fun family-centric day out in the snow. We will set out on a short, easy walk in the snow so our youngest family members can experience one of winter's best outdoor activities – snowshoeing! After an approximately 2km walk, we will warm ourselves around the outdoor fire pit, build snowmen, and dig out snow quinzhees! After our fun snowy activities outside, we'll head inside to enjoy some hot chocolate and snacks and build an adorable hiberrrnating bear craft.​

Price Includes:

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• Use of Hope Mountain Centre's snowshoes (adult and child sizes available)

• A guided, early-years-friendly, snowshoe walk

• Snow building activities near the warmth of the outdoor fire

• Hot chocolate & snacks

• Fun craft to take home

Physical Demand: 

Easy. 2km walk on flat terrain. 

Please be aware that our programs run regardless of weather conditions, unless we determine that it will affect the safety of participants.

Itinerary:

Monday, February 17, 2025

• 1:00 PM: Check-in at the Great Room at the Sunshine Valley RV Resort (14850 Alpine Blvd, Hope, BC) MAP

• 1:15  PM: ​Get all participants organized with their snowshoes.

• 1:30 PM: Head outside for our snowshoe walk along the Sumallo River Beach Trail

• 2:30PM: Arrive back at Sunshine Valley Resort, and warm ourselves around the outdoor fire pit. Work together to build our best snowmen and snow sculptures! Dig out and play in the quinzees.

• 3:00PM: Head inside the Great Room to warm up with hot chocolate and snacks

• 3:15 PM: Work together to create our adorable hibrrrnating bear craft

• 3:45PM: Wrap up our amazing Family Day afternoon!

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Be aware that times are approximate. Start and end times may vary slightly depending on speed of the group, weather conditions, etc.

What to bring:

Whenever you are outdoors in nature, you should always carry The 10 Essentials

At a minimum, participants will need the following for this outing:

Required Gear:

• Water (at least 1 litre per person)

• Waterproof footwear with good grip

• Warm winter clothes (no cotton as the first layer against your skin), including jackets

• Gloves/mitts, toque, warm socks (Extra socks and gloves are recommended)

Meet Your Guides

Meg Turner, Program Director

Program Director, Meg Turner, considers our wild spaces her second home. Raised in the Girl Guiding community and an active outdoor family, she feels comfortable leading others and sharing her passion for the outdoors. With multiple first-aiding certifications, including Remote First Aid, participants can feel safe exploring the trails with her. Having recently completed her BC Adventure Smart training, Meg will surely prepare everyone well for safe outdoor programs. She is stoked to head out into the wilderness with you hiking, snowshoeing, paddling, camping - whatever fun activity we have planned, she’s in her element and excited to create a memorable place-based learning experience with you.