SNOW MUCH FUN!
A Snow-Inspired Family Day Event in Sunshine Valley
When: Monday, February 17, 2025
Time: 1pm-4pm
Where: Sunshine Valley RV Resort
Cost: by donation
(Youth under 18 must be accompanied by a guardian)
For more information or questions, please contact Tunde
Snowshoeing, snowmen building, a hiberrrnating bear craft & more!
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 quinzees! 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)
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A guided, early-years-friendly, snowshoe walk
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Snow building activities near the warmth of the outdoor fire
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Hot chocolate & snacks
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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
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1:00 PM: Check-in at the Great Room at the Sunshine Valley RV Resort (14850 Alpine Blvd, Hope, BC) MAP
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1:15 PM: Get all participants organized with their snowshoes.
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1:30 PM: Head outside for our snowshoe walk along the Sumallo River Beach Trail
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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.
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3:00PM: Head inside the Great Room to warm up with hot chocolate and snacks
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3:15 PM: Work together to create our adorable hibrrrnating bear craft
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3:45PM: Wrap up our amazing Family Day afternoon!
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:
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Water (at least 1 litre per person)
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Waterproof footwear with good grip
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Warm winter clothes (no cotton as the first layer against your skin), including jackets
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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.
Cancellation:
Sorry no refunds! You can pass on your spot to someone else who meets the physical demand of the program, just please let us know as we need registration information from everyone.
A program may be cancelled at the discretion of HMCOL. If a program is cancelled by HMCOL, participants will receive a full refund of program fees. Please be aware that our programs run regardless of weather conditions, unless HMCOL determines that it will affect the safety of participants.
Hope Mountain Centre reserves the right to change the location of a program for the safety of our participants and staff. No refund is offered when location is changed.
Additional information:
Everyone ages 19 & over must sign a liability waiver form in order to participate in this program. Please take the time to read this form because you must understand and agree to it when you sign it. By signing it you are waiving certain rights, including the right to sue. These forms will be available to sign when you check in. Please seek legal counsel if you have any questions.
Everyone, age 18 & under must have an informed consent form signed by their parents or legal guardian in order to participate. Please contact us if you need this form prior to arrival at this program.
Special thanks to our sponsor(s):
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