Candlelight ski/hike Saturday, 2 January 2010

From: Connie Lane, connieenal@yahoo.com
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Hey All,

Blue Mounds State Park will have its first candlelight event on Saturday, 2 January 2010, with lighted trails for skiing and snowshoeing open between 6 and 9 pm.

I'll lead a trip for any Hoofer who wants to ski or snowshoe. Meet at the PSC at 5 pm to gather gear (the club has everything you need for either sport). There will be a bonfire where you can sit and yak and warm yourself. On our way home, we'll patronize the Grumpy Troll in Mt. Horeb for dinner and beverages. We should be back in Madison before 11 pm.

Dress in layers and bring water to drink and some snacks, or money to buy snacks from the Friends of the Park stand that sells goodies. You'll also need money to eat at the Troll (good basic pub food), and $4 for the driver to pay for gas and park entry fees. If you are skiing, you'll need to buy a trail pass ($4/day, $20/annual, good throughout the state), but there is no trail fee for snowshoeing.

Below is the link for the current listing of candlelight ski and/or snowshoe events for this winter in Wisconsin State Parks. If you are not familiar with the candlelight events, there is more info at the website. Check back as the winter progresses because they sometimes add events.

Enjoy your holidays everyone.

Connie

http://dnr.wi.gov/org/caer/ce/news/candlelight.htm