Sunday, February 28 2010

Enjoy walks on the (frozen) beach. Experience Lake Michigan's shoreline and the natural surroundings of Point Beach State Park, frozen in winter's grasp.

Activities:

• Hiking
• Novice level Skiing and Snowshoeing (conditions permitting, equipment not provided)
• Enjoying the outdoors and meals with friends
• Winter stargazing (conditions permitting)
• Sleeping in your choice of tent or rustic cabin

Requirements:

• Experience required - none
• Be prepared to carry all personal gear a distance of 1.5 miles
• Must be prepared for sleeping at low temperatures
• Must dress for outdoor winter activities
• Bring a positive attitude and be prepared for outdoor discovery
• Willingness to participate in group duties (meals and wood carrying)

Cost:

$15-20 depending on number of participants. 3 meals and cost of cabin (night of Feb 27th) included. State Park automobile permit sticker required (Transportation not provided, but carpooling encouraged).

Accommodations:

These are rustic accommodations in a large, one-room cabin with beds for 14 people. No electricity, limited wood heat, outdoor toilets and outdoor kitchen. Tent sites are also available with advance notice.

*This outing is a provisional leader training and is considered an "overnight, away from cars".

Contact a leader below if interested or for questions:

Provisional Leaders

Green Bay – Bill Mathias, 920-339-0437, [email protected]
Milwaukee - David Thomas, 414-344-1044, [email protected]

Bill is an experienced leader who has done many overnight trips in the wilderness of the Boundary Waters Wilderness Area and Quetico.