Queer Cross Country Ski in Greater Lowell - Central Massachusetts
March 12, 2025 — 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm ET Rain date: March 14, 2026 Last day to register: March 10, 2025
Join us in trying out a classic winter sport this winter! Slide away from winter sadness with Bianca and Jake. We will explore cross country skiing trails in the Greater Lowell area. All levels very welcome, and if you've never tried cross-country skiing before, this is your chance to do so with queers!
The trails we will take will be a maximum of 2.5 miles, and we will check in with the group at various points along the way if we need to change the route. The route is some small rolling hills with some flat sections. However, this event is more about spending time together than reaching a "mile amount," so we will ski together with the whole group in sight. We will be skiing in the evening, so be prepared for it to get a bit colder as it gets darker. There will be lights on the trail.
We ask folks under the age of 18 to please register themselves and an adult to accompany them. If you require a service dog to attend, please let us know and we’ll collaborate with you on how to keep you both comfortable and hydrated at this event.
GENERAL INFO
Location: Carlisle, MA area (Agawam and Pawtucket, Massachusett lands)
Parking: Free parking lot.
Pets: While we love pets, we ask that furry friends who are not service animals stay at home for this adventure. Tell them we said hi!
Meet: March 12, 2026
Cost: The sliding scale of this event starts at $20 and goes to $60. This event costs us $45 per person to host. Not sure how much to pay? Please find our suggestion for pricing tiers in our FAQ here. If this cost is a barrier to entry for you, please use the limited-use discount code provided during registration, which we offer to ensure equitable access to our programming. Thank you!
Bring: Warm layers, thick socks, gloves, hat, water, snacks if you'll be hungry between 6-8pm.
COVID SAFETY
Masks are not required during this event, however they are welcomed if wearing one allows you to better engage with the group. PLEASE be mindful of your own and group safety. If you or anyone in your household are not feeling well, do not participate in a hike.
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Information for our land acknowledgment was gathered from nativeland.ca, which provides an estimate of original indigenous land occupation, but does not take into account migratory patterns or movement of the many surrounding communities. We recognize the historical complexity of indigenous movement across the land, and honor with gratitude the many, many surviving native nations whose land we benefit from in our work to diversify the outdoors.