Queer Cross Country Ski Night - Minnesota
Feburary 7, 2024 — 3:30 - 6:00 pm CT
Last day to register: Feb 4, 2024
Winter blues got ya down? Join TVOP volunteers Max and Canyon in collaboration with Dakota County Parks for a night of cross-country skiing at Lebanon Hills Regional Park.
Whether you're new to cross-country skiing, or looking to meet friends - this event is free and open to all. Instructors from Dakota County will be present to support all participants regardless of their cross-country ski experience.
All equipment (ski boots, poles, & skis) is free and provided by Dakota County. Additionally, winter gear is available for participants to use during the program (snow pants, gloves, jackets, hats). Hand warmers and toe warmers will also be provided.
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 collaborate with you on how to keep you both comfortable and hydrated on the hike.
GENERAL INFO
Location: Eagan, MN
(Očhéthi Šakówiŋ (Sioux) and Wahpekute (Lakota) lands)
Meet: Feburary 7, 2024
Cost: $0-$20 sliding scale
To find out where you fall best in our sliding scale, see the “Why does this trip cost money?” dropdown below.
Parking: Free parking lot - ample parking, handicap parking available
Pets: While we love dogs, we ask you please leave furry friends at home for this event. Tell them we said hi!
Bring: Water - other equipment provided, see caption above for details
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 an event.
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Of course you can always hike for free on your own! What we are offering is not just a wilderness trip, but a chance to create community. On a TVOP trip, you will meet people with shared identities, have meaningful experiences and conversations in community, have someone else plan the logistics of your adventures, and have certified Wilderness First Aiders on hand should you ever need one. All of the money we collect goes towards operating costs for our programs.
Our sliding scale recommendation:
- Low: Yearly income $30,000 or under, struggles to meet basic needs
- Mid (pays estimated value): Yearly income $40,000-$75,000, some expendable income
- High: Yearly income $80,000-$100,000, comfortable, never struggle with basic needs
Need more examples? We follow the Green Bottle principle. Click here to view and find out where you fall.
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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.
