Queer Snowshoe/Nordic Hut Trip
March 4-7, 2023
There’s nothing like the quiet of the backcountry in the winter. Join us on this beginner-friendly weekend in the woods! Day one will have you snowshoeing into a private hut in Southern Vermont. Days two and three will be all about the exploration and experience - snowshoeing or nordic skiing (choose your own adventure!) around the secluded area, sharing group meals each day, and enjoying the cozy comfort of queer community. On the fourth day, you’ll snowshoe out and head back to Basecamp. Don’t worry - we’ll make sure to pack extra coffee for this adventure.
This event is sober, which means we ask folks to leave alcoholic beverages and non-prescription substances at home. You do not need to identify as a person in recovery to join a sober event with us. For more on our trip substance policies, you can click to view our General Trip and Refund Policies here.
GENERAL INFO
Location: Meet at Basecamp at Beaver Falls, Halifax, VT
(Elnu Abenaki lands)
Age: 18+
Start Date: March 4, 2023
End Date: March 7, 2023
Cost: $375-$975 sliding scale
Estimated value: $600
To find out where you fall best in our sliding scale, see the “Why does this trip cost money?” dropdown below.
Includes: All meals, lodging, carpool to/from the mountain, snowshoes provided, extra winter clothing available upon request, nodic skiis and boots available for rental at the mountain or bring your own.
Doesn't Include: Gear rentals, personal clothing, boots, toiletries, flights
COVID SAFETY
Proof of vaccination
Negative COVID-19 test within 48-hours of event
Masks are not required during this event, however they are welcomed if wearing one allows you to better engage with the group
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Our sliding scale is meant to make our trips and events more accessible for those who experience financial barriers, are looking for reparations pricing, and/or have high travel expenses. Paying a higher amount allows us to provide more opportunities to others. Paying a smaller amount is recommended for those who would not otherwise be able to afford the estimated value. Please choose an amount that you will be able to pay, but will not hinder your ability to afford food, housing, etc. By paying as much as you can, we are able to serve more of our community members.
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 needsNeed 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.