Trans Sauna Night at a Regional Park - Minnesota
November 10, 2024 — 6:15-8:00pm CT
Last day to register: November 8th, 2024
TVOP is excited to offer a private group 75 minute outdoor sauna experience for trans and gender expansive individuals at a local regional park close to the Twin Cities of St Paul and Minneapolis. This is an opportunity for folks to be in a supportive environment where they can feel safe in a sauna with other trans and gender expansive individuals, and this event will be hosted by a trans volunteer. The sauna is located next to a park visitor center, so while the sauna itself will be rented out for a private group experience with 10 people, there may be other park visitors on trails or in the parking lot, so please wear appropriate attire for being outside in a public park. The sauna itself includes an indoor area to change, and there are outside chairs to cool off in.
This event is for ages 18+ and intended for the Trans and Gender Expansive+ community. 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.
GENERAL INFO
Location: Minneapolis area, MN (Dakota land)
Pets: While we love pets, we ask you please leave furry friends at home for this event. Tell them we said hi!
Meet: November 10, 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.
Bring: Water, attire appropriate for a sauna, towel
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 this 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.
