Queer New Year Winter Hike - Minnesota
January 7, 2024 — 10:00 - 1:00 pm CT
Last day to register: January 4, 2024
Kick of 2024's first weekend with a 3.2 loop hike the first weekend in January with TVOP volunteer, Canyon (they/them)! This exact same hike will be offered on both January 4th and January 5th (Saturday and Sunday) starting at 10am, so pick the date that works best for you. This hike is mostly flat, and located just 30 minutes South of the Minneapolis area. Be prepared for winter conditions and hopefully some fresh snow! This is a very well-traveled loop, and although it is not paved, it is usually packed down well enough that hiking boots will be sufficient.
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: Minneapolis, MN
(Očhéthi Šakówiŋ Wahpekute lands)
Parking: Paved parking lot
Pets: Dogs are welcome on this adventure. Please keep them leashed and be sure to clean up after them. :)
Meet: January 7, 2024
Hike: 3.2 miles, 164 ft elevation gain
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 (at least 1 liter), lunch or snacks, sunscreen, hiking boots, weather-appropriate clothing, and trekking poles and/or microspikes if desired.
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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Our sliding scale is meant to make our trips and events more accessible for those who have financial barriers. 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 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.
