Queer Winter Day Hike - Western MA
January 25, 2025 — 11:00 am - 2:00 pm ET
Rain date: February 1, 2025
Last day to register: January 23, 2025
Put on your layers and grab your microspikes (don’t worry, we can lend you some)! It’s time for winter hiking! This 2.8 mile hike, led by volunteer Amy, is gently rolling, beginner friendly, and has a gorgeous view of the Connecticut River valley. We’ll all hike together, take breaks and adjust to conditions as needed. Even if January seems cold and gray, you can walk with us and enjoy the warmth of community.
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: Williamsburg area, MA (Nipmuc and Pocumtuc land)
Parking: Free parking at the trailhead on the side of a quiet, paved road
Pets: While we love pets, we ask furry friends to remain home on this adventure.
Meet: January 25, 2025
Hike: 2.8 miles, 307 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, lunch, appropriate winter clothing with layers for warmth. Wear shoes with good tread appropriate for walking during the day’s weather conditions.
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.
