Queer Snowshoe: High Ledges
Saturday, January 21st, 10am-1pm EST
(Weather date: 1/22/23, 10am-1pm EST)
This wintery snowshoe will have you out and about in the woods of Western MA - the High Ledges trail system ranks highly for its stunning views given its relatively low elevation gain. We ask you to provide your own lunches and warm layers, but if gear presents a barrier, please reach out to your TVOP leader Oliver for accommodations. Snowshoes and/or microspikes will be provided. Spots are limited and registration is required.
This adventure is open to folks of any age. For people under 16 years old, we ask you please register & bring an adult to accompany you.
GENERAL INFO
Location: High Ledges Wildlife Sanctuary, Shelburne Falls, MA
(Wabanaki Confederacy, Nipmuc, and Pocumtuc Lands)
Hike: 3 miles / 650 ft Elevation Gain
We are dog lovers, but unfortunately, furry friends will need to stay home for this adventure. Tell your dogs we say hi!
Meet: Saturday, January 21st, 10am-1pm EST
Exact meeting location will be sent to registered participants only.
What to Bring: View our Winter Day Event packing list here.
Cost: Sliding Scale Donation of $0-$20
Learn more about this donation below.
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.
Please Note: If you select $0, you will still have to add this event to your cart and check out as normal. You will not be charged.
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The first $500 of donations collected for day hikes throughout the year will be donated to an Indigenous Nation or Land Trust selected by one of our instructors. Any excess will be used for our trip scholarships.
What’s this donation about? Great question! We want to give as many people as possible the opportunity to join. That means if someone registers and doesn’t show, we lose the chance to offer their spot to someone on the waitlist. We have found that putting a little money in helps remind people to come to an event.
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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.