Valentine's Day is here! Make it memorable by celebrating with your favorite adventure buds in the great outdoors. Our destination: deep snow, hot chocolate, and a winter wonderland. Take in the serene sights of a snowy wilderness as your guides lead you on a relaxed loop. Warm up afterward with hot chocolate and other sweet surprises. Valentines come in all shapes and sizes - singles, pairs, families - everyone is welcome.
Enjoy a winter snowshoe hike
Celebrate Valentines Day in the snowy wilderness
All are welcome, and we encourage you to share this day with someone you love
What to bring with you
Gear list
A list of required and optional gear items to bring to class, as well as gear provided by REI.
Bring to class:
(Required)
Base Layers - Wool or synthetic.
Daypack - Large enough to carry water, food and layers.
Insulated/Waterproof Boots - Suitable for snowshoeing.
Personal Prescription Medications - Including, but not limited to, epinephrine auto-injectors for anaphylactic allergies.
Rain Gear - Waterproof/resistant jacket, pants and hat.
Snacks
Synthetic/Wool Layers - Clothing that retains warm when wet.
Warm Gloves
Warm Hat
Warm Jacket - Down or Synthetic.
Warm Socks - Wool or Synthetic.
Water Bottle
(Optional)
Lip Balm/Protection
Personal Snowshoes
Sunglasses
Sunscreen - +15 SPF or higher
Provided by REI:
Group First Aid Kit - Contents include wound care items and over the counter medications for minor injuries and illnesses
Enjoy hand-crafted, gourmet s'mores & hot cocoa provided by our friends at North Mallow, a pair of camp counselors who married & set out to make an extraordinary marshmallow.
Questions? Call our Local Experiences team at 1-877-819-3810 or email us at minneapolis-os@rei.com. All Minnesota State Parks require a daily/annual parking pass which can be purchased at the park office upon entry.
