Winter Wander: Guided Hike & Seminar
Sun, Jan 12
|Peoples State Forest
Difficulty: Easy/Moderate Elevation Gain: 436 ft Time Duration: 3 hours 15 mins
Time & Location
Jan 12, 2020, 12:45 PM – 4:00 PM
Peoples State Forest, Peoples State Forest, Barkhamsted, CT 06063, USA
About The Event
Join Reach Your Summit and FALPS (Friends of American Legion & Peoples State Forest) for a fun seminar discussing winter gear and tips at Squire Tavern following a 3 mile guided hike through People's State Forest. Mat Jobin, owner and guide for Reach Your Summit, will provide a brief presentation after leading the hike and answer all your "what should I bring if...." questions. Hot drinks and refreshments will be provided.
Proper hiking clothing (no cotton) and footwear (consider waterproof/breathable hiking boots, hiking shoes or trail runners) are important for a safe and enjoyable experience. Traction devices like Microspikes, Hillsound Trail Crampons or Yaktrax will be necessary for this trip if there is a significant amount of ice or some snow on the ground. Gloves and hats will be required for this time of year. You will want to bring a personal daypack, waist pack or jacket with pockets to…