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"Full Moon Snowshoe Trek" at Barre Falls Dam
In collaboration with the Gathering Inn
Date: January 22nd, 2011
Time: 3 pm
Price: $75.00
Snowshoe rentals: $7.00 per person
This trip begins at the Gathering Inn in Hubbardston, MA.
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Snowshoe Trek/Gathering Inn - January 2010
Have you ever experienced snowshoeing in a mystical winter forest, guided
by the light of a brilliantly lit moon? Come along with other like minded
women and experience the fun on a moonlit night!
MOON CIRCLE ADVENTURES
THE GATHERING INN and ACTIVE BY NATURE have teamed up to provide "Moon Circle Adventures" a guided outdoor adventure along with teaching about the cycles of the moon, the cycles of the seasons, and how they relate to women's life cycles.
Since women live their lives and practice their spirituality in a circular fashion, it is no small wonder all the cycles of the physical world are related. The moon, the seasons, and a woman's life all have those times of new birth and new beginnings, of growth, of mothering and nurturing or blossoming into fullness, and then the waning of years when the greatest wisdom comes forth, and we reach the time of being still and preparing again for new birth.
One of the deepest ways to get in touch with the rhythm of those cycles is to use our bodies and our senses to get in touch with Nature, to see what our bodies are capable of no matter what our age, and revel in the exhilarating feeling of being at one with yourself and the Creator. All the events are appropriate both for women who are physically "fully active" and for women who are "fully marinated" ....notice we don't say older. Don't let a fear of "keeping up" keep you away.
The snowshoe portion of the trip will take place at Barre Falls Dam. Your guide will briefly review logistical information before we start our trek. Barre Falls is part of the Ware river water shed, which empties into the Quabbin Reservoir. Our trip is approximately 3 miles in length, and should take approximately 2 1/2 to 3 hrs. to complete (give or take depending on the group). You will be on a relatively flat surface, with a few moderately easy inclines. It's a good idea to bring along a headlamp if you have one.
Hiking activity rating: Easy to
moderate
Trip Includes:
- Bottled water available for hike
- Quabbin reservoir/Barre Dam/Prison camp Information
- Learn basic fundamentals of Snowshoeing
- Workshop: cycles of the moon/cycles of the season and how they relate to women's life cycles
- Safety information and equipment training
- Dinner, hot drink and snacks
What clothing/equipment should I bring?
Layers of clothing are always best. The first layer should be synthetic
or thermal underwear, such as polypropylene. The middle layer could be
fleece, wool sweater, wool pants. The top or outer layer should be a nylon
or sympatex jacket and pants that will protect you from snow and wind. A
warm or insulated hat, thermo socks and gloves or mittens. A pair of
insulated hiking boots. Some extra suggested items that may be needed
would be sunglasses (for day trips), hand and boot warmers, sunscreen, a
day pack or fanny pack, bottled water, and a head lamp (for the evening
trips). And of course snowshoes, which are available to rent.
Optional: Make it a real get-away experience by staying overnight at The Gathering Inn for an additional $75 per person (includes breakfast). Or come on Friday night and rest up for the trip ahead. Call the Gathering Inn at 978-820-1139 to make reservations.
To
get further information or to sign-up for this trip email us at
info@activebynature.com or
call (978) 928-3306.
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