Discover the enchanting winter landscapes of Western Massachusetts while mastering essential winter hiking and snowshoeing skills. This experience is designed to boost your confidence and competence on icy and snowy trails.
What You'll Learn:
Dressing for Success: Learn how to layer and choose the right clothing to stay warm and dry.
Hiking Techniques: Improve your balance, foot placement, and body awareness to navigate slippery terrain safely.
Poling Techniques: Master the use of hiking poles for stability and support.
Equipment Use: Get hands-on experience with winter hiking gear, including microspikes, snowshoes, and hiking poles.
Pack Management: Understand how to distribute pack weight effectively for comfort and efficiency.
NOTE: Depending on the conditions, we will use snowshoes or microspikes.
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Mt. Toby
Mt Toby is the perfect winter playground. With its pristine beauty, right out our front door we can’t help but get excited to jump on the trail. Along the way, we can search for signs of winter wildlife. Mt Toby is home to a variety of creatures adapted to the cold, and we can point out the tracks and traces left behind by these “wild” residents. Come embrace the beauty of winter with us and connect with Mt Toby’s natural world.
Located in Ashfield and Conway, this historic, 262-acre property features a blend of forests, open fields, and wetlands and links conservation lands totaling roughly 3,000 acres.
The Tully Lake Loop Trail in Athol, MA, is a scenic 4.4-mile loop that offers a moderate hiking experience. Starting from the parking lot off Athol and Doane Hill Roads, the trail winds through a shaded forest, featuring creeks, waterfalls, and the shoreline of Tully Lake and the East Branch Tully River1. Hikers can enjoy beautiful views, a few stream crossings, and the serene natural surroundings.
Nestled among the Mill River, the North Hadley Pond, and Lake Warner, this 156-acre property is comprised of a mix of forest types and wetlands and provides homes to an array of wildlife such as beavers, wood frogs, deer, and common New England forest critters.
Each participant, or their guardian, must sign a waiver to participate in an Adventure East experience. Following payment of your online booking, your reservation confirmation will include a link to e-sign the waiver. Due to insurance requirements, we are unable to accommodate guests who do not sign a waiver.
