*PAST EVENT* (BC) Learn to Snowshoe January 2022

Event Details

Sponsored by Merrell Canada and Parks Canada

This event is for BIPOC living in Vancouver, BC, Canada area. While we love our allies, this event is created to give a chance to BIPOC members to try new sports.

This beginner-friendly tour at Mount Seymour introduces the basics of snowshoeing, shares some of the mountain’s best snowshoeing spots and provides basic knowledge needed to stay safe in a winter environment.

Suitable for all ability levels.

Tour includes:

• Snowshoe guide

• Snowshoe rental and trail pass

• Hot chocolate served after the tour

Tour Duration: 2 hours

Please meet at the Snowshoe Centre at Mount Seymour at 9:30am

What you’ll need to bring/wear – check weather before the event:

• Ideally waterproof outerwear (pants/jacket) – weather dependent
• Warm layers
• Footwear: waterproof winter boots with thick soles and rubber or leather uppers are ideal, but sturdy waterproof leather hiking boots can also work
• Gloves
• Toque
• Small backpack with water, a snack or anything else you might need to hold or layers you don’t need if you’re too warm

Information about Mt. Seymour’s COVID-19 policies: https://mtseymour.ca/covid-19-winter-protocols

This event takes place on the unceded territory of the Coast Salish peoples, including the territories of the xʷməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), and Səl̓ílwətaʔ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations.