Directions: Meet at Chestnut Shelter, Rivergrove
Ages: 5 & over (Minors between the ages of 5-17 MUST have a registered and participating adult)
Fee: $15 per person (All guests MUST register)
Includes: equipment
Terrain/Distance: .5 - 1.5 miles on mostly flat terrain with minor hills over natural surface or ungroomed, snow-covered terrain.
Enjoy both the heat and the cold as you combine two fun activities into one amazing experience. Half the time you will focus on snowshoeing as you learn about the variety of types of snowshoes. If there is at least 4” of snow, we’ll strap on snowshoes and play some fun snowshoeing games and go for a hike. If there isn’t enough snow, we’ll hike the trails as you engage in a scavenger hunt for fun facts about snowshoeing along the way.
The other half of the time will be dedicated to preparing pie iron pizzas and s’mores pies. The ingredients will include white bread, pizza sauce, cheese, vegetable cooking spray, marshmallows, milk chocolate, and butter. The allergens will include but are not limited to eggs, wheat, soy, nuts, and dairy. A full list of ingredients can be available five days before the program upon request at or@clevelandmetroparks.com. For dietary reasons, feel free to bring your own ingredient substitutes or just watch. Water will be provided, but feel free to bring your own drink if desired. Hand sanitizer will be available.
Dressing in non-cotton layers is encouraged, so you can easily add or take off layers when switching activities. Pie iron cooking will be inside a closed shelter with a fireplace, so it will be warm. Snowshoeing will of course be outside. Wear footwear appropriate for hiking. If we snowshoe, no special boots are required, but waterproof footwear that goes above your ankles is recommended. Reference the
3Ws of layering for more information about how to dress. Classes will begin promptly, so plan to arrive early. Please bring a completed
waiver and review the
participant equipment list.
General Information:
By registering, you acknowledge that you have read and understand the
cancellation policy.
Weather in Cleveland is ever-changing. If you would like to be notified via e-mail about impromptu snowshoe and cross-country ski programs select this link and complete the Impromptu Program Notification form.
General Essential Eligibility Requirements that all participants must meet. A participant….
- …must meet minimum age and pre-trip meeting requirements for each individual program.
- …must meet program fee requirements for each individual program.
- …must be able to remain adequately hydrated, fed, and properly dressed in order to avoid environmental injuries such as hypothermia, heat-related illnesses, sunburn, and frostbite.
- …must refrain from use of alcohol and tobacco before or during outdoor recreation activities and any illegal drugs throughout the duration of a program.
- …must be able, either alone or with the aid of a personal care attendant, or through arrangements outlined on the Request for Administration of Medication Form or an Individual Medication Plan to manage, administer and protect any prescription medications currently prescribed to him or her. All medications, including over-the-counter medications shall be listed as required on the Medical Information portion of the registration materials.
- …must be able, either alone, with the aid of an augmentative communication device, or a personal care attendant to follow directions and communicate needs.
- …must not exceed manufacturers’ maximum recommended weight limit for equipment being used.
- …must be able to manage personal mobility either alone, with a reasonable amount of assistance, with the aid of a personal care attendant, or with adaptive equipment.
- …must be able to independently wear and maintain wearing all safety equipment correctly.
- …must be able, either alone or with the aid of a personal care attendant or adaptive equipment to travel at least 1 mile on varying terrain as well as be able to carry their own gear on backpacking trips.
- …must be able to, for backcountry programs only, travel in a physically demanding, remote backcountry environment for the uninterrupted period of the trip length, which can range from one to ten days with varying temperatures and environmental conditions including but not limited to, rain snow, hail, sun, and wind. The remoteness is such that cell signal may be unavailable, and it may require at minimum an hour, but perhaps in excess of 2 days travel to reach the nearest road and advanced medical care; participant assumes all costs associated with rescue.