Wild About Winter:
Outdoor Fun for Families
When: Saturday, January 31, 2026
Time: 10:00am-1:45pm
Where: Sunshine Valley RV Resort, Great Room
Cost: $20/adults
$5/child-youth
(Youth under 18 must be accompanied by a guardian)
For more information or questions, please contact Tunde
Join Hope Mountain Centre for a fun family event where we'll learn all about how animals survive & thrive through the coldest months of the year!
Winter has arrived in the Upper Skagit Watershed, transforming the landscape with snow and colder temperatures. These seasonal changes reshape habitats for all kinds of wildlife.
Gather your littles and join us in Sunshine Valley for a day of winter fun and discovery! We’ll play games inside and outside, explore an interactive touch table, take a break for lunch, and then head out on a snowshoe scavenger hunt to put our knowledge to the test.
Space is limited. Pre-registration is required.
Price Includes:
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Snowshoes (adult and kid sizes available)
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Hot Apple Cider
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Three educational activities.
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Professional guides trained in Avalanche Safety and Wilderness First Aid
Physical Demand:
The terrain for the scavenger hunt is suitable for all levels. We will be moving at a very slow pace, and there will be opportunities to rest and enjoy the surroundings. The terrain is very gentle, with minimal elevation over the less than 3 km total distance. If we are fortunate enough to have snow, participants are welcome to bring and use their own sleds to tow children.
Please be aware that our programs run regardless of weather conditions, unless we determine that it will affect the safety of participants.
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Transportation:
Participants must arrange their own transportation.
Sunshine Valley RV Resort is approximately a 15-20 minute drive (20 km) from Hope.
Note: BC law requires that vehicles have winter tires at this time of year for the stretch of highway used for this program. Map
Itinerary:
Saturday, January 31, 2026
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10:00 AM - Meet at Sunshine Valley RV Resort, in the Great Room (14850 Alpine Blvd, Hope)
Check in, sign waivers, introductions -
10:30 AM - Interactive game to learn about how animals survive & thrive during winter
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11:00 AM - Table talk: Explore a touch table to learn about animals' winter adaptations
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11:30 AM - Lunch break
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12:00 PM - Prepare to head outside for our scavenger hunt. Snowshoes will be provided if needed.
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1:15 PM - Arrive back in the Great Room. Warm up with Hot Chocolate, Hot Apple Cider, and snacks. Summarize all the amazing things we learned about animals and their winter adaptations.
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1:45 PM - Participants depart
Be aware that times are approximate. Start and end times may vary slightly depending on speed of the group, weather conditions, etc.
What to bring:
While your guide will have a first aid kit, whenever you are hiking, it is best practice to always carry your own 10 Essentials. At minimum for this outing you will need the following items:
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Backpack to carry all your gear
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Snowshoes (feel free to bring your own but we also have them available for your use – free of charge)
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A bag lunch and high-energy snack food
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Water (at least 2 litres per person)
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Winter hiking boots (must be waterproof. No runners please.)
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LAYERS of warm and dry winter clothes, including non-cotton base layers, waterproof jacket/coat, snowpants or rainpants, gloves/mitts, toque, warm socks
Meg Turner
Program Director
Meet Your Guides
Program Director, Meg Turner, considers our wild spaces her second home. Raised in the Girl Guiding community and an active outdoor family, she feels comfortable leading others and sharing her passion for the outdoors. With multiple first-aiding certifications, including Remote First Aid, participants can feel safe exploring the trails with her. Having completed her BC Adventure Smart training, Meg will surely prepare everyone well for safe outdoor programs. She is stoked to head out into the wilderness with you hiking, snowshoeing, paddling, camping - whatever fun activity we have planned, she’s in her element and excited to create a memorable place-based learning experience with you.
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Volunteer Leader
Cancellation:
Sorry no refunds! You can pass on your spot to someone else who meets the physical demand of the program, just please let us know as we need registration information from everyone.
A program may be cancelled at the discretion of HMCOL. If a program is cancelled by HMCOL, participants will receive a full refund of program fees. Please be aware that our programs run regardless of weather conditions, unless HMCOL determines that it will affect the safety of participants.
Hope Mountain Centre reserves the right to change the location of a program for the safety of our participants and staff. No refund is offered when location is changed.
Additional information:
Everyone ages 19 & over must sign a liability waiver form in order to participate in this program. Please take the time to read this form because you must understand and agree to it when you sign it. By signing it you are waiving certain rights, including the right to sue. These forms will be available to sign when you check in. Please seek legal counsel if you have any questions.
Informed Consent Form
Everyone, age 18 & under must have an informed consent form signed by their parents or legal guardian in order to participate. Please contact us if you need this form prior to arrival at this program.