Winter Solstice Snowshoe:
Mindfulness in Motion
For more information or questions, please contact Tunde
When: Sunday December 21, 2025
Time: 1:45pm-8:30pm
Where: Strawberry Flats, EC. Manning Park
Cost: $69
(Youth under 18 must be accompanied by a guardian)
A Mindful Winter Journey in EC Manning Park
Join us for a rejuvenating, slow-paced, mindfulness-focused snowshoe trip in Manning Park. Suitable for all levels including beginners, this under 4km round-trip loop has gentle, minimal elevation gain of 41 m, and will take our hearts and minds deep into the peaceful tranquility of a winter’s night.
As the longest night of the year approaches, join us for a soul-nourishing snowshoe journey to welcome in winter. This guided evening walk offers a chance to pause, reflect, and reconnect—with nature, community, and ourselves.
We’ll travel from Strawberry Flats to Shadow Lake under a quiet December dark sky, embracing the winter solstice as a time of release, renewal and rest.
Price Includes:
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Snowshoes (adult and kid sizes available)
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Hot Apple Cider
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Trail and warming hut access
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Professional guides trained in Avalanche Safety and Wilderness First Aid
Physical Demand:
This trip is for all levels of snowshoers. 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 an approximate 40-metre ascent over the 4 km total distance.
Please be aware that our programs run regardless of weather conditions, unless we determine that it will affect the safety of participants.
Itinerary:
Sunday, December 21, 2026
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1:45 PM - Meet at Hope & District Recreation Centre parking lot (1005 – 6th Avenue in Hope) - Sign-in, introduction & carpool coordination.
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2:15 PM - Depart and convoy to EC Manning Park
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3:30 PM - Arrive at Strawberry Flats Trailhead, put on our snowshoes
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4:00PM - Begin the trail to Shadow Lake
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5:15 PM - Rest and activities near Shadow Lake
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5:45 PM - Begin return journey toward the Warming Hut
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7:00 PM - Gathering & eating dinner in the Warming Hut
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7:30 PM - Return to the parking lot, collect snowshoes, and head back to Hope
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8:30 PM - Arrive back in Hope
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, you should always carry your own 10 Essentials
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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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Two poles with snow baskets per person – optional, but greatly improves stability
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Dinner and high-energy snack food
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Water (at least 2 litres per person) 7 Ways to Keep Water From Freezing On Your Winter Hike
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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, nylon snow or other waterproof pants, 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.