Don't let the colder weather keep you inside! With miles of trails to explore, winter can be a wonderful time to connect with nature. We would love you to join us for the Winter Wilderness Skills session in Trout Brook Valley with Chris Varian. He will cover essential winter hiking skills such as map navigation, emergency priorities and skills, winter gear essentials, cold injury prevention, and more.
What to bring: 1 liter of water, snacks, hiking boots (preferably waterproof and insulated), wool or synthetic layers appropriate for the conditions. (no cotton please), warm jacket, any needed medications, and traction devices for your boots.
We will meet at the Bradley Road entrance to Trout Brook (drive through the open gate just to the right of the main parking lot and go to the interior Hunter's parking lot). The event will take place rain or shine. Please, no dogs. Also, there is little or no internet connection in area and no bathroom facilities.
Event is open to the public. Priority to members. Maximum 12 people. RSVP required.
13 yrs and up.
Members $20/ Non-Members $30
Chris Varian is a professional guide and outdoor educator devoted to sharing the skills people need to experience and enjoy the outdoors more safely and responsibly in all four seasons. He leads backpacking and wilderness skills programs, instructs technical climbing skills courses, teaches beginner and intermediate kayak skills, and guides kayak tours on waterways from Hudson River to Long Island Sound.
His certifications include Wilderness First Responder, Adult/Child/Infant CPR, AMGA Single Pitch Instructor, ACA Coastal Kayak Instructor (L2 Continued), and NY State Licensed Guide: Tier 1 Rock, Hiking, Camping. Chris is also Leave No Trace certified. He currently lives in Brookfield, CT, and guides programs from New Jersey to New Hampshire.
If you have any questions, please contact Joan Byrne at jbyrne@aspetucklandtrust.org.
photo by Tracy Pennoyer