6th Annual Galentine’s Snowshoe & Sleepover

About This Event

Join the Wine Hiking Society on a Galentine’s backpacking adventure and spend two cozy nights in a spacious 24-foot yurt nestled in a hillside grove, offering breathtaking views and stunning sunsets.

While there, we’ll enjoy a scenic snowshoeing journey through a winter wonderland, go sledding, and play games around a cozy wood-burning stove.

On the final day, we’ll bid adieu and head home, cherishing the memories of our winter wonderland getaway!

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Itinerary:

Day 1:  Snowshoe / backpack to the yurt.

Day 2:  Explore the surrounding area on snowshoes, do some sledding, and play games.

Day 3:  Pack up and head home!

Distance: 7 miles each way

Elevation: 300 ft of gain on the way to the yurt / 1,168 ft of gain on the way out

AllTrails Link: Will be provided on January 16, 2027

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WHAT’S INCLUDED: 

• 3 days, 2 nights at a beautiful backcountry yurt
• Yurt Backpacking Checklist so you know what gear you need
• Two experienced backpacking guides who are both certified in wilderness first-aid and CPR (1 per every 4 attendees)
• Instructions on making a dirtbag sled (for those interested)

WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED: 

• Ensuring the wood-burning stove remains well-stocked throughout the night. This will involve each attendee taking a turn to replenish the stove with wood between 10 PM and 7 AM on both nights. (Keeping the yurt warm is a team effort!)

YURT AMENITIES:

• 2 queen beds / 6 single beds (bunks)
• Outhouse on site
• Wood burning stove / fireplace
• Cooking basics (pots and pans, oil, salt and pepper)
• Dishes and silverware (bowls, chopsticks, plates, cups, etc.)
• Stove
• Coffeemaker

CARPOOLING: We’ll coordinate as we get closer to the event date.

GEAR NEEDED: A full yurt packing checklist will be provided on January 16. This list is an overview.

• Backpack
• Snowshoes
• Micro spikes
• Proper footwear and clothing / layers for winter hiking conditions
• Water for the weekend (there is no water at the yurt; we can melt snow but can’t rely solely on this)
• Sled (optional)

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IMPORTANT: PLEASE READ

Backpacking experience is required.

Pricing is based on each attendee’s ability to be self-sufficient while backpacking. Below are requirements to attend this yurt backpacking trip.

Basic Requirements to Attend: 

• Need little to no direction on the following:
  • How to pack you backpack
  • What gear is required
  • Clothing and footwear needed
  • Basic trail finding
  • Food / menu planning
  • Leave No Trace Principles

WHS backpacking trips rated as MODERATE also have the following requirements:

• Ability to hike 5-10 miles per day with a 35-pound backpack
• Average backpacking pace: 40-minute miles
• Been backpacking two (2) or more times and did not rely on someone else for direction on the “Basic” requirements

Email us at admin@winehikingsociety.com if you have questions about these requirements.

The following items are available to rent in our shop:

• Backpack
• Sleeping Bag
• Micro Spikes

Due to the nature of this event, four-legged friends must stay home.

ALCOHOL NOT INCLUDED

NOTE: Reservations are non-transferable. Cancellations prior to December 16, 2026, will be eligible for a full refund less a $50 convenience fee. Cancellations prior to January 16, 2027, will be eligible for a 50% refund less a $50 convenience fee. No refunds for cancellations after January 15, 2027. NO EXCEPTIONS.