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Come join me and my wife Samantha; celebrate my birthday with our first snowshoe of the year in Idaho City. We will stop at Trudy's Kitchen for breakfast - famous for their huckleberry cheese cake. After some good eats at Trudy's we will hit the trails at the Whoop Um Up Park.
There are two loops we can do at the ski park, each about 2.5 miles on groomed trails. I plan to bring my snowshoes and Ski Pulk made in Minnesota-- you can try it out if you want!

Note that you must have a permit to enter the snow park ($7.50 for the day) or $25 for the year. It is not a bad idea to get a year permit as we plan to have more snowshoeing events. Permits can be obtained here:
https://parksandrecreation.idaho.gov/registration-permits/

Here are a few links if you want more information on Whoop Um Up Park:

January can be a cold month in Idaho City (18-32). I general do not cancel events due "bad weather" unless it is unsafe. So come prepared with proper gear. Hear are some suggestions:

  • Snowshoes and ski or trekking poles with snow baskets
  • Buff or balaclava
  • Midweight gloves. If you run cold, consider bringing mittens. My favorite are cold work original.
  • Sun glasses or ski googles .
  • Top and bottom layers. No cotton or jeans
  • 2 Nalgene bottles . No bladders , even with a liner- these can freeze (club policy). Alternatively, you can bring one Nalgene and 1 thermos.
  • Day backpack
  • Snacks
  • Sun screen and chap stick
  • Hand warmers
  • Full tank of gas
  • Snow chains
  • Change of clothing for after the snowshoe

Send me any questions you have.

Last minute sign-ups/cancellations:
I put a significant amount of time planning to ensure the safety and enjoyment of all participants. Please inform the organizer as soon as possible with any cancellations 3 pm before the meet up. No shows/no communication is unfair to others who are on the waitlist and makes planning difficult for the organizer. Please review our no-show policy. If you are sick, please stay home and hike with us another time. I reserve the right to take photos and videos of people joining the event.

I understand that during my participation in this Outing, I may be exposed to risks and hazards, foreseen or unforeseen, which are inherent and cannot be eliminated without diminishing the Outing.
These inherent risks include, but are not limited to, the dangers of serious personal injury, property damage, and death (“Injuries and Damages”) from exposure to the hazards of travel, location, and weather.
I agree that the Organizer (s) has not tried to contradict or minimize my understanding of these risks. I know that Injuries and Damages can occur by natural causes or activities of other persons, animals, trip members, trip leaders or third parties, either as a result of negligence or because of other reasons. I understand that risks of such Injuries are involved in adventure travel such as this Outing and I accept that I must exercise extra care for my own person and for others around me in the face of such hazards.
I understand that on this Outing there may not be rescue or medical facilities or expertise necessary to deal with the Injuries to which I may be exposed.

To the fullest extent allowed by law, I agree to WAIVE, DISCHARGE CLAIMS, AND RELEASE FROM LIABILITY the Organizer from any and all liability on account of, or in any way resulting from Injuries and Damages, even if caused by the negligence of the Organizer or other participants in any way connected with this Outing. I further agree to HOLD HARMLESS the Organizer (s) from any claims, losses, Injuries and Damages caused by my own negligence while a participant on the Outing.
I understand and intend that this assumption of risk and release is binding upon my heirs, executors, administrators and assigns. I have read the Outing description and this Release of Liability in its entirety and I freely and voluntarily assume all risks of such Injuries and notwithstanding such risks, I agree to participate in the Outing. I have read, I understand, and I agree to this Release of Liability

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