Xplore n More Philly: Skiing, Snowboarding, Adventure Group

Meeting in the Cadence Cycling parking lot located at 3740 Main St. in Manayunk. Plan to meet at 11:00 AM in the parking lot. We will depart around 11:15 AM. There are tow signs around the parking lot. No one has had any issues, but use your own judgement. We should be done in plenty of time if you are attending ice skating in the city later in the day. There is free parking in street in front of the lot and street parking near the Wissahickon train station. Simply walk through tunnel and down steps to the lot. SEPTA regional rail Wissahickon train station is one staircase away from this lot.
I anticipate the hike taking about 3.5 hours (If people want to cut it short, I don't mind adjusting). We will be doing an intermediate level hike through Wissahickon, a few short climbs. (totaling about 9-10 miles). We will hike up the “Yellow Trail” cross over the Wissahickon Creek at Valley Green, and come back on the other side of the creek.
We will then go to Wissahickon Brewing Co for lunch and some beers!
The hike has some rocks and steps, so good hiking shoes are recommended, but not required.
Leashed dogs are welcome if friendly with other people and other dogs, but they are your responsibility. Please clean up after your dogs and follow all park rules and regulations.
If you can't make it, please update your RSVP status accordingly.

❄️ Ice Skating Social at Blue Cross RiverRink + Frankford Hall ⛸️🍻

Join us for a fun winter night of ice skating, drinks, and socializing at Blue Cross RiverRink on the Delaware River Waterfront!

We’ll start the night skating under the lights with great views of the city, then head out afterward to Frankford Hall to keep the fun going with food, drinks, and conversation.

📍 Meeting Details:

• Meet time: 6:30 PM
• We’ll either meet inside The Lodge or outside by the firepits (TBA)

⛸️ Skating Details:

• Skating session: 7:00 PM
• If you arrive late, just find us on the ice
• Your ticket includes 90 minutes of skate time
• Weather note: ☔ Event will be canceled for rain or drizzle

🎟️Tickets & Pricing (You must purchase your own ticket):

• Skating tickets WILL sell out in advance — ordering your tickets prior to arriving is highly recommended
• Ice skating is FREE if you have any kind of Blue Cross / IBX insurance
• $6 to skate if you do not have IBX
• Skate rentals:
• $14 with IBX insurance
• $19 if you need both skating + rentals
• Anyone with IBX insurance can get up to 4 free tickets
  👉 Please share if you have extras!

🍺After Skating:

After we’re done on the ice, we’ll head into the city together to Frankford Hall for drinks, food, and more socializing.

More info about the rink, food, drinks, and activities:
https://www.delawareriverwaterfront.com/where-to-go/blue-cross-riverrink-winterfest