AUTUMN
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EARLY WINTER
2015
AUTUMN
/
EARLY WINTER
2015
Exploring the forest after darkmakes
your senses come alivewith sights
and sounds like the crunch of footfalls
and rustling critters. You’ll discover
constellations and shooting stars and,
if you’re very lucky, the northern
lights. It’s a completely different
experience than daytime explorations.
Grey County is home to an endless
array of winter activities, from skiing
and snowshoeing to skating and
winter camping. Increasingly our
businesses are extending their hours
and allowing everyone to get out
under the stars and experience
winter fun in a delightful newway.
Kick start your after-sundownWinter
funwith this handy list of nighttime
adventures in snowy Grey County.
Formore information on planning your
winter adventures inGrey County,
head to
r give us
a call at 1-877-SEE-GREY
Warm up at the Scandinave Spa...
Rejuvenate,
revitalize and relax in the ScandinavianBaths at Blue
Mountain’s Scandinave Spa. Open until 9 p.m, these
hot and cold baths alongwith the eucalyptus steam
bath, Finnish sauna and relaxation areas are an even
more unique experience at night. Relax under the
starswith the distant lights of BlueMountain’s night
skiing runs in the distance. Visit on anUnwind
Wednesday for a discounted rate.
At the Sawmill Ski
Trails inHepworth
,
the Jackrabbit Loop is
lit for night skiing. It
meanders through
rolling land, hardwood
and evergreen stands.
Special moonlit night
skis also happen during
the season. Check the
website at
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Ski or Snowshoe at
ScenicCaves...
The crew at Scenic Caves offers
guided night snowshoe hikes
available by reservation onmost
Saturday nights and there are
additional hikes over FamilyDay
weekend andMarchBreak. A
professional guidewill lead you on a
1-and-a-half to2 hour hike through
mature forest to lookouts along the
Escarpment. Lit only by headlamp,
snowshoeing the Scenic Caves trails
after dark is a unique experience.
Also, non-guided night cross-country
skiing by headlamp is back on
10 kilometres of trails. Bring your
own headlamp or rent one on-site
and always ski with a buddy.
Take a Free Spirit Tour...
The folks at Free Spirit Tourswill also take you on a
guided snowshoe and add their own special touches. If
you have a group of four ormore, call Jennie and the
team and they’ll choose a nighttime snowshoe route,
completewith amidway bonfire and apple cider.
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Story | Allison Kennedy Davies
Photos |
BlueMountain Resort
