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WINTER
2017
M
agic
ADVENTURES
inthedark
Nordic skiing and snowshoeing
are becoming
increasingly popular, both because of the health benefits,
and because of the quick learning curve; almost anybody
canstraponapairof snowshoesandwalk.WhileNordicski-
ingmay take a littlemore practice to perfect, it is exponen-
tiallyeasier than learninghow todownhill ski. Andyoudon’t
have to choose: after a good day on the slopes try a guided
night snowshoe adventure or self-guided nighttime Nordic
skiing under the light of the moon (and your headlamp) at
ScenicCaves. It’smagical.
ScenicCavesNatureAdventures isSouthernGeorgianBay’s
go-to stop forNordicwinter activities,with10kilometersof
snowshoe trailsand27kilometersof professionallygroomed
beginner and intermediate cross country ski trails for both
skate and classic styles. The impressive trail systemwinds
through a stunning 200-year-old forest flourishing with
wildlife. It’s not uncommon to spot winter owls perched
among the 100-foot tall maple, beech and oak trees. And if
wildlife spotting is not enough to get your heart going, try
traversing420 feet overSouthernOntario’s longest suspen-
sionbridge. This spectacularwinter playgroundat thehigh-
est point of theNiagaraEscarpment isset inoneof Canada’s
sixteenUNESCObiosphere reserves. Theuniquegeographic
location of ScenicCavesNatureAdventures provides anex-
cellent elevation for snowconditionsandconsistent temper-
atures.
Each year trails are enhanced and expanded to provide a
premium winter recreational experience. Classic skiers
enjoywarmingupon“EasyPeezy”,which isexactly that. All
other trails are groomed for skate skiing. “Lookout Point”
“Logan’sRun”and“RockFace”boast spectacular viewsday
and night. Skiers rave about the gentle rolling terrain of
“Northwest Passage”which follows thescenic tree lineand
opensout tovast rollingexpanses. “Murphy’sRun” isa rush
with fun, fast andwinding downhill challenges.
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ESCARPMENT
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