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General Trips

Pumpkin Creek Fall Colours and Carman Fall Dinner

September 30, 2012
General Trips / 2.5

The Snow Valley area is renowned for its scenery, especially in the autumn. We shall hike along the Pumpkin Creek cross-country ski trails and explore the area. Then onto Carman where we shall do part of the riverine Active Living Trail, followed by the town's fall dinner at 4 p.m.

Contact / Registration: 

Contact Rose at rkuzina@mymts.net or phone 338-9369.

Spirit Sands Hike

September 1, 2012
General Trips / INTERMEDIATE

Join Stan for a hike on the Spirit Sands trail in the Carberry Desert at Spruce Woods Provincial Park. 

Contact / Registration: 

Contact Stan at cs.skrypetz@shaw.ca or phone 269-1581.

Altona / Neubergthal Cultural Hike / St. Joseph Fall Dinner

October 21, 2012
General Trips / 2

Hike around Altona, see its outdoor art gallery and native prairie grounds, then onto Neubergthal, a Parks Canada national historic site commemorating the unique house/barn architecture of the Mennonites. Complete with a fall dinner at St. Joseph (which also has fine museum grounds). 

Contact / Registration: 

Contact Rose at rkuzina@mymts.net or phone 338-9369.

Mantario One-Day Hike

September 9, 2012
General Trips / 3.5

Join Al on a hike on the south end of the Mantario trail, possibly up to Caribou Lake. The trail has up and downhills and is at times rugged. Decent physical condition is a requisite. 

Contact / Registration: 

Contact Al at alainlouer@hotmail.com or phone 235-1790. 

Carberry Hills Hike

September 15, 2012
General Trips / 2

Join co-leaders Les McCann and Al Rogosin (of the Brandon Naturalists Society) on a field trip to a section of the Carberry Hills. Trip will feature a naturalist’s view of the hills. 

Contact / Registration: 

Register with Les at 895-8108 or lmccann2001@yahoo.com.  

Cycle Through St. Vital

September 23, 2012
General Trips / 2.5

Join Al Louer on a cycling loop starting at the St. Vital Park duck pond and covering the Bishop Grandin Greenway. Helmets are mandatory. 

Contact / Registration: 

Email Al at alainlouer@hotmail.com or phone 235-1790. 

Pembina Valley Hike

October 13, 2012
General Trips / INTERMEDIATE

Join Stan along the ups and downs of Pembina Valley Provincial Park in southern Manitoba. 

Contact / Registration: 

Contact Stan at cs.skrypetz@shaw.ca or phone 204-269-1581.

Mantario Cabin Fall Work Party

September 20, 2012 to September 24, 2012
General Trips / INTERMEDIATE

Following a successful summer program, help us maintain the Mantario cabin.  Learn how to use and look after the cabin facilities. We will canoe and portage in for a four or five day weekend.  

Contact / Registration: 

Phone Dale at 444-2278 or email Peter at pdervee@gmail.com.

Headingley Hike and Fall Dinner

November 4, 2012
General Trips / 2

Join Les for an autumn hike and then onto the Headingley fall dinner. As advance tickets are necessary, dinner money of $12 per person to be sent to Les or the Nature Manitoba office by October 29.

Contact / Registration: 

Register with Les at 204-895-8108 or email lmccann2001@yahoo.com.

Portage la Prairie Hike

November 10, 2012
General Trips / 2

An urban hike around Portage’s Crescent Lake. Will also check out the Delta Marsh area to see how much it has been affected by the high levels of Lake Manitoba. 

Contact / Registration: 

Contact Rose at rkuzina@mymts.net or 204-338-9369.

St. Boniface Hike and Fall Dinner

November 3, 2012
General Trips / 1.5

Based on a request from a participant from last year’s excursion, Al will do an early afternoon hike starting around the Belgian Club, going through St. Boniface to The Forks or Waterfront Drive and back. Afterwards those interested could attend the Belgian Club’s fall supper (cost $11). 

Contact / Registration: 

Email alainlouer@hotmail.com or phone 204-235-1790. 

Mantario Cabin Ski Trip

February 16, 2013 to February 18, 2013
General Trips / ADVANCED

Spend the February long weekend on a ski trip to the beautiful Mantario cabin in Whiteshell Provincial Park. Participants must have the endurance and skills to cross-country ski over 20 km each way in very cold weather. Group size is limited to 12 people. 

Contact / Registration: 

Contact Katrina Froese at katrina_froese@yahoo.ca or 204-453-8216 if interested. 

Shannondale Ski

December 23, 2012
General Trips / 2.5

Please join Al on a leisurely ski at Shannondale. Different levels of skiing ability will be accommodated as much as possible. Lunch will be in Chalet in the Valley. 

Contact / Registration: 

Contact Al at alainlouer@hotmail.com or phone 204-235-1790. 

Grand Beach Hike

November 18, 2012
General Trips / 2

Roger Sutherland will be doing the hike along Grand Beach this Sunday. Meet at Perkins (Lagimodiere and Regent) for 10 a.m.

Contact / Registration: 

Call Roger at 204-451-1219.

Portage la Prairie Hike

December 1, 2012
General Trips / 2.5

We shall try again to visit PLP barring another snowstorm. Hike will be around the “island” with a visit to the Delta Marsh area if it is accessible, ca. 10-12 km. 

Contact / Registration: 

Contact Rose at rkuzina@mymts.net or 204-338-9369. 

A Trip to Mantario

December 14, 2012 to December 17, 2012
General Trips / 4.5

Join Leigh Cullen on a three-day excursion to the Mantario cabin. Whether it is a ski, hike or whatever depends on the weather and temperature. 

Contact / Registration: 

If interested in the possibilities, contact Leigh at 204-878-3578.

Ski Pinawa

February 2, 2013
General Trips / 2.5

Join Les McCann on the cross-country ski trails at Pinawa. 

Contact / Registration: 

Contact Les at lmccann2001@yahoo.com or phone 204-895-8108. 

Birds Hill Park Ski

March 3, 2013
General Trips / 2

Please join Al for a ski before the winter winds down, followed by a hot beverage at the stable restaurant. 

Contact / Registration: 

Contact Al at alainlouer@hotmail.com or phone 204-235-1790. 

A Hike Along the Seine River

January 27, 2013
General Trips / 1.5

Join Roger Sutherland for a Seine River hike from Fort Gibraltar to Happyland Park. Meet at the Fort Gibraltar parking lot at 1 p.m. The hike will be one-way, therefore a shuttle will be organized.

Contact / Registration: 

Please call Roger at 204-451-1219 for more information. 

Mantario Cabin Work Party

September 28, 2013 to October 1, 2013
General Trips / ADVANCED

This work party will be to do necessary maintenance in preparing the cabin for the winter season.

Contact / Registration: 

Register with Nature Manitoba Office, ph. 204-943-9029, email info@naturemanitoba.ca

Pinawa ALS Fundraiser Ski

February 16, 2013
General Trips / 1.5

This is a guided Whiteshell Ski Club-sponsored event suited to all skill levels, beginners and up. The fun includes hot dogs and drinks and a purposeful event. $10 suggested entry fee. 

Contact / Registration: 

Sign up at http://whiteshellskiclub.com/?p=1384. For carpooling email lmccann2001@yahoo.com or phone 204-895-8108.  

Carberry Hills Hike

June 22, 2013
General Trips / 2

Join Bob Wrigley for a field trip to explore the insect and mammal habitat of the Carberry Hills. This is a follow-up to his March 4th, Discovery Evening presentation. 

Contact / Registration: 

Register with Les McCann, ph. 204-895-8108 or email lmccann2001@yahoo.com 

Spring Cycle Through Assiniboine Park

April 21, 2013
General Trips / 2.5

Join Al on a cycle adventure starting on the north side of the Assiniboine River, and coming back on the south side. Anticipate covering a decent amount of kilometres. More details to be added closer to date when it will be possible to gauge road conditions. 

Contact / Registration: 

Contact Al at alainlouer@hotmail.com or phone 204-235-1790.

Hike Hunt Lake Trail

September 15, 2013
General Trips / 3.5

Note, change of previously listed date. Please join Roger Sutherland on the picturesque and challenging Hunt Lake hike close to West Hawk Lake in Whiteshell Provincial Park. 

Contact / Registration: 

Phone Roger at 204-451-1219. 

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