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A two for one this weekend with a morning snowtubing followed by a pub lunch nearby. We'll be going to a dedicated slope that's divided into lanes so we can race each other and even has lifts to pull us back to the top of the hill. We'll have 3 hrs of tubing at Horseshoe Valley Resort - it's a guaranteed good time with zero learning curve!
Once we're done sliding down the hill, we'll head over to the Crazy Horse Pub nearby for lunch and drinks - there are veggie/vegan options along with pies and fish & chips that will be very welcome after a hard morning on the hill.
Adventure cost includes 2hrs lift access and tube rental but does not include the cost of lunch.
3 hours snow tubing
07:20: Those going from Keele meet up at the Petro Canada gas station next to Keele Subway.
07:30 - Van leaves. Please note that we'll be leaving dead on time and don't wait for latecomers so please be on time!
08:45- Arrive at Horseshoe Valley and resort and pick up gear. Self drivers - please ensure you're on time as we can't wait for latecomers.
09:00 - 12:00 -Snowtubing
12:00- 14:00 - Lunch at Crazy Horse Pub
15:30 - Anticipated return to Keele Station
This custom map is georeferenced, meaning it will show you where you are on the map in the right software and lays out the rough path that we’ll be following. It’s opened with the Avenza app which must be downloaded and installed in advance of the adventure.
You should also download the What3words app - this makes it easy to share and find locations in the unlikely event that you get lost.
Tricky adventure to dress for since we're combining the slopes with lunch!
It's going to be fairly warm so I recommend wearing regular layered winter hiking clothes, taking care to avoid anything that will absorb water like jeans or cotton. You're unlikely to be rolling around in the snow but being hit by slush is a real possibility.
Grab breakfast before you go. There's a Tims around the corner from our meet-up point.
Follow the instructions of the Horseshoe Valley and Resort staff and be careful running on the snow!
We like to share some of the indigenous background of the areas we visit because these territories have rich histories that are easy to overlook. Indigenous communities have a connection to and respect for the land that has largely been lost since European settlement. As we strive to form a deeper connection with the land, we have much to learn from these communities. I use the Native Land map to learn more about these areas and find that developing a richer understanding leads to a greater enjoyment of the adventures.
