Love to play in the snow? Want to learn more about winter in the San Juans? Join SJMA and Mountain Studies Institute for our special winter hike series, Snow Science & Social! Back by popular demand, these snowshoe hikes are a great opportunity to explore the snowy landscape and learn more about winter in the San Juans.
This weekend only, the event will open with a presentation from the organization We Are Water, explaining the importance of water by “sharing stories and inspiring conversations about what water means to communities across the Four Corners Region of the Southwestern U.S”.
Afterwards, our education team will host a snowshoe interpretive hike then welcome you back to our new mobile basecamp in the Andrews Lake Winter Parking Lot for a bonfire, hot drinks, and good conversation. Topics will include forest ecology, watersheds, climate change, and the future of snowpack in the San Juans. These popular events are FREE to the public, but REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.
DATE
January 21, 2023
TIME
12:30 pm: SJMA staff arrive
1:00 – 3:00 pm: Winter interpretive hike
3:00 pm: Social fun with a hot beverage, bonfire, and good company
WHERE
SJMA’s new mobile basecamp at Andrews Lake Winter Parking Lot
DETAILS
COST
Free, $10 donations very appreciated
For more information, check out our Information and Activity Guide: Climate Change, Forest Health and the Future of Snow in the San Juan Mountains.
A huge thank you to our partners, Mountain Studies Institute and We Are Water!