CPF thanks Chary Griffin and Cindy Haaf Murphy of Berkshire Hathaway Homeservices for sponsoring the Lantern-Lit Snowshoe Hike!
Join the Cazenovia Preservation Foundation (CPF) for a magical evening as we light up the night with a lantern-lit snowshoe hike on Saturday, February 7 at 5 p.m., as part of Caz Life’s Winter Fest Celebration!
We’ll hike approximately one mile on the Fairchild Hill Trail, depending on the group’s interest, and return to Meier’s Creek Brewing Company where participants can purchase hot cider or other refreshments to enjoy by the fire pits, including “FROSTY,” a special brew at $8 per pour, with $1 donated to support CPF. We’ll wear snowshoes, if conditions permit, otherwise, we’ll go for a winter hike.
In order to participate, please:
1) Fill out our Lantern-Lit Snowshoe Hike Registration Form. All adults must fill out this form for themselves and their minor children, prior to participating in the event.
2) Make a Lantern (or bring your own):
Register for Caz Arts 2-Day Family-Friendly Lantern Making Class on January 31 and February 1, taught by instructor Krista Brown. Space is limited, so be sure to reserve your spot soon!
Purchase a DIY Lantern Kit. If you can’t make the workshop, pick up a do-it-yourself lantern kit for just $10 (cash only, please) at Cazenovia Artisans, 39 Albany Street, Cazenovia. Each kit includes the same materials and instructions provided in the workshop. Please note: The lanterns require some drying time, so be sure to make yours a few days before the hike.
Bring an outdoor lantern. While you’re not required to make or bring a lantern to join the hike, it’s definitely a fun way to enhance the experience. Please note, for safety reasons, no glass or flames are allowed on the trails, so be sure your lantern is safe for outdoor use. Add a small bell or chime to your lantern for a festive touch!
3) Reserve snowshoes. We encourage you to bring your own snowshoes, if you have them. A limited number of adult and kid-size snowshoes are available to borrow, courtesy of the Friends of Stony Pond (FROSTY). If you reserve shoes, please arrive by 4:30 p.m. to sign in and gear up.
UPDATE: At this time, all of our available snowshoes for the Lantern-Lit Hike have been reserved.
If you were hoping on borrowing snowshoes, you still have a couple options:
1) Join us for a winter hike instead. Depending on snow conditions, snowshoes may not be necessary. If the trails have minimal snow or are well packed, you’re welcome to participate wearing snow boots. Please note that if snow is deep and you are breaking through the surface (“post-holing,” in trail lingo), it can be uncomfortable for you and damaging to trail conditions for other users.
2) Attend a Snowshoe Sunday. Snowshoe Sundays are held on the 2nd and 4th Sundays of January, February, and March, and we currently do have snowshoes available for those dates.
More info about other CPF Snowshoe events, including Snowshoeing FAQs, can be found on our Snowshoe Sunday event pages.
Thank you to our event partners!
Thank you to our event sponsors!
