The Winter Outing Series continues this weekend with activities sure to appeal to everyone.
Climbing wall
Beginners, individuals and families are invited to participate in Community Climbing Day to experience the climbing wall for free on Saturday, Feb. 4 from 2-6 p.m. at Mansfield University’s Kelchner Fitness Center at 80 Clinton St., Mansfield.
Registration is not required. Trained staff will provide guidance and climbing gear is available to borrow. For more information, email aletts@commonwealthu.edu or call 570-662-4865.
Snowshoe or hike
For the free Winter Adventure Hike or Snowshoe, meet outdoorsmen Chip Harrison and John Halter at 1 p.m. Feb. 5 in the day use parking lot at Lyman Run State Park at 454 Lyman Run Road, Galeton. Adults and children old enough to wear snowshoes are welcome to participate.
The one-mile out-and-back snowshoe will take them to the Lyman Lake beach area and then on Fisherman’s Trail and Lyman Lake, depending on conditions.
Those who own snowshoes are encouraged to bring them. Snowshoes will be available and provided free for those who don’t have them. Wear waterproof boots, dress for the weather and bring snacks and water.
This event may be canceled due to trail conditions or become a traditional hike if there isn’t enough snow. For more information call 570-439-1826 or 814-435-5010.
Snowshoeing Basics
Snowshoeing is a great way to explore Sinnemahoning State Park trails in winter. Park staff will help get people started from 10 to 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 11 at the Sinnemahoning State Park Wildlife Center at 4843 Park Drive in Austin, Potter County.
Snowshoes and trekking poles will be provided. This program will begin indoors with an equipment review, followed by practice on level ground and then a short excursion on the trail. If snow depth is insufficient the indoor portion of the program will still be held, followed by a 2- to 3-mile nature hike.
Registration for this free program is required by Thursday, Feb. 9, through the DCNR Calendar of Events. For more information call 814-647-8401 or email SinnemahoningSP@pa.gov.
Winter Celebration
On Saturday, Feb. 11 from noon to 2:30 p.m. there will be a free Introduction to Cross-County Skiing on The Green in downtown Wellsboro. Kids can try out cross-country skis with basic instruction.
Tubing races will also be held at 2-2:30 p.m. as part of the Wellsboro Winter Celebration. Also on Feb. 11 ice carvers will demonstrate their craft by creating ice masterpieces on the sidewalks of Main Street beginning at 11 a.m.
Find more information at wellsboropa.com or call 570-724-1926.
To learn more about Winter Outing events or for updates on conditions, directions and more, search for Step Outdoors Tioga County on Facebook or visit www.stepoutdoors.org.
