Under the Moonlight…

With shorter days come fewer chances to get outside in the sunlight. But what about moonlight? I feel like I’m living a scene out of Avatar when I hike on the snowy trails that glow from the moonlight. Especially out in Ogden Valley -- with Pineview Reservoir glowing bright under the Lunar Love. And I don’t care how cheesy it sounds – it’s straight up magical.

Try it yourself!

Weber Pathways has several Moonlight Outings left during the snow season. And all our outings are FREE to the public. We’ve got some hikes and some glides. The glides require cross-country skis or snowshoes. If you don’t have either, no worries. You can rent them from Weber State’s Outdoor Recreation Center (Snowshoe Package or Cross-Country Ski Package, poles included: $6 student, $9 general). Or, check out Canyon Sports in Riverdale.

Here are the details for the hikes and glides:

Moonlight Hikes - Enjoy beautiful moonlight hikes this Winter season! For exact times and locations, please email Dave at zcanyonhiker@gmail.com or call him at (801) 549-7451.

Thurs, Feb 25^th

Thurs, March 25th

Moonlight Glide - Weber Pathways and Ogden Nordic are hosting moonlight glides at Northgate, North Fork Park. Come and enjoy the scenic cross country trails under the light of the moon! Natural light reflecting off the snow means no lights are required. Bring your friends and Ski or Snowshoe out to a warming fire and then enjoy hot drinks and hors d’oeuvres. Cancellations possible due to weather. Check www.ogdennordic.com prior to departure. Participants leave the parking lot at 7pm. What to Bring: Snowshoes/X-Country Skis, Mixers, Hors d’oeuvres, Head lamps optional. What is Provided: Lots of Smiles and Red Noses, Fire, Hot Chocolate, Hot Cider, Coffee. For more information, please call Terry at (801)690-6400

Fri, Feb 26^th

Fri, March 26

And here are some fun links about the Magnificent Moon!

http://hubpages.com/hub/10-Interesting-Myths-and-Legends-About-The-Moon

http://www.space.com/scienceastronomy/top_10_cool_moon_facts.html

For more a list of all Weber Pathways’ outings, check out the Events Calendar at www.weberpathways.org