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Snowshoeing

Come experience the great trails, wonderful scenery, and wildlife of the Gatineau Hills!

 

These snowshoeing classes require no previous experience. Be prepared to travel on and off trails to add a bit more fun and challenge to your experience. Each week classes will be at a different location in the Gatineau Park.

 

Warm up after your night of snowshoeing at various nearby local pubs!


Registration deadline is Thursday, January 2 @ midnight!

LATE FEES will apply to all registrations received after the deadline.

 


Winter 2020 Details: 

Start/end dates

Tuesday: Starts Tuesday, January 14 and ends Tuesday, March 3

# of weeks

8 weeks.

Class times

Classes run from 6-7:30pm

 

90 minutes
Price

$165 + HST.

Bye dates

None.

Class package pick-up

Winter 2020 class packages will be dropped off on your first night!
   

Class packages include: Detailed information about the class and an OSSC key tag with discounts around town. Check out the great OSSC Partner discounts!

 

If you are interested in picking up your package prior to the first class, extended office hours are:

 

  • Wednesday, January 8 - 9:30am-8:00pm
  • Thursday, January 9 - 9:30am-8:00pm
  • Friday, January 10 - 9:30am-6:00pm

If you would like to come by after the extended office hour dates above our office is open Monday to Friday from 10:00am – 5:30pm.  


See "Sport Info" tab for equipment requirements. 
Schedule

Schedules will be posted online by end of day Friday, January 10.

 

You will be receiving a welcome email from your instructor before the first class which will provide details about class schedule and meeting locations.

Ready to Play? Decide on your night of the week & skill level from the grid below!

Skill Level Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
Open :

- Click the skill description for more info!
- Prices listed are before taxes
- Review the Refund Policy
- After the posted registration deadline, late fees will apply.

Is the class/league/night/skill division you are interested in sold out?
Please send an email with your name, phone number and desired sport to info@ossc.ca and we will add you to the wait list! We will contact you if/when a spot opens up.

How to request to play with a friend or two

Sport Info

What you need to know about Snowshoeing Lessons:

What to bring/wear

You will be snowshoeing under the moonlight, so ensure to bring a headlamp with you. 

Dress lightly with active wear as you will not be standing around long and will warm-up very quickly.
A bit about your instructor!

Your amazing Nordic Fitness instructor is Jodi!

Click HERE to read his coaching bio!

Equipment

Snowshoes are NOT included in the class fees.


Rental equipment is available for the season at several locations in Ottawa at an extra charge. Your instructor Jodi can also arrange equipment rentals at a reduced price: paddlefit@gmail.com.

 

Rules

All instructions and directions will be provided by your class instructor Jodi. 

Location

Each week participants will meet their class instructor in the Gatineau Trails around the Chelsea area. 

The specific meeting point for each class will be provided beforehand. 

If you have any questions before the start of classes, you can reach your instructor Jodi at paddlefit@gmail.com.