Seeking an escape from the usual December doldrums? The Outdoor Recreation School is offering an evening of full moon kicksledding on December 13, from 6:30 to 8 PM at Cleary Lake Regional Park. According to Scott County's announcement, this unique Scandinavian experience allows participants to glide through the winter landscape with provided kicksleds, taking in the serene beauty of a winter's night.
For those unfamiliar, a kicksled is essentially a chair mounted on a pair of skis, propelled by—you guessed it—kicking. The event is a go-with-the-flow affair, pivoting to a winter hike if snow and ice conditions aren't cooperative, so flexibility and a love for chilly outdoorsy fun are a prerequisite. A modest fee of $6 reserves your spot, and those looking to make it a group activity score a tidy 20 percent discount for parties of four or more, and remember, this program is designed to cater to all ages 2 and up, with a gentle reminder that any child 11 and younger has to bring an adult along for the ride.
Reservations are indeed a must, so if this moonlit adventure stirs your winter spirit, don't delay. Dial up the Outdoor Recreation School at 763-559-6700 to lock down your experience, because missing out on this blend of physical activity and Mother Nature's nightlight would be a true winter bummer. Just picture it: that full moon casting silver light on a tranquil landscape, your breath visible in the frosty air as you push off onto a new adventure—outdoor aficionados, this one's for you.
For more information on the event, you can visit the county's official alert, and maybe, just maybe, you’ll become the newest adherent to the fine art of kicksledding under the glow of winter's most iconic luminary, the full moon.
