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2017 Winter Activity Schedule

Winter trips are scheduled from January to mid-March.  Visitors are welcome!

Meet 10:00 a.m. at the southwest corner of the Smith's Marketplace parking lot at 750 North Main Street in Logan, Utah unless specified otherwise.   The trip leader determines the anticipated return time and any need to alter plans, if necessary. 

Prepare for the activity:  Bring food, water, extra clothing, and a donation for gas if carpooling.  Make sure your equipment is adequate and that you have the skill and stamina necessary for the trip.

Contact the trip leader for more information about the trip. See the "More Information" page on this website to find references for many of the activities listed here.
Date Event Description For More Information
7 January, 2017 Ski/Snowshoe in Sink Hollow The Cache Hikers will host a winter trip to Sink Hollow on Saturday. This is a moderate snowshoe or cross-country ski activity, about 5 miles round trip, mostly through forested terrain, with an expected return about 3:00 pm. Dave W, 435-750-5913, Email Dave W
15 January, 2017
 Ski/Snowshoe in Amazon Hollow (This was changed to Green Canyon) The Cache Hikers will host a winter trip in the North Fork of Amazon Hollow on Sunday. This is an easy/moderate snowshoe or moderate cross-country ski activity, about 4 miles, with 500 ft. elevation gain and a beautiful high elevation trek with great views of Beaver Mt. and peaks to the west, and an expected return about 4:00 pm. Dan, 435-752-8901, Email Dan

22 January, 2017

Ski/Snowshoe at Bunchgrass Creek 

The Cache Hikers will host a winter trip at Bunchgrass Creek on Sunday. This is a moderate snowshoe or moderately-challenging cross-country ski event, about 5 miles round trip, with an expected return about 3:00 pm

Dave P., 435-752-3732, email Dave P.

28 January, 2017

Ski/Snowshoe at Stump Hollow

The Cache Hikers will host a winter trip at Stump Hollow on Saturday. This is a moderate cross-country ski or snowshoe event, about 4 miles round trip, and an expected return about 3:00 p.m.

Susan, 435-752-4275, email Susan

5 February, 2017

Nordic Skiing at Sink Hollow

The Cache Hikers will host a winter trip to Sink Hollow/Beaver Bottoms on Sunday. This is an easy/moderate ski activity on a groomed Nordic trail over gentle terrain, 4 to 8 miles, as desired, with an expected return about 4:00 pm. The trail is groomed by Nordic United, www.nordicunited.org (donations are encouraged).

Dan, 435-752-8901, Email Dan

12 February, 2016

Ski/Snowshoe in Wood Camp

The Cache Hikers will host a winter trip to the North Fork of Wood Camp Hollow on Sunday.  This is an moderate cross-country ski or snowshoe activity, mostly through open valley bottom, about 4 miles round trip, with an expected return about 3:00 pm.

Dave P, 752-3732, Email Dave P
18 February, 2017 Ski and Soak at Maple Grove Hot Springs The Cache Hikers will host a cross-country ski/snowshoe trip at Maple Grove Hot Springs, maplegrovesprings.com, on Saturday. This is an easy cross-country ski or snowshoe along the river, then soak in the hot pools. Bring a swimsuit, towel and $8 for admission, a donation for gas if carpooling and a potluck dish for lunch. Expected return about 5:00 p.m.

Deanna, 435-512-1149, Email Deanna
25 February, 2017 Snowshoe on Blacksmith Fork River Trail The Cache Hikers will host a winter trip to Blacksmith Fork on Saturday. This is an easy snowshoe activity, about 3.5 miles round trip. Opened last fall through the collaboration of Hyrum City, Cache County and the Utah Conservation Corps, this trail follows the south side of Blacksmith Fork River. Jane, 750-5913, Email Jane
5 March, 2017 Ski/Snowshoe in Franklin Basin The Cache Hikers will host a winter trip in Franklin Basin on Sunday. This is a strenuous cross-country ski or snowshoe activity, about 4.5 miles with 1200 feet of elevation gain and an expected return about 4:30 pm.. The route climbs between White Pine Creek and Steam Mill Creek, offering views of upper Logan Canyon and lower Franklin Basin. Dan, 435-752-8901, Email Dan

11 March, 2017

Moonlight Ski/Snowshoe in Franklin Basin

The Cache Hikers will host a winter moonlight excursion in Franklin Basin on Saturday.  This is an easy snowshoe or cross-country ski activity, about 5 miles round trip.  Meet 6:00 p.m. at the southwest corner of the Smith's Marketplace parking lot at 750 North Main Street, with an expected return about 11:00 pm.  Bring a headlamp/flashlight, warm drink and warm clothing.

Dave W, 435-750-5913, Email Dave W
19 March, 2017 Snowshoe in Cottonwood Canyon The Cache Hikers will host a winter trip in Cottonwood Canyon on Sunday. This is a moderate to difficult off-trail hike suitable for snowshoes only. The distance will be about 4 miles round trip. Bring food, water, extra clothing, and a donation for gas if carpooling. Make sure your equipment is adequate and that you have the skill and stamina necessary for off-trail exploration.

.Nick, 435-563-9000,email Nick