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Trip 370: The Footprints Nature Club Annual Snow Weekend in Cedars


The annual snow weekend that the Footprints Nature Club organizes will take place on Saturday and Sunday 11 & 12 March 2017. The Weekend will be:

Overnight in Cedars with Night Hiking, Skiing, & Day Snowshoeing in Cedars

We are sending the invitations this early, for all of you to be able to reserve for this special event as soon as possible.

Reservations and payments shall be done before Wednesday 08 March 2017. Places are in favor of the first callers. Thus don't be late to reserve.

We will be spending the night in 2 to 3 stars hotel rooms specially reserved and well heated for us. The hotel rooms are divided in chalets. Each Chalet might have 1, 2, or 3 rooms with different number of beds. For those who want to be in single rooms, additional fees will occur. For those who want to stay in the 5 stars hotel facing our hotel, please contact us for more information.

We will enjoy traditional dinner in the restaurant of the hotel, before having a night snowshoeing trip in the Cedars Forest to enjoy its magnificent beauty at night.

When we wake up the next day, we will enjoy a traditional breakfast, pack our stuff, and start our activities which will be:

  • Easy Level snowshoeing: We will have a snowshoeing trip in the Cedars Forest and the area around for around 2 to 3 hours. It will be an easy level where will enjoy the great views of the Forest in Daylight.
  • Skiing: For those who want, they can enjoy skiing in the Cedars Ski Resort that is 5 minutes away from our hotel.
  • Sunbathing: Anyone can enjoy a sun bath while relaxing and having a cup of coffee or tea near the hotel. This activity is for free :)

Children are welcomed to join us in this weekend with special rates.

Note that alcoholic drinks are strictly not allowed during this weekend.

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Must Have

The normal hiking gear that you can find on our website in the page "How to Prepare?".

Your personal insurance.

  1. Snow clothes that will keep you warm, the best option will be a ski pants and jacket.
  2. Waterproof pants
  3. Waterproof boots covering the ankle
  4. Bonnet (Wool Hat)
  5. Gloves
  6. Sunglasses
  7. Sunscreen lotion
  8. Spare pants and socks.
  9. Other things that you might need during your stay

Cost Fees

Trip cost 130,000 L.L., includes:

The activities will be of extra costs as follows:

  • Transportation from and back to Beirut
  • Hotel Accomodation fees
  • Dinner with Soft Drinks Only
  • Breakfast & Tea
  • Hiking and Night Hiking trips
  • Cost of the guides
  • Entrance fees to the Cedars Forest
  • The fees shall be paid in full before Monday 5 March 2016.
    • Snowshoeing: Extra fees of 20,000 LBP for the snowshoes rentals
    • Skiing: Tickets and ski rentals can be bought from the shops and ski resort directly.

Gathering Place & Time

Our gathering will be at the traffic lights on the crossroad of the General Security building الأمن العام and El-Mathaf المتحف region in Beirut. You can park in the parking nearby

We will start on Thursday 11 Mar, 2010 at 03:00 PM.
The bus will move at 03:35 PM.
 We will stop for lunch on the way. We might be obliged to do some modifications to the plans as needed during the trips.
We will finish on Friday 12 Mar, 2010 at 06:00 PM.

Hikers' Tips
  • 01

    Be Kind to Yourself

    KNOW YOUR ABILITIES; CHOOSE AN APPROPRIATE HIKE.

  • 02

    Be a Lightweight

    THE LESS YOU CARRY, THE MORE ENJOYABLE THE HIKE.

  • 03

    Avoid Huffing and Puffing

    IF YOU CAN TALK WHILE YOU ARE WALKING, YOU ARE WALKING THE PERFECT SPEED.

  • 04

    Take a Break

    TAKE A TEN MINUTE BREAK AT LEAST ONCE EVERY HOUR.

  • 05

    No Food, No Fuel, No Fun

    DRINK FREQUENTLY AND EAT OFTEN.

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