FCIC organizes monthly outdoor activities provide an active and fun environment for students and community members to enjoy the beauty of Colorado and surrounding states together. Activities include hiking, skiing, snowshoeing and more!
Zimmerman Lake Snowshoe
JJoin the Fort Collins International Center (FCIC) for this 9.5 kilometer (6 mile) moderate snowshoe trip. You will gain approximately 183 meters (600 feet) elevation and enjoy the scenic snow-covered area of Zimmerman Lake.
Date: Saturday, December 14, 2024
Meet time: 7 am at International House, 1400 W. Elizabeth St
Return time: 6 pm
Cost: $15 for transportation.
Please bring: comfortable winter boots and warm socks, hat, gloves, snow pants (water and wind proof), extra layers, water, lunch and…a desire to have fun! This is an easy to moderate snow shoe trip but you will need to be prepared to handle the cold and snow.
NOTE: you will need to rent Snowshoes on Friday night (December 13th) as we will not have time to get them on Saturday morning.
Some snowshoe rental options include:
- CSU Campus Recreation Center Outdoor Gear Rental: Please talk with an Outdoor Programs representative about the cost.
- Gearage Outdoor Sports in Old Town
- Christy Sports
- Jax
- REI
Sign-up deadline is Wednesday, December 11 OR when all spots are full.
SIGN UP HERE!!
For further information or questions, please contact Mark Oberschmidt at moberschmidt@gmail.com
2024-2025 Schedule
- December 14: Zimmerman Lake Snowshoe–sign up here
- January 11: Wild Basin Snowshoe
- February 8: Michigan Ditch Snowshoe
- February/March: Learn to Ski/Snowboard trip
- March 15: Dadd Gulch Hike
- April 12: Vedauwoo Hike
- May 10: Lumpy Ridge Hike
- June 21: North Lone Pine Hike
- July: Cheyenne Frontier Days Rodeo
- August 16: Mount McConnel Hike
- Past Hikes:
- September: Mount Margaret Hike
- October: Red Mountain Hike
To get involved or to find out more information, please contact Steve Fletcher