Wednesday, December 3
Favorite > Premium Port, Wine & Chocolate Tasting Class
Over the top tasting of high–end port and wines, paired with gourmet courverture chocolates.
$59
Calendar December 2008
Saturday, December 6
Winter Hike: Russian Bear
Hike 8.5 miles through Harriman State Park to see the panoramic view from the “Russian Bear” boulder.
$49
Saturday, December 6
Horseback Riding & Wine Tasting
Ride through forest and fields; sample wines and ciders with live acoustic music!
$139
Saturday, December 6
Favorite > Evening Horseback, Hayride & Cookout
Ride through leaf-covered trails on horseback, enjoy a beer in a hay-filled wagon and fill up with dinner around the campfire.
$154
Sunday, December 7
Hike, Wine & Fondue Tasting: Tom Jones Mountain
Hike to exhilarating views; enjoy cheese and chocolate fondues and 14 red and white wines!
$124
Sunday, December 7
New > Pine Swamp and Surebridge Mountain 8.5-Mile Hike 2008-12-07
A rugged 8.5 miles on the Appalachian Trail and Long Path, with four prominent geological features along the way.
$49
Tuesday, December 9
New > Holiday Ice Skating at Bryant Park
Celebrate winter with ice skating on the pier, with food and drinks after!
$20
Includes session and ice skate rental
Thursday, December 11
Urban Holiday Hike: Lights & Spirits Tour
Bundle up for a fun urban night “hike” as we take in the holiday lights and enjoy appetizers, hot cocoa and cocktails along the way!
$35
Winter fun in the city!
Friday, December 12
New > Holiday Party at Country Club
Celebrate the season with us at Country Club; prizes, drinks and fun galore.
$20
Early registration price is $20. $30 at the door (if not sold out)
Friday, December 12
Favorite > Full Moon Hike
Hike 5.5 miles beneath the night sky and toast marshmallows by the bonfire!
$59
Saturday, December 13
New > High Peterskill Hike—Minnewaska
Climb through hemlock and rhododendron forests, along clear streams and two waterfalls
$59
If there is snow, we will snowshoe—gear provided!
Saturday, December 13
Favorite > Hike & Wine Tasting
Stunning Views and New York Wine to Taste
$69
Includes tasting
Sunday, December 14
Winter Black Rock Hike
Moderate to challenging day hike
$49
If there is snow, we will snowshoe—gear provided!
Sunday, December 14
Favorite > Ramapo Ridge 9 Mile Hike
A rugged 9 miles over 6 mountains and along a prominent ridge.
$49
Monday, December 15
Midweek Indoor Rock Climbing
This is the closest thing you’ll find to real crags in the city!
$25
Shoes and harness rental available for $8.00. If this is your first time climbing at Manhattan Plaza, you must also select the Beginner option below.
Friday, December 19
Feature > Himalayan Happy Hour at the Rubin Museum
Peruse sacred objects from Bhutan on a private tour and enjoy happy hour specials at K2 Lounge, then an art movie.
$25
Includes one cocktail, private tour and admission to the film. Live music and 2-for-1 drink specials, too!
Saturday, December 20
Winter Hike: Diamond Mountain
Gorgeous moderate hike in Harriman State Park
$49
Saturday, December 20
Winter Horseback Ride & Wine Tasting
Ride through snow-covered forests; sample wines and ciders with live acoustic music!
$139
Sunday, December 21
Popular > Ice Climbing
Learn to scale frozen waterfalls in this climbing clinic and adventure.
$169
Please indicate your gender and shoe size in the comment box on the final registration page.
Sunday, December 21
New > Winter Solstice Hike: Storm King Mountain
Celebrate the solstice and the lengthening of days with a hike in the woods!
$49
Saturday, December 27
Favorite > Cross Country Ski & Snowshoe
Wonderful winter adventure! Warm up by the outdoor fireplace.
$85
Saturday, December 27
Winter Hike or Snowshoeing: Iron Mine & Lemon Squeezer
Gorgeous 9 Mile Hike, Scramble and Abandoned Iron Mines!
$49
Sunday, December 28
Backwoods Snowshoeing
A great workout in a beautiful snowy landscape!
$69
If there is inadequate snow, we will convert this to a winter hike and issue $20 refund.
Sunday, December 28
New > Hike, Wine & Fondue Tasting: Ship Rock Ridge
Hike to exhilarating views; enjoy cheese and chocolate fondues and 14 red and white wines!
$124
Includes four premium ports and wines and six chocolates varieties.