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Join the Friends of the Blue Hills and the Blue Hills Ski Area on Friday, January 24th for an evening of winter fun at Winterfest!
We have big plans for this year’s FREE event!
- The coveted Best Chili in the Blue Hills Chili Cookoff–our goal is 6 contestants this year!
- Discounted skiing and lessons–no natural snow? No worries with all the new snowmaking equipment this season.
- Tubing on the brand new tubing hill right outside the lodge.
- Kite-flying and balance boarding courtesy of our friends at the Blue Hill Observatory.
- The return of the night-time hike!
- Live music
- Adult beverages for sale
- Arts & crafts for the kids
- Shoe demos and custom t-shirt imprinting at the Mobile Shoe Store from The Run House in Walpole
What better way to enjoy the company of old and new friends. For more information, email info@FriendsoftheBlueHills.org.Â
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By signing up for this event I grant permission to Friends of the Blue Hills to use photographs and/or videos taken of me during this event. I understand that these images may be used for promotional purposes, including but not limited to social media, website, brochures, and other marketing materials produced by FBH. I waive any right to inspect or approve the finished product where my likeness appears. I acknowledge that the photographs and/or videos taken are the property of FBH, and I release all claims against the organization and its representatives for the use of said images.
By signing up, I confirm that I have read and understood the terms of this release.
Thank you for your interest in the Twlight Hike during Winterfest 2025. The plan is for an out-and-back hike leaving the ski area around 430 pm. The hike should take about 30 minutes total.
Thank you to our new Volunteer and Education Program Manager John Harrell for leading!
- Bring a headlamp or flashlight required.
- If you have hiking poles, please bring them.
- Sturdy walking shoes required.
- Microspikes (ice traction)Â required.
- Dress in layers for the weather.
- No children under 12 and no pets, please.
We start as a group and end as a group; nobody is left behind. Sign up below.
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This hike will be meeting at Fisherman’s Beach, 1060 Randolph Street, Canton, MA
Join the Friends of the Blue Hills on a Hike! Thank you to Kay for leading!
- If you have hiking poles, please bring them.
- Sturdy walking shoes required.
- Microspikes (ice traction) required.
- Dress in layers for the weather.
- Inclement weather will cancel.
- Bring at least 1 liter of water and a snack.
- No children under 12 and no pets, please.
We start as a group and end as a group; nobody is left behind.
Important Reminders:
Commitment: Please do not sign up unless you are certain you can attend, as spaces are limited.
Pace and Duration: This 3-4 mile hike is designed to be steady patient hiking pace with stopping allowed. Expect to spend about 2 hours exploring the trails, with plenty of time to appreciate the scenery.
Sign up below!
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Weather Wonders Series
Hear from Blue Hill Observatory weather observer and graduate student in atmospheric science Amanda Joly about the unique characteristics of nor’easters, with a particular emphasis on their effects in the Blue Hills region. Past records, photos, and real measurement tools will be shown to illustrate how weather observers have recorded this phenomenon over the nearly 140 years of weather history at Blue Hill Weather Observatory.
Attendees will gain insights into the science behind nor’easters, including how they form, the role of coastal waters, and the typical outcomes such as heavy snow, strong winds, and coastal flooding. The challenges of storm predicting will also be discussed.
There will time devoted to a Q&A at the end of the program.
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This walking program is a fun and safe place to take a walk (at your pace), learn health tips from local healthcare professionals, and meet new people. The event is FREE and all are welcome!
Walking is SO GOOD for you! It is low impact and easier on the joints than running. Walking is safe and helpful for people with orthopedic ailments, heart conditions, and those who are overweight. Walk with a Doc is a program for everyone interested in taking steps for a healthier lifestyle. In the first few minutes you will learn about a health topic from a professional, then spend the rest of the hour enjoying a nice walk in nature and fun conversation. It’s a great way to get out, get active, and enjoy all the benefits that come from walking. You will walk at your own pace and comfortable distance.
Walk Details:
Schedule:Â Walking on the 2nd Saturday of every month at 8:30 AM
REGISTER AT THE LINK. https://walkwithadoc.org/join-a-walk/locations/norwood-massachusetts/
This women’s hike will be meeting at the North Lot at Trailside Museum, 1880 Canton Ave., Milton
Join the Friends of the Blue Hills on a Women’s Hike! Thank you to Kay for leading!
- If you have hiking poles, please bring them.
- Sturdy walking shoes required.
- Microspikes (ice traction) required.
- Dress in layers for the weather.
- Inclement weather will cancel.
- Bring at least 1 liter of water and a snack.
- No children under 12 and no pets, please.
We start as a group and end as a group; nobody is left behind.
Important Reminders:
Commitment: Please do not sign up unless you are certain you can attend, as spaces are limited.
Pace and Duration: This 3-4 mile hike is designed to be steady patient hiking pace with stopping allowed. Expect to spend about 2 hours exploring the trails, with plenty of time to appreciate the scenery.
Sign up below!
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