"What a wonderful idea this organization is - connecting people with similar interests."
~ Carol

"With kayaking I have taken a big step toward resolving some of my fears, and am actually enjoying the water ways and other areas of the great outdoors."
~ Bonne, age 69

"As I've said before, your programs...have changed me. I am forever grateful."
~ Susan

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Winter Fun

  • Cross-Country Skiing
  • Snowshoeing
  • Snow Tubing
  • Activities on Ice
  • Ice fishing
  • Skijoring
  • Moonlight Activities

Please note:  MEMBERS PAY HALF PRICE!

CLINICS $24;  Each clinic is one hour.

  • Cross-Country Skiing Clinic – Pat will teach you the basics, and then you’ll have the opportunity to ski one mile on level ground in winter wonderland beauty.
  • Snowshoeing Clinic – Hike on top of the snow!  Pat covers the basics and off we go.
  • Ice Fishing Clinic – Experience the fun of “Grumpy Old Men” from a tent on the ice; complete with heater.  Remember your fishing license!
  • Skijoring Clinic – See the picture at the top of this page? The one of the woman being pulled by a dog?  That’s skijoring!  We will organize a clinic for you to attend and see how it’s done.  The rest is up to you!
  • Night Sky Clinic – This clinic identifies the constellations and planets with the naked eye. Shauna uses a five-mile laser beam to point out the grandeur of the night sky. Pat now can tell the difference between a planet and a plane! Double up your socks – we’re out there for one hour. Hot chocolate is provided.

Hiking on the lake!

RENTAL EQUIPMENT
Cross-country skis – $24
Snowshoes – $12
Snow tubes – $6
Fishing poles – $6

STAFF-ORGANIZED ACTIVITIES WITH PAT Most are $24

  • Ski, sled or snowshoe by the light of the moon!
  • Driving on the Ice – Yep! That’s right! We drive a car onto the ice and go hiking, snowshoeing or skiing on the lake.
  • Road Trip Adventures – We travel to a variety of places to enjoy our Wisconsin winters!
    1. State Parks for snowshoeing or skiing
    2. Fort McCoy for sledding
    3. Black River State Forest for cross-country skiing
  • Fort Wilderness Christian Camp in McNaughton, Wisconsin
  • Etcetera!

Winter Fun Activities are often organized by members, thus they are free for members! Nonmembers are required to pay $12 for member-organized activities and are always required to sign a release form.

“I have seasonal affective disorder which is also known as winter depression or winter blues. In the fall and winter I started making myself get outside with Set Free. It has made a huge difference. Winters don’t seem to be so long now.” ~ Anonymous

This is us driving on the ice back to the landing and solid ground!

Set Free to snowshoe!