and Carol Greenhouse, Special Projects Director
5 to 9 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 27
Sleepy Hollow in Huntington invites Nordic neophytes, seasoned skate skiers, intrepid snowshoers, passionate romantics, curious families, and anyone else who likes a unique activity to traverse the moonlit forest at the Second Annual Full Moon Ski Party from 5 to 9 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 27.
This year’s event will kick off at 5 p.m. with a free one-hour classic skiing lesson for all ages and skill levels. Participants are then free to ski on Sleepy Hollow’s trail system with a headlamp or on the 1K lighted loop without one. Live musicians will play in the nearby pavilion and in Molly’s Meadow. Both sites will have bonfires burning, with hot chocolate, s’mores, and other snacks available.
New this year: Bivo and UnTapped have joined the fun as co-sponsors. Bivo is planting goodie-filled water bottles for skiers to find on the trails between Sleepy Hollow Inn and Butternut Cabin, and UnTapped will have a tent where skiers can fuel up with hot mapleaid and yummy samples. And to make things even more entertaining, there will be a cash bar in the pavilion hosted by Bevo, and the Taco Truck All Stars will have a food truck onsite.
“It’s a great way to celebrate winter,” says Sleepy Hollow co-owner Molly Peters. “Who wouldn’t enjoy skiing in the woods under a full moon, listening to live music, eating, drinking, and sitting at a bonfire with friends and family?”
The cost of the event is $20, which includes skiing, music, bonfire, snacks, and lesson. Those without season passes or punch passes at Sleepy Hollow or reciprocal passes need half-day passes, which are $17, $12 over 65, $12 for kids, and free under 6. Rentals are available. BYOB is allowed. Tickets can be purchased at the event, but we may sell out, so advance sales are encouraged.
For those who want to continue past 9 p.m., eight rooms sleeping two to four people are available at the inn for $175 to $195. This is a rare opportunity since the inn is usually reserved for weddings. To find out more or book a room, contact us: (802) 434-2283, (866) 254-1524 (toll free), skisleepyhollow.com, info@skisleepyhollow.com.