Snowshoeing is a great low impact aerobic activity. However there is more to snowshoeing than simply taking a plunge in some untracked snow. Come have some fun in the snow, meet some new people, and learn the ins and outs of the fastest growing winter sport at our Snowshoeing 101 class.

This 90 minute class will start with 30 minutes of instruction where we will cover how to put on and take off your snowshoes, select the proper snowshoe, and dress for the outdoors in winter. After that we head out on the snow and learn how to get up from a fall, select a comfortable stride for walking and stomping, and turning around. The class will conclude with a guided tour around Nelson Lake Park. Location of hike is subject to change based on conditions.

The price for this Snowshoeing 101 experience is $30 and includes snowshoes, poles, and a $5 gift Rocktown gift certificate. Class size is limited to 12 so don’t delay. Call 630-506-5706, send us an email at info@rocktownadventures.com, or sign up below to reserve your spot. Kids are welcome!

We need a minimum of 3 participants and the cooperation of Mother Nature to hold the class. In the event Mother Nature does not cooperate or we fail to get the minimum amount of participants we will make a decision 24 hrs in advance. We will post on our website and Facebook and call all participants.

If you’ve suffered through mediocre meals in the name of backpacking/kayak/canoe trips we have an event you won’t want to miss. Learn some tips to make meals the best part of your trip! During this in-store demonstration you will learn how to prepare easy and great tasting meals during your overnighters! For this special Holiday Version of our Back Country Cooking demonstration we will be presenting “Holiday Cooking for the Trail”. This is a BYOB event with fridge on site to keep things cold. Sample plates will be passed out so come hungry. In addition to the food, all participants will receive 10% off any camping related purchases this night.

Some of the topics that will be discovered during this workshop:

• stove safety
• food preparation and samples, appetizers, main dinner course, dessert, and stove top bread making
• stove selections pro/cons
• pots/pans and misc kitchen gadgets

While there is no charge for the event, we need to know how much food to cook! So please contact the store at 630-506-5706 or send an email to info@rocktownadventures.com to let us know you are coming!

Learn how much fun cross country skiing can be in a low key, social setting. Meet some new like minded people, learn a new skill. Have some fun in the snow…..we live in it, might as well learn to enjoy it!

This 2 hour classic technique class begins with 30 minutes of instruction and equipment fitting followed by one hour of on-snow instruction, where you learn how to get up from a fall, proper pole placement, different ski techniques such as poling and striding, how to engage the ski with the snow, and how to slow down or stop. The remainder of the class time is for you to practice what you learned. We will ski at Nelson Lake Forest Preserve, with location of the skiing subject to change due to conditions.

The price for this Cross Country experience is $40 and includes skis, boots, poles, and a $5 Rocktown Gift Certificate, $20 if you have your own skis. Call 630-506-5706, send us an email to info@rocktownadventures.com, or sign up below to reserve your spot. If you sign up online and are renting equipment, please include your height, weight, and shoe size in the notes section. Class size is limited to 12 so don’t delay.

We need a minimum of 3 participants and the cooperation of Mother Nature to be able to Gear Up and Head Out in the snow. In the event we need to cancel we will make a decision 24 hours in advance. We will post on our website and Facebook, and contact all participants.

No child left inside! Grab the kids and create some fun winter memories with our Family Cross Country Ski Outing at Nelson Lake Marsh. This family friendly (we can equip youth as young as 5) ski outing will start with instruction where you will learn about proper equipment fitting, basic skiing techniques, and how to properly dress for winter outdoor activities. After this we head out for some drills and practice how to get up from a fall, proper pole placement, different ski techniques such as poling and striding, how to engage the ski with the snow, and how to slow down or stop. Remaining time left is for you to ski around the traill, practicing what you learned.

The cost for this experience is $40 for adults, $15 for kids 12 and under. Give us a call at 630-506-5706 or sign up below. Class size is limited  so don’t delay. We need a minimum of 6 participants and the cooperation of Mother Nature to be able to Gear Up and Head Out in the snow. In the event we need to cancel a decision will be made 24 hours in advance. We will post on our website and Facebook, and contact all participants.

• Modified safety measures in place
• Less crowded environment
• Added staff to support all jumpers
• Light and Sound Reduction