Full Moon Birkie January 2023

Event Details

2023 Full Moon Birkie

Country ski under the light of the moon!


Date: Saturday, January 7, 2023

Place: Blackfoot-Cooking Lake Provincial Recreation Area, meet at the Waskahegan Staging Area beside the shelter

Time: 6:00 - 10:00 pm

Sign in desk open: 6:00 pm

Skiing begins: 6:30 pm

Cost: $15 per person

Your Full Moon Birkie registration includes :

  • Up to 12 km ski tour on Track set trails of Cooking Lake-Blackfoot Provincial Recreation Area
  • Patrollers, medical and sweep along trail
  • Hot chocolate and snacks
  • Backup Moonlight Experience if snow conditions are inadequate for skiing.

Remember to Bring:

  • Headlamp with an extra battery
  • Classic-style skis, ski boots, and poles
  • Extra set of warm clothes to change into after the ski
  • Spirit for adventure
  • Appropriate outerwear and footwear for weather

Information :

  • Register online in advance or on site (cash only) at the event
  • Participants MUST sign in and sign out outside the warming hut at Waskahegan Staging Area
  • All participants must partake with at least one other person; use the buddy system by travelling with one or more people. If you come alone, please let the on-site coordinators know when you sing in and we will help you find a buddy/group to ski with.
  • Dress for the weather in layers
  • Cover all exposed skin to prevent frostbite
  • If you are concerned about cold hands, you can use hand warmers. Please do not litter when you are finished with the warmers
  • Everyone must return to the warming hut at the Waskahegan Staging Area by 10 pm at the latest
  • If the conditions are too cold or unsafe, we will email you that the event is cancelled.
  • The ski goes from Waskahegan Staging area to Meadow Shelter, which is a round trip of 12 km. Skiers who would like a shorter trip can turn around at any time, but must stay with a buddy.
  • There will be patrollers along the route including a sweep at the end of the event.
  • There are no refunds and registrations are non-transferable
  • A processing fee will be added at the payment stage.

Age Limits:

  • Children 2 - 7 years old are not recommended. If they register, they must be registered with and accompanied by an adult guardian.
  • Children 8 - 11 years of age must be registered with and accompanied by an adult guardian.
  • Ages 12 to 100 must ski along trails with at least one other person.


Registration open until Jan 05, 2023
Registration is Closed

Registration Fees

Option Price
Saturday, January 7, 2023