Dashing through the snow: Quarry Hill ready for ski and snowshoe rentals

Need a winter sport to keep you active? Quarry Hill has you covered.

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And head outside.

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"*r reports h numbers for hunting and fishing license applications this year.

Along with that ?

"* parks are seeing a lot more use and that's not expected to slow down once winter hits.xxx we're actually getting calls already the snow hasn't even begun to fall yet ?

"* and peope are chomping at the bit to glide on ski trails this winter at quarry hill nature center.

During the shutdown earlier this year ?

"* many of s discovered a newfound appreciation for outdoor recreation.

I decided to buy a boat ?

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Public relations and outreach coordinator ?

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"* says the parks have been busier than normal.

Consistently over the months during this pandemic, the gate count has been increased over last year.

With boating season behind us ?

"* it'll soon be tie to break out the skis and go dashing through the snow.

Don't have any?

No problem.

Forstie says quarry hill is excited to once again offer ski and snowshoe rentals ?

"* though there will be a few changes this season.

People can expect it to look different.

You'll have to be a little more self reliant and as far as staying warm, you won't be able to come inside the building.

We'll have a contactless reservation system so you can reserve your skis and snowshoes ahead of time and come to pick them up at a window social distancing and masks remain a recommendatio n from the d?

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"* even when on the trails.

While things might look a little different this year ?

"* forstie says they're happy knowing the community has ways to stay active.

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Be ready once four to six inches of snow have fallen.///