❄️ Pray for Snow: A Winter Kickoff Party at Gearhouse

Pray for Snow is Gearhouse's winter kickoff party. Gearhouse is an outdoor club and café on Capitol Hill, a home base for people who want to get outside, learn something new and find their crew. For one night, we're opening the doors to everyone. Come share a meal, meet our members, hear what's coming this winter, and find out how to get into snowshoeing, cross-country or downhill skiing, even if you've never tried.

Come for the snow dance, stay for the people.

The plan

Potluck dinner: Gearhouse is making chili! Bring a side, salad or dessert to share if you can. It's not required.
Winter preview: a look at the trips, ski days and café nights coming up this season.
Meet the people behind each sport: chat with the folks who lead snowshoeing, cross-country and downhill at Gearhouse, and find others at your level.
Thinking about joining? We'll be around all night to answer questions about membership and our beginner programs. You have to be a member to participate in winter programming.
Music, food, drinks and good company for the rest of the night.

What to bring

A dish to share (optional), with a serving utensil and a label listing common allergens (nuts, dairy, gluten, shellfish). Please sign up here so we get a good mix of dishes.
A friend who's been wanting to get outside more this winter.
Optional: your best snow-ritual outfit. Inside-out pajamas welcome.

Getting there

Light rail: a 5-minute walk from the Capitol Hill station.
Driving? Street parking nearby, or the paid lot next to the café ($4/hr).