CANTERBURY GUIDED TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Snowed-In Stories: A Guided Snowshoe Hike at Canterbury Shaker Village with Kyle Sandler
A 90-minute guided winter walk led by Canterbury Shaker Village’s Director of Interpretation and Education that pairs snowshoeing on the village trails with two centuries of Shaker winter history; this guide focuses on what to expect and what to bring.
Snowed-In Stories: A Guided Snowshoe Hike at Canterbury Shaker Village with Kyle Sandler.
Join Director of Interpretation and Education Kyle Sandler for a fun and informative winter exploration of the trails at Canterbury Shaker Village. Along the way, the program illuminates how the Canterbury Shakers braved the cold and snowy New Hampshire winters over their two hundred year history.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
A winter network of village trails
The hike takes place on the snowy trails at Canterbury Shaker Village, offering a close-up look at the village landscape under winter’s hush and the physical context in which the Shakers wintered.
Two centuries of Shaker winter life
Throughout the walk, the guide discusses how the Canterbury Shakers thrived in New Hampshire’s cold over a two-hundred-year period, tying landscape observations to historic practices.
Led by the village’s interpreter
The program is led by Kyle Sandler, Director of Interpretation and Education, who frames the route with interpretive commentary and context about Shaker winter survival and daily life.
What the day feels like
What the hike feels like
This is a moderate, ninety-minute guided winter walk on the trails of Canterbury Shaker Village that combines light-to-moderate hiking with on-trail interpretation. Expect conversational stops where the guide explains Shaker strategies for coping with cold and snow while you move across the village landscape.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this program suits — and who should reconsider.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The program runs approximately 90 minutes.
Wear warm clothing and weather-appropriate footwear; participants must bring snowshoes or a traction control device to participate.
The program requires some moderate hiking on winter trails; be prepared for uneven, snowy footing.
Winter forecasts can be unpredictable; in the case of inclement weather the program will be rescheduled and participants will be notified in advance.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the guided snowshoe hike?
The program lasts approximately 90 minutes.
Do I need to bring snowshoes?
Yes. Snowshoes or a traction control device are required to participate.
What should I wear?
Wear warm clothing and footwear appropriate to the weather; dress for winter trail conditions.
Who leads the hike?
The program is led by Kyle Sandler, Director of Interpretation and Education at Canterbury Shaker Village.
What happens if the weather is bad?
If inclement weather occurs, the program will be rescheduled to a later date and participants will be notified in advance.
How strenuous is the hike?
The program requires some moderate hiking on winter terrain.