The BIG CHILL is a snowshoe event that offers three challenging distances – 5kms, 15kms & 30kms – set on an old ski hill in the beautiful Annapolis Valley. The event fundraises to support youth-at-risk in Annapolis County.
Our 2023 BIG CHILL is Saturday, February 25, 2023, (March 4 is rain date, if needed)
Event can be done solo or as a team! Solo you can take on the full 5kms, 15kms or 30kms. Teams can challenge themselves in our 15kms or 30kms distances – either in a relay or group format. As a team you can share the experience and fundraising too!
Step 1: Register for Event
Step 2: Set up Fundraising Page
Once you’ve registered you’ll receive instructions on how to set up your online fundraising page linked to The BIG CHILL 2023.
Step 3: Pay your Registration Fees
We accept e-transfers to BIGCHILLRotary@gmail.com. Be sure to include in the memo area “BIG CHILL” and your full name so we can easily match it up
Registration Options |
Fundraising Commitment |
Registration Cost |
5kms Individual |
$300/person |
$60/person |
15kms Individual |
$500/person |
$60/person |
30kms Individual |
$500/person |
$60/person |
15kms Team |
$1,500/Team |
$50/person |
30kms Team |
$2,000/Team |
$50/person |
The BIG CHILL takes place on an old ski hill at 807 Twin Oaks Road, outside Middleton. Start times vary by distance:
Please also plan to attend the safety meeting and dinner the night before (February 24), hosted by the planning committee and students of Lawrencetown Education Centre at the school located at 10 Middle Rd, Lawrencetown, NS. Details to be communicated with event participants closer to event.
We’ve secured a hotel deal at the Middleton Motel & Suites which is only a
5-minute drive from the trail start.
For questions contact us at BIGCHILLdirector@givetolive.ca