Candlelight Ski and Friluftsliv Festival, returns for 22nd annual, free event Feb. 8

January 09, 2025

The public is invited to join Anoka-Ramsey Community College faculty, staff and students for an evening of skiing or hiking along two miles of candlelit trails along the Rum River. Event details: 

22nd Annual Candlelight Ski and Friluftsliv* Festival

Saturday, February 8, 2025

5:30 to 8 pm 

Cambridge Campus Outdoor Patio

Free and open to the public

*Friluftsliv (“free–loofts-liv”) is Scandinavian for “open air life”. 

Wander through the Cambridge Campus and the Spirit River Nature Area on candlelit trails that are part of the Spirit River Nature Area's cross-country ski trails. Skiing begins from the Campus Center on the east side of Cty. Rte. 70. Free parking is available next to the college’s Campus Center. Along with skiing or hiking, attendees are welcome to bring sleds. 

After exploring the trails, warm up at the campfires and make s’mores, drink hot cocoa, play outdoor winter games, and sled down the hills behind the college. Pizza Barn Food Truck will be on site and available to purchase. Enjoy live music with Drew Peterson on the heated outdoor patio.

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