Join us Thursday, April 18 – Sunday, April 21, 2024.
For a SCHEDULE of EVENTS and to REGISTER, please visit the Annual Conference and Membership Meeting page. Information will be available in mid/late-January 2024.
We look forward to gathering with you at the Ho Chunk Hotel and Conference Center in the Wisconsin Dells. (Good News! The entire facility is NON SMOKING!!).
Book Your Room Now: Call 800.746.2486 and ask for the Ice Age Trail Alliance room block, or provide group room block ID #13150.
NOTE: The Annual General Membership meeting will be held on Thursday, April 18 (NOT Friday).
Join fellow outdoor enthusiasts for a day of hiking, socializing, and discovering opportunities with the Ice Age Trail!
Calling all college students, recent grads, or young professionals looking for a sense of community in the outdoors! Join the Ice Age Trail Alliance for its Future in the Outdoors Summit, a one-day event that gathers those interested in outdoor recreational activities and conservation.
Hear from outdoor influencers, volunteers, and partners of the Alliance. Whether you are interested in finding a hiking buddy, volunteer opportunities, or getting the best tips and tricks for your next backpacking adventure, you will leave this event with a newfound appreciation for Wisconsin’s landscapes.
Registration: $20
Limited seats available!
Event Schedule:
9:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.: Welcome
- Introductions/Meet & Greet/Prepare for hike
9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.: Morning hike at the LaBudde Creek Segment
- A walk and talk along a newly updated segment will offer plenty of insights into how the Alliance conserves, creates, and maintains the Ice Age Trail. You’ll be joined by members of the Alliance’s Trail Team and dedicated volunteers.
12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.: Lunch
- Join all conference attendees for a lunch buffet for a chance to meet long-time Trail enthusiasts.
2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.: Hiking Tips, Tricks, and More!
- TikTok stars, Renee Miller and Tim Beissinger from the Thru-Hikers, will share stories about recent thru-hike adventures, discuss trail food, favorite gear, and other tips and tricks for long-distance hiking. Bring questions for the Q+A.
3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.: Behind the Scenes Trail Talk
- Folks from the National Park Service, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, and Alliance staff and volunteers will talk about how to get involved with the Trail (i.e. volunteering or attending events), perks/benefits, etc.
4:00 p.m.: Thank You’s and Closing Remarks
4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.: Happy Hour
- Future in the Outdoors attendees are invited to join all conference attendees for cocktails (cash bar) and conversation.
NOTE: The Future in the Outdoors Summit is intended for people ages 18-30 years old.
Join us Thursday, April 20 – Sunday, April 23, 2023.
For a SCHEDULE of EVENTS and to REGISTER, please visit the Annual Conference and Membership Meeting page. Information will be available in mid/late-January 2023.
We’re looking forward to seeing you at the Blue Harbor Resort and Conference Center.
Reserve Your Room Now!
A LIMITED-NUMBER OF ROOMS ARE AVAILABLE at a discounted rate at the Blue Harbor Resort for Conference attendees. To get the discounted conference rate, you must use a special code. The DISCOUNTED ROOMS ARE LIKELY TO FILL UP, so please reserve your room early. The discount expires March 22.
To reserve your room online:
- Visit www.blueharborresort.com
- Click on Book Now (red box on top right corner)
- Pick the first option – ROOM
- Choose a venue to reserve your room- Condos or Resort
- Reserve a room screen will open up.
- Scroll down and enter ICEAGE in Show Group Booking box
- Click Continue
- On the next screen, all room types within the group will display in blue, click on the one that you prefer, exact dates of your stay and enter number of adults and children and hit continue
- Booking summary will open up to take you to the guest profile and payment option
- Rates in booking summary include taxes and resort fee, but not added services (such as spa, etc.)
- Click Pay Now and follow the prompts
To reserve your room by phone, call 1-866-701-2583. Refer to the group code Ice Age Trail Alliance.
Other hotels in the Sheboygan area:
La Quinta*
2932 Kohler Memorial Drive
Sheboygan WI, 53081
Phone: (920) 457-2321
*When making a reservation, ask for a room in the Ice Age Trail Block. Cancellation Policy: Cancel room reservation by 04/19/2023.
Super 8
3402 Wilgus Ave
Sheboygan WI, 53081
Phone: (920) 457-2321
AmericInn
3664 S Taylor Dr
Sheboygan WI, 53081
Phone: (920) 208-8130
