SNOWSHOE THE VINES WITH GRAND TRAVERSE BIKE TOURS
Grand Traverse Bike Tours, a year-round activity-based tour company located in Suttons Bay, MI, is known for offering visitors unique wine tasting experiences through their popular Leelanau Wine Trail Bike Tour. This winter, GTBT brings back their winter adventures with the much-loved Vine to Wine Snowshoe Tour featuring two new wineries!
“There is nothing like snowshoeing through the vineyards,” says GTBT owner Nick Wierzba. “Snow transforms this area into such a magical place. It is like walking on clouds! I can’t wait to get outside and explore from one winery to another.”
What’s Included:
- Professionally guided snowshoe tour on private vineyard and orchard trails.
- Snowshoe and pole rental.
- Catered warm soup lunch.
- Wine purchase pick-up service.
The Adventure:
On this guided tour, guests will hike through the snow-covered vineyards and enchanted winter forest to connect BluStone Vineyards and 45 North Winery on their winter adventure. Guests are outfitted with snowshoes and poles before heading into the vineyards. Expect 30-40 minutes of snowshoeing between each winery, stopping along the way to soak in the views and vistas of the rolling orchards and vineyards of Leelanau County.
Winery Highlights:
- BluStone Vineyard & Winery: Enjoy their modern, sleek tasting room high on a hill with an indoor fireplace. Taste a variety of estate-grown crisp whites and distinct reds.
- 45 North Winery: Warm up in their cosy tasting room by their indoor fireplace. There is always a warm and welcoming atmosphere where visitors can enjoy handcrafted wines and ciders.
Tickets for the Vine to Wine Snowshoe Tour can be purchased online at www.grandtraversebiketours.com or by calling (231) 421-6815.
Important Details:
- This event is for adults aged 21 and older; ID verification will be required at each winery.
- Participants should wear comfortable winter boots, warm layers, and gloves and be prepared for winter conditions.
- Expect a combined total of 2-2.5 hours of outdoor activity.
Grand Traverse Bike Tours operates year-round out of their Suttons Bay Bike Shop, conveniently located off M-22 in downtown Suttons Bay. The shop features a full line of retail and rental equipment, including fat tire bikes, cross-country skis, and snowshoes, as well as winter apparel and gear.
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