Jan 1 – March 20, 2026
Registration opens December 1, 2025
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Registration closes February 2, 2026
Frosty 40 is growing and CNC has reached another milestone!
Join us in celebrating Carpenter Nature Center’s 45th Anniversary while embracing the winter season.
We challenge you to walk, run, cross-country ski, or snowshoe 45 miles during the event time.
Getting outdoors can improve your physical, mental, and emotional health.
Along with enjoying any of the trails offered on our 725 acres, participants will also receive ‘Friends of CNC’ benefits for one year!
This includes FREE onsite snowshoe rentals during the winter season and discount pricing for programs throughout the year.
All proceeds from this event support CNC’s
environmental education programming and habitat conservation.
REGISTRATION
Cost:
$65 per adult or $35 per student (K-12th)
Participants will receive a Maroon Gildan Midweight 50/50 Pullover Hoodie
Enjoy the simplicity and comfort of the Gildan Midweight 50/50 Pullover Hoodie, a must-have for those chilly days! Great for layering, this cozy garment combines style and functionality with its convenient pouch pocket for easy storage and soft, comfortable midweight fabric.
Available in Unisex and Youth sizing: YXS / YS / YM / YL / XS / S / M / L / 2XL / 3XL / 4XL
If you want to forego the Frosty 45 merchandise, the entire registration fee is tax-deductible.
The fee covers merchandise, shipping, and a $30/$10 donation. The $30/$10 donation is tax-deductible. Registrants will receive ‘Friends of CNC’ benefits for the next year. This includes FREE onsite snowshoe rentals and discount pricing for programs.
Items can be picked up at either the Minnesota or Wisconsin Campus locations. You will receive an email when items have arrived. For an additional fee during registration you can have your items mailed to your home.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- December 1 – Frosty 45 Registration Opens
- January 1 – Frosty 45 Challenge Begins
- January 30 – MN Campus – Moonlight Snowshoe Hike
- January 31 – WI Campus – Moonlight Snowshoe Hike
- February 2 – Frosty 45 Registration Closes
- Mid-February – Frosty 45 merch item pick-up
- February 28 – March 1 – MN Campus – Masters of the Sky Event (discount tickets available for Frosty 45 participants)
- March 14 – MN Campus – Maple Syrup Program (FREE for Frosty 45 participants)
- March 20 – Frosty 45 Challenge Ends
Read more about our upcoming programs where you can earn some miles!
EVENT SPONSORSHIPS
Each year Carpenter Nature Center seeks financial and in-kind sponsors to make our events successful fundraisers. Sponsorships at all levels are greatly appreciated and allow us to further our mission of providing environmental education for visitors of all ages and abilities.
As an event sponsor your financial contribution will help offset costs of the event, and ensures that more of the funds raised go directly to supporting Carpenter Nature Center.
- Sponsors at the $100 level and above will be listed on our event website.
- Sponsors at the $1,000 level and above can get their company logo on the Frosty 45 merchandise.
Questions about sponsorships can be directed to Erika Jensen, by calling 651-437-4359 ext. 101 or emailing Erika@CarpenterNatureCenter.org