CUYUNA WINTER EXCURSION at THE SANCTUARY

January 30 - February 1, 2026

Unruly Women and The Sanctuary Boutique Hotel are inviting you to join us in the wintery wonderland of Crosby, MN, for a weekend of fat-tire biking, snowshoeing under the full moon and experiencing downtown Crosby's restaurants and shops.
During this winter weekend getaway, we will be staying at The Sanctuary a cozy and beautiful Boutique Hotel, where we can easily walk into town or hop right on the trails for biking and snowshoeing.
This will be a balanced weekend for recharging your battery, connecting with others, and reconnecting with nature by fat-tire biking and snowshoeing.
* no prior fat-tire biking or snowshoe experience required* 
This retreat is for anyone who identifies as women, nonbinary or gender expansive and feels most belonging in femme spaces.
If you want to unearth their own inner wild through trying something new, fat-tire mountain biking, snowshoeing under the full moon, warming up by the fire, enjoying delicious meals in town, and meeting others and becoming part of the community . . . 
Then let’s get unruly and RESERVE YOUR SPOT below!

  • Stay

    We will stay in cozy hotel rooms at The Sanctuary Boutique Hotel in Crosby, MN.

    Rest peacefully in your own hotel room to recharge, or make your way to the community area to enjoy coffee / tea / hot chocolate with others by the fireplace.

    The Sanctuary is the perfect place for a winter getaway.

  • Nourish

    Our stay, is a short walk into downtown Crosby where there are numerous restaurants, cafes and coffee shops to choose from.

    Group dining will be encouraged but not required, make this weekend whatever you need it to be :)

  • Ride

    Fat-tire biking might just be your new favorite winter pastime. Whether youre brand new or a seasoned rider - this weekend is for you!

    We’ll explore the Cuyuna mountain biking trails by fat-tire bike for a few hours on Saturday and an optional ride on Sunday. I’ll also have a mini-skills and safety session so everyone feels ready to ride.

    Our group rides are no-drop, meaning no-one gets left behind :)

    Build confidence, feel empowered and experience more JOY while biking with (new) friends!!!

  • Snowshoe

    Saturday evening we’ll go moonlight snowshoeing. We’ll grab our snowshoes, trekking poles and headlamps just in case - but full moon should be plenty of light to guide our way. This is a magical way to enjoy wintery nights.

  • The Experience

    What sets Unruly Women retreats apart, is that our goal is to bring you to midwest mountain bike destinations and help you feel belonging in these communities by learning the local trail systems through our no-drop group rides, finding joy in biking and movement through mindfulness and skill building, immersing in the local community to highlight local businesses, bike shops and people to help you feel like a local so that you’ll feel confident returning to ride in these beautiful places again and again.

    During every Unruly event, I encourage you to tune inwards, listen to what it is your body-mind needs and to speak up and/or do whatever feels best to you. Whether that’s taking intentional time to rest, read, journal, take a walk, head into town to check out some local shops, or take time to refine your fat-tire bike skills - - whatever it is, know that the itinerary is flexible and I want you to make this retreat experience your own.

Unruly Women’s goal is to build community, cultivate relationships, and nurture our skills to help empower each other to feel independent and safe while cycling - - whether solo or in a group.
By reminding each other to trust ourselves, follow our gut feelings and build each other up - because we’re so much stronger together - we can learn to balance patience, acceptance, and understanding, while also getting shreddy out on the trail. 
We want to help everyone have a good time riding together, to try to extinguish the feeling of holding others back, or slowing up the group if we’re not “keeping up” and instead embody the deeper knowing that we’re out there to ride and enjoy ourselves, we’re exactly where we’re meant to be and that everyone has something to learn no matter the skill level they arrive with.
Outdoor recreation shouldn’t be a place of intimidation and exclusion. We all deserve to be out there, exactly as we are. Building each other up, not breaking each other down. 
YOU BELONG. 

Lodging Accommodations at The Sanctuary in Crosby, MN

1 bed-hotel room

1 bed-hotel room

1 bed-hotel room

1 bed-hotel room

1 bed-hotel room

1 bed-hotel room

3 bed - hotel room

3 bed - hotel room

3 bed-hotel room

3 bed-hotel room

1 bed-hotel room

1 bed-hotel room

3 bed-hotel room

3 bed-hotel room

Upstairs and Downstairs Community Spaces

Upstairs and Downstairs Community Spaces

Choose Your Accommodations

1 bed // hotel room 

Book your room solo or plan to split it with a friend.

  • one person cost is $650.00

  • two person cost is $850.00 ($425 / person)

Price includes lodging at The Sanctuary, Guided fat-tire biking, snowshoeing and morning movement with Unruly Women, locally roasted coffee, and Saturday morning light breakfast.

Price excludes meals, bike and snowshoe rentals, and transportation to The Sanctuary in Crosby, MN.

3 bed // hotel room 

Book your room solo or plan to split it with a friend or two.

  • one person cost is $675.00

  • two person cost is $900.00 ($450 / person)

  • three person cost is $1,125.00 ($375/person)

Price includes lodging at The Sanctuary, Guided fat-tire biking, snowshoeing and morning movement with Unruly Women, locally roasted coffee, and Saturday morning light breakfast.

Price excludes meals, bike and snowshoe rentals, and transportation to The Sanctuary in Crosby, MN.

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All You Need to Know About This Winter Excursion

    • Lodging at The Sanctuary

    • Unruly Women guided activities

    • $50 non-refundable booking fee to cover online commerce expenses

    • The price listed for lodging is the TOTAL cost to be paid in full to reserve your spot(s). If you purchase a two or three person reservation, it is expected that you will be sharing the room with a friend and will split the cost amongst yourselves.

    • Lodging accommodations at The Sanctuary

    • Saturday - light breakfast

    • Daily: locally roasted drip coffee, assortment of teas and hot chocolate

    • Saturday Safety + Bike Check

    • Saturday mini - fat tire mountain biking skills clinic

    • 2 guided fat tire mountain biking group rides

      • a longer guided ride Saturday

      • a shorter optional guided ride Sunday

    • Night guided snowshoe hike under the full-moon

    • Sunday morning guided mindful movement, stretching and breathing

    • BICP certified bike instructor and group ride leader for group rides and clinic, NASM certified personal trainer to lead morning movement

    • your own transportation to/from The Sanctuary in Crosby, MN

    • your own transportation to/from trailheads - although we will likely be walking, biking and snowshoeing right from the hotel

    • Bike rentals - Red Raven Bike Shop

    • Snowshoe Rentals - Red Raven Bike Shop

    • meals are not included on this retreat

    • you must be age 18 or older

    • you must have a well functioning fat tire bike (typically 4-5 inches) - or reserve rental for event, safe to wear helmet, eye protection, warm footwear and layers for a safe and comfortable ride

    • you must be able to ride a bike safely, although fat biking experience is not required

    • you must sign the waivers prior to participating in this event (email will be sent after ticket purchase and prior to event)

    • There is a $50 non-refundable deposit to reserve your spot to cover booking fees and website commerce processing fees (this is non-refundable even if the event is cancelled)

    • if minimum number of 5 people are not signed up by January 16th, 2026, this event will be cancelled and you will be refunded (minus $50 fee to cover costs incurred).

    • Questions about refunds and cancellations otherwise, people see the FAQs page regarding the refund/cancellation policies

    • travel insurance is recommended but not required

    • medical insurance / medical coverage (highly recommended - - because accidents can happen, even when we’re prepared)

Questions? Click here to email Monica

As part of Unruly Women’s (ongoing) work to help improve inclusivity, equity and help diversify outdoor spaces, if you are an individual who identifies as part of the LGBTQIA2S+ or BBIPOC communities you are encouraged regardless of income level to participate in the 20% discounted rate using code EVERYBODYBELONGSOUTDOORS20

This year there is 1 full tuition scholarship to attend this retreat is available. It would cover your lodging at The Sanctuary, Unruly Women guided biking and snowshoeing, bike and snowshoe rentals for this event. It does not cover travel expenses, or meals.

The Unruly Women Scholarship Fund helps to provide resources and opportunities for individuals who identify as women (trans-women included of course), femme and non-binary people to attend and participate at our various educational adventure programs to help further develop their confidence and wilderness skills. 

This year, the scholarship has the ability to assist in registration fees, in hopes to expand access to those who might not be able to attend otherwise due to financial reasons. Unruly Women prioritizes support for individuals who have been historically excluded and underrepresented in outdoor spaces.

Click Here to Apply for Scholarship

Meet Your Hosts!

  • Monica

    Event co-host and adventure guide, BICP Level 1 certified coach and group ride leader, certified Wilderness First Responder and NASM certified personal trainer

  • Stephanie

    Owner of The Sanctuary, event co-host, Crosby local and outdoor enthusiast!