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Maine Path & Paddle Guides
60 Easter Ave.
 Windham, ME 04062
877-632-2663
info@CanoeMaine.com

WINTER TRIPS 2006

Skills development in the following areas:
Safety * Clothing * Shelter & Sleep Systems * Food, Hydration & Sanitation * Travel

GROUP, CUSTOM, SCOUT, & YOUTH TRIPS
Arrange a  trip for your family or group of 6 or more and choose the destination and dates that work best for you.  We will work with your group to custom design a trip that meets the abilities and desires of the group.  Ask about group rates.

 

Introduction to Winter Camping  - Northern Maine
Wadleigh Pond cabin – On the edge of the North Maine Woods there is a cabin that is cozy warm.  It is the perfect introduction to winter camping.  It is a 2-mile x-country ski or snowshoe to the cabin from the Golden Road.  The cabin has a wood stove for heat and cooking.  There are miles and miles of skiing and snowshoe trails to learn or improve your winter travel technique. Learn about proper gear; nutritious, high-energy foods; winter sleeping systems and shelters; and most importantly, winter safety.  If conditions permit, we will build a quinzee (snow shelter) or an igloo.  
(Group size limited to 10)

3-day/2-night

Jan 14,15,16

Jan 27,28,29

Apr 1,2,3
 

$250

FULL

 

 

 

 

Introduction to Winter Camping – Southern Maine
 Our overnight winter camping weekends teach you how to enjoy a night out in the winter cold.  It is not so much about where we go, as much as it is about the proper equipment, skills and safety to have fun camping in the snow.   Specific destination will be determined as part of the planning process.  Wherever we choose to go there will be a cabin close by. 
Provided there is enough snow, we will build quinzees (snow shelters) or igloos and stay in them overnight.
(Group size limited to 10)

2-day/1-night

 Jan 21, 22

Feb 4, 5

Mar 25, 26

Apr 8, 9

 

$150

 

 


Intermediate Winter Camping – New Hampshire
Plan to stay out in the cold windy Whites for the night.  We will snowshoe or ski into a shelter and either stay in the lean-to or built or own shelter.  Expect to be all 'geared up' and ready to go bright and early.  Always good to get an early start when heading out in winter.  Weather will make the final call regarding where we go.  Basic itinerary, snowshoe or ski about 3-5 miles to one of the remote lean-tos.  Establish camp and day hike from base to either a summit, vista or other sites of interest.  Always a great time, endless possibilities when planning a trek in the Whites! 
 (Group size limited to 6)

3-day/2-night

Feb 24, 25, 26
 

 $250

 

Advanced Winter Camping – AT through Gulf Hagas Over White Cap to West Branch Pond
This will be an adventure with plenty of challenges.  Will plan on staying in Lean-tos for the first 3 nights and enjoying the luxury of the West Branch Pond Sporting Camps for the final night.
Will need to pack light for the rugged terrain of the Appalachian Trail.  Will plan on backpacking with skies and snowshoes.  We will plan on covering about 6 miles per day.


Reservations for this trip must be made 1 month in advance. 
(Minimum group size 4 max 10)

5-day/4-night
 Mar 3-7
Tentative

$500

 

EMAIL US FOR DETAILS

Reservations accepted with 10% per person deposit. 
    We accept VISA and MasterCard credit card payments.
 (Credit Card Payment Note: All Trips must be taken when scheduled or deposit is non-refundable. Deposits for cancelled trips may not be applied to future trips.)

If an unforeseen circumstance causes you to cancel your trip, rescheduling may be an option. Rescheduling can be in the same calendar year if the time is available, or it can be arranged for a future date.  

 The balance of the trip cost is due 30 days before trip. 

All trip schedules may be modified and customized to meet your needs.  We will do what it takes to accommodate any special needs that you may have.