Calling Maine adventure seekers! This 11-day expedition seeks to explore all of what Northern Maine wilderness has to offer. MaineTrek participants will begin their expedition base camping in Baxter State Park completing day hikes and attempting to summit Katahdin. After exploring the woods of Baxter, participants will transfer their skills to the waters of Maine on a 4-day flatwater canoeing expedition.
Read MoreFully immerse yourself in the mountain environment with this 5-day backpacking trek designed for students who are excited to stand on summits and spend more time in the mountains with friends. This trip is aimed at the beginner to intermediate hiker and will focus on fun, outdoor leadership, navigation, and trip planning.
Read MoreIn this week-long offering, participants will set off to explore, learn, and adventure in the mountains. Mountain Trekkers will spend the first three-days base camped amongst the foothills of mountains they will climb while learning the skills necessary to complete a two-day, one-night backpacking trip at the end of their week. Participants will have the opportunity to learn and practice wilderness camping skills, backcountry cooking techniques, and mountain travel methods.
Read MoreThis sea kayaking adventure offers the opportunity to explore the beautiful islands of Casco Bay while learning valuable outdoor living and leadership skills. Camping on a different island each night, participants will enjoy making new friends among the natural beauty of Maine’s coast. Learn skills, including navigation, advanced strokes, rolling, sea kayak rescue, and general outdoor living skills.
Read MoreRippleffect offers levels of instruction and experiences in the mountains and ocean designed to meet the beginner to advanced practitioner. This program will culminate in a participant planned and implemented sea kayak expedition allowing participants to demonstrate their skills and learning! Rippleffect guides will be present each step of the way to ensure safety and continued learning. Our Guide in Training Sea Kayak Program is designed to begin the transformation of the participant to guide.
Read MoreLace-up your boots and grab a paddle for this ten-day wilderness adventure that begins with backpacking and rock climbing in the White Mountains before heading to the ocean for a multi-day sea-kayaking expedition. Ten days of adventure await those willing to go the distance, challenge themselves, and have an epic adventure they’ll never forget!
Read MoreThese sea kayaking adventures offer the opportunity to explore the beautiful islands of Casco Bay while learning valuable outdoor living and leadership skills. Camping on a different island each night, participants will enjoy making new friends among the natural beauty of Maine’s coast.
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