Description

On Tuesday August 6th, we will meet bright and early at Katahdin Gear Library in Millinocket in preparation for our overnight paddling adventure. We will discuss our day and activities ahead, as well as do a gear check as a group to ensure everybody is prepared appropriately for our adventure. This adventure will be based out of Horserace Campground, located just north of Millinocket on the Golden Road and along the Penobscot River. This trip will consist of two afternoons of paddling activities that will include both flatwater and whitewater adventures. Day one will be skill building in different types of watercraft in the quiet section of river next to our camping area, day two we will have the opportunity to paddle a small section of whitewater just above our camping area. Be prepared for 2 nights of tent camping, access to an outhouse will be available but no running water. Transportation: Transportation from KGL, to our campsite and back to KGL will be provided. If you are coming from the north end of the region and cannot make it all the way to KGL, please let us know and we can arrange a pickup at the Sherman Irving (18 Main Street, Sherman). Food: Food will be provided beginning with dinner the evening of the 6th, through breakfast on the 8th. We ask that your child come prepared the first day having had a nutritious breakfast, plus a bagged lunch packed for our first day on the trails and any extra snacks your child may want throughout the trip. However, we believe that access to the outdoors is for everyone and do not want food to be a barrier for this trip, so please let us know if you need assistance. Gear: Tents, sleeping bags, sleeping pads, cooking tools, and all other necessary gear to comfortably spend 2 nights outdoors will be provided. All boats, life jackets, and other items needed for the activities we will be doing will also be provided. If your child has a tent, sleeping bag, or any other camping gear they would prefer to bring please just let us know in the registration form or send an email. We just ask your child come prepared with water-appropriate and weather-appropriate clothing, and any comfort items they may want for our trip. A detailed packing list will be sent upon registration. Please email Dan (dan@outdoorsi.org) with any questions or concerns.