Troop 52 - Summer High Adventure 2005
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Maine
Allagash River Canoe Trip
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Saturday,
July 9, 2005 through Sunday, July 17, 2005
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Information
Sheet
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Trip Description:
The trek includes over 50 miles of canoing on the Allagash River in Maine. The crew will camp every night at campsites along the river. This is a true wilderness experience where sightings of moose, bald eagles, and other wildlife are common. There will be an opportunities to fish along the way. The cost includes equipment (canoes, etc), and two full-time guides (one per crew).
Trip Dates:
Depart: Saturday, July 9, 2005, 7am
Return: Sunday, July 17, 2005, 5pmTrip Cost Estimates:
Total per person: $475 Deposit of $100 due by March 30th Balance due by June 15, 2005 Make Checks payable to: Troop 52, Oakville, CT
Adult Leadership:
Cliff E., Brian S., Steve G., Alan D., Ozzie B.
Eligibility Requirements:
13 years of age; 1st Class Rank (by May 1)
50% participation at outdoor events (Sept. 1, 2005 through June 30, 2005)
75% participation at outdoor events (Sept. 1, 2005 through June 30, 2005)
Participation in at least one of two (preferably both) shake-down events: Mt. Monodnock weekend in May; Farmington River Canoe Day in June
Itinerary:
Saturday, July
9th: Travel from Oakville, CT to Portage, ME (camp on guide's land)
Sunday, July
10th through, Saturday 16th: Canoe and camp on Allagash
River
Saturday
July 16th:
Travel from Ft. Kent, ME to Wells, ME. Camp at Beach Acres
Sunday
July 17th:
Travel from Wells, ME to Oakville, CT
Equipment:
Backpack with garbage/plastic bag cover or water bag | |
Sleeping bag with waterproof cover | |
2-T-shirts | |
1-long shirt | |
2-shorts | |
1-pants | |
Bathing Suit | |
Light jacket / fleece | |
Socks & underwear | |
Rain jacket and pants | |
Water shoes/sneakers or boots | |
Clothes for ride up and back (class b's, dry shoes) | |
Waterproof storage bags | |
Camera (underwater) | |
Sunglasses | |
Sunblock | |
Deet | |
Pocketknife | |
Toothbrush/paste | |
Deodorant (leave in truck) | |
Book | |
Cards | |
Hat | |
Nalgene bottles (3+) | |
Bandannas |