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SUMMARY:2-Day Whitewater Kayaking - T3 River-Ready Skills Clinic | July 18 - 19\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:Register\n \n \nThe Forks\, Maine / Crusher Pool / Dead River \nBecome River-Ready \nA two-day Tier 3 (T3) whitewater kayaking clinic structured as a progressive weekend for paddlers ready to put their skills together and run real whitewater. Building on T1 and T2\, this clinic develops river-running confidence\, combat-roll progressions\, and safe group travel on moving water. \nProgram Type: 2-Day / Overnight Experience\nCost: $250\nIncludes: Professional instruction and guiding · Whitewater kayak\, paddle\, helmet\, PFD · Transportation from Basecamp & gear transport · Meals · Lodging \nWhat to Expect: This clinic is structured as a progressive learning weekend. Some time in a kayak should be under your belt before signing up (T2 or equivalent experience recommended)\, but a bombproof combat roll is not required. \nDay 1 focuses on refining core skills—edging\, bracing\, ferries\, eddy turns\, and rolling progressions—in a controlled setting. \nDay 2 applies those skills on a supported downriver run\, emphasizing reading water\, line choice\, communication\, and river safety. A full itinerary will be sent one week in advance. \nWhat to Bring (Additional): Layers and warm non-cotton clothing · Sunscreen and bug spray · Water and snacks · Towel and dry clothes · Water shoes or strappy sandals · Swimsuit or shorts · Overnight gear (packing list provided) \nSuggested gear: a swimsuit\, a towel\, water shoes\, warm non-cotton layers\, and overnight gear (packing list provided; all paddling gear provided). \nCancellation Policy \nMore than 7 days prior to the program: Full refund\n3–7 days prior: 50% refund or full credit toward a future Skowhegan Outdoors program\nLess than 72 hours prior or no-show: No refund \nPrograms may be rescheduled or canceled by Skowhegan Outdoors due to weather\, water levels\, or safety concerns. In these cases\, participants will receive a full refund or program credit.
URL:https://skowheganoutdoors.com/event/intermediate-whitewater-kayaking-clinic-july-18-july-19-20-26/
LOCATION:Skowhegan Outdoors Basecamp Gear Library\, 65 Water Street\, Skowhegan\, ME\, 04976\, United States
CATEGORIES:Elevate,July,Paddling,Whitewater
ORGANIZER;CN="amber@mainstreetskowhegan.org":MAILTO:amber@mainstreetskowhegan.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260726T070000
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SUMMARY:Full-Day Backpacking Trip | July 26\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:Register\n \n \nFull-Day Backpacking Trip \nA guided full-day backpacking trip to Moxie Bald Mountain\, designed to build hiking and trip-planning skills while exploring some of Maine’s best terrain. Travel\, gear\, and guiding are provided—you bring the willingness to put one foot in front of the other. \nProgram Type: Full-Day Guided Experience \nCost: $100 (under 18 are free!) [placeholder — confirm pricing] \nIncludes: \n\nProfessional guiding\nBackpack and trip gear available to borrow\nTransportation from Skowhegan\nTrail snacks\n\nWhat to Expect \nWe will meet early at the Basecamp Gear Library and travel together to the trailhead for a full day on the mountain. Along the way\, our guides cover the essentials—what to pack\, setting and sticking to turnaround times\, pacing\, layering\, navigation basics\, and Leave No Trace. The route is chosen to challenge and reward hikers of varying experience\, with plenty of support along the way. A full itinerary and packing list will be sent one week in advance. \nWhat to Bring (Additional) \n\nSturdy hiking shoes or boots\nLayers and rain gear\nPlenty of water\nLunch and snacks\nSunscreen and bug spray\n\nSuggested gear: sturdy hiking boots\, layers and rain gear\, plenty of water\, and a daypack (trip gear available to borrow). \nCancellation Policy \nMore than 7 days prior to the program: Full refund3–7 days prior: 50% refund or full credit toward a future Skowhegan Outdoors programLess than 72 hours prior or no-show: No refund \nPrograms may be rescheduled or canceled by Skowhegan Outdoors due to weather\, water levels\, trail conditions\, or safety concerns. In these cases\, participants will receive a full refund or program credit.
URL:https://skowheganoutdoors.com/event/full-day-backpacking-trip-july-26-2026/
LOCATION:Maine
CATEGORIES:Backpacking,Community,Elevate,Family Focused,Fitness,Hiking,July
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260727T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260727T160000
DTSTAMP:20260615T183609
CREATED:20260615T151832Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260615T184725Z
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SUMMARY:Full-Day Mountain Biking Trip | T2 Bike & Trail Foundations | July 27\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:Register\n \n \nBike & Trail Foundations \nA full-day Tier 2 (T2) mountain biking trip focused on building solid trail-riding foundations. We will travel to the trails at Carrabassett Valley for a guided day of skills and riding designed to grow your confidence on singletrack. \nProgram Type: Full-Day Guided Experience \nCost: $100 (under 18 are free!) \nIncludes: \n\nProfessional instruction\nMountain bike\, helmet\, and gear available to borrow\nTransportation from Skowhegan & gear transport\nLunch\n\nWhat to Expect \nThis trip builds core mountain biking skills in a supportive group setting. We will meet at the Basecamp Gear Library and travel to the trails together\, warming up on fundamentals—body position\, braking\, shifting\, cornering\, and rolling over terrain—before putting them to use on the trail. Instruction emphasizes control\, trail awareness\, and riding within your limits. All experience levels welcome; bikes available to borrow. A full itinerary will be sent one week in advance. \nWhat to Bring (Additional) \n\nLayers and weather-appropriate clothing\nClosed-toe athletic shoes\nSunscreen and bug spray\nWater and snacks\nGloves (optional)\n\nSuggested gear: closed-toe athletic shoes\, weather-appropriate layers\, gloves\, and water (bike and helmet available to borrow). \nCancellation Policy \nMore than 7 days prior to the program: Full refund3–7 days prior: 50% refund or full credit toward a future Skowhegan Outdoors programLess than 72 hours prior or no-show: No refund \nPrograms may be rescheduled or canceled by Skowhegan Outdoors due to weather\, water levels\, trail conditions\, or safety concerns. In these cases\, participants will receive a full refund or program credit.
URL:https://skowheganoutdoors.com/event/full-day-mountain-biking-trip-t2-bike-trail-foundations-july-27-2026/
LOCATION:Maine
CATEGORIES:Elevate,Family Focused,Fitness,July,Learn,Mountain biking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260809T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260809T170000
DTSTAMP:20260615T183609
CREATED:20260615T151844Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260615T184801Z
UID:4532-1786258800-1786294800@skowheganoutdoors.com
SUMMARY:Full-Day Backpacking Trip | August 9\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:Register\n \n \nFull-Day Backpacking Trip \nA guided full-day backpacking trip to Mt. Blue\, designed to build hiking and trip-planning skills while exploring some of Maine’s best terrain. Travel\, gear\, and guiding are provided—you bring the willingness to put one foot in front of the other. \nProgram Type: Full-Day Guided Experience \nCost: $100 (under 18 are free!) [placeholder — confirm pricing] \nIncludes: \n\nProfessional guiding\nBackpack and trip gear available to borrow\nTransportation from Skowhegan\nTrail snacks\n\nWhat to Expect \nWe will meet early at the Basecamp Gear Library and travel together to the trailhead for a full day on the mountain. Along the way\, our guides cover the essentials—what to pack\, setting and sticking to turnaround times\, pacing\, layering\, navigation basics\, and Leave No Trace. The route is chosen to challenge and reward hikers of varying experience\, with plenty of support along the way. A full itinerary and packing list will be sent one week in advance. \nWhat to Bring (Additional) \n\nSturdy hiking shoes or boots\nLayers and rain gear\nPlenty of water\nLunch and snacks\nSunscreen and bug spray\n\nSuggested gear: sturdy hiking boots\, layers and rain gear\, plenty of water\, and a daypack (trip gear available to borrow). \nCancellation Policy \nMore than 7 days prior to the program: Full refund3–7 days prior: 50% refund or full credit toward a future Skowhegan Outdoors programLess than 72 hours prior or no-show: No refund \nPrograms may be rescheduled or canceled by Skowhegan Outdoors due to weather\, water levels\, trail conditions\, or safety concerns. In these cases\, participants will receive a full refund or program credit.
URL:https://skowheganoutdoors.com/event/full-day-backpacking-trip-august-9-2026/
LOCATION:Maine
CATEGORIES:August,Community,Elevate,Hike
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260815T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260816T170000
DTSTAMP:20260615T183609
CREATED:20260615T151907Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260615T171153Z
UID:4539-1786780800-1786899600@skowheganoutdoors.com
SUMMARY:2-Day Whitewater Kayaking | Women's Only T3 River-Ready Skills Clinic | August 15–16\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:Register\n \n \nBecome River-Ready \nA two-day Tier 3 (T3) whitewater kayaking clinic structured as a progressive weekend for paddlers ready to put their skills together and run real whitewater. Building on T1 and T2\, this clinic develops river-running confidence\, combat-roll progressions\, and safe group travel on moving water. \nThis T3 clinic is a Women’s Only session\, creating a welcoming\, supportive space for women paddlers to build river-running confidence together. \nProgram Type: 2-Day / Overnight Experience \nCost: $250 \nIncludes: \n\nProfessional instruction and guiding\nWhitewater kayak\, paddle\, helmet\, PFD\nTransportation from Basecamp & gear transport\nMeals\nLodging\n\nWhat to Expect \nThis clinic is structured as a progressive learning weekend. Some time in a kayak should be under your belt before signing up (T2 or equivalent experience recommended)\, but a bombproof combat roll is not required. Day 1 focuses on refining core skills—edging\, bracing\, ferries\, eddy turns\, and rolling progressions—in a controlled setting. Day 2 applies those skills on a supported downriver run\, emphasizing reading water\, line choice\, communication\, and river safety. A full itinerary will be sent one week in advance. \nWhat to Bring (Additional) \n\nLayers and warm non-cotton clothing\nSunscreen and bug spray\nWater and snacks\nTowel and dry clothes\nWater shoes or strappy sandals\nSwimsuit or shorts\nOvernight gear (packing list provided)\n\nSuggested gear: a swimsuit\, a towel\, water shoes\, warm non-cotton layers\, and overnight gear (packing list provided; all paddling gear provided). \nCancellation Policy \nMore than 7 days prior to the program: Full refund\n3–7 days prior: 50% refund or full credit toward a future Skowhegan Outdoors program\nLess than 72 hours prior or no-show: No refund \nPrograms may be rescheduled or canceled by Skowhegan Outdoors due to weather\, water levels\, trail conditions\, or safety concerns. In these cases\, participants will receive a full refund or program credit.
URL:https://skowheganoutdoors.com/event/2-day-whitewater-kayaking-womens-only-t3-river-ready-skills-clinic-august-15-16-2026/
LOCATION:Maine
CATEGORIES:August,Elevate,Whitewater
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260829T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260829T170000
DTSTAMP:20260615T183609
CREATED:20260615T151911Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260615T184812Z
UID:4554-1787990400-1788022800@skowheganoutdoors.com
SUMMARY:Full-Day Whitewater Kayaking | T2 Moving Water Skills Clinic | August 29\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:Register\n \n \nBuild Your Moving Water Skills \nA full-day Tier 2 (T2) whitewater kayaking clinic for paddlers ready to move from flatwater onto moving current. Building on T1 fundamentals\, this clinic focuses on eddy turns\, ferrying\, reading water\, and boat control on Class I–II whitewater in a supportive\, guided setting. \nProgram Type: Full-Day Guided Experience \nCost: $100 (under 18 are free!) \nIncludes: \n\nProfessional instruction\nWhitewater kayak\, paddle\, helmet\, PFD\nTransportation from Skowhegan & gear transport\nLunch\n\nWhat to Expect \nThis clinic builds confidence and control on moving water. We will begin the morning at the Basecamp Gear Library before traveling to the river\, warming up on fundamentals and progressing into eddy turns\, ferries\, peel-outs\, and reading current. Instruction emphasizes river safety\, smart decision-making\, and comfortable\, repeatable technique on forgiving Class I–II features. Comfort with a wet exit and basic strokes (T1 or equivalent experience) is recommended. A full itinerary will be sent one week in advance. \nSuggested gear: a swimsuit\, a towel\, water shoes or sandals\, and a change of dry clothes (all paddling gear provided). \nWhat to Bring (Additional) \n\nLayers\nSunscreen and bug spray\nWater and snacks\nTowel and dry clothes\nWater shoes or strappy sandals\nSwimsuit or shorts\n\nCancellation Policy \nMore than 7 days prior to the program: Full refund3–7 days prior: 50% refund or full credit toward a future Skowhegan Outdoors programLess than 72 hours prior or no-show: No refund \nPrograms may be rescheduled or canceled by Skowhegan Outdoors due to weather\, water levels\, trail conditions\, or safety concerns. In these cases\, participants will receive a full refund or program credit.
URL:https://skowheganoutdoors.com/event/full-day-whitewater-kayaking-t2-moving-water-skills-clinic-august-29-2026/
LOCATION:Maine
CATEGORIES:August,Elevate,Paddling,Whitewater
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260830T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260830T170000
DTSTAMP:20260615T183609
CREATED:20260615T151911Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260615T182740Z
UID:4555-1788073200-1788109200@skowheganoutdoors.com
SUMMARY:Full-Day Backpacking Trip - Cranberry Mountain | August 30\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:Register\n \n \nFull-Day Backpacking Trip \nA guided full-day backpacking trip to Cranberry Mountain\, designed to build hiking and trip-planning skills while exploring some of Maine’s best terrain. Travel\, gear\, and guiding are provided—you bring the willingness to put one foot in front of the other. \nProgram Type: Full-Day Guided Experience \nCost: $100 (under 18 are free!) [placeholder — confirm pricing] \nIncludes: \n\nProfessional guiding\nBackpack and trip gear available to borrow\nTransportation from Skowhegan\nTrail snacks\n\nWhat to Expect \nWe will meet early at the Basecamp Gear Library and travel together to the trailhead for a full day on the mountain. Along the way\, our guides cover the essentials—what to pack\, setting and sticking to turnaround times\, pacing\, layering\, navigation basics\, and Leave No Trace. The route is chosen to challenge and reward hikers of varying experience\, with plenty of support along the way. A full itinerary and packing list will be sent one week in advance. \nWhat to Bring (Additional) \n\nSturdy hiking shoes or boots\nLayers and rain gear\nPlenty of water\nLunch and snacks\nSunscreen and bug spray\n\nSuggested gear: sturdy hiking boots\, layers and rain gear\, plenty of water\, and a daypack (trip gear available to borrow). \nCancellation Policy \nMore than 7 days prior to the program: Full refund3–7 days prior: 50% refund or full credit toward a future Skowhegan Outdoors programLess than 72 hours prior or no-show: No refund \nPrograms may be rescheduled or canceled by Skowhegan Outdoors due to weather\, water levels\, trail conditions\, or safety concerns. In these cases\, participants will receive a full refund or program credit.
URL:https://skowheganoutdoors.com/event/full-day-backpacking-trip-august-30-2026/
LOCATION:Maine
CATEGORIES:August,Backpacking,Elevate,Hiking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260831T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260831T160000
DTSTAMP:20260615T183609
CREATED:20260615T151911Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260615T184828Z
UID:4557-1788166800-1788192000@skowheganoutdoors.com
SUMMARY:Full-Day Mountain Biking Trip | T2 Bike & Trail Foundations | August 31\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:Register\n \n \nBike & Trail Foundations \nA full-day Tier 2 (T2) mountain biking trip focused on building solid trail-riding foundations. We will travel to the trails at Carrabassett Valley for a guided day of skills and riding designed to grow your confidence on singletrack. \nProgram Type: Full-Day Guided Experience \nCost: $100 (under 18 are free!) \nIncludes: \n\nProfessional instruction\nMountain bike\, helmet\, and gear available to borrow\nTransportation from Skowhegan & gear transport\nLunch\n\nWhat to Expect \nThis trip builds core mountain biking skills in a supportive group setting. We will meet at the Basecamp Gear Library and travel to the trails together\, warming up on fundamentals—body position\, braking\, shifting\, cornering\, and rolling over terrain—before putting them to use on the trail. Instruction emphasizes control\, trail awareness\, and riding within your limits. All experience levels welcome; bikes available to borrow. A full itinerary will be sent one week in advance. \nWhat to Bring (Additional) \n\nLayers and weather-appropriate clothing\nClosed-toe athletic shoes\nSunscreen and bug spray\nWater and snacks\nGloves (optional)\n\nSuggested gear: closed-toe athletic shoes\, weather-appropriate layers\, gloves\, and water (bike and helmet available to borrow). \nCancellation Policy \nMore than 7 days prior to the program: Full refund3–7 days prior: 50% refund or full credit toward a future Skowhegan Outdoors programLess than 72 hours prior or no-show: No refund \nPrograms may be rescheduled or canceled by Skowhegan Outdoors due to weather\, water levels\, trail conditions\, or safety concerns. In these cases\, participants will receive a full refund or program credit.
URL:https://skowheganoutdoors.com/event/full-day-mountain-biking-trip-t2-bike-trail-foundations-august-31-2026/
LOCATION:Maine
CATEGORIES:August,Elevate,Mountain biking
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