PRESQUE ISLE, Maine – For those who would like to gain canoe camping skills, while experiencing the beauty and history of the Allagash Wilderness Waterway, the University of Maine at Presque Isle is offering a nine-day Canoe Trip/Course, May 30 through June 7, with seven days on the Waterway. Participants learn beginning and intermediate flat-water and white-water canoeing techniques, as well as safety, nomenclature, portaging, camping, equipment, cooking and wilderness canoe trip leadership. They’ll also explore remnants of the tramway and railroad system, once a part of the logging industry.
The course/trip is led by certified instructors Assistant Professor of Recreation and Leisure Dr. Anja Whittington and UMPI Clinical Instructor Kim McCrea. With the exception of personal clothing, all equipment, waterway fees, food and gear are provided. No previous canoe camping experience is necessary.
Two options are offered: register as a four-credit-hour course or join the group on a non-credit basis; fee is $800. Community sign-up begins April 10 and ends May 15. To register or for information, call 768-9740.
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