On this course you will journey through the bold granite mountains of western Maine and northern New Hampshire. It is an expedition. You will depart the base camp on the first or second day of the course and not return until the end. You will carry what you need for as much as a week in your backpack and you will hike or climb nearly every day. Arriving physically fit will enhance your experience and ability to do well on the course and ultimately allow you to take full advantage of the expedition. You do not need to have previous backpacking experience. We will teach you everything you need to know to travel comfortably, including how to pack a backpack, set up a wilderness campsite, rock climb, and navigate using a map and compass. When your course begins you will get a basic introduction to backcountry travel and Leave No Trace® techniques and then you will quickly journey into the wilderness, where the real magic takes place.
Course Area
Your wilderness classroom will be the mountains of western Maine. During your expedition, you will backpack in one or more of the following areas: the White Mountain National Forest, the Appalachian Trail, the Carter-Mahoosuc Range, the Grafton Loop Trail, or the Caribou-Speckled Mountain Wilderness. These spruce-fir and hardwood forests are home to hundreds of species of birds as well as moose, deer, and black bear. Most of this hiking terrain is protected from development and offers both pristine and established camping, rushing waterfalls, twisting streams, and spectacular views from rocky summits. Rock climbing sessions take place at the many granite cliffs that can be found throughout the Carter-Mahoosuc Range and in the White Mountain National Forest.
| DATES | DAYS | AGE | TUITION | COURSE # | APPLY |
| 6/04/10 / 6/10/10 | 7 | 23 + | $1295 | G4BP26-001 | > Apply |
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