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GRAND ADVENTURES
Here we have put together our most popular
Escapes...private guided adventures for individuals, couples, families, and
small groups. It's just you and your professional guide actively participating
in the fresh air of New Hampshire.
Important Information
These
adventures are designed for active folks who have had little or no
experience in the recreational activity offered, although all levels are
invited. The pace will be relaxed to allow time for skills instruction and
exploring nature. Exact location is guide's choice depending on a number of
conditions at the time. Backpacks, dry bags, and other gear are available to
rent, if not included in the price. See descriptions for more details.
Policies and Procedures
apply.
We
can recommend lodging properties for before and after your adventure with us, or
click here for some
lodging links.
Reservations
Go to the
Reservations page and follow the
instructions for a Wilderness Trip reservation. (Please note that the actual
form will read "Special Event.")
If
you see an activity of interest and
would like it customized further, please request a
Custom ESCAPE or Group Program.
We
also have private
Adventure/Lodging
Packages and
S.U.V. Sightseeing Tours. And remember, if you want to learn about or spot a
moose or other wildlife, be sure to mention it when making a reservation, along
with any other goals you have in mind.
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Guided
Canoe/Kayak Nature Day
May -
November
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Canoe or kayak New
Hampshire's waterways with us and discover the diversity of species we
have here in the Granite State. Whether you want to sea kayak New
Hampshire's coastal areas, or canoe or kayak remote moose ponds or easy
rapid rivers, you'll get to know wild New Hampshire. Includes pack list,
directions to meet guide, instruction if necessary, lunch, survival
tips, natural history/nature talks, possible wildlife viewing and photo
opportunities. Maximum of 8 participants. Price: $193 for first person
and $23 for each additional person, plus rentals.
tandem canoe/paddles/PFD rental (for 2 paddlers): $45; solo
sit-on-top kayak/paddle/PFD rental (for 1 paddler): $35-60; big
canoe/paddles/PFD rental (for 4-7 paddlers, plus guide--2 available):
$150 each.
Dry bags for
personal gear storage are included. Wetsuit
rentals may be available: $10, unless you wear layers of warm clothing.
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Guided
Day Hike or
Snowshoeing
Year-round
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Explore New Hampshire's
forests, valleys, and mountaintops on easy to moderate terrain and enjoy
scenic views and fascinating waterfalls. Learn about the natural and
cultural history of the area and experience all kinds of weather. Exact
location will be determined by guide and depends on the interests and
abilities of the participants. Includes pack
list, directions to meet guide, lunch, hiking and survival tips,
natural history/nature talks, possible wildlife viewing and
photo opportunities.
Maximum of 8
participants. Price: $193 for first person and $28 for each additional
person, plus rentals. Day pack rental: $10; snowshoes: $12, poles $6.
Starts
at 9am and ends around 4pm. Hiking all year, with snowshoes approx.
December through May.
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Guided Cross
Country Ski Day
December - April
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We'll take you to the
best snow in the area so you can cover miles of winter wonderland.
Your private guide/instructor will take you on easy to moderate terrain
on scenic trails and you'll have a chance to see views, ice falls, and animal tracks.
Bring
your own skis or rentals--ask us where to rent. Includes pack
list, directions to meet guide, instruction if necessary, lunch,
winter survival tips,
natural history/nature talks, possible wildlife viewing and
photo opportunities.
Maximum of 8
participants. Price: $193 for first person and $28 for each additional
person, plus rentals. Day pack rental: $10; cross country ski rental
package (skis/boots/poles) runs from $12-$20.
Starts at 9am and ends around 4pm.
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2-Day Intro to Backpacking
&
North Woods Survival Clinic
Year-round
safety, fun, and learning!
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This jam-packed
hiking adventure will help prepare you for future excursions on the
numerous wilderness trails in New Hampshire.
Learn (or review) the necessary tools and practice the skills to get
yourself in and out of the backcountry on an overnight camping trip in the Lakes
Region or Grand North (Great North Woods).
You'll receive
the full personal gear Pack List upon registration. Part of the learning
experience is making sure you have the essentials, which
includes sturdy backpacking boots, backpack, sleeping bag and pad,
and a Bivy Kit (emergency tools--which you can assemble yourself, or
rent or buy from us). Includes pack list, directions to meet guide/instructor, 4 meals,
instruction and related materials, and camping gear
(tents/stoves). Min. 3 / max. 8 participants. Price: $175 per
person, plus rentals. Backpack rental: $30; sleeping bag & pad rental:
$15; bivy kit rental: $10, or purchase: $95; snowshoe rental (winter):
$24. Starts at 9:00 A.M. on
Saturday and ends around 4:00 P.M. on Sunday.
A rough itinerary
follows, the order of which may change due to weather conditions
and exact trails chosen by guides. Times are relative. Official clinic
topics are Capitalized.
SATURDAY
9am Meet guides, introductions, 10 Essentials, personal gear
check
11am Trail Orientation, Safety, Hygiene, Performance Triangle,
and Group Pace. Start hike, stopping for lunch, points of interest, and
covering topics such as Environmental Hazards, Weather, and Wilderness
Ethics.
By 4pm Arrive at campsite and set up camp using either Primitive
or Modern Shelter Building Techniques, Knot Tying, and Low-Impact
Practices. You'll cook your own dinner while practicing Camp Stove Use.
After dinner, your guide will demonstrate primitive and/or modern
methods of Fire Building.
SUNDAY
7am Cook breakfast on Camp Stoves, and break down camp
8am Map and Compass Skills
10am Wilderness Trip Planning and Leadership
11am Hike out with more Survival Tips along the way
4pm Departure
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2-Day Guided Nature
Backpacking Tour
Year-round
 
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Grab your camera and
come see the views and maybe a moose. This tour will focus on what's
wild in New Hampshire. Nature lovers will get to know local
wildlife, geology, and history of the particular area chosen by your
guide, in the White Mountains or Great North Woods. You can find animal tracks and signs, identify
plants, see waterfalls, hear or spot birds and other wildlife,
and experience all kinds of weather. Includes pack list, directions
to meet guide, 4 meals, talks and tips, camping gear (tents/stoves),
possible
wildlife viewing and photo opportunities. Max.
8 participants. Price: $393
for first person
and $63 for each additional person, plus rentals.
Backpack rental: $30; sleeping bag & pad rental: $15; bivy kit rental:
$10, or purchase: $95; snowshoe rental (winter): $24.
Starts at 9:00 A.M. on Day 1 and ends around 4:00 P.M. on Day 2.
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2-Day Guided Boreal
Forest Canoe/Kayak
Camping Trip in Northern New Hampshire
May
through October
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This is an
unforgettable guided paddle through the Umbagog National Wildlife Refuge on the
Magalloway and Androscoggin Rivers in the
Errol, New
Hampshire area.
Spend two days on quickwater, flatwater, and optional whitewater
through moose territory, where the Abenaki natives used to call
home. Enjoy the dark starry night at a remote campsite along Lake
Umbagog or the Androscoggin River. Includes a pack list and directions to meet
guide, canoeing instruction (up to Class II if you wish), camping equipment
(tents, stoves), 4 meals, and wildlife viewing and
photo opportunities. Max. 8 participants. Price: $393
for first person
and $63 for each additional person, plus rentals.
Drybag rental (set of 3): $30; sleeping bag & pad rental: $15; bivy kit
rental: $10, or purchase: $95; tandem canoe/paddles/PFD rental (for 2
paddlers): $100; solo sit-on-top kayak/paddle/PFD rental (for 1
paddler): $120; big canoe/paddles/PFD rental (for 4-5 paddlers, plus
guide): $300. Starts at 9:00 A.M. on Day
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2-Day Guided Northern
Connecticut River Canoe/Kayak Camping Trip
May,
June, July, October
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Float
through New Hampshire's agricultural heritage and live two days of your
life with the flow of "the long river" on a chosen section between
Pittsburg and Orford, New Hampshire.
Quickwater, flatwater, and whitewater is available through the woods or
along farms and corn fields. Good chance of seeing water birds, fish,
and other wildlife such as moose, deer, or mink.
Includes pack list and directions to meet guide, canoeing/kayaking
instruction, camping equipment (tents, stove), 4 meals, wildlife
viewing and photo opportunities. Max.
8 participants.
Price: $393
for first person
and $63 for each additional person, plus rentals.
Drybag rental (set of 3): $30; sleeping bag & pad rental: $15; bivy kit
rental: $10, or purchase: $95; tandem canoe/paddles/PFD rental (for 2
paddlers): $100; solo sit-on-top kayak/paddle/PFD rental (for 1
paddler): $120; big canoe/paddles/PFD rental (for 4-5 paddlers, plus
guide): $300. Starts at 9:00 A.M. on Day
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3-Day Guided Backpack
Trip
in the White Mountains or Great North Woods
Year-round
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So many
trails, so little time. That's why we offer this longer trip to pack
more of them in...we'll take you into the heart of the White Mountains or
the Great North Woods. Summer and Fall
climbs can bring you above treeline if you wish. Winter and Spring treks will be in
low-lying remote areas with great scenery and points of interest. Remote
overnight accommodations vary and will depend on interests, the weather,
and pace of the group. Weather is unpredictable here, so we provide a
very serious pack list and will inspect your gear before starting out.
Includes a
pack list and directions to meet guide,
survival tips, camping equipment
(tents/stoves), 7 meals, natural history talks, and wildlife viewing and
photo opportunities. Max.
8 participants.
Price: $603
for first person
and $98 for each additional person, plus rentals.
Backpack rental: $45; sleeping bag & pad rental: $30; bivy kit rental:
$10, or purchase: $95; snowshoe rental (winter): $36, poles $12.
Starts at 9:00 A.M. on Day
1 and ends around 4:00 P.M. on Day 3.
New to hiking?
Take
our "Intro to Backpacking & North Woods Survival Clinic" listed
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3-Day Guided Hike/Bike/Paddle Trip
in
the Great North Woods
May
through October
 
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It's
not a total wilderness trip, but talk about
Adventure-Packed!!! This multi-sport adventure get-a-way is our most requested trip for experienced
outdoorsy folks of all ages who like variety and want to expand their skills in
the wilderness of the Northern Forest. If you're a beginner, a
little instruction will get you under way.
Daytime activities
include walking/hiking, mountain biking on forest roads, and
paddling (quickwater and/or whitewater canoeing/kayaking). Optional
evening activities include a moose tour, stargazing, and
orienteering. Includes a pack list and directions to meet guide,
tours and instruction, recreation equipment rentals (day packs,
paddling and biking equipment), 2
nights at a cabin, 7 meals,
wildlife viewing and photo opportunities. Min. 4 / max. 8
participants.
Price: $545 per person. Starts at
10:00 A.M. on
Day 1 and ends around 2:00 P.M. on Day 3.
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6-Day
Backpack Expedition Package
Hiking/Snowshoeing
All Year
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6-Day
Paddling
Journey Package
Canoeing/Kayaking May-Nov
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2-5 Day
Yurt Adventure Package
Year Round Activities |
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Calendar of
Events
These are open to
registration by individuals for a group experience. Min. 3 participants; max. 8.
Dates, prices, and locations may change. Please reserve your space early as
dates may become unavailable due to private escapes.
Please call Lucie for details and for reservations (603) 528-0136.
2-day
Intro to Backpacking & North Woods Survival Clinic
Locations:
Gunstock Area, Gilford or Cohos Trail, Dixville Notch
See details
above.
Saturday-Sunday:
January 23-24, 2010
February 20-21
March 20-21
April 17-18
May 22-23
June 19-20
July 17-18
August 21-22
September 18-19
October 24-25
November 20-21
December 11-12
Introduction to Cross Country
Skiing--Full Day, Includes Lunch
Location: North Conway or Holderness.
$85 per person,
plus rentals. Day
pack rental: $10; cross country ski rental package (skis/boots/poles) runs from
$12-$20.
Starts at 9am and ends around 4pm.
Saturday:
February 13, 2010
March 6
Introduction to
Snowshoeing--Full Day, Includes Lunch
Location: Meredith, North Conway,
or Errol areas.
$85 per person,
plus rentals. Day
pack rental: $10; snowshoe rental $12, poles $6.
Starts at 9am and ends around 4pm.
Saturday:
February 20, 2010
March 20
Introduction to Hiking--Full
Day, Includes Lunch
Location: North Conway.
$85 per person,
plus rentals. Day
pack rental: $10.
Starts at 9am and ends around 4pm.
Saturday:
April 10, 2010
May 8
June 12
Introduction to Canoeing and
Kayaking--Full Day,
Includes Lunch
Location: Center Harbor, Chocorua,
or Errol (pond or easy river)
$85 per person,
plus rentals.
Paddling equipment rentals include dry bags for personal gear: tandem canoe $45;
solo kayak $35.
Starts at 9am and ends around 4pm.
Saturday:
April 24, 2010
May 15
June 26
July 24
August 28
September 25
October 9
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Wilderness
Guide & Outdoor Educator