Covid-19 Update (June 18, 2020): We are only booking groups with 8 or fewer participants for 2020.
Group Programs*
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These loyal participants from Massachusetts paddle with us every year.
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After reading about our Choices for Custom ESCAPES below, please complete the "ESCAPE Request Form" found on the Booking Info page and let us know what interests your group, or simply use our Contact Us page. Details and prices will be customized and we'll send a proposal with options. Our goal is to plan and implement the best experience for your budget, whether you are looking for personal development, team building, enriching the lives of children, or to simply experience the great outdoors together. We will do our best to meet your expectations with safety, fun, and learning in mind.
Adventures for EveryoneWe are happy to share our wisdom of New Hampshire with lots of people!
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Question: Why do this for children,
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Group Impacts on the Environment & Safety Concerns
To minimize the wear and tear on the natural environments we tread on, Outdoor ESCAPES New Hampshire, LLC works hard to educate participants on some basic principles regarding trail and water use while we play, eat, poop, and keep personal hygiene. Safety is another concern--we take pride in preventing problems. New Hampshire has rugged terrain and unpredictable weather. Participants will be given a list of personal things to bring on wilderness trips. Please take this list seriously, no more and no less. We also travel through the wilderness in small groups that stick together. This keeps things logistically manageable and cuts down on disturbing wildlife. More tips will be given during teachable moments.
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Family reunion kayak (& hiking) adventure in the White Mountains.
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Activities We OfferHere is a list of options offered to groups. These can be planned as tours, lessons, and/or other experiences--anything is possible! The price of each customized group program depends on the number of participants (youth and adults), custom location, rental equipment and/or transportation needed, overnight accommodations, meals and snacks included, and the duration of the trip or the number of sessions.
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Boy Scouts from Florida on a multi-day backpack trip.
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But first, check out this all-inclusive offer for private groups of 8-16 participants...
3-night/3-day Multi-Activity Camping Adventure (Available June - October)
Multi-day paddling journey in the Great North Woods.
Price: Starts at $400 per person per trip. (See Trip Options below.)
Min. 8/Max. 16 participants.
Adults, and youth ages 12 - 19 with responsible adult(s).
Price includes:
- Fully guided activities, skills instruction, nature exploration, scenic views, wildlife spotting, history interpretation.
- Food, fuel, and cooking gear for meals.
- Campsite fees and recreation equipment rentals (tents, kayaks, canoes, bikes).
- Your detailed Pack List of personal gear to bring/wear (i.e. tent, sleeping bag/pad, properly sized and fitted backpack, hiking boots, full-strap water sandals, synthetic and/or wool layers of clothes, headlamp, and other personal items).
All able participants (youth and adults) are expected work toward achieving the goals of the group by actively participating in daily activities and camp living under the direction and leadership of OENH guide(s). Participants will provide own transportation between activities (usually 5 minutes to half-hour each).
3D/3N TRIP OPTIONS:
We will handle all of the logistics--you just show up with your clothing/gear!
Min. 8/Max. 16 participants.
Adults, and youth ages 12 - 19 with responsible adult(s).
Price includes:
- Fully guided activities, skills instruction, nature exploration, scenic views, wildlife spotting, history interpretation.
- Food, fuel, and cooking gear for meals.
- Campsite fees and recreation equipment rentals (tents, kayaks, canoes, bikes).
- Your detailed Pack List of personal gear to bring/wear (i.e. tent, sleeping bag/pad, properly sized and fitted backpack, hiking boots, full-strap water sandals, synthetic and/or wool layers of clothes, headlamp, and other personal items).
All able participants (youth and adults) are expected work toward achieving the goals of the group by actively participating in daily activities and camp living under the direction and leadership of OENH guide(s). Participants will provide own transportation between activities (usually 5 minutes to half-hour each).
3D/3N TRIP OPTIONS:
We will handle all of the logistics--you just show up with your clothing/gear!
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SEACOAST
Newfields, NH 1-Day Kayaking, 1-Day Biking, 1 Day Nature Walking. |
GREAT NORTH WOODS B
Errol, NH 1-Day Hiking in Dixville Notch, 2-Days Canoe/Kayak Camping Umbagog National Wildlife Refuge. |
GREAT NORTH WOODS C
North Stratford, NH 3-Days Kayaking/Canoeing the Northern Forest Canoe Trail. |
GREAT NORTH WOODS D
Pittsburg, NH 3-Days Hiking on the Cohos Trail. |
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WESTERN WHITE MOUNTAINS A
Warren, NH 3-Days Primitive Survival, Hiking, and Backcountry Camping. |
WESTERN WHITE MOUNTAINS B
Lincoln, NH 1-Day Hiking, 1-Day Biking, 1-Day Kayaking |
EASTERN WHITE MOUNTAINS
Tamworth, NH 1/2-Day Challenge Course (ropes/zip lines); 1/2-Day Kayaking (lake) with Nature Walk; 1-Day Hike, 1/2-Day Mountain Biking, 1/2-Day Kayaking (river). |
LAKES REGION
Holderness, NH 1-Day Hiking, 1/2-Day Biking, Two 1/2-Days Kayaking, 1/2-Day Biking |
Choices for Custom Group ESCAPES
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Hiking, Backpacking, & Walking
May – November
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Canoeing and Kayaking
Mid-May through October
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Mountain Biking and Road Touring
Mid-May through October
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Snowshoeing, Walks, and Hikes
December – April
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Cross Country & Backcountry Skiing
December – April
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Target Archery
Indoors: All year
Outdoors: Mid-May through October
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North Woods Survival & Backcountry Skills
All year—indoors and out
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- 10 Essentials
- Environmental Hazards - Map and Compass, Navigation - Knot Tying - Shelter Building - Fire Building - Food & Water - Signaling - Weather - Staying Healthy on the Trail - Wilderness Trip Planning & Leadership - Wilderness Ethics; Low-Impact Practices - Outdoor Cooking with Camp Stoves - Assemble a Bivy Kit–to keep for future wilderness treks, in case of unplanned extra time in the wilderness. |
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Nature and History Experiences
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– N.H. Changing Landscape and It's Inhabitants (overview of natural and human history)
– All About Moose
– Animal Tracking, Behavior, Signs
– Railroads to Rail Trails
– Birds of New Hampshire
– Reptiles & Amphibians All Year
– Fish in New Hampshire
– Covered Bridges of New Hampshire
– River Systems of New Hampshire
– Forestry: New Hampshire's Past & Present
– N.H. Seacoast Creatures
– Geology of New Hampshire
– Stargazing
– New hampshire's Lighthouses
– Stonewalls, Orchards, & Sap Buckets:
New Hampshire's Farm History
– Nature at Night in New Hampshire
– Waterfalls & Cascades Around New Hampshire
– New Hampshire's Habitat Diversity
– Weather, Climate & Ecology in White Mountains
– Wild Edibles throughout New Hampshire
– Wild Flowers of the Granite State
– All About Moose
– Animal Tracking, Behavior, Signs
– Railroads to Rail Trails
– Birds of New Hampshire
– Reptiles & Amphibians All Year
– Fish in New Hampshire
– Covered Bridges of New Hampshire
– River Systems of New Hampshire
– Forestry: New Hampshire's Past & Present
– N.H. Seacoast Creatures
– Geology of New Hampshire
– Stargazing
– New hampshire's Lighthouses
– Stonewalls, Orchards, & Sap Buckets:
New Hampshire's Farm History
– Nature at Night in New Hampshire
– Waterfalls & Cascades Around New Hampshire
– New Hampshire's Habitat Diversity
– Weather, Climate & Ecology in White Mountains
– Wild Edibles throughout New Hampshire
– Wild Flowers of the Granite State
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Outdoor Photography, Sketching, Painting, Videography, etc.
Guided tours and tips all year
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Team Building, Leadership,
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Workshops & ClinicsYear-round activities
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Make & Take Home Workshops
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Yes, that is a moose with a broken antler.
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Sightseeing Tours
Year-round for groups of all sizes...
We offer private Sightseeing Tours, as well as step-on guide service for motor coach tours.
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* In the past, we have handled many groups of 40 on outdoor adventures. We travel through the wilderness responsibly, adhering to low-impact practices, which sometimes means splitting up the group. These larger groups, such as Scouts, usually bring their own tents and cook kits (stoves, pots, etc.) and Outdoor ESCAPES NH supplies food, fuel, two-way radio and first aid support, as well as experienced guides who facilitate the group’s pace and programs (including experiences that lead to earning badges). For small groups we can supply tents, stoves, backpacks, and drybags. We also handle logistical matters such as rentals (canoes, kayaks, bikes, x-c skis, snowshoes, etc.) and can help arrange meals, lodging, and transportation for before, during, and after your ESCAPE for a complete package.
Canoe Camping Sunrise
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Day Trip
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