Rangeley Lakes Canoeing

Paddle the pristine waters of the Rangley Lakes region of Maine on this one-week canoe expedition for adults.

Your wilderness classroom will be Maine’s North Woods or the Rangely Lakes area of western Maine. Courses take place in western Maine -- mostly in the Androscoggin watershed. The Androscoggin is fed by Aziscohos Lake and the Magalloway River, as well as the Rangely Lakes -- Cupsuptic, Mooselookmeguntic, and Richardson Lakes. Native Abnaki used to use the Androscoggin as both a means of transportation between winter habitats inland and summer living on the coast and as a source for finding food. Later the Androscoggin River was used to move logs to mills downstate during the logging boom of the nineteenth century. These days the Rangely Lakes are used primarily by recreationalists, fishermen, and scientists.

The Outward Bound Difference
Throughout the course there are evening discussions to review personal and group challenges encountered during the day. Topics include leadership, independent decision-making, responsibility and teamwork. At other times during the course you have the opportunities to learn geology, environmental ethics and natural history. Successful completion of your course demands mastery of skills, trust, fitness, confidence, tenacity, leadership, initiative and compassion. The promotion of these qualities, and the discovery of what’s in you, is the purpose of Outward Bound. Come challenge yourself this summer with us!

This course may be the hardest thing you have ever done. Outward Bound philosophy maintains that by facing the challenges the course will offer you, you will emerge physically and mentally stronger, with an increased mastery of expedition skills as well as a better understanding of your own capabilities. We think that the payoff is well worth the work, but you should be aware of what you’re getting into and excited about tackling the challenges.

Course Description
Learn navigation, traditional camp craft skills, and flat water paddling techniques by day; at night you will stargaze or learn about Maine's human history as you warm yourself by the fire. If you’re looking for a short expedition and a chance to experience the Maine wilderness in it’s peak Fall season -— look no further, this is the expedition for you! Expedition begins in Newry, Maine.

To enroll in this course click the enroll button next to the course dates that work for you. To shop comparatively on line visit our Advanced Course Finder or better yet call one of our expert Admission Advisers at 866-467-7651. Course tuitions listed below do not include our Application Fee or Transportation Fee.

Region: Maine

Activities: Canoeing, day hikes, campcraft, map & compass, solo, service project.

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Application Fee

Dates	Days	Age	Location	Tuition	Course	Enroll
09/21/08 to 09/28/08	8	30+	Maine	$1295.00	HCT824