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CVOA Allagash Trip - August 15-21st Sunday to Saturday

A WEEK-LONG CANOE DOWN THE ALLAGASH RIVER.

By Betsy Chapman


The trip starts on Chamberlain Lake and we will paddle north nearly 100 miles to where the river meets the St. John.

This classic trip offers great variety; lakes, rapids, and meandering quiet water, with few portages, only 200 yards at Allagash Falls and short lifts around two old dams. Challenging Chase Rapids teaches you to read whitewater and will test paddling skills you've practiced along the way. We explore sites of early logging activity like the Tramway, and hike to an expansive view of the Maine woods from the fire tower on Priestly or Round Pond Mountain. Campsites are primitive and beautiful, and we try to allow plenty of time for relaxing, swimming, and exploring, especially at magnificent Allagash Falls.

YOU PROVIDE ONLY YOUR OWN SLEEPING BAG, PAD, CLOTHING, AND PERSONAL ITEMS. When you sign up, you'll receive a detailed list of clothing and gear we recommend you bring.

THE OUTFITTER PROVIDES THE REST. Allagash Canoe Trips provides all major canoe/camping gear: durable Old Town and Dagger canoes, quality paddles, life jackets, waterproof duffels, tents, cooking and eating utensils, dining fly, first aid kit, and more. If you prefer to use a suitable canoe, tent, PFD, or paddle you're fond of, you're welcome to bring it along.

ALL MEALS ARE PROVIDED.

"Years of experience have taught us how to select the best fresh, frozen, canned, and dried foods, including meats, salads, fresh fruits, natural cereals and whole-grain flours. When in season, vegetables from our own organic garden are on the menu. We serve jumbo pancakes with homemade maple syrup, and bake rolls, biscuits, and delicious nourishing desserts in a reflector oven before the open fire. Every effort is made to provide generous, tasty, and nutritious meals. On a canoe trip you can indulge your healthy appetite and still lose inches around the waist!"

"YOU WILL RECEIVE EXCELLENT INSTRUCTION in the most efficient handling of your canoe in varied water conditions. We'll teach the beginner fundamentals as well as help more experienced paddlers polish their skills. We take plenty of time preparing you to paddle the river. You will learn to read moving water, a must for successful rapid-running. Whether novice or practiced paddler, you will enjoy yourself while learning on our trips!"

COST OF THE TRIP

  • $935. per person ($850 plus 10% Maine sales tax)

DEADLINE TO SIGN UP IS JUNE 15TH FOR A MAXIMUM OF 12 PEOPLE

  • $200 deposit is due when you sign up
    • $250 by May15th
    • $250 by June 15th
    • $235 by July 9th
  • CHECKS PAYABLE TO: Allagash Canoe Trips

Trip coordinator is Betsy Chapman, P. O. Box 187, Hampden, ME 04444

bpchapman@roadrunner.com cell phone 207-944-3264

For more information visit: http://www.allagashcanoetrips.com/methods.asp

To download an application, click:  http://allagashcanoetrips.com/schedule.shtml