Summit Mt. Katahdin 2009 - July 4 week

Included:
- r/t Transportation & 1 night hotel accommodations
- 3 nights camping, Tents provided !
- 4 Breakfasts served...

Itinerary:
Wednesday, July 1:  Depart the city between 3.00 pm to 6.00 pm for Maine.
We will have lunch/dinner on the road.  Arrival at hotel/lodge in evening, check-in, relax.

Thursday, July 2:  Launch early for a full day of whitewater rafting in the Penobscsot River class 4 to 5.
BBQ lunch included on the river. After rafting, set up campsite in Baxter State Park.
If you are not rafting, you can sleep in that morning; brunch in town, then head to Baxter State Park.

Friday, July 3:  Wake up early to hike Mt Katahdin, summit before 1pm, returning to camp by late afternoon.
In the Enjoy a BBQ and campfire

Saturday, July 4:  Back-up day to summit Mt Katahdin or hike other beautiful trails in Baxter Park; The Traveler.
Rent Kayak or Canoe to explore one of the many lakes.
In the Enjoy a BBQ and campfire

Sunday, July 5:  Possible an early morning Hike.
12.00 noon: Decamp and depart for NYC...

   
Penobscot River, Class 4 & 5, White Water Rafting
Set amongst the spectacular backdrop of Maine's highest mountain, Mt. Katahdin, the West Branch of the Penobscot River features internationally known heart pumping whitewater for the truly adventurous paddler.

Entering a sheer rock-walled corridor, you explode through Exterminator hole and then run the Staircase, a tough Class V rapid. Next you'll raft the Cribworks, a Class V boulder-choked, serpentine rapid. Downriver, you'll continue through chutes and dramatic drops which are intermingled with peaceful stretches of calm water. You'll also cascade wildly over a riverwide waterfall. And since our rafting trips are smaller and slow-paced, we're often able to surf the Falls and stop at the natural waterslide. The Penobscot River runs along the border of Baxter State Park in full view of Mt. Katahdin. The scenery alone is worth the trip.  All full day Penobscsot River rafting trips include a hearty BBQ lunch featuring chicken, fish or steak with side dishes of rice, salad and a cold drink.

Full Service Basecamp at Hidden Springs Campground, set in the tall pines and yet just minutes away from the amenities offered in Millinocket, Maine. 

PENOBSCOT DOUBLE DIP WHITEWATER RAFTING TRIP
For the ultimate whitewater rafting adventure, we will do the Double Dip trip:
We'll raft the technical Class IV-V rapids twice. This trip is only for the athletic, physically fit and adventurous whitewater rafter.

EXPERIENCE LEVEL
Intermediate to Advanced+. Minimum age 14. Previous experience recommended but not necessary.

1-DAY PENOBSCOT RIVER RAFTING TRIP ITINERARY
A 1-day Penobscot River trip meets around 8:00 a.m. In the morning, rafters meet the guides, sign a general release, and grab a lifejacket and paddle. In cooler weather, wetsuits can be rented that morning for $7-15; a bathing suit, shorts and sneakers are fine on warmer days. After listening to a safety talk, rafters are shuttled to the river put-in. During the rafting trip, we stop for a snack (if the water and weather permit). Ideally, we break at a waterfall or swimming hole. After rafting, we feast on a hearty chicken, steak or salmon BBQ lunch (vegetarians accommodated with advance notice). The day ends around 5:00 with a picture show of you rafting the big rapids all day.