Outdoor Activity – Adult Education Classes
Preparing for a Long Distance Hike:
Tuesday October 18-November 22 6:30-8:30PM 6 weeks
offered through Five Town CSD Adult & Community Education
Are you ready to hike the Appalachian Trail, Pacific Crest Trail or the Continental Divide Trail? This is a hands-on class, presented by a woman who has hiked all three with her hound dog (and many shorter trails of 200+ miles). You will be putting up tents, cooking and playing with gear. We will have discussions on “leave no trace” ethics, guides, maps, hygiene, gear (stoves, packs, tents, tarps), gear weight, hiking partners, hiking with a dog, clothing, helpful websites, safety concerns and our last class is a backcountry cook off. You be going outside, so be ready for the elements with warm waterproof clothing and headlamps. Be ready with your pack and gear for a weigh in and analysis. We will also discuss signing up for hikes, overnight trips, or maybe a group AT starting in April.
Fall Hiking
Sundays 12:30 PM- 3:30 PM October 16- November 20 6 weeks
offered through Five Town CSD Adult & Community Education
Hiking is a great way to meet other active people and in fall the weather is cool, perfect for hiking. The trails we will take are the best of Maine stuff- beautiful moss, roots and rocks, short steep climbs, delightful ocean views. These three-hour hikes will be at a moderate pace with two breaks. The group will meet at different trailheads in the Camden Hills area. You must be healthy and able to engage strenuous physical activity. The best day to hike during hunting season is Sunday, if you don’t look great in orange. Come to the Thursday, October 13 evening class What’s in Your Day Pack or call to receive an email with day pack hints. Limit 12 adults.
What’s in Your Day Pack:
Thursday 6:30-8:00PM October 13 1 night
offered through Five Town CSD Adult & Community Education
The weather has changed, what’s in your pack now? What if your day hike turns to sleet? Are you ready? This will be a thoughtful discussion on what to bring hiking. Bring in your pack and share why you have the items in it. I’ll show you mine you show me yours. This class is also a primer for the Sunday hike series beginning on October 16.
Past Offerings in Adult Education:
FALL HIKING
Come join the fun and make new friends while exploring and hiking in the Camden hills and Midcoast area. This is the best time of year in the Maine woods. The hikes will meet on Saturdays for 2 hours, 10 – 12 in the morning. This will be moderately paced: participants should be healthy, over 18 and able to do strenuous exercise. Rain jackets and pants are required. Get on the email list to find out more about what you’ll need on our hikes and possible trailhead meeting places. Hike dates September 25, October 2, and October 9. sign up early-group size is limited.
WINTER HIKING / SNOWSHOEING
Take care of yourself this holiday season. The woods are deserted, the air smells different, and we may even hear ice sing! The hikes will be moderately paced: participants should be healthy, over 18 and able to do strenuous exercise. 3 Saturdays in December 4, 11, and 18 from 9:30 in the morning to 12:00 noon. Warm layers of clothes, rain coats and pants, possibly snowshoes required.
Hiking 5.25.10
Offered through Five Town Adult and Community Education
Overnight backpack at the ski hut in Camden Hills State Park in May. A 2 mile walk on the multi-use trail to the hut. For those of us feeling energetic; we’ll hike in the park as well. Bring snacks, lunch and breakfast. Dinner will be provided and cooked together. You will need a sleeping bag, pad, water, raincoat and clothes. Meet Tuesday May 25 at 7pm to discuss what to bring.
Hike and/or Snowshoe for Beginners 2.2.10
Offered by Five Town CSD Adult & Community Education
Get out of your winter cave and stay in shape. Get a dose of motivation. Come explore the beauty of the quiet season in the Camden Hills area. This is NOT a beginner class, a good level of physical fitness is required. Participants must be over 18 years old and able to hike up and down steep hills for 3 hours for up to 5 miles. Dress ready for all weather conditions (in layers, warm waterproof and breathable outerwear and boots, wool or synthetics- NO COTTON) and bring beverage and a snack.
Hike and/or Snowshoe 2.2.10
Offered by Five Town CSD Adult & Community Education
Get out of your winter cave and stay in shape. Get a dose of motivation. Come explore the beauty of the quiet season in the Camden Hills area. This is NOT a beginner class, a good level of physical fitness is required. Participants must be over 18 years old and able to hike up and down steep hills for 3 hours for up to 5 miles. Dress ready for all weather conditions (in layers, warm waterproof and breathable outerwear and boots, wool or synthetics- NO COTTON) and bring beverage and a snack.
