Summer off to a great start!!!

Welcome to our new Wilderness Programs Blog!!!

The wilderness trip office is taking a huge step toward keeping our parents and friends of trippers abreast of what is going on afield. We will be updating this blog on a regular basis. The summer is busy and our focus will be on our people in the field, but we'll try to update this as often as possible. We'll attempt to give our readers information about how our groups are doing, where they are headed, the challenges and victories they experience, and of course when possible will be providing you with photos from the field.

Summer 2008 is off to a wonderful start! Our first students arrived on campus on June 24 to a beautiful Maine summer day. It was the "opening day" we hope for all year long: warm, with lots of sun and a slight breeze to make things comfortable. The many anxious faces we saw arrive that morning were soon turned to ones of excitement as they learned of the experiences upon which they were about to embark .

The following morning most of our groups loaded into vans and set forth across the state. Whether it was into canoes, kayaks, or with packs on their backs they began their introductions into the wonders of wilderness travel. Each step of the way they'll be learning the finer points of living in a small community, traveling together with a sense of purpose and a sense of place, and leaving no trace at each spot they visit.

Thanks, and keep checking back for updates on individual trips.