White Mountains Multisport

White Mountains Multisport Itinerary:

• Day 1

  Your trip begins today in Errol, New Hampshire. We’ll meet at L.L. Cote Store between 3:00 and 5:00 p.m. You’ll then receive directions to your shared cabin to get settled in before dinner. We’ll get acquainted and discuss the next 2 days of adventures. Dinner included.

• Day 2

  After 7:30 a.m. breakfast, get ready for a day of paddling with a picnic lunch. Individuals choose sit-on-top kayaks or canoes. The group will decide between a flatwater / quickwater route into the Lake Umbagog Wildlife refuge, or a quickwater / Class I & II whitewater route through Thirteen Mile Woods. Both routes may be done on a good-weather day if the group is up to it. Full instruction and paddling equipment is provided. Stops for photo opportunities may include wildlife, paddling action, fall foliage and pond reflections. Look forward to an special evening activity after dinner. Paddling: 3-5 hours; All meals included, please bring your favorite energy snacks to eat throughout the day.

• Day 3

  Checking out of the cabin after 7:30 a.m. breakfast, we’ll head out for a day of biking, hiking, and capturing more pictures. We’ll mountain bike on a gravel road through a boreal forest along a mountain stream, easy to moderate grade for 2-3 hours. Along the way, your guides will offer insights into the local history and wildlife. We’ll enjoy a picnic lunch at a scenic spot and hike about 2 hours to gain sweeping mountain views, search for animal tracks and other signs of possible wildlife like pine marten or moose. Our adventure ends around 2:00 p.m. to allow ample travel time home. If scheduling a flight out, plan accordingly (for example, plan to fly out of Portland at 7:30 p.m. or Manchester at 8:00 p.m. at the earliest). There’s plenty of lodging between Errol and airports if departing the next day. Biking: 2-3 hours; Hiking: 2 hours; Breakfast and lunch included.

Although we do our very best to adhere to the schedule listed above, this itinerary is subject to change for numerous reasons beyond our control. The final route is left up to the discretion of the guides, and is based upon trip member’s skill, interests, and weather conditions.  There are many wonderful and customizable options for this region, and our experienced guides will help the group to discern the best of all options.  This trip is operated rain or shine.

All accommodations; meals as noted in the daily itinerary; professional instruction and guiding; single or double kayaks or canoes including all paddling equipment; bicycles.

Transportation from your hometown to group meeting point; park entrance fees where required, insurance of any kind; alcoholic beverages (please do not bring); soft drinks; guide gratuities; bike helmets (you must bring your own) and items of a personal nature.

This trip is rated Moderate (3) as we plan to kayak 2-4 hours on Day One on moving water, then the following morning we’ll set out for 2-3 hours of biking and later a 2 hour hike. To maximize your enjoyment of the trip and to avoid sore muscles, we suggest that you engage in a regular exercise regimen beginning at least three months prior to your departure.  Most important to your enjoyment of the trip is your overall fitness level.

Daytime temperatures usually range between 45 - 75 degrees F, with evening temperatures dropping to the 30s - 50s. You may encounter cool and rainy conditions, including fog and wind. Rain is a possibility so adequate raingear is important. This trip operates rain or shine.

This trip is subject to the booking information set forth in the current REI Adventures Weekend Reservation Information. Please read this information carefully and call us if you have any questions. A full gear list and detailed pre-trip information is sent upon sign-up. We highly recommend the purchase of travel insurance through REI Adventures. If coverage is purchased within 21 days of your initial reservation, the 'Pre-existing Conditions Exclusion' is waived (certain exclusions apply).

We look forward to having you join us for the trip of a lifetime! Why wait? Space is limited, reserve your adventure today.

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