2020 Winter Trek | Ages High School

OVERVIEW

Rippleffect now offers four seasons of outdoor adventure through our Treks program.  Our Treks offer the height of Rippleffect wilderness adventure as Trekkers will have the opportunity to summit snowy White Mountain peaks, expedition paddle throughout Casco Bay’s Calendar Islands, backpack on the Appalachian Trail  and more!  With 3-day long weekend programs throughout the school year to 10-day multi-sport treks, these programs are designed to meet a wide range of interests and schedules for busy students.  Specific destinations will vary based on the season and the weather conditions.

Open to all High School students (Unless otherwise noted)

January 18th-20th

Pack Out on Thursday, Jan 16th

Join the Rippleffect Winter Trek Team as they explore the White Mountains of New Hampshire! This seriously fun 3-day/2-night adventure is limited to 12 participants, so contact Rippleffect to hold your spot today.

No prior experience is necessary. This adventure will emphasize four critical elements to the expedition team: Safety, Teamwork, Leadership and FUN! Participants should be motivated, willing to challenge themselves and prepared to be active!

Included in Winter Treks:

  • All necessary supplemental winter gear and clothing

  • Food and Transportation

  • 1:6 Guide to Participant ratio

  • Outdoor leadership and skill building curriculum

PRICING DETAILS

  • January 18th-20th: $300/Participant

PACK-OUT INFORMATION

Pack Out– Thursday, Jan. 16 th , 5:30PM-7:30PM, Rippleffect Office- 159 State Street,
basement:  PLEASE BE ON TIME.

Participants will have the opportunity to meet one another, see the route that we will be hiking and pack all group gear/food.  Participants must bring all of their gear and packs to this pack out.  Any gear that participants are borrowing for the Trek will be available to pack up at this meeting. Please come prepared with ALL of your gear.  Your packed bag will be left in our office for the evening and will be ready and loaded into our gear truck for our departure the following morning.
 

DROP-OFF AND PICK-UP

Saturday, Jan. 18th , 6:30AM Rippleffect Office- 159 State Street, basement. Monday, Jan. 20th , 4:00PM, Rippleffect Office- 159 State Street, basement.

Cancellation: Due to the possibility of inclement weather Rippleffect reserves the right to cancel the
Trek. Cancellation will be determined 24 hours prior to departure and will be communicated to you via phone and email. In the event of a cancellation we will re- schedule the Trek for Presidents Day weekend, February 15-17.