WHITEWATER: Paddle some of Maine's most challenging whitewater stretches, the upper Kennebec River and the Lower Dead. Our itinerary for these custom trips will depend on water levels and paddler skill. The East Outlet of the Kennebec features three miles of nearly continuous class II-III rapids, perfect for whitewater canoe and kayak instruction and playboating. The Lower Dead, which is canoeable only on certain weekends, is a 16-mile adventure in exciting, nearly non-stop class II-III whitewater flowing through a pristine wilderness landscape. FAMILY: For those looking for a less intense adventure, the West Outlet of the Kennebec alternates between small ponds and shallow but challenging rapids, rich in opportunity for wildlife viewing and fishing. Overnight trips camp on one of several small islands in Indian Pond, the home of moose, bald eagles, and smallmouth bass.  

INSTRUCTIONAL CLINICS

WHITEWATER CANOE & KAYAK: If you have always wanted to experience the thrill of whitewater canoeing or kayaking, but feel you lack the skills, equipment or confidence required to do so, we offer progressive instructional clinics to accomplish your goals. We start with the latest equipment appropriate for the sport followed by detailed instruction and practice sessions on easy water to gain confidence and skills until the paddler is ready to advance. A hearty lunch is included and enough whitewater to satisfy the most insatiable of appetites!

 CANOE POLING: Have you ever had to "drag" your canoe up stream because you heard there was a good fishing hole up there? Or have you wanted to canoe a stream but couldn't find anyone to shuttle your vehicle? If you have ever had the urge to stand up in your canoe but your mom always told you, "Never stand up in a canoe!" than canoe poling is for you! Canoe poling is a traditional method of propelling your canoe up, down, and all around a stream by standing up and using a 12 foot wood or aluminum pole off the river bottom. Used by fir traders and Maine guides from ages past, poling still remains the technique of choice for many uses of your canoe. Our clinic will lead you through a modern canoe poling progression that will leave you amazed with how easy it is to move your canoe by this method and prove once and for all that your mom was wrong!