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Located in Northwestern Maine, this trip includes both lake and stream paddling and is easy to moderately difficult. Participants should have a good level of comfort in canoes and good swimming skills. Accommodations will include tents and cooking outdoors. Additional amenities are limited as the travel route is remote in most places. Equipment needs include water-based footwear, sleeping bag, sleeping pad, small day pack, and individual dry-bag.
Important Dates
June 5:
NOW AVAILABLE: On-line registration will be open and must be completed by July 8. Completed health and immunization forms must be mailed or faxed to the Colby Health Center as soon as possible. As soon as you know you are coming to Colby, please schedule an appointment with your doctor. You cannot attend school unless this information has been reviewed by Colby Health Center staff.
August 26:

Check in for first-year students is August 26

August 29:

Departure on the outdoor portion of orientation is August 29  between 8 and 9 a.m.

August 31:

Return from the outdoor trips portion of orientation will be between 10 and 2 p.m.

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