Mahoosuc Guide Service

Canoe Trip Calendar 2010
MAINE RIVER GUIDE TRAINING - EAST BRANCH PENOBSCOT RIVER
May 5 - 9 $575	The upper East Branch is the most spectacular wilderness river in the northeast. The many falls and gorges are interspersed with majestic views of the Baxter Park Mountains. The trip starts at the outlet of Lake Matagamon. The Maine River Guide Program is designed for those wishing to become registered Maine Guides and guides wanting more experience on technical rivers. All aspects of canoeing and camping will be covered. Some of the topics will include: poling, portaging, lining, campcraft, cooking and baking, fly fishing, setting up a warm dry campsite, northwoods natural history and white water techniques/river safety. The East Branch is ideally suited for a guides training course. There are numerous Class 2 and 3 rapids and four portages. It is well worth the effort for the privilege of canoeing the East Branch. For more information contact Kevin or Polly at info@mahoosuc.com or phone 207-824-2073.
ST. JOHN RIVER
May 16 - 22 $1050	The Abenaki knew it as Wallastook, or "Beautiful River"-and it is! Largest of Maine's Rivers, the St. John is reminiscent of the great rivers of the Canadian North. From Baker Lake, the river begins as a small stream, gradually growing in size and power as it flows near the Canadian border. The St. John is a great river to learn or refine river paddling techniques because the rapids become successfully more difficult as we voyage north to our take-out in Allagash Village. The St. John winds through some of Maine¹s wildest and most remote country. Small wonder that the lynx has chosen this area to be his last home in the eastern lower 48 states. For more information contact Kevin or Polly at info@mahoosuc.com or phone 207-824-2073.
UPPER MISSOURI RIVER - MONTANA
June 12 - 20 $1930	The upper Missouri in north central Montana is designated as part of the National Wild and Scenic River System of America. The river has a constantly flowing current which makes for a leisurely paddle in some of the west¹s most spectacular country. The wide valley gives a spacious feeling in this ³big sky country². The unique rock formations of the White Cliffs area, home of the bighorn sheep, antelope, white tail and mule deer, white pelican and the rich history of Sacajewa, a Shosone guide for Lewis and Clark are some of the draws to this country and this river trip. Come feel it¹s magic! For more information contact Kevin or Polly at info@mahoosuc.com or phone 207-824-2073.
MIRAMICHI ATLANTIC SALMON FISHING
June 25 - 30 $1000 (catch and release license) or $1100 (catch and keep license)	The Miramichi River is world renoun for it's Atlantic Salmon runs. This trip will combine the best of both wilderness canoeing and fly fishing for Atlantics. We'll spend four days on the river fly fishing our way down so daily paddling distances won't be much, but you'll get to see some spectacular and seldom visited country. Legendary local guide, Kevin Silliker, will be guiding this trip with us. We'll do either the Little SW Branch or the NW Branch depending on water levels and where the salmon are running. Don't miss this once in a lifetime opportunity. For more information contact Kevin or Polly at info@mahoosuc.com or phone 207-824-2073.
GRAND LAKES REGION WOMEN'S CANOE TRIP/ NATIVE PLANT STUDY
July 18 - 23 $825	A new women's trip for us to offer is to the North Eastern Maine lakes region. Area resident and Maine guide, Sue Szwed, will be guiding this trip with Polly. Some of the lakes we will explore are: Sysladobsis, Pocumcus, West Grand Lake and Junior. Time will be spent learning about the edible and medicinal uses of plants that grow in this area. Sandy beaches, interconnecting lakes and the surrounding mountains are some of the uniqueness of this area. Another added attraction after the canoe trip is the Grand Lake Stream Festival July 29th and 30th; with crafts and music all weekend. For more information contact Kevin or Polly at info@mahoosuc.com or phone 207-824-2073.
WOMEN'S CANOE and T'AI CHI WEEKEND - UMBAGOG LAKE (3 Days)
July 30 - Aug 1 $400	T'ai Chi, Qigong and meditation will weave it's way through this wilderness canoe trip. Betsy Foster will join Polly in guiding this trip in the western mountains of Maine and New Hampshire. We will put in on the Magalloway River, paddle across Umbagog Lake to the mouth of the Rapid River and then continue on down to our take out on the Androscoggin River. T'ai will be part of our weekend as well as a hike along the Rapid River and views of the bald eagle nests in Umbagog National Wildlife Refuge. This is a beautiful area with much wildlife. For more information contact Kevin or Polly at info@mahoosuc.com or phone 207-824-2073.
WOMEN'S CANOE and YOGA WEEKEND - UMBAGOG LAKE (3 Days)
August 6 - 8 $400	A unique paddling experience in one of Maine's more beautiful lakes,where the surrounding mountains provide a spectacular panorama in every direction. We will paddle down the Magalloway River to Umbagog Lake and to the mouth of the Rapid River, camping close to a bald eagle's nest and hiking on the foot trail that parallels the river. We will finish the trip by paddling down the Androscoggin River to our take out north of Errol, New Hampshire. Kim Chandler of Innerlight Yoga Studios will be co-leading this trip with Polly and facilitating yoga exercises throughout the weekend. For more information contact Kevin or Polly at info@mahoosuc.com or phone 207-824-2073.
WEST BRANCH PENOBSCOT RIVER/CHESUNCOOK LAKE
August 9-13 $775	This trip retraces part of Thoreau's voyage through the Maine woods and offers an excellent beginners' wilderness trip through country rich in wildlife, logging history and native American history. There are no difficult rapids or portages on the entire trip. An added feature is the opportunity to visit historic Chesunook village, the last roadless settlement left in Maine which was visited by Thoreau in 1850. This is the most popular introduction to Maine canoe camping we offer and it¹s an excellent choice for families (children 15 and younger 25% off). For more information contact Kevin or Polly at info@mahoosuc.com or phone 207-824-2073.
CANOEING WITH THE CREE - LAKE WAPOSITE, QUEBEC
August 21 - 29 $2200	Quaking bogs, black spruce, woodland caribou, northern lights-welcome to the land of the Cree! This trip offers our guests a rare opportunity to travel with a Cree couple, David and Anna Bosum, through their ancestral homeland. Several days will be spent in the Cree Village of Ouje-Bougoumou learning more about the Cree language and culture. Learn traditional northwoods canoe traveling techniques with the people who developed them. For more information contact Kevin or Polly at info@mahoosuc.com or phone 207-824-2073.
GREEN RIVER - UTAH
October 3 - 12 $1950	This is a spectacular paddle through Utah's famous Canyonlands country. We will cover 56 river miles starting from Mineral Bottom and passing through Stillwater Canyon to the confluence of the Colorado River. From there we will travel upstream back to Moab. This is a flat water river in a very remote part of the southwest. In October these high desert plains offer warm days, cool nights and few tourists. There will be time for some hiking in the side canyons of the Canyonlands. A trip to remember! For more information contact Kevin or Polly at info@mahoosuc.com or phone 207-824-2073.
CUSTOM ALLAGASH CANOE TRIPS
BEFORE THE BUGS May 24-29 $975 (better fishing) FAMILY TRIP July 5-10 $975 FALL FOLIAGE (good fly fishing) September 28 - October 3 $975	We are available to do custom trips on the Allagash river June through September on dates that meet your schedule. we require a minimum party size of four. Contact us for dates of availability. We can also do custom family trips on the West Branch of the Penobscot during this period. Understandably Maine's most famous canoe trip, the Allagash is in many ways the most representative of its canoe country. It is rich in wildlife such as moose, otter, eagle and osprey and historic artifacts from the river logging era. The rapids are beginners level and there is only one portage, around the spectacular 50 ft. Allagash Falls. We choose to paddle the Allagash at times of year that avoid the crowds and the bugs. The May and the fall foliage trips also have the added benefit of some super fishing. For more information contact Kevin or Polly at info@mahoosuc.com or phone 207-824-2073.
	Children's Discounts Children under the age of 13 go for a 25% discount on all trips