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When Wilderness Turns Deadly

This year, at the Maine Conference for Small Town Jewish Life, I’m teaching a course on basic orienteering.  If you follow this site, you know that I’m a big advocate for the...

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Glowing tent in the winter in Maine

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Backpacking with Autistic Children

Backpacking is a really exciting experience for a lot of kids.  For children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), it can be fraught with anxiety, as it involves multiple changes in...

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Appalachian Trail, Featured, Hiking, News

New Permit Requirements on AT in Shenandoah

Starting this month, you will now be required to buy a permit at Recreation.gov in order to complete the Shenandoah National Park portion of the Appalachian Trail.  The previous system,...

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Upcoming Events

Full Moon Hike

Enjoy a full moon hike on Sears Island with your Jewish and Jewish-adjacent friends!  We will hike the new Cliffs

November 5, 2025
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Cold Weather Outdoors Class

EVENT CANCELLED – WILL RESCHEDULE Course Overview This class introduces the principles of surviving, moving, and thriving in cold weather

November 16, 2025
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