Upcoming Events
OAPI Spring 2010 Calendar of Events
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DATE |
EVENT |
DESCRIPTION |
COST |
REGISTRATION DEADLINE |
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Wed, Jan 27th
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Free ride to Big Rock Ski Mountain |
Big Rock Ski Mountain in Mars Hill, Maine offers FREE Lift Tickets every Wed night, and OAPI provides FREE transportation! Depart Gentile Hall at 4:00 pm, return by 9:45 pm. We will cancel if driving conditions are unsafe. |
FREE |
Just show up at Gentile by 3:45 pm. |
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Fri, Jan 29th |
Snowshoe |
Get a great afternoon workout on snowshoes! We will travel from Gentile Hall along the fields behind campus to Arnold Brook Lake. No experience required. |
FREE |
Leaving from Gentile Hall at 2:30 pm back by 5:00 pm. |
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Sat, Jan 30th |
Dog Sledding |
Head to the small town of Stockholm, ME and see and live the life of a musher for the afternoon! Learn about the sport, help harness the team and feel the wind in your face as the sled is hauled by the strength and energy of huskies! Meet at Gentile Hall at 9:00 am, back in PI by 3:15 pm. |
UMPI Students: $35
Non-Students: $40 |
Students have early sign-up from Tues, Jan 19th – Fri, Jan 22. After that registration is open for the community. Registration deadline is open until the trip is full! |
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Feb Dates: 3rd, 10th & 24th
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Free ride to Big Rock Ski Mountain |
Big Rock Ski Mountain in Mars Hill Maine offers FREE Lift Tickets every Wed night, and OAPI provides FREE transportation! Depart Gentile Hall at 4:00 pm, return by 9:45 pm. We will cancel if driving conditions are unsafe. |
FREE |
Just show up at Gentile by 3:45 pm. |
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Fri, Feb 26th |
Full Moon Snowshoe and Potluck at Nordic Heritage Center |
Enjoy the natural light of the full moon on the snow as we explore the trails at the Nordic Heritage Center in PI. Afterwards, warm up inside near the fire with yummy homemade goodies! |
FREE
Meet at Gentile Hall at 5:30 pm dressed to be outside. |
Fri, Feb 26th by 4 pm. |
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March dates: 3rd, 10th & 17th Please note: These are all of the dates for March |
Free ride to Big Rock Ski Mountain |
Big Rock Ski Mountain in Mars Hill Maine offers FREE Lift Tickets every Wed night, and OAPI provides FREE transportation! Depart Gentile Hall at 4:00 pm, return by 9:45 pm. We will cancel if driving conditions are unsafe. |
FREE |
Just show up at Gentile Hall by 3:45 pm. |
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Fri, March 12th |
XC Skiing at Aroostook State Park |
No experience required. Enjoy the peace and quiet of Aroostook State Park as we explore by cross country skis! Great trails and an awesome workout. Equipment available. |
$1.50 |
Show up at Gentile Hall by 2:30 pm to join in the fun! |
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Sat, March 13th – Sun, March 14th
Pre-Trip Meeting, March 4th at 7 pm. |
Winter Summit Attempt of Mount Katahdin |
Hiking experience recommended and some level of physical fitness required. Weathering permitting, Sunday is going to be a long day of snowshoeing and hiking with crampons as we attempt to summit Maine’s highest peak! If you are interested in this trip please contact Amanda at 768-9401 |
UMPI Students: $160
Non-Student: $175 |
Fri, Feb 26th by 4 pm. |
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Monday, March 22nd – Thursday, March 25th |
Mont Sainte Anne Down Hill Skiing and Snowboarding Spring Break Trip |
Ski, board or xc ski at Quebec’s jewel of Ski Resorts. With over 65 trails, numerous quad chairlifts and a vertical drop of over 2000 ft this is more than your average Mountain! |
UMPI Students: $220 Non-Students: $250
Includes 3 nights lodging, 3 day lift tickets, food and transportation |
Friday, Feb 5th - $100 minimum deposit due |
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Sat, April 17th and Sun, April 18th |
Wilderness First Aid Certification (WFA) |
Become certified as a WFA. This certification covers CPR and First Aid plus advanced skills for outdoor emergencies. Contact Anja Whittington for more information. 768-9537 |
$100 |
Mon, April 12th |
