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OKPIK 2013
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| Pine Tree Council offers a Winter Camping experience at Camp Hinds
in Raymond, Maine.
OKPIK (ook’ pick) is the Inuit name for the Snowy Owl and also the name
and symbol of the official Boy Scouts of America cold weather camping program.
Maine offers a beautiful setting for your OKPIK adventure. It’s location
on Panther Pond in Raymond, Maine is ideally suited for this exciting winter
camping program. Your trip begins at our lodge where you will spend Friday
night before heading out on the trail. Relax in our spacious lodge!
After a hearty breakfast get geared up and head out into the wilderness.
Try on a pair of skies or snowshoes and explore miles of trails in the
pristine Maine woods. |
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Program Features
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Back Country Skiing
Learning to ski in the backcountry is easy thanks to our specially
designed skis. Miles of scenic trails, allow skiers of all abilities to
enjoy Maine’s beauty.
Shelter Building
Learn to build your own quinzee or thermal shelter out of snow and
natural materials. A quinzee will remain at a cozy 25 degrees even when
the temperature is far below zero!
Snow-shoeing
The traditional method of travel in the Maine woods, is still a fun
and efficient way to get where you are going!
Meals
All trail meals are designed for ease of preparation and cleanup using
backpacking stoves. A variety of high calorie foods, and lots of them keep
you warm all weekend! |
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OKPIK Maine Offers:
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Backpacking style trail food
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Trained OKPIK guides to accompany your crew
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Hundreds of acres at and around Camp Hinds in Raymond, Maine
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Cold weather first aid and camping training
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Equipment sleds, skies, snowshoes, and other cold weather camping gear
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Supplemental cold weather clothing and sleeping systems
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Emergency Radio communication
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OKPIK Maine participant patches
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Shower facilities in our heated lodge
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OKPIK Trading Post
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Dates and Fees
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Fees for 2013
$75.00 for Pine Tree Council youth and adults
$100.00 for Out of Council youth and adults
$60.00 for extra adults not required for the two deep
leadership requirements per crew staying in the lodge |
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2013 OKPIK Dates
Weekend 1 Jan. 11-13
Weekend 2 Jan. 18-20
Weekend 3 Jan. 25-27
Weekend 4 Feb. 1-3
Weekend 5 Feb. 8-10
Weekend 6 Feb. 15-17
Weekend 7 March 1-3
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Reservation Information
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| Reservation for the popular OKPIK program should be made as early as
possible. We do fill up! You can make a reservation by phone. Your reservation
will be held for two weeks and is secured when your deposit is paid. Reservations
are subject to cancellation after the deposit deadline date. Call Pine
Tree Council at (207) 797-5252 for reservations or download the OKPIK flyer
which includes the reservation form. |
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Additional Information
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Medical Forms
We require a Boy Scouts of America medical form (physical within 1
year) from every OKPIK participant.
Minimum Age Requirement:
Participants must be age 13+
More Information
More information and reservations can be made through the Pine Tree
Council 797-5252. |
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