Summer '08 - Canoe the St. Croix River!

This is going to be a blast, just like the Alumni St. Croix trip we hosted in 2007!

This Alumni (adult only) Wilderness Trip canoes the St. Croix River on the Canada / Maine border. Over the years Kieve & Wavus campers have taken wilderness trips but one of the most vividly remembered river trips has always been the St. Croix. Campers recall increasing their paddling skills on the big lakes and then putting those skills to good use by navigating the white water of the St. Croix-bouncing back and forth between Canada and the US as they make their way to Kelly Landing.

This summer you (and your spouse, significant other or friend) are invited to join Kieve and Wavus staff and other alumni on the St. Croix once more. This is your opportunity to experience a perfect blend of Maine scenery, moderate whitewater, wilderness campsites, and excellent fishing in the company of other Kieve or Wavus folk. We will supply the canoes, tents, cooking gear and food; you'll be responsible for your own bedding and personal equipment. The cost of the trip is $500 and will include transportation to and from the St. Croix from camp.

St. Croix Itinerary

Monday, To Be Determined - Arrive at the Red Farm House
Cocktails 5:00pm
Dinner 6:00pm
Post-Dinner, Pack and Plan for the St. Croix

Tuesday, - Hit the River
6:00am Breakfast
7:00am Leave for Vanceboro (approximately a 4 ½ hour drive)
Noon, Eat lunch and put-in on the St. Croix
Short paddle clinic then proceed to campsite

Wednesday, - Paddle
A full day of river paddling with several sections of mellow rapids along the way, culminating with a class 3 rapid (Little Falls) that can be run with unloaded boats

Thursday, - Paddle
A full day of river paddling with several rips and no portages

Friday, - Paddle
Another opportunity to shoot or portage a class 3 rapid then transition into a slower river with fewer rips

Saturday, - Short paddle and take-out
Paddle into a wider flow with many channels. Look for Kelly Landing just south of Grand Falls (2nd inlet). Return to Kieve, arriving mid afternoon.
Optional dinner and evening at the Red Farm House, or depart for home

Please email Kristin Mallory if you have any questions about the trip, or if you just want to chat. We can't wait to see generations of Kieve and Wavus families together here next summer, and hope this will be the beginning (or re-emergence) of another wonderful KieveWavus tradition!