Overview
An Eagle Expedition that challenges participants through winter-based physical activity in the far northwoods of Maine that surround the famous Appalachian Trail and the storied 100-mile wilderness. Activities may include cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, and other outdoor challenges that push personal boundaries of comfort and endurance.
In addition to outdoor activities, participants will be exposed to programming designed to build and strengthen resilience as it relates to veterans and community leaders.
The Expedition will be composed of daily group activities that take place outdoors coupled with discussions, periods of reflection, and potentially a seminar on resilience
Application window: DEC 8 - FEB 11, 2027
Fee: $50
Fundraising: Raise $100 to earn an Expedition swag pack
Notified: Applicants will be notified of their status starting Dec 8. Applicants who apply after Dec 8, will be notified on a rolling basis.
Expedition Highlights
Cross-country skiing
Beginner-friendly trails
Snowshoeing
Beginner-friendly trails
Camaraderie
In a winter setting and around campfire
Other Highlights include:
Experiencing the night sky of an international Dark Sky Reserve
Nordic sauna
Intensive Resilience building each day
Large, comfy lodge serving hot
Requirements and Logistics
What to bring:
Your own winter attire. A detailed packing list will be provided.
What’s included:
Lodging
All meals from arrival at the Lodge through departure
Gear rentals
Travel
Airport shuttle to the Lodge
Fundraising Commitment
$300 with a $50 deposit due at time of acceptance. The remainder may be fundraised with the help of an easy, ready to use fundraising platform! Let us know if you’d like to fundraise the fee. We’re here to help.
“I met a great group of Eagles and felt an instant, natural connection with fellow veterans who enjoyed the outdoors, enjoyed the challenging physical activity, and enjoying sharing laughs and struggles together.
For any Eagle out there, new or having been around for a number of years, I encourage you to reach outside your comfort zone and sign up for an expedition that interests you!”
-John
Why attend?
Eagles should attend this Expedition to challenge themselves with new activities in a beautiful yet challenging environment without the overt risk of overnight exposure. Those who love winter or would like to try to love winter should certainly apply. This type of experience will provide ample opportunities for solitude while the forest is muted in snow. This Expedition will be less physically demanding than other Expeditions, and will offer the comforts of staying at a lodge.
This Expedition will focus on building resilience through the trying adventures had on Expeditions. The challenge and camaraderie will be ever-present but woven into each experience will be opportunities for participants to build valuable skills in resiliency; to build grit and toughness against all challenges, physically, emotionally, and intellectually. Eagles who are interested in building resilience, learning about resilience, and exploring their own resiliency in a tough, winter environment should apply to this Expedition.
Ready to take on the winter?
