Maine Winter Expedition
27 FEB - 2 MAR 2025 | Greenville, Maine
Overview
This Expedition will provide a new and challenging experience for members that diversifies the activity, skill, and seasons we typically get outdoors. This Expedition was done in the winter of 2024 and was such a great experience we decided to run it back! Snow, campfires, hot chow, cabin life. Let’s go!
WHO
Up to 30 Veterans/
Mil Spouses
WHERE
Medawisla Lodge, near Greenville, Maine
WHEN
27 FEB - 2 MAR 2025
NOTE: We will be sleeping indoors.
ABOUT
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.
Difficulty Rating:
2.5 / 5.0
Application Window:
4 Dec 24 - 31 Jan 25
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.
Included in Registration
All meals from arrival to the Lodge through departure
Airport shuttle to the Lodge
Lodging
Gear rentals
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.
Highlights:
- Snowshoeing
- XC skiing
- Experiencing the night sky of an international Dark Sky Reserve
- Camaraderie around campfire
- Nordic sauna
- Intensive Resilience building each day
- Large, comfy lodge serving hot meals
“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
