ALUMNI Queer Canoeing - New England
August 12-16, 2023
We're heading to Maine for our first ever Alumni trip! Meant to celebrate and recognize the TVOPers who’ve ‘ventured out’ with us in years prior, the Alumni Trip is a great way to continue developing a sense of LGBTQ+ community outdoors. Join us as we paddle the calm waters of New England, camping at primitive sites along the way. Paddling instruction included.
Please note: This trip is open to all TVOP Alum - you don't need to be a canoe alum to register!
Activity Level 2 - Flat water-Class 1. Breaks as needed. Ability to carry drybags and canoes to/from water’s edge, and for up to 1 mile portage.
Some experience required.
Active Hours per day: 4-8
GENERAL INFO
Location: Portland, ME
(Wabanaki ancestral lands)
Start Date: August 12, 2023
End Date: August 16, 2023
Cost: $325 - $850 sliding scale
Estimated value: $625
To find out where you fall best in our sliding scale, see the “Why does this trip cost money?” dropdown below.
Includes: Minimal shuttling to trailhead, Food & gear: backpacks, sleeping bags, tents, stoves, bowls, utensils
Doesn't Include: Carpool to trip location, personal items, clothing, boots, toiletries, flights
COVID SAFETY
- Proof of vaccination
- Masks are not required during this event, however they are welcomed if wearing one allows you to better engage with the group
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Our sliding scale is meant to make our trips and events more accessible for those who have financial barriers. Paying a higher amount allows us to provide more opportunities to others. Paying a smaller amount is recommended for those who would not otherwise be able to afford the estimated value. Please choose an amount that you will be able to pay, but will not hinder your ability to afford food, housing, etc. By paying as much as you can, we are able to serve more of our community members.
Our sliding scale recommendation:
- Low: Yearly income $30,000 or under, struggles to meet basic needs
- Mid (pays estimated value): Yearly income $40,000-$75,000, some expendable income
- High: Yearly income $80,000-$100,000, comfortable, never struggle with basic needs
Need more examples? We follow the Green Bottle principle. Click here to view and find out where you fall.
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Information for our land acknowledgment was gathered from nativeland.ca, which provides an estimate of original indigenous land occupation, but does not take into account migratory patterns or movement of the many surrounding communities. We recognize the historical complexity of indigenous movement across the land, and honor with gratitude the many, many surviving native nations whose land we benefit from in our work to diversify the outdoors.
