BadDNA
May 4th, 2009, 04:47 PM
This article was in the March issue of Singletracks. There is still some space left but spots are filling fast, if you're interested let me know soon, I'll be sending our deposit at the end of the month and I'll need yours by the 15th of May...
For the past several summers I’ve been making the trip up to Back Country Excursions in Parsonsfield, Maine, in the foothills of the White Mountains, for a weekend of fun riding. Back Country offers camping, canoeing, swimming, tubing and, of course, mountain biking.
Founded in 1991, Back Country Excursions is the first and longest-running mountain bike touring company in the Eastern U.S. Cliff started by first promoting eco-biking tours and multi-sport adventures. Mountain biking became the main draw. Cliff's love of nature and his deep personal conviction that "the quality of human life is directly related to our appreciation and gratitude for the natural community" makes it clear that getting in touch with nature on a mountain bike is top priority around here. His aim is to share rare and beautiful natural and wild areas with guests while making minimal environmental impact. A portion of the proceeds are donated annually to local environmental causes.
I arrive at Back Country Excursions and I’m met in the driveway by Cliff, who greets me and asks “How quickly can you be ready for a ride?” Starting with this opening ride early Friday afternoon on trails with names like Wild Wild West, Lumpy Gravy and Expressway, the great time just keeps going straight through to Sunday afternoon. Cliff breaks his riding into morning and afternoon sessions with a return to base for lunch. For post-ride relaxation there are campfires, a terrain park, a wood-fired hot tub and more.
I’ve been working with Cliff to organize a group weekend for NEMBA members to get together and enjoy the trails. We’ve set dates of July 17-19 and arranged for a group rate. There are several different accommodations available and rates are based on 6-9 attendees: camping rate- $125/ yurt-$150/ indoor room- $170. All prices include 2 nights, 2.5 days of guided riding and 4 meals. Up to 4 folks can stay inside rooms, 8 in the yurt, and 15 or so in tents. With a group of 10 or more we will get slightly better prices.
For more information or to reserve your spot for this trip contact me through email eammon@gmail.com
For the past several summers I’ve been making the trip up to Back Country Excursions in Parsonsfield, Maine, in the foothills of the White Mountains, for a weekend of fun riding. Back Country offers camping, canoeing, swimming, tubing and, of course, mountain biking.
Founded in 1991, Back Country Excursions is the first and longest-running mountain bike touring company in the Eastern U.S. Cliff started by first promoting eco-biking tours and multi-sport adventures. Mountain biking became the main draw. Cliff's love of nature and his deep personal conviction that "the quality of human life is directly related to our appreciation and gratitude for the natural community" makes it clear that getting in touch with nature on a mountain bike is top priority around here. His aim is to share rare and beautiful natural and wild areas with guests while making minimal environmental impact. A portion of the proceeds are donated annually to local environmental causes.
I arrive at Back Country Excursions and I’m met in the driveway by Cliff, who greets me and asks “How quickly can you be ready for a ride?” Starting with this opening ride early Friday afternoon on trails with names like Wild Wild West, Lumpy Gravy and Expressway, the great time just keeps going straight through to Sunday afternoon. Cliff breaks his riding into morning and afternoon sessions with a return to base for lunch. For post-ride relaxation there are campfires, a terrain park, a wood-fired hot tub and more.
I’ve been working with Cliff to organize a group weekend for NEMBA members to get together and enjoy the trails. We’ve set dates of July 17-19 and arranged for a group rate. There are several different accommodations available and rates are based on 6-9 attendees: camping rate- $125/ yurt-$150/ indoor room- $170. All prices include 2 nights, 2.5 days of guided riding and 4 meals. Up to 4 folks can stay inside rooms, 8 in the yurt, and 15 or so in tents. With a group of 10 or more we will get slightly better prices.
For more information or to reserve your spot for this trip contact me through email eammon@gmail.com