Paddlers & SnowWalkers Gathering - VT 2023

October 13-15 2023

Lodging & Meals

The Ohana Cabins

The cabins range in size from 1 to 4 bedrooms each with a full bath and plenty of hot water. It is also important to note that the cabins do NOT have heat beyond the fireplace. (As we all know a fireplace does not mean cabin heat!) If we have a warm October weekend we will not notice. If we have a cold & rainy weekend, remember to pack your warm fall sleeping bag and pillowcase and towel. (Ohana is not providing us with linens.) Remember, if you prefer to choose your own roommate please provide us with that information on your registration form. We will do the best we can to follow your requests.
* Remember to bring your sleeping bag, pillowcase and a towel.

Tenters

We have a limited number of tent spots for the program. Please contact Andy ASAP 802-356-0798 or awilliamsvt@gmail.com if you would like to tent.

Meals

Meals: The full gathering meal plan provides you with D, B,L,D, & B & snacks throughout the weekend. If you are a commuter your plan provides you with D, L, & D & all snacks throughout the weekend. Thank you in advance for following your meal Plan

The Ohana Waterfront

This year we will be offering a number of water based activities. If you are thinking of participating in a water based workshop, please bring your PFD. Ohana Policy as well as a good practice is No One will be allowed on the water without wearing a proper sized & fitted PFD.

Things to know

The Silent Auction has now become an annual part of each Paddlers’ weekend. Your contribution of an item or a service will help us increase the budget that we use to diversify and support our terrific speakers and their travel expenses. These Items are generally more valuable than items on the door prize table. Past donations have included paddles, tents, larger paintings, an anorak, a wetsuit and much more.
Contact: Jane Barron jbarronsew@gmail.com
Bring some Country Food to share at Wine & Cheese, Saturday Night
“Door Prizes' are a tradition at Paddlers. Participants and presenters bring items to contribute to our Door Prize Table. Past items have included maple syrup, books, small paintings and drawings, knit caps, a carving, and much more. In past years 20 or more folks have left Paddlers with a wonderful Door Prize/memento of their weekend in Vermont. Please bring one item to include on the Door Prize Table. If you are contributing: Please fill out the cards on the door prize table and tape them to a can. Thanks to all who contribute - great prizes!! DIRECTIONS: – each person may put 5 slips, with your name on them, in the cans of choice. Please print clearly and boldly! - For Seth!!

Travel Information

Your thoughts and suggestions are always appreciated - there will be a form by the entrance door for you to fill out, if you so choose.

SCHEDULE - Paddlers & SnowWalkers-VT 2023

October 13 – 15, 2023

Ohana Family Camp

Friday, October 13

3:00 - 6:00 - SELF-REGISTRATION in Library
5:00 - 6:00 - Wine & Cheese - BYOL (Bring your own Libations - we supply cheese & crackers)
6:00 - 7:00 - Dinner
7:20 - Welcome – Bruce Lindwall
7:30 - 7:50 – Readings - Willem Lange
7:55 - 8:25 – Winter Camping in Vermont - Sam Brakeley
8:30- 9:00 – Solo Camping Trips - Alexandra Conover
9:00 to wee hours - schmoozing, snacks, music, and stories (bring your fiddle, guitar or...)

Saturday, October 14

Morning Session

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Sunday, October 15

7:30 - Breakfast
8:20 - 8:30 – Welcome & Introductions
8:30 – 8:45 – Earth Woods Ways Guide Service - Ray Rietze/Pat Dole
8:50 - 9:25 – TBD
9:30 – 10:00 – Effects of Fires in Quebec - Naomi Heindel
SNACKS, TAILGATE VENDORS, DISPLAYS
WORKSHOP #1 - WATER @ waterfront
1. Paddling Strokes & Techniques Laurie Gullion/Bruce Lindwall
2. Poling Jean Gerber & Lisa Dehart
3. Canoe Rescue & Safety Laurie Gullian & Bruce Lindwall
WORKSHOP #1 - LAND
1. Ax Care & Repair Geoff Burke
2. Food and Menu planning Al Stirt
3. Tarps & Knots David Brown
4. Outdoor Cooking & Baking T & T David Lewis
12:10 - Door Prizes, Afternoon Workshop Announcements & Descriptions/Authors/Announcements
12:30 –Lunch

Afternoon Session

TAILGATE VENDORS, DISPLAYS
Water Workshop #2 @ waterfront
1. Paddling strokes & techniques Becky Mason & Reid Mclachlan
2. Poling Jean Gerber & Lisa Dehart
3. Canoe Rescue & Safety Laurie Gullian & Bruce Lindwall
Land Workshop #2
1. Winter Equipment & Camp Setup David Butler
2. Tumping TBD
3. Map, Compass, & GPS TBD
4. TBD Alexandra Connover-Bennett
TAILGATE VENDORS, DISPLAYS
Water Workshop #3 @ waterfront
1. TBD
2. TBD
3. Canoe Rescue & Safety Laurie Gullian & Bruce Lindwall
Land Workshop #3
1. Canoe Camp Setup & Demo Dave Lewis
2. Food & Menu Planning Al Stirt & TBD
3 Making a Canoe Pole & Poling Tips Jane Barron
4 Tarps & Knots Dave Brown &
5:00 - 6:00 - Wine & Cheese, BYOL (Bring your own Libations - we supply cheese & crackers)
6:00 - 7:00 – Dinner
7:20 - Regroup - Door Prizes
7:30 - Introductions
7:40-8:10 - Paddling Local Quebec Rivers - Laurie Gullian & Bruce Lindwall
8:15– 9:00 – Canoeing in Labrador – Chris Giard
9:05 - Evening Music...snacks, schmoozing, singing, planning..

7:30 – Breakfast – checkout of cabins by 9:30 AM
8:45-10:00 – Film
8:30 –11:30 – Paddle Making with Geoff Burke