Paddlers & SnowWalkers Gathering - VT 2023

October 13-15 2023

Register

Lodging and Meals

The Ohana Cabins

Tenters

The Ohana Waterfront

Meals

The Ohana 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.*

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.

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.

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

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!!

We are part of the new “Zero Sort” program. Left dumpster is for bottles, clean paper, glass, recyclable plastic (yes, it is true – all together). Trash dumpster is on the right. We reuse name tags - box by the dining hall door..
Please be sure to leave your pets at home, unless they are part of a working dog presentation.
Go to the Ohana Office (follow directions posted by phone.)

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 - 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 – Willem Lange - Readings
7:55 - 8:25 – Sam Brakeley – Winter camping in Vermont
8:30- 9:00 – Alexandra Conover – Solo Camping Trips
9:00 to wee hours - schmoozing, snacks, music, and stories (bring your fiddle, guitar or........)

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Saturday, October 14

Morning Session

7:30 - Breakfast
SNACKS, TAILGATE VENDORS, DISPLAYS
8:20 - Welcome & Introductions
8:30 – 8:45 – Ray Rietze/Pat Dole - Earth Woods Ways Guide Service - Winter camping
8:50 - 9:25 – RJ Thompson/Karrie Thomas/Todd Tichols
9:30 – 10:00 – Naomi Heindel – Effects of fires in Quebec
WORKSHOP #1 - WATER @ waterfront
Canoe Safety Laurie Gullion/Bruce Lindwall
Paddling Lessons Becky Mason/Reid Mclachlan
Canoe Poling Jean Gerber
WORKSHOP #1 - LAND
First Aid Alex is looking
Outdoor cooking and Baking Dave Lewis
Camp skills Dave Brown
Food and Menu planning Al Stirt
12:10 - Door Prizes, Afternoon Workshop Announcements & Descriptions/ Authors/Announcements
12:30 –LUNCH

Afternoon Session

TAILGATE VENDORS, DISPLAYS
Water Workshop #2 @ waterfront
Canoe Safety Laurie Gullion/Bruce Lindwall
Paddling Lessons Becky Mason/Reid Mclachlan
Canoe Poling Jean Gerber
Land Workshop #2
First Aid Alex is looking
Outdoor cooking Dave Lewis
Winter Camp Set UP Dave Brown /Andy
Camp skills Dave Brown
Food and Menu planning ?
TAILGATE VENDORS, DISPLAYS
Water Workshop #3 @ waterfront
Canoe Safety Laurie Gullion/Bruce Lindwall
Paddling Lessons ???
Make your own canoe Pole Jane Barron
Land Workshop #3
Canoe Camp Setup Dawn Morgan/Rick Morrill
Winter Camp Set Up Dave Brown /Andy
Camp skills Dave Brown
Outdoor Cooking Dave Lewis
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 – Becky Mason and Reid McLachlan – Paddling local Quebec Rivers
8:15– 9:00 – Chris Giard – Canoeing in Labrador
9:05 - Evening Music..........snacks, schmoozing, singing, planning........