A 21-day bikepacking expedition for students interested in self-propelled exploration, led by Michael Dammer and Marcela Restrepo.

When

Date: July 1, 2018

Time: 12:00 pm

Details

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Organizer: KROKA EXPEDITIONS

Email: SUMMER@KROKA.ORG

From twenty-nine inch fat tires to frame packs and saddlebags, bikepacking has evolved into a unique technical adventure sport. Traveling in and out of the wilderness allows us to experience nature and those dwelling in it, thus developing a strong connection to place. There is no better setting to practice bikepacking than in Vermont with its extensive network of trails and forest roads connecting quaint villages, farms, mountain peaks, and clear streams. And. . . there may not be better guides to learn from than Michael Dammer and Marcela Restrepo, renowned bikepacking explorers and Kroka’s senior staff, along with their two sons, Koru and Antu.

As a community, we will travel from the shores of Lake Champlain along the spine of the Green Mountains. The self-sustained route will require learning bike mechanics, doing careful menu planning, and packing efficiently and lightweight. Along the way, we will rock climb, jump into mountain streams, work on farms, and meet fascinating people working towards social and environmental change. At the end of the biking expedition, we will spend several days paddling on Lake Champlain celebrating our accomplishments and the joys of summer living!