Winter Skills Weekend

Program Date: February 7 – 8th, 2026Logo for Maine Ousdoor Programs
Snow Date: February 14 – 15th, 2026
Minimum Attendance requirement: 40 participants

This extensive, weekend long program is the perfect excuse to get outside, learn or improve new skills and make new friends. Take to the ice to learn how to ice fish or head to the woods and learn to survive, track game, or just go for a Snowshoe hike or Cook with wild game on a campfire.

Bryant Pond is a wonderland in the winter making it the perfect place to have fun and learn all in a safe and comfortable environment with knowledgeable and dedicated instructors.

As a reminder, our campus is a drug- and alcohol-free environment. We kindly ask all participants to respect this policy so that everyone can enjoy a safe and welcoming experience. Thank you for your cooperation.

Please Note: Snow Date will be upheld in the case of a snowstorm or extreme cold. The Bryant Pond team will notify you within 24 hours if the Snow Date is needed.

See the Program Schedule for Evening Activities options!

Fee: $275

Register Online Link

Please click the links below for program details:

Winter Skills Sessions and Activity Levels

Session #1 (Saturday Morning 9-12)

  • Snowshoe Mountain Hike (M)
  • Learn to Hunt: Introduction to Rifle Shooting (L)
  • Hike Preparedness (L)
  • Ice Fishing 101 (M)
  • Wild Game Cooking

Session #2 (Saturday Afternoon 1-4)

  • Map and Compass (L)
  • Campfire Cooking (L)
  • Learn to shoot: Archery (M)
  • Introduction to Trapping Furbearers: Beavers (L)
  • Exploring Maine’s Fishing Opportunities: Laws, Requirement and Access

Session #3 (Sunday Expedition 9-2)

  • Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife LogoRock Climbing 101: Skills & Safety (M)
  • Winter Survival (M)
  • Fly Tying (L)
  • Campfire Wild Game Cooking (L)
  • Ice Fishing: Exploring Opportunities, Access, What you need to get started.

Additional Forms: Note these forms will become available as part of your online registration.