{"id":4548,"date":"2015-12-17T14:36:36","date_gmt":"2015-12-17T19:36:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/bryantpond\/?page_id=4548"},"modified":"2025-12-16T16:22:10","modified_gmt":"2025-12-16T21:22:10","slug":"winter-skills-weekend","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/bryantpond\/winter-skills-weekend\/","title":{"rendered":"Winter Skills Weekend"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\t\t<style type=\"text\/css\">\n\t\t\t#gallery-1 {\n\t\t\t\tmargin: auto;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-1 .gallery-item {\n\t\t\t\tfloat: left;\n\t\t\t\tmargin-top: 10px;\n\t\t\t\ttext-align: center;\n\t\t\t\twidth: 33%;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-1 img {\n\t\t\t\tborder: 2px solid #cfcfcf;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-1 .gallery-caption {\n\t\t\t\tmargin-left: 0;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\/* see gallery_shortcode() in wp-includes\/media.php *\/\n\t\t<\/style>\n\t\t<div id='gallery-1' class='gallery galleryid-4548 gallery-columns-3 gallery-size-thumbnail'><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/bryantpond\/?attachment_id=2549'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/bryantpond\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2013\/01\/winter-bow-ladies-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"BOW participants\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/bryantpond\/summer-camp\/snowshoe-walk\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/bryantpond\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2011\/10\/snowshoe-walk-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/bryantpond\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2011\/10\/snowshoe-walk-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/bryantpond\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2011\/10\/snowshoe-walk-105x104.jpg 105w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/bryantpond\/winter-skills-weekend\/winter-bow\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/bryantpond\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2016\/12\/winter-bow-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"BOW participant ice fishing\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<h4><strong>Program Date: <\/strong>February 7 &#8211; 8th, 2026<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12912 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/bryantpond\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/09\/Screenshot-2025-09-18-at-7.50.35\u202fPM.png\" alt=\"Logo for Maine Ousdoor Programs\" width=\"254\" height=\"270\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/bryantpond\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/09\/Screenshot-2025-09-18-at-7.50.35\u202fPM.png 254w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/bryantpond\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/09\/Screenshot-2025-09-18-at-7.50.35\u202fPM-105x112.png 105w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,254px\" \/><strong><br \/>\n<\/strong><strong>Snow Date:\u00a0<\/strong>February 14 &#8211; 15th, 2026<strong><br \/>\n<\/strong><strong>Minimum Attendance requirement: <\/strong>40 participants<\/h4>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p><em>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.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Please Note:<\/strong> 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.<\/p>\n<p>See the Program Schedule for Evening Activities options!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Fee: <\/strong>$275<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ultracamp.com\/info\/sessiondetail.aspx?idCamp=856&amp;idSession=562041\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Register Online Link<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Please click the links below for program details:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/bryantpond\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/12\/Winter-Skills-2026-Session-Descriptions.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Winter Skills 2026- Session Descriptions<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/bryantpond\/adult-programs\/becoming-an-outdoors-woman\/winterskills-registration-information\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Frequently asked Questions<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/bryantpond\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/12\/WTB-Winter-Skills-Weekend.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">What to Bring &#8211; Winter Skills Weekend<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/bryantpond\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/01\/Activity-Levels.pdf\">Activity Level Descriptions<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>Winter Skills Sessions and Activity Levels<\/strong><\/h3>\n<h4><strong>Session #1 (Saturday Morning 9-12)<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Snowshoe Mountain Hike (M)<\/li>\n<li>Learn to Hunt: Introduction to Rifle Shooting (L)<\/li>\n<li>Hike Preparedness (L)<\/li>\n<li>Ice Fishing 101 (M)<\/li>\n<li>Wild Game Cooking<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><strong>Session #2 (Saturday Afternoon 1-4)<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Map and Compass (L)<\/li>\n<li>Campfire Cooking (L)<\/li>\n<li>Learn to shoot: Archery (M)<\/li>\n<li>Introduction to Trapping Furbearers: Beavers (L)<\/li>\n<li>Exploring Maine&#8217;s Fishing Opportunities: Laws, Requirement and Access<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><strong>Session #3 (Sunday Expedition 9-2)<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-6568\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/bryantpond\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2016\/02\/MDIFW_Logo_RGB-267x300.png\" alt=\"Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife Logo\" width=\"200\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/bryantpond\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2016\/02\/MDIFW_Logo_RGB-267x300.png 267w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/bryantpond\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2016\/02\/MDIFW_Logo_RGB-768x864.png 768w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/bryantpond\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2016\/02\/MDIFW_Logo_RGB-105x118.png 105w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/bryantpond\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2016\/02\/MDIFW_Logo_RGB-317x356.png 317w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/bryantpond\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2016\/02\/MDIFW_Logo_RGB-423x476.png 423w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/bryantpond\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2016\/02\/MDIFW_Logo_RGB-634x713.png 634w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/bryantpond\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2016\/02\/MDIFW_Logo_RGB-846x951.png 846w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/bryantpond\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2016\/02\/MDIFW_Logo_RGB.png 900w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,200px\" \/>Rock Climbing 101: Skills &amp; Safety (M)<\/li>\n<li>Winter Survival (M)<\/li>\n<li>Fly Tying (L)<\/li>\n<li>Campfire Wild Game Cooking (L)<\/li>\n<li>Ice Fishing: Exploring Opportunities, Access, What you need to get started.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Additional Forms: <\/strong>Note these forms will become available as part of your online registration.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/bryantpond\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2015\/08\/2-Assumption-of-Risk-Adult-Participant.pdf\">Assumption of Risk- Adult Participant<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/bryantpond\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2015\/08\/Adult-Photo-Release.pdf\">Adult Photo Release<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/bryantpond\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/01\/DIetary-Needs.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dietary Needs<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/bryantpond\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2015\/12\/3-Adult-Med-Form-Optional.pdf\">Adult Med Form (Optional)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Program Date: February 7 &#8211; 8th, 2026 Snow Date:\u00a0February 14 &#8211; 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. 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