Pine Tree Council offers a Winter Camp experience at Camp Hinds in Raymond, Maine.

OKPIK (ook’ pick) is the Inuit name for the Snowy Owl and also the name and symbol of the official Boy Scouts of America cold weather camping program.

Maine offers a beautiful setting for your OKPIK adventure. It’s location on Panther Pond in Raymond, Maine is ideally suited for this exciting winter camping program. Your trip begins at our lodge where you will spend Friday night before heading out on the trail. Relax in our spacious lodge!

After a hearty breakfast get geared up and head out into the wilderness. Try on a pair of skies or snowshoes and explore miles of trails in the pristine Maine woods.

Back Country Skiing

Learning to ski in the backcountry is easy thanks to our specially designed skis. Miles of scenic trails, allow skiers of all abilities to enjoy Maine’s beauty.

Shelter Building

Learn to build your own quinzee or thermal shelter out of snow and natural materials. A quinzee will remain at a cozy 25 degrees even when the temperature is far below zero!

Snow-shoeing

The traditional method of travel in the Maine woods, is still a fun and efficient way to get where you are going!

Meals

All trail meals are designed for ease of preparation and cleanup using backpacking stoves. A variety of high calorie foods, and lots of them keep you warm all weekend!

OKPIK Maine Offers:

*Trained OKPIK guides to accompany your crew.
*Hundreds of acres at and around Camp Hinds in Raymond, Maine
* Cold weather first aid and camping training
* Equipment sleds, skies, snowshoes, and other cold weather camping gear
* Supplemental cold weather clothing and sleeping systems.
* Emergency Radio communication
* OKPIK Maine participant patches
*Shower facilities in our heated lodge
* Trading Post
* Crew leader packet with detailed information about the program.

2008 OKPIK Dates

Reservation Information Reservation for the popular OKPIK program should be made as early as possible. WE do fill up! You can make a reservation by phone. Your reservation will be held for two weeks and is secured when your deposit is paid. Reservations are subject to cancellation after the deposit deadline date. Call Pine Tree Council at (207) 797-5252 ext. 14 for reservations.

Fees for 2008

$75.00 for Pine Tree Council youth and adults

$90.00 for Out of Council Youth and Adults.

$50.00 for extra adults not required for the two deep leadership requirements per crew staying in the lodge.

Medical Forms

We require a Class 1 & 2 Medical Form (physical within past 3 years) from every OKPIK participant.

Minimum Age Requirement

Participants must be age 13+

Resources

Click here for fliers, registration forms, and other OKPIK information.

More Information

More information and reservations can be made through the camping department at Pine Tree Council 797-5252 ext. 14.