Ice Canoeing - A New LA Sport

We visited LEAD out in Richmond, NH at the YMCA Camp Takodah. We arrived just in time for a canoe trip in the icy waters of Cass Pond. See the slide show below to see us in action.

Fifteen people embarked on an ice breaking mission in a large warrior canoe. The area around the dock was fairly clear. We attempted to go beyond by rowing swiftly, picking up speed and ramming the iced surface. Check out the raw video of these attempts on the LA Winterim YouTube Channel.

This Winterim group has bonded over the last week and half.  As visitors to this group we could feel their camaraderie as they followed rowing commands from the YMCA staff member, Buddy. After forging through the ice and cold pond water, the group was going on a hike.  With two more days left, this group continues to enjoy their time together.

Windsor for Winterim?

LEAD: Leadership Experience and Development is staying at a camp in Richmond, NH called, Camp Takodah.  (It looks a bit like Windsor Mountain!)




In a text from the group leader on Wednesday, Katie Quist said, "We went on a 4 mile hike today! Despite snow and wind . . . hardcore baby!"  They also participated in low ropes challenge course initiatives the same afternoon (Wednesday).


The group stays overnight at the Camp from Monday through Friday and returns home for the weekend.  From the photos they have posted on Instagram and Twitter they appear to be having a lot of fun.