Contributed photo/Caribou Parks and Recreation Department
Participants in Caribou Parks and Recreation Department’s “Caribou Rec. Extreme, C.R.X., Baxter Week 1,” pause at the top of Maine before crossing the Knife’s Edge. This eager group of eighth- and ninth-graders had a glorious three days in Baxter Park. In front from left are leader Salena Ouellette, guide Neal Sleeper, Scott Bray, Seth Beidelman and Andy Russell. Back row, Alec Cyr, Liam McMillon, Brandon Manter, Emerson Duplissie-Cyr, Jo Jo Fields, Bryce Coffin and Lane Moir.
Contributed photo/Caribou Parks and Recreation Department
Participants in Caribou Parks and Recreation Department’s “Caribou Rec. Extreme, C.R.X., Baxter Week 2,” endured overcast drizzly conditions on their approach to the summit of Maine. Pausing briefly at the top to take a picture and refuel their bodies before heading down the Appalachian Trail to Katahdin Stream Campground are sixth- and seventh-graders, from left, Taylor Skidgell, Emily Adler, Devin White, Austin LaPlante and Tom Pinette. Back row, Kimberly Susi, Paige Espling, Mariah Mink, Colby Bonville, guide Neal Sleeper, Ocean Sadler and leader Salena Ouellette.