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For any outdoor enthusiast at the University of Maine, the Maine Bound Adventure Center provides an outlet for those who wish to exercise in the winter months.
David Levin is a trip leader who helps plan Maine Bound events.
“We have everything from mountaineering to whitewater kayaking,” Levin said. “We take you from the basics to a little more advanced. You don’t have to know anything about these activities to go on our trips.”
“We run trips that are inexpensive for students, and we don’t make any money off the trips,” said Lisa Carter, coordinator for Maine Bound.
While providing a variety of outdoor adventures, such as hiking and mountain climbing, the Maine Bound Adventure Center is well known for the indoor climbing wall in the on-campus facility.
Adam Freund, a climbing enthusiast, frequently visits the climbing wall.
“I’ve been doing outdoor climbing for about four years. I climb inside when it’s not nice out. It’s fun, and it’s a great workout,” he said.
Each year, the center holds a “Boulder Bash” competition with a point-based system to recognize a climber’s technique as the most effective. Last year’s first and second prizes were gift certificates to Alpenglow, an outdoor store in Orono that caters to the needs of climbers and hikers.
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