We are so excited to introduce to the Apogee world the two newest additions to our Brunswick, Maine office – Jack Messerly and Izzy Janzen. After working for us as trip leaders for multiple summers, Jack and Izzy are back this spring and summer to help us get ready for a great 2015 season. From logistical work, to leader training, to aiding
Happy spring to all! Summer is quickly approaching and we want to help you gear up for your trip. Apogee Atayne Shirts We’ve partnered again with Atayne, an outstanding local Brunswick, Maine business that produces premium, sustainable outdoor clothing manufactured here in the US. They’ve created a storefront for us in 2015 where you can directly purchase synthetic
Ah, yes – it is officially spring time (or so we’re told up here in Maine where there is still a good foot of snow in the backyard…). For many of us, spring means warmer weather, spring-break trips and blooming flora. While the season inspires many of us to get outside and into our flip
Check out what a bunch of our superstars leaders have been up to since their Apogee trips this summer! It looks like PC’s Kate Lemly is the new handy-woman in town! Kate is currently working with AmeriCorps as a construction crew leader in New Orleans for Habitat for Humanity. She has been coordinating volunteers, and is getting plenty of
In our humble opinions here at Apogee, nothing quite captures the spirit and magic of the holidays like our very own 100% cotton Apogee hoodies. And you know what? Spiced apple cider and eggnog (not usually at the same time, however) just taste better when quaffed from the finest Apogee water bottle we’ve been able
Look – look – up there! What is it? It’s…It’s a bird, it’s a plane, it’s Superman! Nope – it’s even better! It’s Apogee’s once-a-year Early Bird a-flyin’! The Early Bird – more popular than Pharrell’s “Happy;” more useful than duct tape; more fun than a party with Jon Stewart, Bill Clinton, and Tigger (of Winnie
This past summer, Apogee staffer Tim Murphy supported our two America Coast to Coast (ACC) trips by car as they pedaled from Folly Beach, SC to San Diego, CA. Along the way he and ACC1 leader, Josh Cutler, documented both groups’ progress west with the help of a couple of GoPro cameras, and in Tim’s
We’ve got 16 fantastic itineraries on tap for 2015 – more trips than we’ve ever had. We’ll be running trips across twelve (!!) time zones this coming summer as we add two new trips . Please check out 2015’s Trips at a Glance page for details. Here’s info on our two newest offerings and updates
To make room for a new fleet of rental bikes we’re purchasing for 2015, we’re selling off our older fleet of 2011, Trek 7.3 FX bikes. The Treks are a hybrid bicycle with flat handlebars (see below for pictures). Although they were well used by our students over 3-4 seasons, they always received a full tune up
By: Annika Nygren Day 45: Why must all good things come to an end? The greater portion of the day was spent catching early morning flights and saying tearful goodbyes as our students departed from their leaders and split off in their separation directions to go back home. Where did the last six and a half