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CLIMB KATAHDIN

Mile-high Mount Katahdin, in Baxter State Park, near Millinocket, is Maine’s tallest peak and the end point for those heading north on the Appalachian Trail. Although one single mountain, Katahdin comprises several peaks: Baxter, at 5,267 feet, is highest. It’s a strenuous, full-day hike that requires being prepared for any type of weather. If summiting this massif isn’t enough, hike Knife Edge, a treacherous 1.1-mile-long granite spine, no wider than 3 feet in places, linking Baxter Peak with Pamola Peak. Entrance fee for nonresidents is $14 per vehicle. Nonresidents can make day-use parking reservations within two weeks of intended hike date. 207-723-5140, www.baxterstateparkauthority.com

SURF’S UP!

Grab your board and head for York Beach. If you don’t have a board, build one. Grain Surfboards, in York, has almost a cult following for its handcrafted wood boards, and it offers classes for those who want to learn how to build their own. By the end of the week, you’ll have built a board that’s ready for glassing. The seven-day classes cost $1,675 per person, which includes materials and supplies, detailed instruction on glassing and finishing, and daily breakfast and lunch. A three-day team-building Board Blitz course includes instruction, but not the board, for $600 per person (boards may be purchased afterward for the cost of materials). Plan to bring or buy tools and a respirator. 207-457-5313, www.grainsurfboards.com

ZIP AND BIKE