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Thank you for your interest in ADK Boundary Waters Canoe Trip in Minnesota. The Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCAW) is a million acres of glaciated bedrock covered with birch and pine forests, laced with over a thousand sparkling lakes and rivers. Portage trails connect these lakes and rivers to provide one of the top-ten sites to visit in the world according to National Geographic Traveler magazine. The BWCAW is part of the Quetico-Superior Ecosystem. It borders Ontario's Quetico Provincial Park to the north and Voyageurs National Park to the west. This ecosystem encompasses over 2.5 million acres and is home to diverse North American wildlife. Fishing is superb with walleye, small mouth bass, northern pike and lake trout readily caught. The 5 day canoe trip into the BWCAW includes wilderness camping, hiking, historic sites, Native American pictographs as well as spectacular waterfalls, streams and lakes. There will be opportunities to photograph wildlife, relax along the shore and hear 300 year old stories of the voyageurs. You do not need to be an expert canoeist but you do need have basic skills, and the physical conditioning to paddle 5-7 hr/day and carry gear and canoes while portaging up to 1 mile in one location. Most portages are less than 1/4 of a mile. Participants should enjoy the challenges of wilderness camping, be a team player and be willing to share duties and help others. There will be two days following the canoe trip to explore the Ely area by visiting the International Wolf Center, Dorothy Molter Museum, Tower-Sudan underground mine and the many quaint shops featuring hand-made items and art from Minnesota. Click here for a more complete Itinerary .
Cost, $835 ($75 non-refundable) includes motel on pre and post departure days, most meals (Day 2-6), roundtrip van service between Ely and Duluth Airport, transportation to put in and from take out locations, Kevlar canoe and canoeing equipment, BWCA permit, USFS fee. Airfare and personal gear are not included. To insure a reservation send registration, all forms and $300 deposit by charge or check made payable to ADK Boundary Waters-04. These must be sent by US mail. All but $75 is refundable. The balance of $535 will be due by June 10, 2004.
I hope that you will consider joining us on this unique experience. Our wilderness permit limits maximum group size to nine. So act quickly if you are interested. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to call me at 315- 687-3589 and talk to me or our recording device or by email mccoffin721@worldnet.att.net. Contact: Mary Coffin, 328 Deepsprings Dr., Chittenango, N.Y. 13037. 315-687-3589.
The following items may be printed out, filled in, and sent to the Trip Leader, or contact me and I will send you the forms.
Application/Registration Form Health Questionnaire Release of Liability Form Credit Card Authorization
Please note: Prices and trip arrangements are subject to change due to circumstances beyond ADK's control. All registration fees are non-refundable. Details including cancellation policy will be supplied to all those requesting trip information.
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