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Alumni Rental Program

For years, Northern Tier had offered rentals to members of the Charles L. Sommers Alumni Association, Inc.  We have taken steps to make the process more streamline for alumni.  

To reserve equipment from Northern Tier for your upcoming wilderness experience (summer and winter), please review the information on this page, complete the request form and a Northern Tier Staff member will reach out to you to complete the reservation.  Equipment is limited and will be rented on a first come first served basis.

All alumni utilizing Northern Tier’s rental program must:

  • Be current members of the Sommers Alumni Association.
  • Agree to follow all US Forest Service and/or Quetico Provincial Park rules and regulations while using the equipment.
  • Possess appropriate permit at the time of picking up equipment.
  • Group size must be a minimum of 4 people and 2 canoes to be compliant with the BSA Safety Afloat Policy. 
  • Pets are not allowed on Northern Tier Bases. 
  • Northern Tier is not responsible for obtaining necessary permits for the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness or Quetico Provincial Park, however Northern Tier will verify permits prior to checking out any canoes.

To make a reservation for an outfitted trip through Northern Tier:

  1. Review the menu of options and select the option that fits your needs best. You can choose from fully outfitted or partially outfitted options.
  1. Complete the outfitting application below. If you meet the minimum requirements, a Northern Tier staff member will reach out to you, to complete your booking.

 

Partially Outfitted Canoe Trip

Food Only Option ($30 per person, per day):

  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Hot and Cold Drinks
  • Snacks and Dinner Dessert
  • Food Pack, Liner Bag and Bear Bag Hanging System

The Northern Tier Menu will be provided once reservation is made and deposit is paid.  Crew will have the meal options as laid out on the menu.  Orders must be placed by April 15, to be outfitted for the summer season.  Northern Tier will provide standard meal fare.  A preliminary menu can be found here ntier.com – a final menu will be posted by Feb. 1.

A la Carte Rental Options

Canoe – Wenonah Champlain – 18 ft Kevlar with 3 seats*

$35 per canoe per day

Canoe – Alumacraft – 18 ft Aluminum with 2 seats*

$25 per canoe per day

Portage Pack – Granite Gear Trad 4 with liner bag

$5 per day per pack

Food Pack – Kondos with liner bag and bear bag ropes

$5 per day per pack

Satellite Phone – limited availability

$10 per day

* Canoe Rentals include lifejackets and paddles for up to 3 persons per canoe.  Northern Tier will verify permit status and rent only the number of canoes allowed for by that permit.

 

Fully Outfitted Canoe Trip

Lightweight – Kevlar Option

$65 per person, per day

(minimum 4 people/2 canoes)

Northern Will Provide:

  • We no nah Champlain Canoes each with 3 seats
  • Paddles (straight or bent shaft)
  • Old Towne Life Jackets
  • Alps Outfitter Tents (2 man or 4 man)
  • Aluminum Cook Kit with Utensils
  • Rain Fly
  • Fire Grate and Griddle
  • Granite Gear Personal Gear Packs with liner bags
  • Kondos Food and Equipment Packs with liner bags
  • Rope system for Hanging Bear Bag
  • Trail Food (see menu)
  • Camp Saw
  • Trowel
  • Paracord for Misc needs
  • 2 – MSR Whisperlite Stoves
  • Satellite Phone or Emergency Radio (Northern Tier will issue the appropriate device for the itinerary you submit.)
  • Permit Booking (only available with fully outfitted trips)
    • BWCAW – booking and issuing fees covered through this
    • Quetico – booking fees covered, unit is responsible for remaining camping fees paid at the time you enter the park.
 

*Recommended 3 canoes per crew, but a maximum of 4 canoes per crew is available.

Aluminum Canoe Option

$50 per person, per day

(minimum 4 people/2 canoes)

Northern Will Provide:
  • Alumacraft Canoes, each with 2 seats (duffer pads provided for a 3rd paddler in each canoe)
  • Paddles (straight or bent shaft)
  • Old Towne Life Jackets
  • Alps Outfitter Tents (2 man or 4 man)
  • Aluminum Cook Kit with Utensils
  • Rain Fly
  • Fire Grate and Griddle
  • Granite Gear Personal Gear Packs with liner bags
  • Kondos Food and Equipment Packs with liner bags
  • Rope system for Hanging Bear Bag
  • Trail Food (see menu)
  • Camp Saw
  • Trowel
  • Paracord for Misc needs
  • 2 – MSR Whisperlite Stoves
  • Satellite Phone or Emergency Radio (Northern Tier will issue the appropriate device for the itinerary you submit.)
  • Permit Booking (only available with fully outfitted trips)
    • BWCAW – booking and issuing fees covered through this
    • Quetico – booking fees covered, unit is responsible for remaining camping fees paid at the time you enter the park.

*Recommended 3 canoes per crew, but a maximum of 4 canoes per crew is available.

 

Winter Rental Options

 

 

Fully Outfitted Winter Trip                            $100 (per person, per day)

  • Pulk Sled and Harness (1 per person)
  • Complete Sleep System (1 per person)
  • Cook Kit:  Dragon Fly Stove (2), matches, 8 qt pot, 30 cup Kettle, cooking utensil kit, stove pad (1 kit for up to 11 people)
  • Ice Auger or Ice Chisel
  • Kneeling Pad (1 per person)
  • Skis and/or Snowshoes
  • Water buckets, Water Silos, Personal Water Bottles and Insulated Bags
  • Personal Clothing (base layer must be provided by individual- can be purchase through Northern Tier Trading Post)

Pulk Sled with Harness                               $25 (per day, per sled)

Sleep System – $20 (per day, per system)

  • Outer -30 degree sleeping bag, 2 sleeping pads, Tarp (you will need to provide an inner 20 degree sleeping bag)

Ice Auger or Ice Chisel                                $10 per day

Camping Starter Kit                                     $30 per day per kit

  • Dragon Fly Stove, Water Kettle, 8 qt Pot, water bucket and silos for water storage.

Satellite Phone                                             $25 per day