Northern Tier’s outfitting program is open to crew’s that have attended Northern Tier during the last 3 years and are interested in a unit canoe porgram. It allows for crews, with previous Northern Tier experience to participate in a canoe trip, utilizing their own leadership. Northern Tier can assist with full outfitting of the trip or just providing minimal equipment for the trip, based on the needs of the crew.
Crews wanting to participate in a fully outfitted trip through this option, need to make a reservation in the summer reservation system. Once that trip is booked an paid, they can contact our staff at 218.365.4811 to request a Voyageur Brigade. Our staff will review the history of your crew and insure that all requirements are met. If they are met, they will transition your traditional reservation to a Voyageur Brigade.
All crews utilizing Northern Tier’s Outfitting Services must meet all Boy Scouts of America Youth Protection and Guide to Safe Scouting requirements for the trip, as well as the US Forest Service and/or Quetico Provincial Parks Regulations.
Each crew must provide the following leadership:
- Two registered adult leaders 21 years of age or over are required at all Scouting activities, including meetings. There must be a registered female adult leader 21 years of age or over in every unit serving females. A registered female adult leader 21 years of age or over must be present for any activity involving female youth.
- 2 participants must have completed Wilderness First Aid Training or equivalent (minimum 16-hour in person course) through an approved vendor.
- One adult must have previously participated in a traditional Northern Tier summer expedition. This expedition must have taken place within 3 years of the requested upcoming trip.
- At least one adult that has completed the following trainings:
- Hazardous Weather Training
- Safe Swim Defense
- Safety Afloat
- All participants age 18 and older must have current youth protection training certificate.
- Any crew booking a trip utilizing Northern Tier canoes, will be required to attend Northern Tier orientation and review all USFS and/or Quetico Provincial Parks videos.
CO-ED/FEMALE CREW POLICIES
- Crews with coed youth members must function under appropriate co-ed unit policies. • Scouts BSA Troops: Scouts BSA is a single gender program and units must register and paricipate as single-gender units.
- Venuring Crews: The venturing program is a co-ed program and units may register and participate as a co-ed crew. All youth must have a buddy of the same gender on the crew.
- Crews with female youth are required to provide two adults age 21 and over, at least one of those adults must be a female Advisor. A female adult is required, even if female youth’s father is in attendance.
Triple Crown and Grand Slam Qualifying:
- To qualify for the Triple Crown or Grand Slam Award, your Northern Tier trip must be booked through Northern Tier and a fully outfitted trip with a minimum trip length of 7-nights.
To make a reservation for an outfitted trip through Northern Tier:
- Visit the Northern Tier registration site for the program you want to register and book the trip of your choice. ntier.org/register
- Once the reservation has been booked and paid for, contact Northern Tier at 218.365.4811 to apply for Voyageur Brigade Status. Remember crews must have participated in a Northern Tier expedition within the last 3 years to qualify.
Voyageur Brigade Package – Fully Outfitted Canoe TripStandard Northern Tier Program and Outfitting, the only thing missing is the interpreter! |
Lightweight – Kevlar Option Standard Pricing as per website for a full crew of 9. Non-Standard Trip – If you are requesting a shorter or longer trip, or less people: $110 per person per day. (minimum 4 people/2 canoes) |
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Aluminum Canoe Option Standard Pricing as per website for a full crew of 9. Non-standard Trip – If you are requesting a shorter or longer trips, or less people: $90 per person, per day (minimum 4 people/2 canoes) |
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Partially Outfitted Options (A la Carte) |
To request a partially outfitted trip, call us at 218.365.4811 to build a trip that meets your needs.
A la Carte Rental Options
Canoe – Wenonah Champlain – 18 ft Kevlar with 3 seats* | $43 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 | $8 per day per pack |
Satellite Phone – limited availability | $25 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. | |
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.