What is Northern Tier?
Northern Tier
Where Is Northern Tier?
Location
Who Can Go? Anyone registered with the BSA Boys must be 13 by September 1, 2010 Everyone must pass the BSA swimmers test
How Much Will It Cost? Base Cost targeted at $800 Transportation Costs Approximately $1000 – Airfare to Minnesota – Hotel room – Bus transportation to Ely – Food trip up and back Fees are not refundable First payment $50 due April 1, 2010
Other Costs Passport / Passcard Remote Area Border Crossing Permits Fishing License Boots
Physically Fit
Crew Size 8 plus guide or interpreter Must be more boys than adults Travel 3 to a canoe Each 3 person group combines food and gear
Portages Yes the have them and most treks have 20 Most are less than ½ mile Must carry canoe, food and gear
Portage
Packs
Other Gear - Boots
So What Do You? Canoe Swim Fish Camp Have fun
Did I Say Fish?