1. BOUNDARY WATERS JULY 23, 2013 VENTURE CREW 93

2. BOUNDARY WATERS AGENDA Training Map Crews Food Equipment Itinerary

3. BOUNDARY WATERS TRAINING Youth : Weather Hazard Training, Bears Adults: Weather Hazard Training Safe Swim Defense Safety Afloat Bears

4. BOUNDARY WATERS WHERE ARE WE GOING?

5. BOUNDARY WATERS MAX. 9 PEOPLE PER CREW CREW 1 LEADER______ ______________________ CREW 2 LEADER_______ ______________________

6. BOUNDARY WATERS Food Each Crew to choose a Grub Master & Asst. Meet with Lori Stampfle next week -Develop Menu -Determine Costs -Set date to purchase food -Set date to pack food

7. BOUNDARY WATERS Crew Equipment Each Crew to choose a Quartermaster & Asst. Meet with Chuck Stampfle next week -Determine each Crew’s needs -Assemble Equipment -Pack Equipment in Duluth Packs

8. BOUNDARY WATERS Preliminary Costs ItemItem AmtQuantityExtended Amt BWCA Permits$6.002$12.00 Reservations Adults$16.004$64.00 Reservations Youth$8.0012$96.00 Total # going16 Fall Lake Resv.$26.002$52.00 BWCA Maps$8.004$32.00 Canoes-4 days$180.002$360.00 Gas for X# of cars$3.504$490.00 Food Wednesday night & snack$9.0016$144.00 Thursday 4$18.0016$288.00 Friday 4$18.0016$288.00 Saturday 4$18.0016$288.00 Sunday 2$12.0016$192.00 Total Food80 Troop Eq. Fee$40.00 Paddles$3.0012$36.00 Water Filter Cartridges 2$35.002$70.00 Misc$15.0016$240.00 Total Cost$2,692.00 Cost per person$168.25

9. BOUNDARY WATERS Personal Gear Rain GearTop and bottom required. No poncho's. Use as wind breaker and rain gear. Water shoes/sandlesClosed toe only. No flip-flops. Need to stay on in the mud. ShoesDry pair for camp and portages. Mess kitPlastic bowl, cup, fork and spoon Sleeping bag Be prepared for 40 degree nights. Also, there is no room for huge bags. They need to compress to a back pack size. Sleeping matFull size is best. Non-cotton cloths.Synthetics will keep you warm when wet and dry quickly. NO COTTON Synthetic long underwear for sleeping and possible cold days Regular clothsPack separately cloths for traveling home in. These will be left in the car. Swim Suit & Small TowelGreat way to freshen up. Hat & Stocking hatRegular hat by day and a stocking hat by night-for sleeping Dry BagsA must for keeping stuff dry. Available at REI, Gander Mtn., etc. One for Sleeping bag & one for cloths. Here is one option at REI (3 bags for $30): http://www.rei.com/product/848365/outdoor-research-dry-ditty-sacks-set-of-3 Ziplock bags- FreezerPut everything is a Zip Lock bag. Must be the heavy duty freezer bags. Bring extra bags with you.

10. BOUNDARY WATERS Personal Gear Sun GlassesMust have-polarized is best as you will be able to see rocks and fish. Insect Repellent Deet will damage synthetics-don't use it. Suggest "Sawyer Premium Picaridin Insect Repellent". Cost is $2.50 at REI http://www.rei.com/product/785878/sawyer-premium-picaridin-insect-repellent-05-oz Sun ScreenMust have-Minimum 30 SPF and water proof Head Lamp with new batteriesMust have-use duct tape and attach an extra set of batteries to the headband. Nalgene bottleMust have-one minimum but 2 is better. Need to drink lots of water. PFDMust have and must fit Canoe PaddleIf you have one bring it. Crew has some available. This is an important tool and must be the right size if you want to have an enjoyable trip. Fishing gear Knife or multi toolMust have. MatchesWater proof. Can get them at REI. Or get a water proof container at REI. Map and compassWe will supply the maps. Be sure to bring your compass. ToiletriesCamp soap, tooth brush, etc. REMEMBER-smell-ables are a problem. Keep to a minimum. Put all smell-ables in a separate bag. They will go in the bear bag every night. Toilet TissueMust have. Don't bring a large roll. Pick up "Cotton Buds Tissue To Go Toilet Paper" from REI. goto: http://www.rei.com/product/850919/cotton-buds-tissue-to-go-toilet-paper CordAbout 30 feet. Will use to tie your stuff into the canoe as well as use at the camp. Optional Misc.Camera, Book (for a rainy day), Fishing equipment (must be small/compact), GPS unit. No aerosol cans of any kind

11. BOUNDARY WATERS Crew Gear

12. BOUNDARY WATERS Itinerary Wednesday Meet at Stampfle’s @ 10:00AM on 7-23 Arrive Ely for Permits & Orientation 4:00PM Arrive Fall Lake Campground 6:00PM Thursday Up at 6:00AM Pick up rental canoes at 8:00AM Arrive at Entry Point 33 at 9:30AM Depart Entry Point 33 by 11:00AM Sunday Up at 6:00AM, breakfast, break camp & head for Entry Point 33