BOUNDARY WATERSJULY 23, 2013

VENTURE CREW 93

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AGENDA• Training

• Map

• Crews

• Food

• Equipment

• Itinerary

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Youth: Weather Hazard Training, Bears

Adults: Weather Hazard Training

Safe Swim Defense

Safety Afloat

Bears

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CREW 2 LEADER_______

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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

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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

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Preliminary CostsItem Item Amt Quantity Extended Amt

BWCA Permits $6.00 2 $12.00

Reservations Adults $16.00 4 $64.00

Reservations Youth $8.00 12 $96.00Total # going 16

Fall Lake Resv. $26.00 2 $52.00

BWCA Maps $8.00 4 $32.00Canoes-4 days $180.00 2 $360.00

Gas for X# of cars $3.50 4 $490.00

FoodWednesday night & snack $9.00 16 $144.00Thursday 4 $18.00 16 $288.00Friday 4 $18.00 16 $288.00Saturday 4 $18.00 16 $288.00Sunday 2 $12.00 16 $192.00

Total Food 80

Troop Eq. Fee $40.00Paddles $3.00 12 $36.00

Water Filter Cartridges 2 $35.00 2 $70.00Misc $15.00 16 $240.00Total Cost $2,692.00Cost per person $168.25

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Personal GearRain Gear Top and bottom required. No poncho's. Use as wind breaker and rain gear.Water shoes/sandles Closed toe only. No flip-flops. Need to stay on in the mud.Shoes Dry pair for camp and portages.Mess kit Plastic bowl, cup, fork and spoon

Sleeping bagBe prepared for 40 degree nights. Also, there is no room for huge bags.They need to compress to a back pack size.

Sleeping mat Full 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 daysRegular cloths Pack separately cloths for traveling home in. These will be left in the car.Swim Suit & Small Towel Great way to freshen up.Hat & Stocking hat Regular hat by day and a stocking hat by night-for sleepingDry Bags A 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-Freezer Put everything is a Zip Lock bag. Must be the heavy duty freezer bags. Bring extra bags with you.

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Personal GearSun Glasses Must have-polarized is best as you will be able to see rocks and fish.

Insect RepellentDeet 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-ozSun Screen Must have-Minimum 30 SPF and water proofHead Lamp with new batteries Must have-use duct tape and attach an extra set of batteries to the headband.Nalgene bottle Must have-one minimum but 2 is better. Need to drink lots of water.PFD Must have and must fitCanoe Paddle If 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 tool Must have.Matches Water proof. Can get them at REI. Or get a water proof container at REI.Map and compass We will supply the maps. Be sure to bring your compass.

Toiletries Camp 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 Tissue Must 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-paperCord About 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

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Crew GearTents 10 Dragonfly stoves 4 Water Filters 4 Saw 2 Large water bag 2 Clean Water bag 2 Canoes 8 Paddles 24 Matches Sm Boxes Compass 4 PFD's 18 Bear Bag Rope Kits 2 Rope 20 ft per canoe Tarps 2 Cook Kits 2 Maps 4 First Aid Kits 2 Shovel 2 Hatchets 2 Duluth Bags 25 Dish cleaning kit 2

BOUNDARY WATERSItinerary

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