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 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?