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Minnesota Boundary Waters Canoe Trip Itinerary
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Trip Departure Information
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Trippers typically take the bus to camp, departing from the McGaw YMCA in Evanston.
Bus transportation is assumed, and included in the camp fee.
Parents also have the option to drop their tripper directly at Camp Echo on that same day.
Upon arrival at camp, trippers meet the Health Officer for a health check and complete a swim evaluation.
The remainder of the group's time at camp is spent teambuilding, preparing for trip departure,
and practicing skills necessary for the trip.
We begin all our summer trips at Echo for several reasons.
We have a fully-stocked Trip Center at Echo, with all the food and group gear for each trip; campers and their guides participate in the process of "packing out" for the trip.
Most trip groups will use one of Echo's high or low challenge courses to build a cohesive spirit and to come together as a working team.
There's also the fun of simply being at Echo, the enjoyment of an opening campfire, the camaraderie of spending some time with the other teen groups, and the excitement of bidding farewell to all the younger campers.
Day 1
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Trippers arrive at Camp Echo and are greeted by their trip guides.
During the afternoon, they complete camp check-in procedures including meeting with the Health Officer and completing a swim evaluation.
Once check-ins are complete, the group will get to know one another and begin building a cohesive team through initiatives.
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Day 2
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Trippers continue their in-camp training and preparations throughout the day.
They will pack out all necessary gear and food as well as review the maps and itinerary for the trip.
After a hearty dinner at camp, the group excitedly departs on the hour-long drive to their campsite at Ludington State Park.
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Day 3
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Trippers catch the morning ferry and embark on the four-hour ride across Lake Michigan to Manitowoc, Wisconsin.
Upon arrival, they set off for their campsite in Amnicon Falls State Park, just East of Duluth, Wisconsin.
Trip Guides Check in with Camp Echo by 10pm Eastern
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Day 4
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Trippers wake up and eagerly set off on the final leg of their drive.
Upon arrival at the Bear Tracks outfitters, the group is given canoes and fitted for paddles and other necessary equipment.
They enjoy a good meal and restful night's sleep at the Bear Tracks bunkhouse.
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Days 5-11
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Trippers begin their canoeing adventure by putting in at Seagull Lake and eagerly paddling into the crystal waters upon which they will spend the next eight days.
For the remainder of the canoe trip, the group can choose their route and stopping places as they navigate across the beautiful lakes.
The Boundary Waters are preserved through the cooperative efforts of the United States & Canadian Federal governments, allowing trippers to experience truly untouched waters.
During their travels, they will spot a vast array of wildlife and experience stunning sunsets.
The group may even spot the northern lights or hear the haunting cries of a loon after Taps Talk each evening.
No matter where they choose paddle their canoes, trippers will be amazed by this pristine wilderness environment.
Trip Guides Check in with Camp Echo by 10pm Eastern on the day that they pull off the water
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Day 12
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After a short final morning paddle, the group pulls out their canoes and leaves the beauty of the Minnesota Boundary Waters behind.
Once all gear is checked in, they begin the drive back to the McGaw YMCA in Evanston, IL.
Trip Guides Check in with Camp Echo frequently throughout the day so that the website can be updated with the groups arrival time at the McGaw YMCA.
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Day 13
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Trippers complete the drive to Evanston and arrive at approximately the same time as the busses coming from Camp Echo.
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Trip itineraries are subject to change.
Trippers drive directly from the Minnesota Boundary Waters to the McGaw YMCA in Evanston, IL.
The trip guide who is not driving organizes phone calls from each tripper to his/her parents with an expected time of arrival.
Typcially, the van will reach the McGaw YMCA between noon and 2:30 pm central time.
In order to meet your child on time and avoid waiting at the McGaw YMCA for the van to arrive, please wait until your child or the trip guide contacts you.
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Minnesota Boundary Waters Canoe Trip
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