Date: January 25, 2025
WHAT: Northern Tier Okpik Remote Musher Camp
WHEN: January 24-27, 2025
WHERE: Northern Tier High Adventure Base – Ely, MN
WHO: Crew size (6-7). Two Adults Required. Can be Co-ed but each scout needs a buddy of same gender and we would need adults of both genders
HOW: We will fly to Minneapolis Friday Morning and drive to Northern Tier by early afternoon.
OKPIK REMOTE MUSHER CAMP provides participants with an introduction to dog sledding. You will be shuttled to a Dogsled Kennel and setup a basecamp using snow shelters or tents. You will learn and take part in daily chores around the dog yard. You will work with experienced mushers who are excited to teach you all about these amazing animals. Along with daily chores and taking the dogs for runs, you will also have a chance to ski/snowshoe in your downtime. This program provides a great balance of winter camping and the dog program. Trip length: 3 nights (including one spent on base) arriving Friday and leaving Monday. Minimum age is 14 or 13 and in 8th grade by the time of arrival at base. Maximum group size is 7 and minimum group size is 6. Participants will receive the Okpik Cold Weather Camper Award and may purchase the Okpik Musher Camp Award.
ESTIMATED COST: $2000
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