What is BSA northern tier?

Northern Tier is the Boy Scouts of America’s gateway to adventure in the Great Northwoods. In the winter, Northern Tier is home to the Okpik Cold Weather Camping program, the BSA’s premier winter high adventure program. Fall trips are also available. All trips are fully outfitted and provisioned.

Where is the northern tier Scout camp?

Located twenty miles outside of the town of Ely, MN, the Sommers Base outfits over 4,000 Scouts each year on wilderness canoe trips in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCAW) in Minnesota and the Quetico Provincial Park in Ontario.

Where is Northern Tier located?

How old do you have to be to go to Philmont?

14 years of age
Philmont Trek and Cavalcade participants must be 14 years of age OR be at least 13 years of age and completed the 8th grade prior to participation. What time does Check-In start?

What was the first year for the northern tier’s satellite operation in Bissett Manitoba Canada?

During the summer of 1971, crews made their first adventures into the Canadian Waters, as the BSA explored options for Satellite Bases in Canada. Eventually these programs/locations became our current operations of Bissett, Manitoba and Atikokan, Ontario.

Can you go to Philmont without being a scout?

Youth must be registered members of the Boy Scouts of America, and may participate in a Philmont expedition in one of the following ways: As members of a chartered unit (Scout troop, Varsity team, Sea Scout Ship, or Venturing crew)

How much money should I bring to Philmont?

Take no more than $50 on the trail; $30 is more reasonable.

How many miles do you hike at Philmont?

50 miles
Requirements for this award include: hiking at least 50 miles and performing a 10-hour conservation project (3 hours or more will be earned at Philmont and the remaining hours in your council). All 12-Day Philmont itineraries meet the 50-Miler distance requirement.

What can you not bring to Philmont?

Avoid bringing cotton items on the trail. Avoid bringing cotton items on the trail. Philmont will provide tents.

What rank do you have to be to go to Philmont?

Philmont Trek and Cavalcade participants must be 14 years of age OR be at least 13 years of age and completed the 8th grade prior to participation.

Can anyone go to Philmont?

Youth must be registered members of the Boy Scouts of America, and may participate in a Philmont expedition in one of the following ways: As members of a chartered unit (Scout troop, Varsity team, Sea Scout Ship, or Venturing crew) As members of a council contingent or district contingent with required leadership.

What do Scouts do in the northern tier?

Northern Tier is the premier Scouts BSA experience for canoeing and winter camping. We offer many different trek options for Scout troops and individuals seeking a high adventure opportunity. Summer in North Americas Canoe Country is a time like no other.

Who is part of the northern tier high adventure program?

The name was then changed to the Charles L. Sommers National High Adventure Base. With expansion of the program, Sommers is now part of the Northern Tier High Adventure programs. The program has a long history with the Ely, Minnesota area. Such famous authors as Sigurd Olson counted themselves as friends of the program.

Where are the bases of the northern tier?

Northern Tier consists of the following bases: Charles L. Sommers Canoe Base in Ely, Minnesota offers canoe trips to the Boundary Waters and the Quetico. Donald Rogert Canoe Base in Atikokan, Ontario Canada offers canoe trips into the Quetico and Crown Lands. Northern Expeditions Base in Bissett, Manitoba offers canoe trips into the Atikaki.

What do you do in the northern tier?

Dog Sledding, cross country skiing, ice fishing, and winter camping are just a few of the activities awaiting you at Northern Tier Autumn weather in canoe country has cooler nights, less bugs, and a gold colored forest, making it one of the best times to visit.