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- Explore the wildlife of the Headwaters Wilderness by day, cook over an open fire in the evenings, share stories with your camp mates under the setting sun and fall asleep beneath the stars to the sounds of the forest. Participants will get an up-close and intimate view of the natural plants and animals that inhabit the river and shoreline, reaching places that most never see on foot. Join us for a weekend or an 8-day canoeing adventure through the Headwaters Wilderness of northern Wisconsin, located in the pristine Chequamegon-Nicolet Forest. Both canoe immersions utilize a minimalist approach to living in the wilderness. All levels of experience are welcome! In 1965, the Wisconsin legislature designated the Pine River a wild river to protect it from development. Access is limited and the area is rugged. Canoeing on the Pine River is a wild experience for any nature enthusiast that holds many opportunities to see the natural inhabitants up close in their natural habitats. Participants must be 18 years or older or accompanied by their parent/guardian.
Weekend Canoe Immersion
DATE: June 30 – July 1 2018
Participants will learn:
- Basic and advanced canoe strokes
- Wilderness survival awareness skills
- Basic wilderness First Aid
- Navigation without the use of a compass (Lost Proofing)
- How to camp comfortably in the wild with minimal tools
- Primitive cooking
- Wildlife tracking
Tuition: $250
– Includes solo canoe and paddle, life vest rental, tarp and meals. Participants must pay a $50 refundable deposit for equipment rental.
8-Day Canoe Immersion
DATE: August 18-25 2018
Participants will learn:
- Basic and advanced canoe strokes
- Efficient paddling methods
- Stealth canoeing
- Scouting for the best camp sites
- Setting up a cordless tarp for shelter
- How to make fire by friction and fire tending
- Navigation without the use of a compass (Lost Proofing)
- Weather prediction without without instruments
- Primitive cooking
- Wildlife tracking
Tuition: $850
– Includes food and instruction. Participants also need to pay a $250 refundable rental deposit for the solo canoe, paddle, life vest and tarp.