2023 Advisor’s Planning Guide Revised 11/8/22 Page 3
CONTENTS
What are the requirements to attend? ......................................................................................................................... 6
Adult Leadership – BSA Policy................................................................................................................................ 6
Co-ed/Female Crew Policies .................................................................................................................................. 7
Northern Tier Crew Makeup Policies ..................................................................................................................... 7
Tenting Policies ...................................................................................................................................................... 7
How does a Northern Tier trip work?............................................................................................................................ 8
What are Northern Tier’s programs? ............................................................................................................................ 9
Second Season Opportunities- Ely, MN .......................................................................................................................11
What are the risks? (Risk Advisory) ............................................................................................................................12
Trip Planning Schedule ................................................................................................................................................13
18 Months Prior to Trip (December-March): .......................................................................................................13
14 Months Prior to Trip (April – August): .............................................................................................................13
9 Months Prior to Trip (September – December): ...............................................................................................13
6 Months Prior to Trip (January and February):...................................................................................................13
3 Months Prior to Trip (March – June): ................................................................................................................14
WHAT ARE THE FEES TO ATTEND? ..............................................................................................................................14
How do I make a reservation? .....................................................................................................................................14
What is the crew payment schedule and policy? ........................................................................................................15
How do I pay for my trip? ............................................................................................................................................15
What is included in my Northern Tier camping fees? .................................................................................................16
Fishing Licenses ...........................................................................................................................................................16
WHEN DO I PLAN MY ROUTE? .....................................................................................................................................17
Choosing a Park ...........................................................................................................................................................18
Permit Fees ..........................................................................................................................................................18
Additional Quetico Parks Information .................................................................................................................19
WHERE CAN WE STORE OUR ITEMS WHILE ON THE WATER? ....................................................................................20
WHERE DO WE SLEEP ON BASE? SHOWER? DO LAUNDRY? .......................................................................................20
HOW DO WE STAY IN TOUCH WITH OUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS WHILE WE’RE AT NOTHERN TIER? ........................20
WHAT IF THERE IS AN EMERGENCY WHILE ON THE TRAIL? ........................................................................................21
Parent/Legal Guardian Notification – In the case of injury or illness .........................................................................21
WHAT GEAR IS NEEDED? .............................................................................................................................................21
WHAT HAPPENS WHEN I ARRIVE AT BASE? ................................................................................................................21
Trading Post (retail store) ............................................................................................................................................22
WHAT ABOUT OUR FOOD? WHAT DO WE EAT? .........................................................................................................22
WHAT Participants with Special Diet Needs? ..............................................................................................................23
What is medical service like in the area? ....................................................................................................................23
Appendix and Important Documents ..........................................................................................................................24
APPENDIX A .................................................................................................................................................................25
NORTHERN TIER INDVIDUAL PROGRAMS ............................................................................................................25
APPENDIX B..................................................................................................................................................................27
Required Check-In Documents .............................................................................................................................27
APPENDIX C ..................................................................................................................................................................28