Camp Manito-wish Advanced Outpost Trips

Ages 16-17 — entering 11th or 12th grade

Advanced Outpost trips build on your previous Manito-wish Outpost or equivalent trips. Whitewater canoeing or off-trail mountain travel challenge and expand your skill base. Your peers will rely on your leadership abilities, initiative, and physical and mental stamina.

By the end of your Advanced Outpost Trip, you will be an accomplished canoeist, backpacker or kayaker, a wilderness camping expert, and a more confident leader.

Saskatchewan "Canuck" Canoeing

The Canuck is a rugged 30-day canoe trip in Northern Saskatchewan. Your route will include unmarked portages, phenomenal whitewater, and vast lakes. The Churchill River and Reindeer Lake basin area contains countless lakes and thousands of river miles. You will paddle through the Northern Boreal Forest with its dense pine forests, deep moss, sand beaches, granite rock outcroppings, and excellent fishing.

June 19-July 29, 2008

Western Backpacking

The Western is a demanding 24- day backpack trip in locations such as Idaho, Montana or Wyoming mountain ranges. Your group will hike both on and off the trail, above and below the treeline. Over show-capped mountains, through grassy meadow, and navigate rugged boulder fields to reach high alpine lakes. Off-trail hiking will test your endurance, route finding skills, leadership skills, and determination.

June 27 to July 29, 2008

Mariner Sea Kayaking

The Mariner will paddle for 26 days on Lake Superior's remote northern shoreline past steep cliffs, rocky outcrops, and hidden coves. Starting near Rossport, Ontario, your small group will paddle east along Ontario Crown Land, Pukaskwa National Park, and Lake Superior Provincial Park. Superior's north coast offers a much different experience that other Manito-wish sea kayaking trips. Wind, weather, and waves will build your skills as a paddler, navigator, and group member.

June 27 to July 29, 2008