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SUMMARY:Isle Royale Explorer 2025
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URL:https://mi-paddleadventure.com/trip/isle-royale-explorer-2024-2/
LOCATION:Isle Royale\, Isle Royale National Park\, Isle Royale\, MI\, United States
CATEGORIES:Camping Based,Great Lakes,Isle Royale,Multi-day Trips
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SUMMARY:Isle Royale Kayaking Sampler
DESCRIPTION:We are going to strap our kayaks to the roof of a ferry\, motor over fifty miles out to the largest island in the largest lake in the world and go kayaking. This is not something to be taken lightly\, but our “sampler” program is designed for those who are interested in learning to camp out of their kayaks in relatively calm conditions. It is appropriate for adventurous beginners who have had group rescue practice and can paddle up to 10 miles/day in 1-2 ft seas and 10 knots of wind. We offer a number of weekend and day workshops that can help you grow those skills or point you to a coach in your area. \nSea Kayaking Isle Royale National Park in Lake Superior\nThis is a magical place wrapped up in ancient rock\, thimbleberries and the unforgiving waters of Lake Superior. This unique island park with its moose and wolves is a popular destination for backpackers\, but since it is an island we thought that it would make more sense to explore it by kayak! There will be plenty of time for day hikes\, brisk swims\, good lake trout fishing\, kayaking and listening to the loons. We plan this trip together with you based on weather outlook\, park conditions and your own goals and tastes. To ensure your safety and maintain the flexibility of small camps\, we limit this trip to only five participants. \n\nSample Itinerary for 7 Day trip\n(includes 2 travel days)\nDay 1\nRendezvous in Copper Harbor at 5:00 PM at the Minnetonka Resort for a quick backcountry packing orientation. \nDay 2\n7 AM rendezvous at Isle Royale Queen dock for the 3.5 hour ride to Rock Harbor. Organize and pack for the short paddle to the first campsite. Go over basic strokes\, braces and rescue drills. \nDays 3-5\nThe heart of the trip–you’ll find yourself paddling an average of 4 or 5 hours/day sandwiched with day hikes\, fishing\, shooting photos\, looking for Moose and listening to the music of our largest freshwater sea. For this trip we often use just two camps to use as two separate hubs. We find you spend more time seeing the island\, than making and breaking camp this way. You should be prepared for temps between 40- 80…bring a wool hat and a swimsuit. You can count on learning lots of new paddle skills and having a truly spectacular experience on this beginner friendly trip. \nDay 6\nIn the afternoon\, we’ll be ferried back to Copper Harbor for a fine meal and a good night’s sleep. \nDay 7\nTravel day for home or to continue your own adventure in the Keweenaw \n\nDates for 2025\n\nAugust 10-16\nAugust 17-23 \nIsle Royale Kayaking Trip Cost Includes:\n\nOne night double occupancy lodging before and one after in Copper Harbor (Single occupancy rates available)\nRound trip ferry fees for both you and your kayak\nExpert instructor guides\nAll group gear (tents\, kitchen gear\, dry bags\, safety and camp gear)\nNational Park Service permits and daily user fee\nGourmet backcountry fare\n\nWhat’s Not Included:\n\nTravel to and from Copper Harbor\nKayak rental: If you are going to need a kayak\, you should add that as an add-on to your booking\, to be sure we have one for you.\nPersonal Items: Be sure to review the packing list.  It is important that you review this list early on in case you have questions or need to order gear. \nGuide gratuities (5-10% suggested)\nTravel Insurance\n\nKayaking Equipment\nWe do not include kayaks on this trip because most paddlers at this level have their own. Your boat should be a touring kayak at least 16 feet long\, with front and rear bulkheads. High performance expedition-equipped rentals are available from us with prior reservation: They include PFD\, carbon hybrid paddle (Werner Shuna is our standard)\, sprayskirt and pump. We will transport your rental boat for you. We offer a variety of sizes and models from Current Designs\, Wilderness Systems and NDK …with drop skegs and day hatches. \nFAQs\nFrequently Asked Questions \n\n \n\n\nRegistration
URL:https://mi-paddleadventure.com/trip/isle-royale-kayaking-sampler-9/
LOCATION:Isle Royale\, Isle Royale National Park\, Isle Royale\, MI\, United States
CATEGORIES:Camping Based,Great Lakes,Isle Royale,Multi-day Trips
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250810
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250817
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SUMMARY:Isle Royale Kayaking Sampler
DESCRIPTION:We are going to strap our kayaks to the roof of a ferry\, motor over fifty miles out to the largest island in the largest lake in the world and go kayaking. This is not something to be taken lightly\, but our “sampler” program is designed for those who are interested in learning to camp out of their kayaks in relatively calm conditions. It is appropriate for adventurous beginners who have had group rescue practice and can paddle up to 10 miles/day in 1-2 ft seas and 10 knots of wind. We offer a number of weekend and day workshops that can help you grow those skills or point you to a coach in your area. \nSea Kayaking Isle Royale National Park in Lake Superior\nThis is a magical place wrapped up in ancient rock\, thimbleberries and the unforgiving waters of Lake Superior. This unique island park with its moose and wolves is a popular destination for backpackers\, but since it is an island we thought that it would make more sense to explore it by kayak! There will be plenty of time for day hikes\, brisk swims\, good lake trout fishing\, kayaking and listening to the loons. We plan this trip together with you based on weather outlook\, park conditions and your own goals and tastes. To ensure your safety and maintain the flexibility of small camps\, we limit this trip to only five participants. \n\nSample Itinerary for 7 Day trip\n(includes 2 travel days)\nDay 1\nRendezvous in Copper Harbor at 5:00 PM at the Minnetonka Resort for a quick backcountry packing orientation. \nDay 2\n7 AM rendezvous at Isle Royale Queen dock for the 3.5 hour ride to Rock Harbor. Organize and pack for the short paddle to the first campsite. Go over basic strokes\, braces and rescue drills. \nDays 3-5\nThe heart of the trip–you’ll find yourself paddling an average of 4 or 5 hours/day sandwiched with day hikes\, fishing\, shooting photos\, looking for Moose and listening to the music of our largest freshwater sea. For this trip we often use just two camps to use as two separate hubs. We find you spend more time seeing the island\, than making and breaking camp this way. You should be prepared for temps between 40- 80…bring a wool hat and a swimsuit. You can count on learning lots of new paddle skills and having a truly spectacular experience on this beginner friendly trip. \nDay 6\nIn the afternoon\, we’ll be ferried back to Copper Harbor for a fine meal and a good night’s sleep. \nDay 7\nTravel day for home or to continue your own adventure in the Keweenaw \n\nDates for 2025\n\nJuly 20-26\nAugust 10-16\nAugust 17-23 \nIsle Royale Kayaking Trip Cost Includes:\n\nOne night double occupancy lodging before and one after in Copper Harbor (Single occupancy rates available)\nRound trip ferry fees for both you and your kayak\nExpert instructor guides\nAll group gear (tents\, kitchen gear\, dry bags\, safety and camp gear)\nNational Park Service permits and daily user fee\nGourmet backcountry fare\n\nWhat’s Not Included:\n\nTravel to and from Copper Harbor\nKayak rental: If you are going to need a kayak\, you should add that as an add-on to your booking\, to be sure we have one for you.\nPersonal Items: Be sure to review the packing list.  It is important that you review this list early on in case you have questions or need to order gear. \nGuide gratuities (5-10% suggested)\nTravel Insurance\n\nKayaking Equipment\nWe do not include kayaks on this trip because most paddlers at this level have their own. Your boat should be a touring kayak at least 16 feet long\, with front and rear bulkheads. High performance expedition-equipped rentals are available from us with prior reservation: They include PFD\, carbon hybrid paddle (Werner Shuna is our standard)\, sprayskirt and pump. We will transport your rental boat for you. We offer a variety of sizes and models from Current Designs\, Wilderness Systems and NDK …with drop skegs and day hatches. \nFAQs\nFrequently Asked Questions \n\n \n\n\nRegistration
URL:https://mi-paddleadventure.com/trip/isle-royale-kayaking-sampler-2/
LOCATION:MI
CATEGORIES:Camping Based,Great Lakes,Multi-day Trips
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SUMMARY:Isle Royale Explorer 2025
DESCRIPTION:We are going to strap our kayaks to the roof of a ferry\, motor over fifty miles out to the largest island in the largest lake in the world and go kayaking. This is not a small thing. \nSea Kayaking Isle Royale National Park on Lake Superior\nThis is a magical place wrapped up in ancient rock\, thimbleberries and the unforgiving waters of Lake Superior. This unique island park with its moose and wolves is a popular destination for backpackers\, but since it is an island we thought that it would make more sense to explore it by kayak! \nThere will be plenty of time for day hikes\, brisk swims\, good lake trout fishing\, kayaking and listening to the loons. Like you\, no two of these trips are the same. We plan these trips together with you based on the weather outlook\, personal tastes\, goals and skills. Our style is not to bag miles\, but to take a deep dive into Superior kayaking and the island’s nature AND culture. No one has guided more trips here than we have or developed deeper relationships with the park staff. \nTo ensure your safety and maintain the flexibility of small camps\, we limit this trip to only five participants. \nPaddling Skills\nIsle Royale Explorer trips are appropriate for intermediate paddlers -this means that you should be comfortable paddling 8-15 miles/day in 2-3 ft seas in up to 15 knots of wind and be familiar with group rescues. If you are not\, we do offer a number of weekend skills workshops to help you grow those skills. \nIf you have past formal training\, then ACA Levels 2 – 4 are appropriate. ACA levels are explained here. \n\nSample Itinerary for 9 Day trip\n(includes 2 travel days)\nDay 1\nRendezvous in Copper Harbor at 5:00 PM at the Minnetonka Resort for a quick backcountrypacking orientation. \nDay 2\n7 AM meet-up at the dock of the Isle Royale Queen for the 3.5 hour ride to Rock Harbor. Organize and pack for the short paddle to the first campsite. \nDays 3-7\nThe heart of the trip–you’ll find yourself paddling an average of 4 or 5 hours/day sandwiched with day hikes\, fishing\, shooting photos\, looking for Moose and listening to the music of our largest freshwater sea. We may choose a layover at a particularly nice campsite to give us more time to explore and linger a bit. You should be prepared for temps between 40- 80…bring a wool hat and a swimsuit. We’ll be covering 50 to 70 miles total with a fairly relaxed pace (9-day trip). You can count on learning lots of new paddle skills and having a truly spectacular experience. \nDay 8\nIn the afternoon\, we’ll be ferried back to Copper Harbor for a last group dinner and a good night’s sleep at the Minnetonka. \nDay 9\nTravel day: you move on to your next adventure\, whether a drive home or an extended exploration of the fabulous Keweenaw Peninsula. \n\nDates for 2025\n\n\n\nJuly 11 – 19\nAugust 1 – 9\nAugust 22 – 30\n\n \nIsle Royale Kayaking Trip Cost Includes:\n\nOne night double occupancy lodging before and one after in Copper Harbor (Single occupancy rates available)\nRound trip ferry fees for both you and your kayak\nExpert instructor guides\nAll group gear (tents\, kitchen gear\, dry bags\, safety and camp gear)\nNational Park Service permits and daily user fee\nGourmet backcountry fare\n\nWhat’s Not Included:\n\nTravel to and from Copper Harbor\nKayak rental: If you are going to need a kayak\, you should add that as an add-on to your booking\, to be sure we have one for you.\nPersonal Items: Be sure to review the packing list. It is important that you review this list early on in case you have questions or need to order gear.\nGuide gratuities (5-10% suggested)\nTravel Insurance\n\nKayaking Equipment\nWe do not include kayaks on this trip because most paddlers at this level have their own. Your boat should be a touring kayak at least 16 feet long\, with front and rear bulkheads. High performance expedition-equipped rentals are available from us with prior reservation: They include PFD\, carbon hybrid paddle (Werner Shuna is our standard)\, sprayskirt and pump. We will transport your rental boat for you. We offer a variety of sizes and models from Current Designs\, Wilderness Systems and NDK…with drop skegs and day hatches. \nFAQs\nFrequently Asked Questions \n\n \n\n\nRegistration\nNOTE: If a booking date shows on the calendar below\, there is space available but always feel free to call or email with specific questions. If the trip is full and you’d like to be waitlisted\, give us a call.  \nReservations are held with a $500 deposit. The price below reflects the full amount\, including service fees; However\, your initial payment will be a $500 deposit (assuming you book 60+ days prior to the course). \nThe remaining amount due will be automatically charged to your credit card 60 days before the trip. \nNOTE: You must choose the date of the trip you want before clicking on BOOK NOW. Be sure you are on the right month! You may need to choose the fare you want and then zero out the fare that the system initially chooses. Let us know if you have any difficulty. \n\nView our Refund / Cancellation Policy \nView our COVID Risk Management Statement
URL:https://mi-paddleadventure.com/trip/isle-royale-explorer-2024-4/
LOCATION:Isle Royale\, Isle Royale National Park\, Isle Royale\, MI\, United States
CATEGORIES:Camping Based,Great Lakes,Isle Royale,Multi-day Trips
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SUMMARY:Keweenaw Rock Gardening (Optional L3 Skills or ACA Guide Certification)
DESCRIPTION:This is an Intermediate to Advanced trip (L3 – 4) designed for those who want to increase their skills in rough water environs and explore slots\, caves and surges through rocky alleys. Certification for the new ACA Guide program also available. Contact Michael Gray for more information. \nKeweenaw is said to be one of the most beautiful places on earth\, with miles of gorgeous landscapes and adventure around every corner. Lighthouses\, ruins\, waterfalls\, and hiking trails! \nThis is Michigan’s other Thumb\, dividing open waters of Lake Superior from Keweenaw Bay. Its crystal clear waters bounce around this rocky coast offering a seldom paddled opportunity to explore rock gardens\, waterfalls\, sea stacks and some remote camping. Who knew? Imagine a group of decent paddlers\, geared up for swims\, rescue practice and some tough plastic boats designed to bounce before they break and you get the picture. We get to begin and end at a traditional Finn camp complete with 100 year old log sauna. \nGreat paddling\, Superior camping\, whitefish dinners\, blueberries\, local craft brews… this is so not your average guided trip! Don’t forget the great fresh food either\, because that’s the only way we roll. \n\nItinerary\nDay 1\nArrive at Lac LaBelle camp. Shakedown pack and fish fry. \nDays 2 – 5\nPaddle around the thumb\, camping en route (3 nights)\, then paddle to Bettegris and back to Lac La Belle camp. Dinner out or order pizza from Mt. Bohemia brick oven.  \nDay 6\nHead out for drives home.\n \n \nDates for 2025\nJuly 21-27 \nWhat’s Included\nCost includes professional guide / instructor\, lodging at Lac LaBelle family camp before and after trip\, and group gear. \nKayaking Equipment\nWe do not include kayaks on this trip because most paddlers at this level have their own. A playful plastic design between 14-16 feet is recommended for this trip for maximum fun… think Delphin or the like. If you don’t have a suitable boat\, we have a limited number of Delphins or Dagger Stratos available for $150 rental. They include PFD\, Werner paddle\, helmet\, sprayskirt and pump. We will transport your rental boat for you. \nWhat’s Not Included\n\nTravel to and from the Keweenaw\nKayak rental (If you are going to need a kayak\, you should add that as an add-on to your booking\, to be sure we have one for you.)\nPersonal Items: Be sure to review the  packing list:   It is important that you review this list early on in case you have questions or need to order gear. \nGuide gratuity (5-10% suggested) \nTravel Insurance\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n \nNOTE: If a booking date shows on the calendar below\, there is space available but always feel free to call or email with specific questions. If the trip is full and you’d like to be waitlisted\, give us a call.  \nReservations are held with a deposit of $300. The price below reflects the full amount\, including service fees; However\, your initial payment will be a $300 deposit (assuming you book 60+ days prior to the course). \nThe remaining amount due will be automatically charged to your credit card 60 days before the course. \nNOTE: You must choose the date of the trip you want before clicking on BOOK NOW. Be sure you are on the right month!  \n\nView our Refund / Cancellation PolicyView our COVID Risk Management Statement
URL:https://mi-paddleadventure.com/trip/aca-l3-trip-leader-kayak-keweenaw/
LOCATION:Keweenaw\, Keweenaw Peninsula\, Schoolcraft Township\, MI\, 49913
CATEGORIES:Camping Based,Great Lakes,Kayak Instruction,Multi-day Trips
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250711
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250720
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SUMMARY:Isle Royale Explorer 2025
DESCRIPTION:We are going to strap our kayaks to the roof of a ferry\, motor over fifty miles out to the largest island in the largest lake in the world and go kayaking. This is not a small thing. \nSea Kayaking Isle Royale National Park on Lake Superior\nThis is a magical place wrapped up in ancient rock\, thimbleberries and the unforgiving waters of Lake Superior. This unique island park with its moose and wolves is a popular destination for backpackers\, but since it is an island we thought that it would make more sense to explore it by kayak! \nThere will be plenty of time for day hikes\, brisk swims\, good lake trout fishing\, kayaking and listening to the loons. Like you\, no two of these trips are the same. We plan these trips together with you based on the weather outlook\, personal tastes\, goals and skills. Our style is not to bag miles\, but to take a deep dive into Superior kayaking and the island’s nature AND culture. No one has guided more trips here than we have or developed deeper relationships with the park staff. \nTo ensure your safety and maintain the flexibility of small camps\, we limit this trip to only five participants. \nPaddling Skills\nIsle Royale Explorer trips are appropriate for intermediate paddlers -this means that you should be comfortable paddling 8-15 miles/day in 2-3 ft seas in up to 15 knots of wind and be familiar with group rescues. If you are not\, we do offer a number of weekend skills workshops to help you grow those skills. \nIf you have past formal training\, then ACA Levels 2 – 4 are appropriate. ACA levels are explained here. \n\nSample Itinerary for 9 Day trip\n(includes 2 travel days)\nDay 1\nRendezvous in Copper Harbor at 5:00 PM at the Minnetonka Resort for a quick backcountrypacking orientation. \nDay 2\n7 AM meet-up at the dock of the Isle Royale Queen for the 3.5 hour ride to Rock Harbor. Organize and pack for the short paddle to the first campsite. \nDays 3-7\nThe heart of the trip–you’ll find yourself paddling an average of 4 or 5 hours/day sandwiched with day hikes\, fishing\, shooting photos\, looking for Moose and listening to the music of our largest freshwater sea. We may choose a layover at a particularly nice campsite to give us more time to explore and linger a bit. You should be prepared for temps between 40- 80…bring a wool hat and a swimsuit. We’ll be covering 50 to 70 miles total with a fairly relaxed pace (9-day trip). You can count on learning lots of new paddle skills and having a truly spectacular experience. \nDay 8\nIn the afternoon\, we’ll be ferried back to Copper Harbor for a last group dinner and a good night’s sleep at the Minnetonka. \nDay 9\nTravel day: you move on to your next adventure\, whether a drive home or an extended exploration of the fabulous Keweenaw Peninsula. \n\nDates for 2025\n\n\n\nJuly 11 – 19\nAugust 1 – 9\nAugust 22 – 30\n\n \nIsle Royale Kayaking Trip Cost Includes:\n\nOne night double occupancy lodging before and one after in Copper Harbor (Single occupancy rates available)\nRound trip ferry fees for both you and your kayak\nExpert instructor guides\nAll group gear (tents\, kitchen gear\, dry bags\, safety and camp gear)\nNational Park Service permits and daily user fee\nGourmet backcountry fare\n\nWhat’s Not Included:\n\nTravel to and from Copper Harbor\nKayak rental: If you are going to need a kayak\, you should add that as an add-on to your booking\, to be sure we have one for you.\nPersonal Items: Be sure to review the packing list. It is important that you review this list early on in case you have questions or need to order gear.\nGuide gratuities (5-10% suggested)\nTravel Insurance\n\nKayaking Equipment\nWe do not include kayaks on this trip because most paddlers at this level have their own. Your boat should be a touring kayak at least 16 feet long\, with front and rear bulkheads. High performance expedition-equipped rentals are available from us with prior reservation: They include PFD\, carbon hybrid paddle (Werner Shuna is our standard)\, sprayskirt and pump. We will transport your rental boat for you. We offer a variety of sizes and models from Current Designs\, Wilderness Systems and NDK…with drop skegs and day hatches. \nFAQs\nFrequently Asked Questions \n\n \n\n\nRegistration\nNOTE: If a booking date shows on the calendar below\, there is space available but always feel free to call or email with specific questions. If the trip is full and you’d like to be waitlisted\, give us a call.  \nReservations are held with a $500 deposit. The price below reflects the full amount\, including service fees; However\, your initial payment will be a $500 deposit (assuming you book 60+ days prior to the course). \nThe remaining amount due will be automatically charged to your credit card 60 days before the trip. \nNOTE: You must choose the date of the trip you want before clicking on BOOK NOW. Be sure you are on the right month! You may need to choose the fare you want and then zero out the fare that the system initially chooses. Let us know if you have any difficulty. \n\nView our Refund / Cancellation Policy \nView our COVID Risk Management Statement
URL:https://mi-paddleadventure.com/trip/isle-royale-explorer-2024/
LOCATION:Isle Royale\, Isle Royale National Park\, Isle Royale\, MI\, United States
CATEGORIES:Camping Based,Great Lakes,Isle Royale,Multi-day Trips
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SUMMARY:Greenland Immersion 2025
DESCRIPTION:We’re heading to Greenland again! Why Greenland? Yes\, it IS the birthplace of the Qajaq\, but it is also like witnessing when the Earth was born. You may see and set foot on places where no one has been before you. It’s one of our favorite places to paddle and we don’t get there often enough. We like to immerse ourselves in the local culture – you’ll travel like a Greenlander…hand-lining cod or char for dinner\, learning to eat seal (definitely an acquired taste) or musk-ox\, hunting with your camera\, paddling in sea ice and camping in sites used as traditional hunt camps for generations. Think cultural immersion by paddle….all with a safety net that comes with our over 40-year history in the kayak tripping business. \nThere are a few trips available to Greenland these days…some very high-end with a little paddling and a lot of insulation from local culture; usually from a Cruise Ship. Others are more “expedition style”\, where you do all your own cooking\, fly by the seat of your pants and hope it all turns out. Ours is completely different. Combine the logistics expertise that Uncommon Adventures is known for with great equipment\, a well-chosen small-group team (max of 6-8 w/two guides plus local guide) and the added cultural element of traveling with a local and you have a simply unparalleled trip.  \nWe will embark on a mesmerizing journey through rarely visited Uummannaq Fjord\, one of West Greenland’s most expansive and picturesque. Its vast network of fjords\, bays\, and inlets in every direction provides an awe-inspiring setting for an unforgettable sea kayak expedition\, revealing stunning and pristine landscapes at every turn.  \nGetting There\nIt is a hard place to get to\, but that makes it even more worthwhile. We will assist you with travel plans to help things go smoothly. You need to book flights from home through Iceland or Denmark to Ilulissat. There are rumors that Icelandair is starting a direct flight to Nuuk from New York and Boston. Fingers crossed! Once you get to Ilulissat you will catch a domestic Air Greenland flight. The route is Ilulissat (JAV) to Uummannaq (UMD) via Qaarsut (JQA). A dash-8 plane to Qaarsut and a helicopter to Uummannaq. All can be booked on one ticket and a return trip costs around 500 USD. We will help with details.  \nPace\nThis is a longer trip that will travel between 20-30 kilometers each day with time enough for hiking and exploration. Our itinerary will be dependent on weather\, group interests\, and is always flexible.  \nWeather / Conditions\nSimilar conditions to south central Alaska can be expected. Daytime highs may get to be high 50s with evening lows into the low 40s. Not a lot of rain in late June\, but can be buggy\, so headnets or bugshirts are in order. Remember… summer near the arctic circle means lots and lots of daylight (19 hours+). You won’t need a headlamp\, but you will need sunscreen!  \nQualifications\nThis program is built for those with a higher skill level that is appropriate for the kind of conditions we are likely to encounter. If you haven’t been through the BCU or ACA ranksto gain these skills\, we will accept a paddling resume and word from those who can vouch for you. Our trips owe a great deal of their success to this participant screening process. BCU 3 star or L-3 ACA is the bar we set as a minimum for this trip. \nDates & Cost \n$5800 per person (subject to change with currency fluctuations)\, double occupancy – 15 days total. We try to provide a good value for a large commitment trip like this. It is a very expensive place to travel to\, but there is absolutely no place on earth like it. It is our all-time favorite place to paddle. We need a minimum of 5 participants and will take up to 8 total.  \nDates for 2025\n\nJune 13-26\, 2025\n\nWhat’s included\n Guides\n Sea kayak (single or double)\, spray skirt\, PFD\, paddle\, pogies.\n Group Safety gear: first aid\, repair\, Satphone\, tarp\n Fishing gear\n Tents (personal tents plus kitchen tent):\n Dry bags (limited supply)\n Cooking equipment\, cookware\, and all expedition meals and coffee.\n Unforgettable experience\n Heliport pick-up and drop-off\n Accommodation in (Dbl) Uummannaq\n Breakfasts at Guesthouse\n All meals while kayaking \nWhat’s NOT included\n Travel outside of itinerary dates\n Transfer from Illulisat. The route is Ilulissat (JAV) to Uummannaq (UMD) via Qaarsut (JQA). A dash-8 plane to Qaarsut and a helicopter to Uummannaq. All can be booked on one ticket and a return trip costs around 500 USD. We will help you get correct flight numbers\, etc.\n Dry suits\n Sleeping bags and sleeping mats\n Travel Insurance\n Gratuities\n Meals in town\n Alcohol \nPersonal Items: Be sure to review the  packing list: It is important that you review this list early on in case you have questions or need to order gear.\n \n\n\n \n\n\nRegistration\n \nNOTE: If a booking date shows on the calendar below\, there is space available but always feel free to call or email with specific questions. If the trip is full and you’d like to be waitlisted\, give us a call.  \nReservations are held with a 50% deposit and a completed booking on our website\, with the remaining 50% balance due 60 days before departure. Balances are paid automatically to your credit card. The price below reflects the full amount\, including service fees. Your initial payment will be a 50% deposit (assuming you book 60+ days prior to the course). \nNOTE: You must choose the date of the trip you want before clicking on BOOK NOW. Be sure you are on the right month! You may need to choose the fare you want and then zero out the fare that the system initially chooses. Let us know if you have any difficulty. \n\nView our Refund / Cancellation Policy\nView our COVID Risk Management Statement
URL:https://mi-paddleadventure.com/trip/greenland-2025/
LOCATION:Uummannaq\, Greenland\, Greenland
CATEGORIES:Bucket List Trips,Camping Based,Greenland,Multi-day Trips
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SUMMARY:Isle Royale Explorer 2024
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URL:https://mi-paddleadventure.com/trip/isle-royale-explorer-2024-3/
LOCATION:MI
CATEGORIES:Camping Based,Great Lakes,Multi-day Trips
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SUMMARY:Isle Royale Explorer Long Play
DESCRIPTION:We are going to strap our kayaks to the roof of a ferry\, motor over fifty miles out to the largest island in the largest lake in the world and go kayaking. This is not a small thing. \nSea Kayaking Isle Royale National Park on Lake Superior\nThis is a magical place wrapped up in ancient rock\, thimbleberries and the unforgiving waters of Lake Superior. This unique island park with its moose and wolves is a popular destination for backpackers\, but since it is an island we thought that it would make more sense to explore it by kayak! \nThere will be plenty of time for day hikes\, brisk swims\, good lake trout fishing\, kayaking and listening to the loons. Like you\, no two of these trips are the same. We plan these trips together with you based on the weather outlook\, personal tastes\, goals and skills. Our style is not to bag miles\, but to take a deep dive into Superior kayaking and the island’s nature AND culture. No one has guided more trips here than we have or developed deeper relationships with the park staff. \nNOTE: In many ways this trip is similar to our Explorer trip\, but this is MORE exploratory. Paddling skills for this will be on par with the Explorer option\, but this trip is longer\, with more flexible camping otpions and range further from our start point. Where we will get to and how long we spend in each place is based on weather… and whether we want to move or stay. Think flexible\, fun\, and more ambitious. This can be used as a Level 3 Trip Leader Training trip\, if so desired. Early season means fewer crowds\, longer daylight hours\, better fishing and\, probably\, slightly more hungry mosquitoes. \nTo ensure your safety and maintain the flexibility of small camps\, we limit this trip to only five participants. \nPaddling Skills\nIsle Royale Explorer trips are\nappropriate for intermediate paddlers -this means that you should be comfortable paddling 8-15 miles/day in 2-3 ft seas in up to 15 knots of wind and be familiar with group rescues. If you are not\, we do offer a number of weekend skills workshops to help you grow those skills. \nIf you have past formal training\, then ACA Levels 2 – 4 are appropriate. ACA levels are explained here. \n\nSample Itinerary for 12 Day trip\n(includes 2 travel days)\nDay 1: Arrival Day in Copper Harbor\nRendezvous in Copper Harbor at 5:00 PM at the Minnetonka Resort for a quick backcountry packing orientation. \nDay 2\n7 AM meet-up at the dock of the Isle Royale Queen for the 3.5 hour ride to Rock Harbor. Organize and pack for the short paddle to the first campsite. \nDays 3-10\nThe heart of the trip–you’ll find yourself paddling an average of 4 or 5 hours/day sandwiched with day hikes\, fishing\, shooting photos\, looking for Moose and listening to the music of our largest freshwater sea. We may choose a layover at a particularly nice campsite to give us more time to explore and linger a bit. You should be prepared for temps between 40- 80…bring a wool hat and a swimsuit. We’ll be covering 60 to 100 miles total with some days being relaxing and some challenging. You can count on learning lots of new paddle skills and having a truly spectacular experience. \nDay 11\nIn the afternoon\, we’ll be ferried back to Copper Harbor for a last group dinner and a good night’s sleep at the Minnetonka. \nDay 12 (July 21)\nTravel day: you move on to your next adventure\, whether a drive home or an extended exploration of the fabulous Keweenaw Peninsula. \n\nDates for 2024\nJuly 10 – July 21 \n\nNote: These trips fill fast\, but we will have a wait list. Please call 248-224-1044 or email to check availability or to be wait-listed.\n \nIsle Royale Kayaking Trip Cost Includes:\n\nOne night double occupancy lodging before and one after in Copper Harbor (Single occupancy rates available)\nRound trip ferry fees for both you and your kayak\nExpert instructor guides\nAll group gear (tents\, kitchen gear\, dry bags\, safety and camp gear)\nNational Park Service permits and daily user fee\nGourmet backcountry fare\n\nWhat’s Not Included:\n\nTravel to and from Copper Harbor\nKayak rental: If you are going to need a kayak\, you should add that as an add-on to your booking\, to be sure we have one for you.\nPersonal Items: Be sure to review the packing list. It is important that you review this list early on in case you have questions or need to order gear.\nGuide gratuities (5-10% suggested)\nTravel Insurance\n\nKayaking Equipment\nWe do not include kayaks on this trip because most paddlers at this level have their own. Your boat should be a touring kayak at least 16 feet long\, with front and rear bulkheads. High performance expedition-equipped rentals are available from us with prior reservation: They include PFD\, carbon hybrid paddle (Werner Shuna is our standard)\, sprayskirt and pump. We will transport your rental boat for you. We offer a variety of sizes and models from Current Designs\, Wilderness Systems and NDK…with drop skegs and day hatches. \nFAQs\nFrequently Asked Questions \n\n \n\n\nRegistration\nNOTE: If a booking date shows on the calendar below\, there is space available but always feel free to call or email with specific questions. If the trip is full and you’d like to be waitlisted\, give us a call.  \nReservations are held with a $500 deposit. The price below reflects the full amount\, including service fees; However\, your initial payment will be a $500 deposit (assuming you book 60+ days prior to the course). \nThe remaining amount due will be automatically charged to your credit card 60 days before the trip. \nNOTE: You must choose the date of the trip you want before clicking on BOOK NOW. Be sure you are on the right month! You may need to choose the fare you want and then zero out the fare that the system initially chooses. Let us know if you have any difficulty. \n\nView our Refund / Cancellation Policy \nView our COVID Risk Management Statement
URL:https://mi-paddleadventure.com/trip/isle-royale-explorer-long-play/
LOCATION:Isle Royale\, Isle Royale National Park\, Isle Royale\, MI\, United States
CATEGORIES:Camping Based,Great Lakes,Isle Royale,Kayak Instruction
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SUMMARY:Isle Royale Kayaking Explorer
DESCRIPTION:We are going to strap our kayaks to the roof of a ferry\, motor over fifty miles out to \nthe largest island in the largest lake in the world and go kayaking. This is not a \nsmall thing. \nSea Kayaking Isle Royale National Park on Lake Superior\nThis is a magical place wrapped up in ancient rock\, thimbleberries and the unforgiving \nwaters of Lake Superior. This unique island park with its moose and wolves is a popular \ndestination for backpackers\, but since it is an island we thought that it would make \nmore sense to explore it by kayak! \nThere will be plenty of time for day hikes\, brisk swims\, good lake trout fishing\, \nkayaking and listening to the loons. Like you\, no two of these trips are the same. We plan these trips together with you based on the weather outlook\, personal tastes\, goals and skills. Our style is not to bag miles\, but to take a deep dive into Superior kayaking and the island’s nature AND culture. No one has guided more trips here than we have or developed deeper relationships with the park staff. \nTo ensure your safety and maintain the flexibility of small camps\, we limit this trip \nto only five participants. \nPaddling Skills\nIsle Royale Explorer trips are \nappropriate for intermediate paddlers -this means that you should be comfortable paddling 8-15 miles/day in 2-3 ft seas in up to 15 knots of wind and be familiar with group rescues. If you are not\, we do offer a number of weekend skills workshops to help you grow those skills. \nIf you have past formal training\, then ACA Levels 2 – 4 are appropriate. ACA levels are explained here. \n\nSample Itinerary for 9 Day trip\n(includes 2 travel days)\nDay 1\nRendezvous in Copper Harbor at 5:00 PM at the Minnetonka Resort for a quick backcountry \npacking orientation. \nDay 2\n7 AM meet-up at the dock of the Isle Royale Queen for the 3.5 hour ride to Rock Harbor. Organize \nand pack for the short paddle to the first campsite. \nDays 3-7\nThe heart of the trip–you’ll find yourself paddling an average of 4 or 5 hours/day \nsandwiched with day hikes\, fishing\, shooting photos\, looking for Moose and listening to \nthe music of our largest freshwater sea. We may choose a layover at a particularly nice \ncampsite to give us more time to explore and linger a bit. You should be prepared for \ntemps between 40- 80…bring a wool hat and a swimsuit. We’ll be covering 50 to 70 \nmiles total with a fairly relaxed pace (9-day trip). You can count on learning lots of \nnew paddle skills and having a truly spectacular experience. \nDay 8\nIn the afternoon\, we’ll be ferried back to Copper Harbor for a last group dinner and a \ngood night’s sleep at the Minnetonka. \nDay 9\nTravel day: you move on to your next adventure\, whether a drive home or an extended exploration of the fabulous Keweenaw Peninsula. \n\nDates for 2023\n\nNote: These trips fill fast\, but we will have a wait list. Please \ncall 248-224-1044 or email to check \navailability or to be wait-listed. \n\nJuly 21 – 29 \n1 Spot Available\n\nAugust 4 – 12\nAugust 18 – 27 \n1 Spot Available\n\n \nIsle Royale Kayaking Trip Cost Includes:\n\nOne night double occupancy lodging before and one after in Copper Harbor (Single occupancy rates available)\nRound trip ferry fees for both you and your kayak\nExpert instructor guides\nAll group gear (tents\, kitchen gear\, dry bags\, safety and camp gear)\nNational Park Service permits and daily user fee\nGourmet backcountry fare\n\nWhat’s Not Included:\n\nTravel to and from Copper Harbor\nKayak rental: If you are going to need a kayak\, you should add that as an add-on to your booking\, to be sure we have one for you.\nPersonal Items: Be sure to review the packing list.  It is important that you review this list early on in case you have questions or need to order gear. \nGuide gratuities (5-10% suggested)\nTravel Insurance\n\nKayaking Equipment\nWe do not include kayaks on this trip because most paddlers at this level have their \nown. Your boat should be a touring kayak at least 16 feet long\, with front and rear \nbulkheads. High performance expedition-equipped rentals are available from us with \nprior reservation: They include \nPFD\, carbon hybrid paddle (Werner Shuna is our standard)\, sprayskirt and pump. We will transport your rental boat for \nyou. We offer a variety of sizes and models from Current Designs\, Wilderness Systems and \nNDK…with drop skegs and day hatches. \nFAQs\nFrequently Asked Questions \n\n \n\n\n\nRegistration \n \nNOTE: If a booking date shows on the calendar below\, there is space available but always feel free to call or email with specific questions. If the trip is full and you’d like to be waitlisted\, give us a call.  \nReservations are held with a deposit of $300. The price below reflects the full amount\, including service fees; However\, your initial payment will be a $300 deposit (assuming you book 60+ days prior to the course). \nThe remaining amount due will be automatically charged to your credit card 60 days before the course. \nNOTE: You must choose the date of the trip you want before clicking on BOOK NOW. Be sure you are on the right month!  \n\nView our Refund / Cancellation PolicyView our COVID Risk Management Statement
URL:https://mi-paddleadventure.com/trip/isle-royale-kayaking-explorer-5/
LOCATION:Isle Royale\, Isle Royale National Park\, Isle Royale\, MI\, United States
CATEGORIES:Camping Based,Great Lakes,Multi-day Trips
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SUMMARY:Isle Royale Kayaking Explorer
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SUMMARY:Isle Royale Kayaking Explorer
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URL:https://mi-paddleadventure.com/trip/isle-royale-kayaking-explorer-3/
LOCATION:Isle Royale\, Isle Royale National Park\, Isle Royale\, MI\, United States
CATEGORIES:Camping Based,Great Lakes,Multi-day Trips
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SUMMARY:Manistee River Camping Course: River Boot Camp
DESCRIPTION:Open to all hoping to increase their river kayaking skills. \nIf you’d like to learn to better negotiate Michigan’s twisty rivers\, learn to camp out of your kayak and see one of our favorite stretches of river\, then you’ve come to the right place. \nOur Great Lakes are fed by dozens of blue ribbons of arteries that provide paddlers with a chance to paddle close to home. Over 80 percent of kayaking in Michigan is along these arteries and often spawn the greatest share of mishaps. Unscheduled swims\, trees straining people out of their boats (why they’re called strainers) and the simple stress of not feeling in control of your movement are all part of moving water misfortune. Rivers require a different set of skills than maneuvering on waters without current. Reading water\, anticipating your move\, knowing when to make that move and executing it need a bit of practice. River current invites us to test our skills at ferries\, eddy turns and avoiding those boat eating trees! We’ve chosen a terrific stretch of river that can provide a great classroom to practice those skills in addition some moving water rescue practice and learning some tips and tricks for camping out of smaller\, maneuverable river kayaks. We use sport solo kayaks designed for ease of turning in the 12-15 ft range for this course and can provide them for you. \nVenue: The Red Bridge section of the Manistee flows through National Forest\, has beautiful high banks\, waterfalls along its banks\, trout in its pools and has absolutely no houses along this stretch that is bordered by the North Country Pathway. It has just the right gradient\, amazing camping\, big forgiving eddies and the perfect number of Eagles to make you look up. \n\n\nItinerary \nDay 1\n7:30 pm meet up at Tippy Dam Campground on the Manistee River (North side of Tippy Dam\, not the Wellston side) for first night camp meet n greet. Eat dinner on the way\, there isn’t much nearby. Campsite provided here. \nDays 2\nAfter good coffee and a hearty hot breakfast\, we’ll have a morning kayak packing orientation\, break camp and drop shuttle cars enroute to put-in below Hodenpyle Dam. We’ll pack our boats here and push off for a riverbend camp a couple of hours downstream where we’ll pitch camp and have a little time to play in empty boats in the eddies near camp before a fantastic riverside cookout. \nDay 3\nAfter breakfast\, we’ll work on ferry skills\, throw rope practice and swimmer rescues in from the sandy beach swimming hole right in front of camp. After a lunch break\, we’ll pack up and head for the take-out and should have you back on the road by 6 pm. Yep\, we’re packing it all in in this high value program! \n\nDates for 2023\nJune 21 – June 23 \nTrip fee includes:\nExpert instructor guides\, all group gear (tents\, kitchen gear\, safety and camp gear)\, camping fees\, dry bags and backcountry supplies to support your class. \n \n\n \n\n\n\nRegistration \n[contentblock id=aca-reg]
URL:https://mi-paddleadventure.com/trip/the-moveable-feast-a-kayaking-cooking-course-on-the-manistee-river/
LOCATION:Tippy Dam Recreation Area\, 1500 Dilling Rd\, Brethren\, MI\, 49619
CATEGORIES:Camping Based,Great Lakes,Multi-day Trips
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SUMMARY:Sleeping Bear Sampler
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URL:https://mi-paddleadventure.com/trip/sleeping-bear-sampler-3/
LOCATION:MI
CATEGORIES:Camping Based,Great Lakes,Multi-day Trips
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SUMMARY:Paddling Sitka’s Otter Coast: The Chichagof Wilderness
DESCRIPTION:This remote kayak expedition originates in Sitka which is served by several flights a day from Seattle\, so it is both easy and relatively inexpensive to fly to. Weeklong remote kayak trips to this part of Alaska are very uncommon and feature some remote and beautiful country. During our exploratory trip last year\, we saw exactly 2 people and zero other kayaks for the first 6 days. Campsites with fresh water were pretty easy to find and quite pleasant along with some terrific wildlife viewing. Paddle with hundreds of sea otters\, sea birds\, seals\, sea lions\, humpback whales and on land you’ll find numerous Sitka blacktail deer and talkative Ravens. This area is also home to large numbers of bald eagles and wild grizzly bears. Bears along this remote part of Alaska aren’t very interested in humans and always retreated into the dense forest whenever we encountered them. Last year we encountered a NatGeo trip on our return to Sitka that were doing a kayak trip as well…with about 60 others at three times what this trip will cost you.  \nIf your interests include navigation in areas where tidal currents rule your day and days are punctuated by fresh caught fish and huckleberry desserts\, then read further. To give the best shot at a beautiful wilderness experience\, we are starting out with a boat shuttle to get us deep into the backcountry and away from fishing boat and cruise ship traffic on day 1. We’re going to try to include a hot springs stop along the way and leave some time for foraging\, photos\, some fishing and perhaps a layover day. The weather in early July can actually be quite pleasant…not necessarily the “liquid sunshine” that SE Alaska is known for. \nWe start by hand picking a group of 4-6 paddlers and outfit them with excellent expedition kayaks that we’ll be bringing out ourselves. NDK\, Wilderness\, Seaward and Werner are all names we are proud to represent. Next we provision with fresh and real food\, bombproof tents and full-on safety gear. Michael\, an ACA certified Instructor Trainer\, will be primary guide on this trip. You can even be assessed for your L-3 and 4 skills at the end of this trip if you wish. \n\n\nItinerary\nDay 1\nArrival in Sitka. Meet up for dinner and overnight (lodging included). \nDay 2\nOrientation Day: provision\, pack\, prepare\, plan> Overnight in Sitka or boat shuttle out depending on our weather window. \nDays 3 – 8\nFrom our drop off point up near White Sulphur hot springs\, we’ll invest our time in exploring some nooks and crannies\, tide races\, river mouths (fishing for salmon anyone?)\, mussel beds\, island hopping hot spring baths\, foraging for wild huckleberries\, salmonberries and enjoying fresh rockfish for dinner\, paddling wide open spaces and narrow channels. Expect to share this experience with humpback whales\, sea otters\, brown bears\, sea lions\, eagles\, ospreys\, seals\, mink and a variety of other wild creatures that call this remote wilderness home.  \nDay 9\nReturn on the afternoon of July 8 to de-rig and transfer to lodging for a hot shower and a fine dinner out at our favorite restaurant in Sitka and perhaps a spruce IPA at Baranof Brewing. Lodging in Sitka included. \nDay 10\nFlights home or transfer to your own extended adventure!\n \n \nDates for 2022\nJune 14 – 23\nNote:  This trip is FULL\nJune 26 – July 5 \nCost\n$2895 / person double occupancy.\nCost includes: arrival night and post trip lodging\, kayaks\, boat shuttles\, permits\, guide\, safety and group gear\, camping gear and the best backcountry food in the business. Not included: airfares\, guide gratuities.  \n\nWhat to Bring\nPacking List\n\nParticipant Profile Form\nWe need the Participant Profile Form when you register! \n\n \n\n\n\nRegistration \nNOTE: If a booking date shows on the calendar below\, there is space available but always feel free to call or email with specific questions. If the trip is full and you’d like to be waitlisted\, give us a call.  \nReservations are held with a $500 deposit. The price below reflects the full amount\, including service fees; However\, your initial payment will be a $500 deposit (assuming you book 60+ days prior to the course). \nThe remaining amount due will be automatically charged to your credit card 60 days before the trip. \nNOTE: You must choose the date of the trip you want before clicking on BOOK NOW. Be sure you are on the right month! You may need to choose the fare you want and then zero out the fare that the system initially chooses. Let us know if you have any difficulty. \n\nView our Refund / Cancellation Policy \nView our COVID Risk Management Statement
URL:https://mi-paddleadventure.com/trip/paddling-sitkas-otter-coast-the-chichagof-wilderness/
LOCATION:Chichagof Wilderness\, Sitka\, United States
CATEGORIES:Alaska,Bucket List Trips,Camping Based,Multi-day Trips
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SUMMARY:10\,000 Islands of the Everglades - Backcountry Trip with ACA L-3 Skills Training
DESCRIPTION:Who is this program for?\nThis program is suitable for anyone interested in developing their personal paddling and backcountry skills\, those interested in teaching or those that want to prepare for the new Level 3 Trip Leader courses. We can offer an optional Trip Leader Assessment at the end of the program. \nLearn more about ACA Instructor Training Course and Levels. \nThere’s no better place to sharpen skills than a genuine backcountry trip! After spending 11 winters guiding trips in Florida’s 10\,000 Islands\, I’m confident in this destination for a great instructor training experience. This setting throws in some challenging navigation and tidal elements and some opportunities for increased “conditions” on the outer coast. You’ll be practicing strokes\, maneuvers and rescues while actually going somewhere in your kayak\, geared up on a backcountry trip. That means that everything we practice will be in a much more real-world context with a much bigger take-away. Even if you are not looking for an assessment\, you’ll be building long term skills that will serve you well as an independent paddler. \nYou’ll feel like you are out paddling with a fine group of friendly paddlers\, coached along in a supportive setting and sharing good stories around a fire. Sounds better than being in a “class”\, doesn’t it? So….a good skills refinement along with a big side of fun! Other class participants could include dolphins\, manatees\, ospreys and excitable mullet. Welcome to the Uncommon Classroom! \nDates for 2022\n\nFebruary 20 – 25\n\nCost\n$1295 per person includes Instructor Trainer\, ACA assessment\, backcountry fees\, most backcountry meals\, tents\, dry bags and all safety gear. Expedition kayak rental available for $100. Choices from Wilderness Tempests through NDK Explorers. Give us your wish list\, we’ll try to fill it!  \n\n\n\nItinerary\nDay 1\n10 am meet-up in Everglades City. Orientation\, route and navigation planning\, pack and paddle out. Backcountry camp. Group dinner. \nDay 2\nPaddle out from base camp for a morning of strokes refinement while paddling amongst islands\, landing on beaches\, towing\, rescues and scenarios. Group dinner at same backcountry camp. \nDay 3\nNavigate through mangrove channels searching for Indian mounds\, lost settlements\, big fish and good stories. \nDay 4\nAssessment exercises while we travel and look for manatees and dolphins. \nDay 5\nPack and paddle into Everglades City by 3 pm for return trips. \n\nWhat to Bring\nPacking List \nParticipant Profile Form\nWe need the Participant Profile Form when you register!\n  \n \n\n\n\nRegistration \n[contentblock id=reg-300]\n[qpp form=”acaeverglades”]
URL:https://mi-paddleadventure.com/trip/10000-islands-of-the-everglades-backcountry-trip-with-aca-l-3-skills-training/
LOCATION:10\,000 Islands\, Everglades City\, FL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Camping Based,Kayak Instruction,Multi-day Trips,Southeastern US
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SUMMARY:Isle Royale Kayaking Explorer
DESCRIPTION:[contentblock id=replace-royale] \n                                                               \n\n\nWe are going to strap our kayaks to the roof of a ferry\, motor over fifty miles out to the largest island in the largest lake in the world and go kayaking. This is not a small thing. \nIsle Royale Kayaking on Lake Superior\nThis is a magical place wrapped up in ancient rock\, thimbleberries and the unforgiving waters of Lake Superior. This unique island park with its moose and wolves is a popular destination for backpackers\, but since it is an island we thought that it would make more sense to explore it by kayak! \nThere will be plenty of time for day hikes\, brisk swims\, good lake trout fishing\, kayaking and listening to the loons. \nTo ensure your safety and maintain the flexibility of small camps\, we limit this trip to only five participants. Isle Royale kayaking can be challenging\, with weather conditions that can get a bit “interesting”. Though not appropriate for first time paddlers\, for those with a little water time\, Isle Royale is truly a Lake Superior Jewel. \n\n\n\nItinerary\nDay 1\nRendezvous in Copper Harbor at 7 PM for a quick backcountry packing orientation. \nDay 2\n7 AM boarding of the Isle Royale Queen for the 5 hour ride to Rock Harbor. Organize and pack for the short paddle to the first campsite. Go over basic strokes\, braces and rescue drills. \nDays 3-7\nThe heart of the trip–you’ll find yourself paddling an average of 4 or 5 hours/day sandwiched with day hikes\, fishing\, shooting photos\, looking for Moose and listening to the music of our largest freshwater sea. We may choose a layover at a particularly nice campsite to give us more time to explore and linger a bit. You should be prepared for temps between 40- 80…bring a wool hat and a swimsuit. We’ll be covering 50 to 70 miles total with a fairly relaxed pace. You can count on learning lots of new paddle skills and having a truly spectacular experience.  \nDay 8\nIn the afternoon\, we’ll be ferried back to Copper Harbor for a fine meal at the Harbor Haus\, and a good night’s sleep. \nDay 9\nAfter breakfast\, we’ll part company for your homeward travels.\n \nDates and Costs for 2018\nJuly 21 – 29 (9 days): $1395  Full with wait list\nJuly 31 – August 5 (6 days – Beginners welcome!): $995 1 space left!\nAugust 11 – 19 (9 days): $1395 1 space left!\nSeptember 2 – 11 (10 days): $1495 Full with wait list \nIsle Royale Kayaking Trip Fee Includes:\nOne night double occupancy lodging before and after in Copper Harbor\, round trip ferry fees for both you and a kayak\, expert instructor guides\, all group gear (tents\, kitchen gear\, safety and camp gear)\, National Park Service permits and daily user fee\, maps\, dry bags and gourmet backcountry fare….lots of bang for your buck. \nKayaking Equipment\nWe do not include kayaks on this trip because most paddlers at this level have their own. Your boat should be a touring kayak at least 16 feet long\, with front and rear bulkheads. High performance expedition-equipped rentals are available from us for $100 for 4 day trips and $150 for one week trips with prior reservation. They include PFD\, carbon hybrid paddle\, sprayskirt and pump. We will transport your rental boat for you. We offer a variety of sizes and models from Valley\, Wilderness Systems and NDK…most with drop skegs. \nWhat to Bring\nPacking List \nTrip Gallery\nPhotos \nParticipant Profile Form\nWe need the Participant Profile Form when you register!\n\n \n\n\n\nRegistration \n[contentblock id=reg-150-alert]\n[qpp form=”royale”]
URL:https://mi-paddleadventure.com/trip/isle-royale-kayaking-explorer-2/
LOCATION:Isle Royale\, Isle Royale National Park\, Isle Royale\, MI\, United States
CATEGORIES:Camping Based,Great Lakes,Multi-day Trips
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