Adventures
Northern Tier is your launching point for high-adventure treks into the wilderness waterways of the remote North Woods. Crews can choose a six- to 10-day canoe trip into some of the most spectacular lakes and forests in the world.
Do you want to paddle lots of miles? Go to Canada? Paddle from base to base? It’s up to you and your crew! With millions of acres to explore and thousands of miles of water routes, the possibilities are endless.
With no bugs, beautiful fall colors, and a wealth of different wilderness programs, Autumn is the perfect time to visit Northern Tier. Paddle gorgeous wilderness lakes, backpack the little-known trails of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, hook a monster walleye, or explore Minnesota’s richest and deepest iron mine – there is something for everyone in the fall.
Are you ready for some of the toughest camping conditions in North America? Would you like to try ice fishing? Snowshoeing? Dogsledding?
If so, you’re ready for Okpik, the Boy Scouts of America’s premier cold-weather adventure program. At Northern Tier’s Charles L. Sommers base near Ely, Minnesota, you’ll find some of the best snow conditions and terrain available. We provide all the specialized equipment, and our highly trained staff helps Scouts learn cold-weather cooking, sleep systems, snow shelter building, animal tracking, and ice fishing.