This one to three week course is an extended expedition in the vast Boundary Waters. You may travel for the entire time without re-supplies, cook over an open fire and learn the meaning of teamwork. Two days of rock climbing, our high ropes course, a solo, Final Expedition and a service project make this more than just a camping trip. This course is ideal for teens looking for challenge and accomplishment.

Course Area
The Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness is a labyrinth of lakes and rock that has been specifically protected as a true American wilderness; no roads, power lines, or motorized craft (with the exception of a handful lakes) may enter its borders, so the Boundary Waters has changed little since the glaciers receded 10,000 years ago. Over 1 million acres in size, the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness extends nearly 150 miles along the Canadian border adjacent to Quetico Provincial Park.

Waterfalls, sheer rock cliffs, and deep, crystal-clear lakes abound. Moose, deer, beaver, and otter are just a few of the wildlife you may see or see evidence of while you are there. The Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness contains several thousand portage-linked lakes and streams, interspersed with islands, forests, and crags. It has no piped water, prepared shelters, or signs to point the way. Adventure awaits.

Course Description
This course not only builds canoeing skills but also promotes teamwork as your whole group carries canoes and gear from one lake to the other. Throughout the course there are evening discussions to review personal and group challenges encountered during the day. Topics include leadership, independent decision-making, responsibility and teamwork. At other times during the course you have the opportunities to learn geology, environmental ethics and natural history. Successful completion of your course demands mastery of skills, trust, fitness, confidence, tenacity, leadership, initiative and compassion. The promotion of these qualities, and the discovery of what is in you, is the purpose of Outward Bound.

This classic wilderness canoe expedition takes you deep into the rugged and remote Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. Big blue lakes, cool green forests and sheer granite cliffs for rock climbing make this area of northern Minnesota a totally perfect place to challenge yourself, have fun and meet new people. Travel the huge lakes, winding rivers by canoe; learn paddle strokes and master navigation. As early as day 4 or 5 you will get to the point where you can steer the canoe without thinking about it. It will be natural, like the paddle is part of you. An integral part of lake travel is portaging; carrying canoes and packs across short trails (some as long as a mile or more but most under a quarter mile) between the lakes. Challenging portages build teamwork and leave lasting memories. Camp each night, pitch your tents and cook and talk over an open fire. Stop along the way and learn rock climbing for a big day of climbing, belaying and cheering on your team mates as you scale vertical granite cliffs (securely tied into anchored ropes of course). Complete a high ropes course, a wilderness challenge triathlon event, solo and service.

To enroll in this course click the enroll button next to the course dates that work for you. To shop comparatively on line visit our Advanced Course Finder or better yet call one of our expert Admission Advisers at 866-467-7651. Course tuitions listed below do not include our Application Fee or Transportation Fee.