Isle Royale National Park
Camping and Kayaking Adventure
July 15-21, 2016
A Beyond BOW weekend of sea kayaking and island exploration. This workshop is
being offered in partnership with the Door County Adventure Center.
Suitable for those who have some experience or formal instruction. Our participants range in age from 18-80+. All ages and
fitness levels are welcome. All equipment, lodging (hotel and camping) and meals included in the registration fee.
Trip Description
Isle Royale National Park preserves 132,018 acres of
federally designated wilderness. According to the National Park Service, around 11,000 years ago, two miles of
ice pressed down on Isle Royale, sculpting its topography.
This same ice sheet formed Lake Superior and hundreds
of inland lakes, ponds and bogs. Isle Royale is a fascinating ecosystem to explore.
Long-time BOW instructor, professional kayaker, guide
and outfitter Tim Pflieger, along with a cadre of talented
instructors, will provide a guided/outfitted experience
kayaking and camping throughout this adventure. We’ll
explore coastal and inland habitats as well as some of the
cultural features of the island including lighthouses, maritime exhibits, and the Windigo Visitor Center.
Our program begins at 3:00 pm on Friday, July 15 with a
meet/greet and gear/kayak fit at the Bella Vista Hotel in
Copper Harbor, Michigan followed by dinner.
The adventure begins the next morning when we catch
the ferry, with our kayaks and gear, to Rock Harbor on
the east end of Isle Royale.
Each night we’ll camp at a new site. Each day we will
paddle 10-15 miles to our next location, set up camp,
then explore a new part of the island.
This BOW Adventure is for paddlers who have some
experience or formal instruction, or have participated in a
Beyond BOW kayaking workshop or trip. (Registrants will
be asked to document their paddling experience prior to the trip.)
This trip includes ACA certified instructors, coastal sea
kayaks, paddle gear, tents, trail meals, lodging and dinner
at the Bella Vista, and a paddle adventure of a lifetime.
Registration fee: $1,399. Includes instruction, guide
fees, outfitted gear including kayaks and tents, permits
and camping fees, Dinner and lodging on Friday July
15th, meals Saturday July 16th through Thursday July 21st
breakfast.​
FAQs about the park:
http://www.nps.gov/
isro/faqs.htm
The Ecological Study of
wolves on Isle Royale is
the longest running large
mammal predator-prey
study on earth.
Becoming an Outdoors-Woman is a non-profit program
offered in partnership with:
BOW programs are designed for women 18 and older.
Workshops are held in a safe and supportive atmosphere.
Workshop registration fee: $1,399. Includes 5 nights
camping, one night hotel lodging, 17 meals, guide services, paddling instruction, all gear and equipment (sleeping
bags are not provided).
To register: A $400 non-refundable deposit is due to hold
your reservation; the remaining balance may be paid in
installments and is due July 1, 2016. Mail the registration form with VISA, MC or Discover number, or check
/money order payable to UWSP. Participants will be
registered on a first-come, first-served basis. Email confirmation will be sent within 48 hours of receipt. We will
maintain a waiting list to use if cancellations arise.
Cancellation policy: A $400 processing fee will be assessed to all cancelled registrations. Registrants who do
not cancel by Friday, June 15, 2016, will be assessed the
full program fee. You may send a substitute.
Special needs and physical exertion levels: If you have
any special needs, including dietary needs, please contact
Peggy at 715/346-4681. We will do our best to accommodate your needs. This workshop includes activities that
require a moderate amount of physical exertion and some
basic paddling skills. If you have any questions or concerns
about the level of fitness recommended in order to participate, please contact us.
Participants understand that: 1) photographs may be
taken during sessions and may be used in future support
of the program, and 2) in the event of an unavoidable
cancellation, evening programs and instructors may
change. BOW will provide excellent alternatives if this
situation arises.
Additional workshop notes: This event will be held
regardless of weather conditions. However, the activity
schedule will be flexible in order to adjust to weather. Participants will receive information with their confirmation
letter on what to bring and how to dress for comfort.
Lodging: Included in your registration fee. Participants
will stay one night at the Bella Vista in Copper Harbor
(www.bellavistamotel.com) and spend 5 nights camping
throughout the park. A packing list and map to Copper
Harbor will be sent with your confirmation.
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BEYOND BOW - Isle Royale National Park
Camping and Kayaking Adventure - July 16-21, 2016
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Only one person may register per form.
Name____________________________________
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Phone ___________________________________
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Email confirmation will be sent within 48 hours after
your reservation is received.
Please charge: ____ $400 deposit OR
____ full registration fee: $1,399
Method of Payment:
____Check payable to UWSP
Mail to: WI BOW
800 Reserve St.
Stevens Point, WI 54481
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___Discover
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