Wisconsin River - Canoeing Adventure

Canoe for six days on the lower Wisconsin River and earn your 50 Miler! Participants will leave camp Sunday for canoeing and begin the historic journey fur traders made almost 200 years ago.

Weekly Itinerary:

Sunday

• 1:00 pm - Check in at Tesomas for medical re-checks and swim tests
• 2:00 pm - Equipment checkout, personal gear check, and van packing
• 3:00 pm - Depart for Sauk City, Wisconsin
• 6:00 pm - Setup camp, prepare dinner
• 7:30 pm - Social campfire

Monday - Friday

• 8:00 am - Breakfast
• 9:00 am - Canoeing (Mon begins with canoeing and safety training)
• 12:30 pm - Trail lunch on the river
• 1:00 pm - Continue canoeing
• 3:30 pm - Locate a sandbar or river side campsite
• 6:30 pm - Dinner
• 7:30 pm - Evening program (GPS, Leave No Trace, Campfires)

Saturday

• 5:30 am - Break camp after breakfast
• 6:30 am - Depart for Tesomas
• 10:00 am - Arrive at Tesomas, unpack the van and check-in equipment, trading post visit
• 11:30 am - Departure

Additional Details:

• You must be a strong swimmer, and some canoeing experience is helpful. Participants must pass the BSA swimmers test on Sunday to participate.
• Participants should purchase a set of wetshoes/booties to protect their feet and ankles.
• In case of an emergency, the off-site staff is equipped with a cellular phone.
• A comprehensive medical examination is required for all participants because of the higher level of activities. This involves a physician’s visit within one year.

Provided Equipment:

• Fiberglass canoes, paddles, & life jackets
• Dry Bags - for all food, personal and crew gear
• Tow Ropes
• VHF radio/cell phone - for emergencies
• Tents & dining fly
• Unit first aid kit
• Backpacking stoves
• Cook kits & chef kits
• Collapsible water jugs
• Water purifiers & iodine tablets
• Sleeping bag

What to Bring

• 2 T-shirts
• 1 Pair of long pants
• Underwear (sport appropriate)
• Socks (including a pair of wool)
• Sweatshirt or jacket & rain gear
• Swimsuit (one-piece for females)
• Personal hygiene items and small towel
• Tennis shoes or sturdy sandals that can get wet
• Hiking Boots (hiking trek only)
• 1 or 2 pairs of athletic shorts
• Pocket knife
• Flashlight
• Insect repellent (non aerosol)
• Sunscreen, hat and/or sunglasses
• Medical form
• Medication (original container)
• Water bottle (1 liter)

Due to limited storage participants should plan on wearing their clothing for 3 or more days at a time. All gear should fit in a 5-gallon bucket. Participants will become dirty by the end of the week.