Northern Tier High Adventure

Northern Tier High Adventure Northern Tier is here to give Scouts and Venturers a wilderness experience unlike any other!
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We offer 6-10 day, guided, wilderness canoe treks and winter expeditions for Scouts, Venturers, and Leaders.

Rest Easy when you're out in the Wilderness! Our Thermarest Z-Lite Sol folds away and only weigh 14 ounces so won't weig...
06/22/2026

Rest Easy when you're out in the Wilderness! Our Thermarest Z-Lite Sol folds away and only weigh 14 ounces so won't weigh you down! Looking to make the journey more comfortable? We also have the miniature version available in our Z-Seat with 3 colors to choose from! Find yours in the link in the comments below!

The longest day of the year means even more time for adventure in the Northwoods!Happy first day of summer and summer so...
06/21/2026

The longest day of the year means even more time for adventure in the Northwoods!

Happy first day of summer and summer solstice from Northern Tier! Here’s to long days on the water, miles of portages, evenings around camp, and the memories crews will carry long after the season ends.

Troop 444 from Frontier District, Greater Colorado Council, BSA has a tradition of making paddles for their Northern Tie...
06/20/2026

Troop 444 from Frontier District, Greater Colorado Council, BSA has a tradition of making paddles for their Northern Tier expeditions. What a great way to engage the crew in the planning process and learn some new skills along the way! Have a great trip!

Getting to Northern Tier is one thing, getting your gear together is another…This crew from the Ozark Trails Councl was ...
06/19/2026

Getting to Northern Tier is one thing, getting your gear together is another…

This crew from the Ozark Trails Councl was all smiles as they made the rounds and got outfitted for their trip into the Boundary Waters.

What’s your favorite piece of gear as you travel into the wilderness? Tell us in the comments! 👇🏽

A picnic looks a little different in the Northwoods. 🥘🌲At Northern Tier, crews pack in their ingredients, prepare meals ...
06/19/2026

A picnic looks a little different in the Northwoods. 🥘🌲

At Northern Tier, crews pack in their ingredients, prepare meals from scratch, and work together to keep everyone fueled for the adventure ahead. From gathering supplies to sharing the finished meal, cooking in the wilderness is another opportunity to build skills, strengthen teamwork, and enjoy time together as a crew.

Happy National Picnic Day from canoe country!

“Northern Tier: Bissett” is a history of Boy Scout’s wilderness canoeing program in eastern Manitoba and beyond. Operati...
06/18/2026

“Northern Tier: Bissett” is a history of Boy Scout’s wilderness canoeing program in eastern Manitoba and beyond.

Operating in a small gold mining town, the program eventually used floatplanes to quickly go deep into the rugged Canadian Shield and reach its outstanding canoeing and fishing areas. Over five decades, almost 16,000 Scouts have experienced adventures of a lifetime in what became the Atikaki Provincial Wilderness Park.

A new book highlights this journey. The book’s authors have shared chapter one of the book with Paddle and Portage and our readers. Read it here: https://paddleandportage.com/2025/11/11/northern-tier-bissett-tales-from-50-years-of-scoutings-most-extreme-high-adventure-program/

Northern Tier High Adventure


Just in case you forgot…Summers at our Northern Tier High Adventure Base = 😍😍😍Who’s been here and who’s going? Leave mem...
06/18/2026

Just in case you forgot…

Summers at our Northern Tier High Adventure Base = 😍😍😍

Who’s been here and who’s going? Leave memories and planned trips in the comments!

Back at base after days of paddling, portaging, and taking on the Northwoods together. 🌲🛶Every Northern Tier trek ends w...
06/18/2026

Back at base after days of paddling, portaging, and taking on the Northwoods together. 🌲🛶

Every Northern Tier trek ends with more than miles traveled. Crews return with stronger teamwork, new skills, and stories they will carry long after the adventure is over.

06/17/2026

Final equipment check before a Northern Tier trek!

New canoe day!🛶 Thank you Wenonah Canoe for keeping us on the water!
06/16/2026

New canoe day!🛶 Thank you Wenonah Canoe for keeping us on the water!

Address

14790 Moose Lake Road
Ely, MN
55731

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

Telephone

+12183654811

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