Granny_Weatherwax Posted December 1, 2012 Share Posted December 1, 2012 Has anyone sent their son to NT or been to NT? I have an opportunity to go with my DS on a winter camping trip to NT over the Christmas Break. I have looked over the itinerary and it looks like a lot of fun. I have wanted to go to the Boundary Waters for the last 7 years or so but never imagined that I would go in Decemeber-Jan. I was thinking more like July or August. :) We have the necessary gear and purchases would be minimal. Whatever we don't have will be provided by NT. WIth all of the stress I have been under the past two years, I could use an adventure. My excitement almost surpasses my son's. The timing for the trip works out well with our Christmas break. DS will miss a couple of local scouting activities but that is fine with us considering the adventure and experience he will gain at NT. I haven't been this excited about anything in a long time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anne in CA Posted December 1, 2012 Share Posted December 1, 2012 Dh and ds were just there in July and they have some fabulous pics and had a wonderful time. They had a really good guide and that makes a trip like that. The fishing was great too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Granny_Weatherwax Posted December 19, 2012 Author Share Posted December 19, 2012 DS and I are almost ready!!! We did a mock shakedown today and took inventory of what is missing. We still need to find a couple of things each but all in all we are in good shape. I have printed our copies of the itinerary, tour permit, training certs, maps, permission forms, etc. As soon as I include secondary copies of our physicals my binder will be ready. DH has had the car in for maintenance and it is ready for the road. Ladies - I purchased a jug and female adapter for using the bathroom. DH also bought this for me : Go girl http://www.austinkay...ion-Device.html I am doing research on building a qwinzee and leave no trace methods for doing #2 (Yes, that's right, good old #2) in the woods in the winter. Kinda concerned about how tricky this is going to be. ;) 8 days and counting..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harriet Vane Posted December 19, 2012 Share Posted December 19, 2012 I've been to the BWCA a number of times, but always in warmer weather. It's absolutely gorgeous up there, and well worth it in the summer. I'd be scared of winter camping (I hate being cold) but think if you are prepared for the special challenges of winter camping in a true wilderness area it could be cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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