At the firebuilding activity we reviewed (4) options for a 1 week High Adventure activity this coming summer.   Please look them over carefully, considering the activity along with the cost, and voice your opinion please (1st Class scouts approaching age 14 are generally eligible).   Since you could not vote in the Presidential primary, this is your chance to vote (no voting "uncommitted").    Any questions about eligibility please speak to Mr. Burlingame, Mr. Kiekbusch or Mr. Razzano.  The options are listed below.   Read further down for details on each.

o  Canoeing at Boundary Waters, Minnesota

o  Multi-activity at Class VI, West Virginia (Rafting, Rock Climbing, Hiking, Mountain Biking)

o  Backpacking/Hiking on Isle Royale National Park, Lake Superior

o  Multi-activity in the Upper Peninsula (Canoeing in Sylvania Wilderness, Hiking in Porcupine Mountains, Camping Tahquamenon Falls)

CANOEING IN BOUNDARY WATERS, MINNESOTA

- total cost approx.$550, would likely go middle to end of July

- drive Sat, arrive Sun afternoon, in the water canoeing Monday-Friday, drive back Sat & Sun

- Remote, pristine lakes in heavily wooded and secluded setting

- One of the 3 national BSA camps (the others are Philmont and Sea Base)

- Would be first visit by T125 troop

CLASS VI, WEST VIRGINIA

- total cost approx.  $450-$500, would likely go late June, or early July

- includes 1 Day Duckies on the Upper New River, 1 Day Rafting on the Lower New River, 1/2 Day Rock Climbing, 1/2 Day Mountain Biking guided, 1 Day Hiking

- offers variety of activity

ISLE ROYALE NATIONAL PARK, LAKE SUPERIOR

- total cost approx.$300

- 5-6 day backpacking on the island; leave Sat return the following Sun

- remote and unspoiled; Isle Royale is located in northern Lake Superior near Canadian boundary; 4.5 hr ferry ride from Copper Harbor in the U.P. 

- several years since T125 has been there

UPPER PENINSULA MULTI-ACTIVITY (MICHIGAN)

- total cost approx. $200-$230

- 2 days hiking/backpacking in Porcupine Mountains in Western U.P., 2 days canoeing in Sylvania Wilderness, 1 day on Grand Island, camping in Tahquamenon Falls)

- depart Sat, return following Sat

- offers variety of activity & lower cost

Please review and submit your preference in order of 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th choice of activity.    We need to know in 2 weeks, by January 29th.

Mr. Razzano, Mr. Kiekbusch