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Equipment
and Food . . .The Finest Available River Point's
Ultralight Complete Outfitting Package
offers the finest, ultralight equipment available. Field-tested
by our experienced staff and certified as top-of-the-line by
our canoeing guests. Be assured of excellent equipment
and service.
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Ultralight Complete Outfitting Package
TRAVEL
EQUIPMENT
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17' & 18'5" Ultra-light Alumacraft Aluminum Canoes
(64 lbs.or
71 lbs.)
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16' or 17' Old Town Penobscot Royalex
Canoes
(58lbs. or 64lbs.)
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Padded Yoke
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Carlisle Straight or Bent Shaft Paddles (your choice)
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Stearns "Gatsby-style" Life Vests
Persons
per canoe in pkg. price:
1 canoe for 1-3
2 canoes for 4-5
3 canoes for 6-7
4 canoes for 8-9.
SHELTER
EQUIPMENT
Ultra-light Eureka Backcountry
"Outfitter" Dome Tent or Timberline
A-Frame Tent
SLEEPING
EQUIPMENT
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Slumberjack Ultra-light "Everest Elite"
Quallofil Sleeping
Bags (freshly laundered)
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Granite Gear Compression Sacks
Therm-a-rest Ultra-light Extra Long or Regular
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Self-inflating Sleeping Mattresses
PACKING
EQUIPMENT
Custom "Outfitter" Cordura Nylon
Ultra-light Packsacks.
COOKING
EQUIPMENT
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Nylon Dining Fly
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Rope/Pulley System for hanging food pack
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Ultra-light Stainless Steel Cook Kit
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Utensils and Dinnerware in carrying sacks
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Peak I Stove with Fuel
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Kitchen & Cleaning Supplies
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Quart Mixing Bottles
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Ultra-light Compact Folding Saw
OTHER
EQUIPMENT
OPTIONAL
EQUIPMENT (adds extra weight)
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Estwing Ax
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Cast Aluminum Griddle
ULTRA-LIGHTWEIGHT
MENU
Food selections are by Richmoor &
Backpacker's Pantry. Menus are supplemented with
fresh food selections: steaks, chicken breasts,
eggs, bacon, and even fresh fruit. A special
goodie is our hearty River Point Cookie--full of
granola, raisins, nuts, and chocolate.
DETAILED
TRIP ROUTING AND PERSONALIZED
ORIENTATION
 QUICK START
BREAKFAST the morning of the canoe trip when renting a
tent site or bunkhouse the night before the trip.
VEHICLE PARKING
Free Parking in our safe on-site parking lot.
HOT
SHOWERS BEFORE AND AFTER YOUR TRIP.
TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM MOST ENTRY
POINTS--REFER TO:
ENTRY/EXIT
POINT TRANSPORT
RIVER POINT'S CANOEING,
CAMPING,
& FISHING TIPS GUIDE.
For pricing, use the
2002
Ultralight Complete Outfitting Rate Calculator
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"Comfort
Plus" Complete Outfitting Package
"Roughing It Has
Never Been So Easy"
This is the
Expedition Package you have been looking for. An elite
ultralight package for the discerning canoe/camper who wants the
most in comfort and convenience with amenities that defy the concept
of "roughing it". Highlighted by the Souris and
We-no-nah Kevlar canoe and Crazy Creek chair, traveling becomes more
efficient, faster, and comfortable, while portaging becomes easier
and much more enjoyable with the least amount of weight.
Enjoy!
Included
in this package are all the items listed
under the Ultralight Complete Outfitting Package,
plus:
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Souris River or
We-no-nah Kevlar
(weighing only 36-42 lbs.).
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Canoe/Camp Chair (Crazy Creek) with backrest
for
extra comfort.
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Granite Gear
Weight Distribution Pack w/Padded Shoulder & Hip Straps.
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Granite Gear Wedge
Thwart Bag and Bow Bag for quick "fingertip" access to
suntan lotion, snacks, water bottle, and other essentials.
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Slumberjack Pilow
in Stuff Sack
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Deluxe Thwart
Bag and Map Case
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Seal Line
Waterproof Stuff Sacks
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Collapsible Water
Bucket
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Cold Pack (keeps
fresh food longer)
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Timberline Water
Purification System
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Compass
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First Aid Kit
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Sportsman's
hammock for a great "swinging" time back in camp.
For
pricing, use the
2002 "Comfort Plus" Complete Outfitting
Rate Calculator.
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Family
Super Saver Canoe Trip
Ultralight
Complete Outfitting Package:
Mom, Dad and 2 children under 16:
3-Day: $605
4-Day: $770
Additional Days: $155
Additional Youth: age 12-16, $45/day
Additional Children 11
& Under, $35/day.
Want the
expertise of a guide for your family trip?
$150/day (based on 4; includes the guides outfitting
charge)
Consider
a family camping trip right on Birch Lake!
100 miles of wilderness shoreline with 90% of it
undeveloped federal land. So private and no
portages to make--a bonus for the family with
young children who "can't carry their own
-pack."
No
permit/user fees required to camp
overnight on Birch Lake. Remember, when planning
family canoe trips . . . Our River
Point Resort amenities and activities are available for
your family to enjoy FREE of charge before and
after your canoe trip: beaches, playground,
sauna, hiking trail, and more.
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2002
Organized Non-Profit Youth Groups
With Eight Or
More Persons
 Completely
Outfitted Canoe Trip Rates:
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Youth Age 16 & Under:
$40/day
Leaders & Youth Over Age 16: $46/day
Leadership Allowance:
One Free With Each Group of 12.
The thirteenth person would be free with each group
of 12 that are paid members of the group.
Deposit: $50/person
Includes
full use of our resort facility before
and after your canoe trip. Complimentary use of:
Includes:
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Personalized
Orientation and Trip Routing
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Vehicle Parking in
Our Safe, On-Site Parking Lot
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Transport To All
Ely Area Entry Points (Only five require a small transport
fee. Refer to Entry Point
Transport).
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Showers Before And
After The Trip
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Bountiful
Continental Breakfast (homemade rolls,waffles, muffins, cereal,
juice, milk, etc.) with the rental of lodging for the entire
group in our permanent tent camping area the night before the
canoe trip at $10/person (limited bunkhouse lodging at
$14/person is also an option).
To qualify for
our special Organized Non-Profit Youth Group Rates the following
must be met:
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Be a member of a
Non-Profit Organization, such as the Girl and Boy Scouts of
America, a Church Group, 4H Club, YMCA or YWCA,
or a School, University or College.
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Provide certificate of your group's sales tax exempt status, if
applicable.
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Provide
documentation of non-profit status on organization letterhead
signed by the organization chairperson.
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Provide group
member's name, address, phone number, age,
and proof of age for those 16 & under.
If
you would like more information, or you are ready
to make a reservation, please use our on-line form, send
us an
e-mail or
call 1.800.456.5580
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