Great
Waters Group is a Sierra Club member group of the John
Muir Chapter (WI). We serve club members in Milwaukee, Ozaukee,
Washington, & Waukesha counties. Sierra Club groups
are run by their members who volunteer to promote environmental
sustainability by taking action on local issues and educating
others to understand the issues and opportunities available
to make informed decisions that will better protect our shared
environment. Our group coordinates many different activities
and outings throughout the year so our members can enjoy and
appreciate the wonders of the outdoors and the experiences
of others.
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2008
Trips
May 10-19: Join
us on an adventure in a timeless and pristine wilderness called
Quetico. In the land of the voyageurs you’ll join eight other
canoeists along ancient pathways and waterways, paddling two
days in to a base camp for four days of exploration, relaxation
and fresh fish meals. Featuring fishing, reflection and observing
wildlife, this 8-day trip occurs when cool lakes and weather
afford the best angling. Trip leader is Richard Berling
Aug 2-11: Join
eight other modern-day voyageurs on this special adventure into
the timeless and pristine wilderness of Canada’s Quetico Provincial
Park. Two 9-person crews will traverse the park one way, one
crew beginning at an Ely, MN base and the other at Atikokan,
Ontario, meeting along the way in a grand rendezvous. Expect
to see wildlife and ancient Ojibway pictographs, travel the routes
of the trappers and voyageurs and have the opportunity to fish
and swim in drinkable lakes. Trip leaders are Mike Prausa
(Atikokan to Ely) and Bill Moore (Ely to Atikokan)
Aug. 29-Sept.7: Experience
the life and land of the French voyageurs, Ojibway Indians and
British trappers on this classic adventure into Ontario’s Quetico
Provincial Park. Beginning from a base near Ely, MN, you’ll roam
through the best of Quetico’s granite wilderness with opportunities
to fish, swim, view ancient pictographs and learn about this
historic land. Trip leader is Bill Moore
COSTS:
• $100 reservation fee (except for
$25, fees are refundable only if a replacement is found for you);
• $275 fee payment is due by May 1; and
• $100 fee payment is due by July 1 (for those not bringing their
own canoe)
The
fee payments total $475 to cover park fees, food and equipment
rental only. The total does not include the Border Crossing
Permit ($30 Canadian), transportation or fishing license fees.
TRANSPORTATION:
While
leaders do not organize transportation, crewmembers can arrange
for carpooling at a crewmember meeting held once the openings
for a trip have been filled.
REQUIREMENTS:
You
should be in good physical health, able to withstand continuous
exertion and carry a minimum of 42 to 60 pounds for a distance
of up to one mile. Experience is not a requirement, but a good
attitude is. Appropriate footwear and a valid passport are also
required.
Send
your reservation fee to Bill Moore, 4260 South Victoria Circle,
New Berlin, WI 53151 in the form of a check made out to "Sierra
Club". Please indicate your preferred trip and availability
for all trips.
