Ely Crews, It’s almost time for us to depart on our adventure! Here’s some info for you as we make our final preparations. Documentation: We’ve got a few items to collect. If you owe something, you’ve received an email from Mr. Brese! Uniform: · Travel and “formal activities”: Green Crew Polo Shirt; Khaki pants or shorts; Belt; Socks; Shoes · Active Events: Crew NT T-Shirt or Red Troop T-Shirt (bring both); Khaki pants or shorts; Belt; Socks; Shoes · On-Water: Venturer choice (see gear list and pocket participant guide) Gear and Equipment: · See the attached File for a good checklist. · Read your Participant Guide · Ask Questions Baggage, etc.: · Each Crew member may have on piece of checked baggage (duffle, pack, suitcase) and one carry-on. You may bring your fishing pole as carry-on, but it cannot have any tackle attached. Put all tackle (hooks, weights, etc. in checked baggage). · iPods, etc. are OK for travel (not on-water). Computers, iPads, etc. are not recommended · Bring ~$100 and/or debit/credit card for spending money. Crew Leaders will cover meals and activity costs; we’ll settle upon return. Activities:
Outbound Travel: Wed, August 1 6:00-6:30 AM EDT: Meet at Washington Reagan National Airport (DCA) for check-in (in travel uniform). 8:30 AM EDT: Depart Washington National (DCA), Delta Flight 2063 10:20 AM CDT: Arrive Minneapolis- St Paul (MSP) 11:20 AM CDT: Depart Minneapolis- St Paul (MSP), Delta Flight 3443 12:13 PM CDT: Arrive Duluth (DLH) · Lodging Wed & Thurs, August 1-2: Grand Ely Lodge, 400 North Pioneer Road, Ely, Minnesota 55731; (218)365-6565 Northern Tier Adventure: Fri, August 3 – Sat, August 11: Northern Tier, Charles Sommers Base, Ely, MN (on-water Sat, Aug 4 – Fri, Aug 10) Return Travel: Sat, Aug 11: 1:50 PM CDT: Depart Duluth Int’l Airport (DLH), Delta Flight 4274 4:39 PM EDT: Arrive Detroit (DTW) 5:25 PM EDT: Depart Detroit (DTW), Delta Flight 2344 6:57 PM EDT: Arrive Washington Reagan National Airport (DCA) EMERGENCY CONTACT: · Daniel Rogert Base o Our Crew #s are E080312A (Margraf/Mullarky) and E080312B (Michaud/Haynes) o The Charles Sommers base is located 20.2 miles east of Ely, MN on Moose Lake. o (218) 365-4811 or Fax (218) 365-3112. Please limit your calls to emergency purposes only. Participants cannot be contacted while on their trek.
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