Canoe Trips and Sea Kayak Trips in 

The Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness  BWCAW

is our Specialty at Bear Track Outfitting Co.
Nobody does it Better in Grand Marais, MN !

In fact, we're the only outfitter in town!


ENJOY a restful night
in our secluded cabins free
followed by a hearty breakfast 
in the morning at the Outfitter's when you choose our 
complete outfitting package!

 

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        A thorough orientation of your route & equipment, will leave you secure in the knowledge that you are being outfitted with the finest equipment available including a 17' lightweight Alumacraft Quetico Cruiser canoe (Mad River or Wenonah Kevlar option available), paddles, comfortable MTI life vests, Eureka Timberline or North Face tents, Slumberjack nylon sleeping bags w/liner (freshly laundered), therma-rest sleeping pads, Granite Gear nylon cordura packs with padded shoulder straps, nylon thwart bags, 8 x10 nylon tarp, bucksaw, hatchet, shovel, one-burner scorpion butane stove, cook-kit w/utensils, (includes plates, cups, knife, spoon, fork, pitcher, nesting set of three kettles, 2 frying pans, griddle, spatula, mixing spoon, tongs, bread knife, mosquito head nets,  rain ponchos, first-aid kit, compass, topographical map, cooking and cleaning staples, toilet paper, alum. foil & the most delicious & plentiful food ever offered in a trail menu including homemade bread & cookies. We also pack bear ropes with pulleys to hang your food packs.    A waterproof topographical map (one per group) of your route is also included.  We will also deliver your canoes and equipment to your put-in and take-out point.
 
             2008 Complete Outfitting Packages


Per Person 3 Days 4 Days 5 Days 6 Days 7 Days 
Deluxe Lite 
w/17' LW canoe
$275. $340. $385. $455. $515.
Deluxe Lite 
w/Kevlar canoe
$335. $420. $500. $580. $650.
Deluxe Lite 
w/royalex or fiberglass canoe
$300. $365. $430. $500. $550.
Backpacking 
w/ext frame
$225. $271. $317. $364. $410. 
Deluxe Sea Kayak 
(min. 2 persons)
$335. $410. $490. $570. $650.
The following discounts apply: (limit one per person)
10% off trips before June 3, and after September 6    (on regular complete rate only) 
For families...20% off each child 12 & under with two adults..15% off

each child with one adult...4 & under go FREE! 

5% discount for college students with current college ID

$2 day discount if you bring your own sleeping bag or tent
2008 Partial Outfitting Rates
CANOES..includes paddles, yoke, lifevest & car-top carrier  Rate is per item per day Rate per day 1-2 days 3 to 5 days 6 or more 
Alumacraft 17' Quetico Cruiser Standard - 72 lbs.  18'6"-80 lb. Aluminum 72 lb. $35. $32. $30.
Alumacraft 17'  Quetico Cruiser Ltwt. 64 lbs. Aluminum 64 lb. $35. $32. $30.
Mad River: 16' 6" Malecite 48 lb., 
                   16'6' Explorer 54 lbs. 
Wenonah:  18' 6" MN II 43 lbs., Spirit II 42 lbs. Souris River 17' Quetico 44 lb.
Kevlar  $48. $42. $40.
Wenonah MN III (has 3 seats) 50 lbs. Kevlar $58. $52. $50.
Mad River: Malecite - 63 lbs.  Explorer - 68 lb.
Wenonah : Adirondack - 55 lbs.
Fiberglass or Royalex $42 $36. $34.
Mad River , Blackhawk, or Wenonah solo 40-44 lbs.  styles include: slipper, compatriot, Liberty, zephyr, starship, vagabond Fiberglass $42. $36.  $34.
Sea Kayaks      "So easy you'll wonder why you waited to try it"!  We offer a variety of kayak styles including expedition, recreational, and touring boats in solo and tandem styles.  Ask about our guided kayak trips into the Boundary Waters Canoe Area...its a great day trip for the family, and an adventure you won't soon forget. (Minimum 4 persons)

Sea Kayaks..includes spray skirt, (with expedition style boat) paddle float, double-bladed paddle, bilge pump, lifevest & car-top carrier, transport to Grand Marais Harbor for day trips.

Rate is per calendar day per item No Half-days 1-2 days 3-5 days 6 or more
Solo Expedition style Sea Kayaks: for touring  Prijon: Sea Yak 
Current Designs: Storm, Squall, Breeze, Whistler
Perception: Eclipse, Shadow, Spectrum, 
$50. $40. $38.
Wilderness Systems Sea-Two, Current Designs Crosswind, Tandem (two person) expedition sea kayaks $60. $48. $44.
Recreational Kayaks , Acadia  (day boats) Current Designs Kestral solo 

Keowee II, Jocassee,    (tandem day kayak)

$38.

$42.

$32.

$34.

$30.

$32.

12' aluminum boat  (with car-top carrier, pfd.'s & oars)   $55. $45. $40.
Camping  items for rental
Tents...ultra-lite nylon Eureka Timberline, Catskill, or Northface (min. 3 days)  7th day free! 2-man 

$16.

3-man 

 $17.

4-man 

$18.

6-man 

$20.

Food...delicious ultra-lite food packed in plastic inside a custom food pack (cleaning staples $10 extra)    $45    $45.    $43.
Canoe & Food Package per person/day 1-2 days 3 to 5 days 6 or more days
food with 17' LW canoe & accessories N/A $49. $48.
food with Kevlar canoe & accessories N/A $64. $48
food with solo canoe & accessories N/A $77. $75.
food with solo sea kayak & accessories N/A $82. $8.1
food with tandem sea kayak & accessories N/A $67. $65.
Axe, shovel, folding saw, thwart bag, Mohawk paddle, P.F.D., foam sleeping pad, rain poncho, one-burner stove, bilge pump, paddle float, car-top pads w/straps $3.50 Each 
Yoke, nylon tarp (6 X 8), canvas Duluth pack #3 $4.00 Each 
Granite Gear Cordura Nylon Packs  $8.50
automatic butane stove, (fuel extra)Grey Owl  Wood Paddle      $4. each 
Therma-rest pad, nylon C.C.S. pack, freshly laundered nylon sleeping bag w/liner ( minimum 3 - day charge) $5.00 Each 
Cook Kit w/cooking & eating utensils for 2 persons (1.00 each additional person) $5.25
Ultra-lite nylon external framepack $10.00
Fly Rod & Reel (with WF floating line)  or Spin-cast rod & reel $15.
Stockingfoot Neoprene Chest Waders $15.
Float Tube $35.
Float Tube Fins or felt soled shoes $6.
DAY TRIPS...Fly Fishing , Sea kayak, or Canoe Guides   
   
Fly-Fishing Guide (2 persons 5 Hours ) (does not include equipment or transportation or gratuity)  (add $15./hr. each add'tl. person) maximum 4 (lunch is included) $250.00 
Guided kayak trips into the BWCAW includes kayak with all accessories  and lunch.  9am to 3pm (6 hr.trip, 4 hrs. on-water) (tandem sea kayaks) Minimum 4 people Maximum 7 persons.   $95..00 per person

 


Flyfishing Clinics
    Clinics are offered any day with advance reservation...This is a 2 hr. clinic at our private pond and can be tailored to your expertise.  Beginning to advanced clinics are offered. Limit 4 per class!  We provide fly rod & reel or you can use your own.
$55. per person includes all equipment. Call 1-800-795-8068 to reserve your spot.  Class size limited!


 The Tow Boat
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            Tows to Quetico Park

Rate Per Each Person 1-way 2-way Minimum
American Point $95 $130 $190 
Northern Light Lake $95 $130 $190

Please Note:

Canadian Customs on Saganaga Lake is no longer available.

All parties paddling or motoring into Canada, whether it's Quetico or not, will need to apply for a remote border crossing permit for each member of their party. A family can apply for one permit (it's good for a year, anytime) and the $30 fee will cover mother & father and all dependent children under age 18. Children 18 and over will have to pay $30 and apply for their own permit. Remote border crossing permits must be applied for at least a month in advance to assure they are received in time, otherwise you will have to go up to Pigeon River Port of Entry and apply in person.  Phone Thunder Bay, Ontario to apply:
(807) 346-2150.

paw.gif (1075 bytes)Winter 2007/2008 Winter Equipment Rental Rates
We have a limited number of cross-country ski sets & snowshoes for rental...Please reserve these in advance as we do not have regular store hours in winter. Rentals can be picked up at our Rosebush Creek Ranch. Turn left off Hi-way 61 onto Co. Rd. 13 (85 Fall River Rd.)-1/4 mile on the left. 
Ski package (skis, poles, boots)1-day $20. 3-days $45. 5-days $50. Snowshoes w/bindings...1-day $12.50. 2-day $20. 3-days $30. 5-days $30. Arctic Sleeping bag w/flannel liner (-15 degrees rated) 2 night $20, add $6 each additional night  Cordura covered Foam mukluks (-15 degrees) $8. day

  paw.gif (1075 bytes)Youth Group Packages!
 
  We are especially proud of our services provided to youth groups. Our rates are designed to make an affordable wilderness experience available to organized groups. We have both a Complete Outfitting Package and a Canoe & Food Only package (See the regular rate schedule) available for a minimum of 9 persons for 4 days. Please contact us directly for a custom quote for your group. Upon receipt of your reservation, we will send you a list of suggested clothing and personal gear to bring. 

This package also INCLUDES your nights lodging FREE before or after your trip at our Bally Creek Cabins. Package includes:  l7'Lightweight aluminum Quetico Cruiser canoes, paddles, MTI Life vests, CCS and Granite Gear Packs, Foam sleeping pads, Tents, nylon tarps, Bear ropes with pulleys, axe, shovel, saw, first-aid kit, One waterproof topographical map per group of 9, compass, Food chosen from our menu planner, cleaning & cooking staples and  cook kits and eating utensils and a butane stove.  

 Note: Sleeping bags are not included in this package but can be added for $3./day each.

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Complete Outfitting for Organized Youth Groups (Church, Scouts, Youth)
 

              Number of Persons                                                    Rate per Person per Day


              8 to 17

         $65.00

         18 to 27

        $64.00

         28 or more

         $63.00

 

 

 (Trips are a minimum of 3 days)

   7th day is half price!

Tax Exempt groups must supply     

       You must bring a certificate of Tax Exemption...or pay 7.5% sales tax

  Kevlar option: Add $12. per day per person  Royalex option: Add $5. per day per person

                      References can be furnished upon request!

 

 
 

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