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Northern Tier consists of the following bases: | Northern Tier consists of the following bases: | ||
* '''[[Charles L Sommers Canoe Base]]''' in | * '''[[Charles L Sommers Canoe Base]]''' in Ely, Minnesota which offers canoe trips to BWCAW and Quetico Provincial Park. | ||
* '''[[Don Rogert Canoe Base]]''' in Atikokan, Ontario, Canada which offers canoe trips in Quetico Provincial Park and areas north. | * '''[[Don Rogert Canoe Base]]''' in Atikokan, Ontario, Canada which offers canoe trips in Quetico Provincial Park and areas north. | ||
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The Northern Tier programs began in 1923 with canoe trips organized by the Hibbing, Minnesota Council, and was called the '''Region X Canoe Trails'''. This was later changed to the '''Region X Wilderness Canoe Trips'''. In the early days, there were no permanent structures, and Winton was the launch point. In the winter of 1941-1942, a log lodge was built as a base of operations. Soon after, it became the permanent base of operations and was named the '''Charles L. Sommers Wilderness Canoe Base''', taking the name of a great scouter who was the first Chairman of Region X. Mr. Sommers was an avid Base supporter, canoe trip organizer and participant. The name stuck until 1972 when BSA consolidated regions and the base became part of the National High Adventure Program. The name was then changed to the '''Charles L. Sommers National High Adventure Base, BSA'''. With expansion of the program, Sommers is now part of the Northern Tier High Adventure programs. | The Northern Tier programs began in 1923 with canoe trips organized by the Hibbing, Minnesota Council, and was called the '''Region X Canoe Trails'''. This was later changed to the '''Region X Wilderness Canoe Trips'''. In the early days, there were no permanent structures, and Winton was the launch point. In the winter of 1941-1942, a log lodge was built as a base of operations. Soon after, it became the permanent base of operations and was named the '''Charles L. Sommers Wilderness Canoe Base''', taking the name of a great scouter who was the first Chairman of Region X. Mr. Sommers was an avid Base supporter, canoe trip organizer and participant. The name stuck until 1972 when BSA consolidated regions and the base became part of the National High Adventure Program. The name was then changed to the '''Charles L. Sommers National High Adventure Base, BSA'''. With expansion of the program, Sommers is now part of the Northern Tier High Adventure programs. | ||
The program has a long history with the | The program has a long history with the Ely, Minnesota area. Such famous authors as [[Sigurd Olsen]] counted themselves as friends of the program. | ||
== Northern Tier Experience == | == Northern Tier Experience == | ||