Sorry about this late notice, I meant to get this out earlier. No need to meet up right now, I was thinking we needed more developoment this month, but that was in an older guide.
If you are planning on attending Northern Tier this coming summer with the Troop, we need to get together and do a little planning.
Our first time hack is the end of this month. This is an excerpt for the handbook of where we should be right now (I received an email from NT about our permits, they are due by the end of the month.)
9 MONTHS PRIOR TO TRIP (SEPTEMBER – DECEMBER):
• Collect funds for your third payment. This payment is due October 1. Make sure to update Northern Tier
of any changes to your number of crews, and your participation numbers prior to October 1st.
• Make sure your crew sets up Doctor Appointments to update their BSA Health and Medical Records.
These Records must be current within a year of your trip. Make sure all members of your crew meet the
physical requirements to participate in a Northern Tier trip, including the Height and Weight
Requirements found in Appendix D.
• Northern Tier sends information on the different types of parks and routes to paddle through in the fall.
Use this information to fill out your Permit Application. The Permit Application is due on December 1.
• Begin reviewing the personal equipment list with your crew. Gear items make great Christmas gifts and
can be purchased in our trading post online at store.ntier.org.
• Complete campership applications. Campership applications are due by January 31st
Travelling:
Also, for travelling up there, we need to make those arrangements, especially for those Scouts not travelling with a parent. www.ntier.org/TripPlanning is a resource available.
Here is the leader guide, please read through it and become at least vaguely familiar with it.
