Complete Outfitting Rates

Everything you will need for a great canoe trip. Simply bring your clothes and fishing tackle. 

We supply all the rest.

 

Rates are per person per calendar day

(minimum party of 2)

 

With Kevlar canoe………..$90.00 • With Aluminum canoe……$75.00

Note: we only use canoes & kayaks made in the USA

Our complete outfitting includes:

• Your choice of Kevlar canoe (45 lb) w/wood bent shaft paddles
• OR aluminum canoes (65 lbs.) w/straight paddles
• Life jackets and portage yoke w/pads
• Crazy Creek chairs or canoe seat back bands
• Entry Point ground transportation. Limitations apply (round trip, $20-$50 value)
• Tents, sleeping bags and self inflating sleeping pads
• Complete food (3 meals a day plus snacks)
• Complete cook kit and utensils
• Stove w/fuel, matches and fire starters
• Dining tarp and extra rope
• Water filter/water treatment tablets
• Toilet paper and paper towel
• Camp saw and fire grate (for Quetico Trips)
• Packs w/plastic liners for food, equipment and personal gear
• Detailed trip routing
• And more…

      Discounts for Complete Outfitting:

• Provide own tent – Deduct $5.00 a day
• Provide own sleeping bag – Deduct $2.00 a day
• Party size of 8 or more adults – 1 person at no charge
• Children under age 8 – FREE (may be required to show proof of age)
• Children age 8-12 – 20% OFF (may be required to show proof of age)

See cancellation and return policies below

(Rates are per person per calendar day)

Non-profit group rates available upon request. Solo Travelers call for rates.
Complete Outfitting does not include USFS Permit Fees.

 

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5-Day (4 night) BWCAW or Quetico Package

A great combination for travelers who want a complete package with everything needed

for a memorable and comfortable trip.

(Minimum party of 2)

 

$475.00 per person w/Kevlar Canoes • $395.00 per person w/Aluminum Canoes

Your trip package includes:

• Complete Outfitting (See complete outfitting list)
• Complete food package (3 meals a day plus snacks)
• Custom routing and detailed maps
• Pre-departure Bunkhouse Stay ($19 value per person)
• Fishing Licenses ($18-25 value)
• Entry Point ground transportation. Limitations apply (round trip, $20-$50 value) *
• Bait (Crawlers or leeches for each person, $4 value per person)
• Crazy Creek Chair or CVC Back Band ($3 value per person)
• Hot shower w/towel upon return ($6.50 value per person)

See cancellation and return policies below

• (Rates are per person per calendar day)

• Non-profit group rates available upon request. Solo Travelers call for rates.
    Outfitting does not include USFS Permit Fees.
  

   

   

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NEW! 7-Day (6 night) Complete Outfitting

Choose this combination for a complete package with everything needed

for a memorable and 7 day comfortable trip.

(minimum party of 2)

 

$655.00 per person w/Kevlar canoe • $495.00 per person w/Aluminum canoe

Your trip package includes:

• Complete Outfitting (See complete outfitting list)
• Complete food package (3 meals a day plus snacks)
• Custom routing and detailed maps
• Pre-departure Bunkhouse Stay ($19 value per person)
• Fishing Licenses ($18-25 value)
• Entry Point ground transportation. Limitations apply (round trip, $20-$50 value)
• Bait (Crawlers or leeches for each person, $4 value per person)
• Crazy Creek Chair or CVC Back Band ($3 value per person)
• Hot shower w/towel upon return ($6.50 value per person)

See cancellation and return policies below

• (Rates are per person per calendar day)

• Non-profit group rates available upon request. Solo Travelers call for rates.
    Outfitting does not include USFS Permit Fees.
  

   

   

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Deluxe Food Package

Choose our food pack and know that you will have excellent meals throughout your trip. Our menu allows you numerous choices, even for the picky eater. A food pack includes 3 meals a day plus snacks, hot and cold drinks, fresh entrees, fruit, fish breading, oil and more. You will not go hungry!

Also included is cooking gear and utensils, fire starters, matches, TP, paper towels, dishwashing soap, scrubbies, dunk bag, pack, stove and fuel. You will need to provide water treatment tablets or water filter.  Both items are available in our retail store.

Upon confirmation with deposit of your trip, we send a menu selection form to you. Return the completed form to us at least 1-week before your entry date. We will have everything ready for your inspection upon arrival to our Ely based facility.

Choose our food pack and save planning time and enjoy fantastic meals throughout your wilderness adventure.

See cancellation and return policies below

$39.00 per person per day

 

(Rates are per person per calendar day)

Non-profit group rates available upon request. Solo Travelers call for rates.
  Outfitting does not include USFS Permit Fees.

 

 

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Canoe & Food Pack Combo

(minimum party of 2)

The canoe and food pack combo is great for those that have most of their own camping equipment. Spirit of the Wilderness can fill in the gaps.

$53.00 per person per day w/Kevlar canoe • $44.00 per person per day w/Aluminum canoe

This package includes everything in our deluxe food pack plus canoe rental. (Paddles, life jackets, portage yoke & car top carrier w/straps included).

See cancellation and return policies below

(Rates are per person per calendar day)

Non-profit group rates available upon request. Solo Travelers call for rates.
  Outfitting does not include USFS Permit Fees.

 

 

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NEW! Canoe & Gear Combo - no food included

(Minimum party of 2)

The Canoe & Gear Combo is a package for those who want to pack their own food. Spirit of the Wilderness will take care of the rest.

$49.00 per person per day w/Kevlar canoe • $41.00 per person per day w/Aluminum canoe

Canoe & Gear Combo includes:

• Kevlar canoe with wood bent shaft paddles
• Or Aluminum canoe with straight shaft paddles
• Life jackets and portage yoke w/pads
• Tents, sleeping bags and self inflating sleeping pads
• Complete cook kit and utensils
• Stove w/fuel, matches and fire starters
• 10’x12’ dining tarp and extra rope
• Toilet paper and paper towel
• Camp saw and fire grate (for Quetico Trips)
• Packs w/plastic liners for equipment and personal gear

See cancellation and return policies below

• (Rates are per person per calendar day)

• Non-profit group rates available upon request. Solo Travelers call for rates.
  Outfitting does not include USFS Permit Fees.
  

   

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NEW! Camping Equipment Only

Do you already have your own canoe? Do you have the time to pack your own food? We can fill in the gaps. This option can save you time and the headache of cleaning all your camping equipment once you return home from your trip. Equipment packed will be enough for each person paying for equipment. Extra items will be charged on a per day rate.

$31.00 per person per day

Camping Equipment included:

• Tent, sleeping bag and self-inflating sleeping pad
• Complete cook kit and utensils
• Stove w/fuel, matches & fire starters
• Dining tarp and extra rope
• Toilet paper and paper towel
• Camp saw and fire grate (for Quetico Trips)
• Packs w/plastic liners for equipment and personal gear

See cancellation and return policies below

(Rates are per person per calendar day)

Non-profit group rates available upon request. Solo Travelers call for rates.
Outfitting does not include USFS Permit Fees.

 

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NEW! Equipment & Food Pack Combo

(minimum party of 2)

Do you already have your own canoe? (If not you can still rent or buy one from Spirit of the Wilderness). We can take care of the rest of your equipment and pack your food. This will help save you the time of grocery shopping and cleaning equipment after your trip.

$64.00 per person per day

Equipment & Food Pack Combo includes:

• Deluxe food pack (see deluxe food pack list)
• Tent, sleeping bag and self-inflating sleeping pad
• Complete cook kit and utensils
• Stove w/fuel, matches & fire starters
• Dining tarp and extra rope
• Toilet paper and paper towel
• Camp saw and fire grate (for Quetico Trips)
• Packs w/plastic liners for equipment and personal gear

See cancellation and return policies below

• (Rates are per person per calendar day)

• Non-profit group rates available upon request. Solo Travelers call for rates.
  Outfitting does not include USFS Permit Fees.
  

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Lodging/Bunkhouse

Need an inexpensive but comfortable accommodation the night before or after your adventure? Reserve a night in our bunkhouse. Our facility is within walking distance of our store and a short hike to downtown. We ask you to provide your own sleeping bag, unless you choose a complete outfitted trip, then use one of ours. Shower with towel and refrigerator included.

Reserve early as space is limited.

$19.00 per person per night + tax

 

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Partial Outfitting Rates (including Canoe Rental)

Let us help you fill-in the gaps or your equipment needs

Aluminum Canoe (Grumman, Alumnacraft):
Includes straight shaft paddles, PFDs, portage yoke, tie down straps w/pads

• Aluminum lightweight 17’- 64 lb...$23.00
• Aluminum lightweight 18’- 65 lb...$25.00

Kevlar Canoe (We-no-nah, Bell):
Includes wood bent shaft paddles, PFDs, portage yoke with pads, tie down straps w/pads

• Solo...$33.00
  • Magic 16’ - 32 lb
  • Prism 16’6” - 34 lb
  • Encounter 17 - 38 lb
• Tandem...$40.00
  • MN II (bucket seats), 18’6” - 42 lb
  • Champlain (bucket seats), 18’ - 45 lb
  • Spirit II (bucket seats), 17’- 42 lb
  • Boundary Waters (web seats), 17’ - 42 lb
  • Northwind (web seats), 17’6” - 42 lb
  • Seliga Tripper (web seats), 17' - 44 lb
• 3-Seats...$43.00
  • Seneca, 19’ 4”, 3-seats, 54 lb
  • MN III, 3-seats, 20’ - 52 lb
• 4-Seats...$46.00
  • MN IV, 4-seats, 22” – 64 lb

Current Designs Kayaks
Includes paddle, PFD,safety equipment, tie down straps w/pads

• Kestral 140 (solo, w/rudder) 14’ – 43 lb...$32.00
• Kestral 170T (tandem, w/rudder) 17’ – 65 lb...$38.00
• Canak (solo) 16' - 38 lb...$35.00  NEW!

Canoe Accessories

• Wood bent shaft canoe paddle
  (included with Kevlar canoe rental)...$3.00
• Aluminum straight shaft paddle
  (included with aluminum canoe rental)...$2.00
• Kayak paddle...$3.00
• Life jacket...$3.00
• Portage yoke (canoe)...$4.00
• Portage wheels (fishing boat)...$9.00
• Crazy Creek chair...$3.00
• Canoe Seat Back Band...$3.00

Gear

• Alps Tent w/rain fly (3 person)...$10.00
• Alps / Kelty Tent w/rain fly (4 person)...$13.00
• Kelty Tent w/rain fly (6 person)...$16.00
• Screen Tent (10 x 10)...$15.00
• Tarp, ripstop nylon, 10x12, w/ties...$3.50
• Granite Gear canoe pack #3...$5.00
• Granite Gear canoe pack #4...$6.00
• Granite Gear Food Pack...$4.50
• Insulated Food Pack (small)...$6.00
• Insulated Food Pack (large)...$7.50
• Bear Resistant Barrel w/harness...$7.00
• Sleeping bag (ripstop nylon, Holofil, stuff sack)...$5.50
• Sleeping pad (ThermaRest, self-inflating)...$4.50
• Double burner gas stove (fuel extra)...$4.50
• Back packing stove (fuel extra)...$3.50
• Fireplace grate in bag (necessary in Quetico)...$1.00
• Camp saw...$2.00
• Cook kit w/utensils...$3.00
• Fish Locator (min 2 day rental, batteries extra)...$16.00
• Fishing Rod & Reel...$5.00
• Satellite Phone...subject to availability

Cancellations:

Cancellations must be made 15 days in advance of your reservation to receive deposit refund less $25.00 service fee.

Refund Policy:

You will be charged for equipment and canoe for the calendar days used.  Early returns for equipment and canoe rental will receive refund of 50% for unused calendar rental days.  Outfitting food and permits are non-refundable.

Additional equipment available call with requests or for more information

 

(All rates are calculated  per calendar day)

Minnesota Sales Tax Applicable. Rate 6.875%