Northernmost Point!
Challenges
- waking up and putting wet boots and socks on
- portaging
- mosquitoes
- keeping positive energy up
Favorite Nature
- We witnessed something beautiful every single day
- Thunderstorms
- Rainbows
- Full moons
- Waterfalls
- Nights without mosquitoes
- Sunsets
- Sunrises
- And of course the lakes
Destinations
My life changing Girl Scout Destinations trip through the Canadian Wilderness.
Inspiring Women
- Guides
- The most strong and inspiring women I have ever met
- Positive
- Always put you before themselves
- Made my trip what it was
- Girls
- Everyone came from a different place in their lives
- Everyone was looking for different things
- Diverse yet united by GIRL SCOUTS
Canoeing SMART
- canoe table
- front buddies
- sailing
- birch bark
Typical Day in the Wilderness
- Found a campsite
- Set up tents
- Went swimming
- Collected blueberries
- Checked in
- Made dinner and dessert
- Cleaned up
- Sang
- Slept
Best Moments
Typical Day in the Wilderness
- Sailing
- Singing by the campfire
- Drifting
- Going down rapids
- Stories all in one tent
- Swimming in Louisa
- Waking up to thunderstorms
- Rain (it's been a while)
- "Cheesecake"
- TOO MANY incredible moments
and clothes on
- Cleaned up camp, started paddling
- Throughout the day we portaged
- Learned how to read the maps
- Ate lunch when we felt hungry
Girl Scouts in the Quet(ico)
Reflection: What I Learned
- Self-reflections
- Living in the moment
- Positivity
- Embracing challenges
- Relaxing
- Absolute happiness
The Adventure Begins!
- Day of learning the ropes
- Canoeing
- Portaging
- Setting up tents
- Cooking
- Safety!
- Met guides
- Split into two groups
- Slept in tents
- First day of paddling!
Duluth, Minnesota!
- Stayed at a cabin called JP
- ate by Lake Superior
- explored Duluth
- Rock climbing
- Kayaking
- Off to Ely!
Who am I?
- 17 years old
- San Mateo, California
- Girl Scout, rower, cellist
- Never been real camping
Why did you choose this Destination?
- Chance for adventure!
- Something I'd never have another chance to do
- Wanted a break
- Canoeing in Canada sounded unique!