LOON’S CALLThe

Ojibway News Fall 2010

Remembering Jane Carpenter

In This Issue

Guest Reflections 3

Midseason 7

Kitchen Takeover 10

Jane Carpenter, the wife of Dan Carpenter Sr., passed away on August 10th at her home in Bermuda. She was 85. Jane initially became part of the Keewaydin community during the early days of marriage to Dan, who was a young trip staffman at the time. Later, Jane became directly involved in life at Keewaydin, serving as Ojibway storekeeper from 1968-1990. This coincided with Dan’s staffman days and tenure as Assistant Director with both Chief Chivers and Major Reimers. In the store Jane was at the center of Ojibway life.

In 1985, Miss Shawandasee (Sandy) and Miss Kokomis (Jane Carpenter) are dressed in their finest to attend a cocktail party hosted by Alloe and Alan Enos!

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She warmly greeted campers, islanders, staff and Ojibway guests, more often than not by name, and always took a personal interest in everyone she met. Jane’s family was deeply ensconced at Keewaydin: sons Peter, Danny and Bill all were campers and staffmen. Danny and Bill led trips for many years before becoming co-directors in 1991. For those who were at Keewaydin or Ojibway in the 70’s through the 80’s, it is difficult to imagine Devil’s Island without Jane’s warmth, intelligence and good humor. Jane is survived by her husband Dan, of Fairylands, Pembroke, Bermuda; Dan Carpenter Jr. of Hamden, CT; Peter Carpenter of Bermuda; Debbie Carpenter Jerome of Barrington, RI; Jennifer Carpenter Reid of Brick, Jane, Dan and Danny Carpenter relax on

the Ojibway dock, 1991.

NJ; and many other relatives. Her son Bill Carpenter predeceased her. The Carpenter family celebrated her life privately in Bermuda. Memorial donations may be made to the Visitor Centre, Bermuda Botanical Gardens, 169 South Shore Road, Paget, Bermuda DV04.

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Sandy ChiversManager

Board of directors

Fred ReimersPresident Stuart FraserVice President Matthew V. Pierce Treasurer John W. Frazier IV Secretary Bob DeLaMaterJoe FeelyMolly O’Neil FrankPeter HedlundTerry HolcombeMarian S. Imperatore Thomas Jarecki Suzanne Knowles Dan KunklePeter R. Matt Jeff SchneiderSam Scovil IIIJohn SheehanDavid Solis-Cohen Julie B. StaufferRobert F. Wilson

Peter HareExecutive Director

www.keewaydin.orgsandy@keewaydin.org

Tam StewartDesign & Production

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The “Obilgeway Clubbies” attend a hat party in the Ojibway lodge hosted by Lorna Reimers and her sister Evie Gates in 1984. L to R Jane Carpenter (the wannigan), Courtney Borntraeger (the tent) and Sandy (the canoe)!

L to R Janie Chivers, Jane Carpenter and Margie Reimers at an Ojibway Islander Pot Luck Dinner.

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L to R Bruce Bishop, Carol and Frank Sparks, Ron and Kay Pardonnet.

Guest Reflections

Carol and I returned to Ojibway for the first time since the early ‘90’s. We introduced another couple to the “near north country” as we did the first time. Everyone was surprised by the early warm summer. Yet, it did little to detract from the enjoyment of the hikes, the quiet afternoons, some travel by canoe, the peaceful and inspiring sunsets, the abundant food and conversation. Sandy is a superb host as she welcomes you and remembers your name. My experiences on Lake Temagami and the surrounding lakes dates back to being a counselor at the former Cleveland YMCA Northwood’s Camp in the southwest arm in 1958. I have returned many times. There have been many changes, certainly. But some things never change.Frank & Carol SparksSpringfield, Ohio

All paddle-ins are special. It was thrilling to see David paddle in as a ten-year old at camp for three weeks to the summer-long trips from the Outpost to the Bay Trip. It was a different kind of special to see him paddle in as a staff person responsible for eight campers. Overseeing a group and safely guiding them through their summer means teaching them the ways of Keewaydin, respect for Keewaydin traditions, respect for the land and learning to work as a group. And it means helping campers develop the friendships that become long-term friendships that David and his brother, John, developed with their fellow campers (who also became fellow staffers).

Young staff need to learn to gauge the ability of the section by what

the campers are able to do, not what the staff may be able to do; running a rapid, for example. Learning to understand the group’s feelings and abilities is a difficult job. Seeing David paddle in at Midseason after a successful trip with happy campers was a very special experience. Then witnessing his campers – and all the campers – demonstrate their cooking ability (and creativity!), tumping and setting up a campsite without him and other staff being present gave us a great feeling. Our son had been creating a learning environment and the campers were eager to show what they’d learned!

The changeover from developing and learning those skills for oneself to imparting them to younger people and continuing the tradition is what we saw in our son at Midseason.Jim Vick, Haddonfield, NJfather of John and David

For the lucky parents who discover Ojibway as their sons and daughters discover who they are: for the five years we’ve been on hand to witness our son’s unfolding skills, the growing confidence at paddle-in, are an accurate barometer of his prowess. Leadership and self-knowledge are two words that come to mind immediately, when comparing Keewaydin with those experiences acquired at most activity camps. If the real deal is what interests you then Keewaydin is without peer: Anything else may be nice but falls short in those experiences that can make men and women out of boys and girls. Ojibway is the perfect venue from which to witness these transitions: it may even inspire adults to redefine their outdoors adventure. Rain or shine, Ojibway is just short of mystical. Peter Holmes, Cleveland, OHfather of Henry, Hudson’s Bay 2010

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Record low water levels on Lake Temagami! A combination of unstable dam control in the fall of 2009 and a lack of snow during the winter of 2009-2010, left the lake with the lowest levels anyone could remember.

Devil’s Island from the air taken by Peter Ramsey. Look carefully at the shoreline and it shows how low the water was even in late July.

Geese seemed to like the low water and stopped for a few hours on the rocks off of the Keewaydin campfire circle.

Medical Staff

Early July Guests

2010 Work Party

Throughout the summer, we are able to have the services of many fine doctors, physician’s assistants and nurses who cover our every medical need. Last summer the following folks gave their valuable time included: Richard and Joyce Turner, JP McBryde, with his son Roston, Mark Churman with his wife Delphine and children Louis and Elise, Luke and Louise Lampton and Don Christie. Thank you all!

Early July guests who visited Ojibway include: Ted Forbes, Bill Swift, Sue and Jon Warner with their sons Ben and Jack, Brian Back, Peter Churchman and his nephew Chris Churchman, Althea and Doug Whyte, Debbie and Warner Brundage with grandsons Ryan Finley and Hunter Brundage, Susan and Paul Rankin with daughters Katie, Lizzie and Molly, Fay Rankin, Kay and Ron Pardonnet and Carol and Frank Sparks.

This summer’s group, as in past seasons, was amazing! I presented a daunting list to them at the welcome party and to my surprise no one asked to leave on a boat right away! Each summer they achieve more than I am able to think up, so hence this summer I developed a

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Wendy Lake and Marilyn Jackson paint Runnymede cabin.

Bob “Spike” Freehling and Brad Chiprean, the masonry team for the Work Party. They missed the group photo.

Don Jackson paints Northwind cabin.

During the Work Party, volunteers take time to hike up Devil’s Mountain. Front Row: Lorraine Brown and Marlene Homewood. Back Row: Jerry Brown and Valerie Gocking.

Don Jackson becomes a member of the Safety Pin Club. Sandy is inducting him into this long-standing Ojibway tradition.

There is a reason the Work “Week” was renamed to the Work “Party.” Always time to relax and have fun! L to right: Lorraine Brown, Wendy Lake, Valerie Gocking and Marlene Homewood.

very lengthy list. It included: cabin painting, putting a barbecue together, constructing a railing and installing a door on the Ojibway shop, mortar work on the Runnymede chimney, plumbing projects and so on. Items on the list were ticked off in rapid succession, and all the while there were smiles and laughter all around! This year’s group included: Lorraine and Jerry Brown, Brad “Bill” Chiprean, Bob “Spike” Freehling, Valerie and John Gocking, Marlene Homewood, Lorne Gocking, Marilyn and Don Jackson and Wendy and Jerry Lake. Thank you so, so much!

The dates for the 2011 Work Party are: July 2-6. If you’d like to join the work and have fun at the same time, please contact Sandy.

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Work Party Volunteers 2010: Front Row L to R: Marlene Homewood, Sandy, Lorraine Brown and Marilyn Jackson. Back Row L to R: Jerry Brown, Jerry Lake, Lorne Gocking, Valerie and John Gocking, Wendy Lake and Don Jackson.

Sandy Navaro on her island with her dog, Hudson.

Work Partycontinued from page 5 Sandy (Muhlhauser)

Navaro

Sandy (Muhlhauser) Navaro passed away September 5, 2010 at her home in Glendale, OH. She was known as Sandy all her life because both her mother and grandmother were named Ann. Sandy was passionate about history and the natural world. She summered on Lake Temagami, Ontario from about 1950 until her illness made it no longer possible to do so.

She was the first female president and first female board member of the Temagami Lakes Association, a cottagers’ association some 80 years old. In that role she worked to maintain the environmental purity of the lake against commercial, industrial and governmental pressures favoring development of the relatively pristine

Wendy Lake, Lorraine Brown, Jerry Lake and Jerry Brown. The foursome lessened the frustration of putting a barbecue grill together by having some laughs in the process.

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Peter Churchman and his nephew Chris Churchman. Peter attended Keewaydin in 1968 and had not been back since.

Jeff Schneider, Keewaydin alumni, Foundation board member, best fisherman on Lake Temagami and piano player extraordinaire… then why does he attract such shady company??

region. Sandy is survived by her husband, Ralph Navaro, Jr., her son, Ralph Navaro III, her daughter and son-in-law Ann D. Navaro and Dale A. Louda, and her grandchildren Ellis and Andrew. She also is survived by her brother Rick Muhlhauser Jr. and his two sons.

Donations in her memory may be made to Christ Church Glendale, Glendale, OH 45246 or the Alzheimer’s Association, 225 North Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL 60601, or the charity of the donor’s choice.

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Keewaydin’s Midseason

Parents, family and friends who joined us for a busy and fun Midseason included: Kelli Billups, Paige and Philip Goodpasture, Dan Janney, Wendy Fletcher and Emanuel Johnson, Erica Buck and Roger Kehoe, Louise and Luke Lampton, Tippy and Louis Lyell, Ola Lysyk, Lesley and Marc Robinson with children Malcolm and Gwen, Bill Swift, Sue Warner with Jack and Ben, Julie and Jim Vick, Ted Williams, Betsy Wilson, Ron Comber, Dotsie and Hamilton Davison with daughter Laura, Debby Lowy, and Peter Sewell and Deborah Sewell.

Following Midseason the following guests visited Ojibway: Sam Daume with his son Ben, Carl Raglin with his grandsons Jonathan Hahn and Ari Raglin and brother Ramon Pulliam, Yedda and Brian Stancil with son Brian Keith, Robin and Forrest Bugge, Ronnie and Hugh Schoelzel, Carol Chivers, Dr. Debbie Honickman and Mr. Paul Eprile and Wendy and Tom O’Neil with children Charlie and Lila.

Brian, Brian Keith and Yedda Stancil celebrate Brian Keith’s birthday.

Ronnie and Hugh Schoelzel put on their dancing shoes to provide Ojibway guests and staff a wonderful demonstration of their Tango dancing!

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L to R: Russell, Margot, Serena, Crae, Margot and Traci Ramsey head off on an overnight canoe trip to a nearby campsite.

The Ramsey Family L to R: Peter, Serena, Crae, Margot, Traci, Russell, May Frances and Cameron.

Traci Ramsey with her two daughters Cameron and Margot enjoying an afternoon of board games on the dock near their cabin.

Margot Ramsey and Sage Parker enjoy the beautiful, clear waters of Lake Temagami.

Cameron and Margot fish off the Ojibway main dock at sunset.

Ojibway: A Vacation for ALL Generations

The Ramsey family visited in mid-July and took full advantage of a true Ojibway vacation! The younger generation swam, fished, played games and went on an overnight.

Peter and May Frances were just as happy to relax, take photos, naps and admire the energy of the children and grandchildren.

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The Poem Party Winners, L to R: Forrest Bugge (Funniest), Tippy Lyell, Casey Hunt (Sentimentalist), Hugh Schoelzel (Rhyme).

~ The Second Annual Poem Party ~

A third generation of party and social planners has taken over where others before them left off. Fay Reimers and Lorna Reimers always seemed to have something up their sleeve: pinning ceremonies, hat parties, lodge game days and in general they were just good, old pranksters. Tippy (Reimers) Lyell is now carrying on the tradition of an incredible knack for party ideas! Poetry isn’t easy for some and for others, well, they are right up there with Frost and Longfellow. The party took place in the Ojibway lodge at the end of July. Folks read their poems (no one was required to bring one), and then Tippy and Bruce Bishop judged them.

I Don’t Get It (Or I Never Made an “A” in English) by Forrest Bugge

I don’t get PoetryNever have, never will.It all started in third grade With my teacher Mrs. Dill.

She gave us a piece of paper,“Now write down words that rhyme with cat.”So, we wrote down words like hat and pat.But the boy from Thibadaux, LA, kept asking,“What is wrong with ‘dat’?

Then high school – UGH!We had Burns, and Byron and Keats and others, drunk with stout.“Now, class,” the teacher, said,“Try to figure what this poem is all about.”

I wrote a paper about an athlete dying young.The meaning plain to me.He died. Get over it, I wrote.I think I made a “D.”

So you can all keep your poetry.Your “do-ist” and “do-ith” that,Just give me Dr. SeussAnd the good ole “Cat in the Hat!”

Devil’s Island by Frederick Reimers

We traveled by boat, car and by plane.Painkillers in hand, with broken arm we came,Tho missing our smallest, we did bring our tallest,We’ve been spoiled by sun and no rain.

We’ve tried to burn as much as we ateBut wow, those desserts sure have been great!The lake is delightful, refreshing and clean,With walks and paddling thrown in between.

So although many (too many) years have passed,You know this visit will not be the last.Fearing this rhyme is getting to sappy,I’ll wrap it up now before it is….

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The Take Over of the Ojibway Kitchen or A Modern Rise of the South

The event began taking shape, beginning in the fall of 2009. Casey Hunt, in her stealth-like manner, planted the seed.

The co-conspirators took it from there, building on her idea of grits and mint juleps: No prisoners to be taken, no one gets hurt and the kitchen gets left so that not a soul would know they were there. It worked, with an exception: stomachs were hurt in the process, from so much delicious food and drink!

The evening was a success; the Ojibway staff arrived back on the island none the wiser.

Casey Hunt and Steve Keith. Dinner is done and now it’s time to eat.

Martha van Nierop, Art and Jane Ellison. “Mint juleps… a great addition to the cooking process!”

Pecan Pies – wow they look delicious!

Steve Keith and Jan Hendrik van Nierop. “What ARE they doing? Should we help? Maybe not.”

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Board members get driven in style to the Scovil Island for lunch, in the SalSam. The SalSam is a Ditchburn design and was commissioned and built for Mal Scovil around 1930.

Following dinner they gather for a raucous game of charades on the dock.

The Chefs, Bartenders and Audience: Front Row L to R: Mary Morton, Olivia Neill, Carol Schmidt, Jane Ellison, Caroline Morton, Martha van Nierop, Casey Hunt. Back Row L to R: Fred Hunt, Chip Haigh, Art Ellison, Steve Keith, Fred Morton, Marshall Morton, Jan Hendrik van Nierop, Bruce Bishop, John Neill.

Keewaydin Foundation Board Meeting

Members of the Board of Directors, Foundation staff and family members gathered during late July to have their summer meeting: Margie and Fred Reimers with son Frederick, daughter Rebecca Reimers and her husband Bart Monson, Anne and Rich Adler, Bob Demont and his daughter Kayte, Eddie Dobson, Molly Frank, Stu Fraser, Peter Hare,, Marian Imperatore, Donna and Tom Jarecki with friends Mary and Keith Yaddaw, Sue II and Jimmy Knowles with daughter Phoebe and her fiancé Eduardo Baeza, Robin and Peter Matt with children Peter and Meagan, Bob Wilson, Bill Swift and Lauren Moye.

The Islander Pot Luck Dinner was held on July 31st, and a great crowd of 148 folks were in attendance.

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At the Islander Dinner, Pete Hare presented the Ogima plaque to Stu Fraser, The Reimers-Schneider Family and Peter Kraus. The plaque “honors those Keewaydin Alumni whose extraordinary vision, generosity, and volunteer spirit provide leadership and inspiration for Keewaydin’s second century of service to youth.” L to R: Pete Hare, Frederick, Fred and Margie Reimers, Garland and Luke Lampton, Stu Fraser, Louise Lampton. Absent was Peter Kraus.

Molly Frank, Anne and Rich Adler and Marian Imperatore.

Sue II and Jimmy Knowles.

Keewaydin’s Exciting End of Season

The excitement builds for the paddle in of the Keewaydin sections as the parents, family and friends begin arriving at Ojibway days before the actual event. All are filled with anxious anticipation of seeing their child for the first time in many weeks. I was able to share the incredible joy with other “Bay Trip” parents this year, as my daughter, Catherine was a member of Section 1 that traveled to far northern Quebec and paddled rivers and lakes making it to the east side of the Bay, a particular trip only known to one other Section A group. The Bay Trips are a culmination of a

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L to R Patrice Spitzer, Eric and Maria Nicholas, David and Alex Calligeros.

Ron Cowan, Peter Holmes and Gary Meller

The final campfire at Keewaydin: Linda Mathias, John Charyna, Brooke Mathias, Holly and Cooper Charyna. Demi Mathias performed traditional native song and drumming at the campfire.

camper’s career and parents tend to follow their children through their tenure at Keewaydin, so when that year does arrive emotions run high. This emotional level is also built throughout the day of the paddle in by ALL of the sections paddling in from trips.

Those who gathered for the excitement included: Sally and Sanford Scott with Molly, Sandy and Archie Norton, Amy and Will Norton with daughter Kathleen, Ann Olivarius and Jef McAllister and daughter Casey, Louise Lehrman, Ann Miller and daughter Audrey Williams, Patrice Spitzer, Eric Rosenthal, Nancy and Bob Bower, Lynne Crandall and David Silk, Craig Andrus, Alison and Fred Paine, Lili and Steve Rosenbaum, Alec Morley, Ted Forbes with daughter Elisabeth, Andrew and Nancy Jarecki with daughter Jeremy, Marian Browning with daughter Anya, Meg Dennison and Tim Peek, Helen Atkeson and Stan Raine with daughter Paula Atkeson, Wendy Slusser and James Bruce, Sarah Slusser with her son Devoe Arnold, Jo Jo Slusser, Beth Busenhart, Nancy and Michael Busenhart, Alex and David Calligeros, Carol and Ron Cowan, Lelia Mellen and Bill Shepard, John Durham, Laada Bilaniuk and Ben Fitzhugh with daughter Larissa, Margarita and Chris Gardiner,

Connie Gardiner, Karen George and Rob Gougelet, Gloria and John Hazen, Becky Hazen, Judy and Peter Holmes with son Andrew, Jayne and Tom Irvine, Bryanna and Jonathan Kallman with son Austin, Kathryn Kiefer, Anne and Tim Konrad, Jeanne McLachlin and David Krementz

with daughter Adaire, Georgette and Charles Mallory, Maureen and Gary Meller, Maria and Eric Nicholas, Anouk and Oliver Nora, Russell Pleasants, Peter Phelger, Kate and Barclay Shaw, Harley Walsh with daughter Lillian and Sarah and Bob Wilson.

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The Gunn Canoe Competition, Keewaydin’s premiere award, is an all day event on the last day of camp. This summer there were a record 28 competitors. As always, competition was very close, with George Gardiner coming out the winner for the second year in a row. The judges for the competition were l to r: Bruce Bishop, Ted Forbes, Carl Schneider, Jr. and Caroline Tesar.

Mid to Late August Visitors

Guests visiting Ojibway during the final two weeks in August included: Bob Wilson with sons Chris and Jamie, Bill Swift, Sue Warner with children Katie and Ben, Kip King with his son Charlie, Libby and Don Sobota with son Dan, Betsy Lawrence, Gile Chivers, Jennifer and Terry Cox, Jina and Dick Ford, Stacy and Dewey Gile, Joe Vosicky, Ellen Taylor and Tom Dalglish with daughter Hannah,

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David Simpson, Ernie Simpson, Jeff Simpson with sons James and Andrew, Jack Willett with son Max and Darrel Strom.

Tom Dalglish with his daughter Hannah and wife Ellen Taylor. Tom was on the staff for two years and had not been back to Devil’s Island since 1961. He felt the atmosphere of the island remains the same and the physical upgrades enhance the Keewaydin experience for young boys and girls.

Sandy presents Joe Vosicky with a recently found artifact – the side of a woodstove. Joe lives on ELM Park Avenue in ELMhurst, IL. Hard to distinguish in the photo but imprinted on the stove is: “ELMwood!”

Suzanne Dubeau and David Booz. David worked in the Keewaydin store for many years, outfitting sections for their canoe trips. David and his father Doug were judges for the cooking contest during midseason as well.

Dewey Gile models the latest in Ojibway raingear. Easily accessible, adjusts to all sizes, if arm use isn’t necessary, keep inside for warmth, can be used for multiple outdoor activites (skiing, football games and riding in a cold, open boat) and folds down to a small size for travel.

Three generations of the Simpson family: L to R: Ernie, James, David, Jeff and Andrew.

Stacy and Dewey Gile. Dewey was a camper in the mid 1970’s and loves returning to the island for relaxing, canoeing, fishing and the occasional overnight canoe trip!

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Annual gifts from alumni, parents and friends give boys and girls the opportunity to attend Keewaydin by providing financial aid support. The Annual Fund also supports staff and facilities, ensuring that all Keewaydin programs continue to be on the forefront of providing canoe exploration and camp experiences for kids that have a lasting effect.

Please consider making a gift of opportunity by contributing to the Annual Fund. To make a tax-deductible donation, go to our website, www.keewaydin.org, or contact us by email at give@keewaydin.org or phone at (802) 352-4247.

Thank you!

Give a Gift of OpportunityContribute to the Keewaydin Annual Fund

The 2010 Ojibway Staff: Front Row l to r: Olivia Dauda, Zeb Chapman, Daryn O’Connor, Brianna Michaud,

Robbie-Lynn Lemire. Middle row l to r: Jamie Boudreau, Sandy Windover, Sheena Hummel, Louise Pigeau,

Catherine Chivers. Back Row l to r: Marc-Andre Parisien, Tyson Hummel, Sandy Chivers. Missing from the picture:

Bruce Bishop, Shelley Busch and Kim Carswell.

Terry and Jennifer Cox. Terry and Jennifer remain loyal Ojibway guests, returning each year for 2 weeks to de-stress from their very busy work schedules in California. Ojibway seems to have magic elixir in the air and water, which performs miracles on one’s ability to “get away from it all and let go!”

Jina and Dick Ford.

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Permit #43

Join us as we retrace the footsteps of the 1911 Keewaydin Hudson Bay Trip down the Missinaibi River!

After a cozy night’s sleep on Devil’s Island, we will awake to the smell of fresh pancakes, bacon, and coffee. After a hearty breakfast, we’ll depart for the small town of Mattice where we will pick up the Missinaibi River. For the next 11 days trippers will follow the historic Missinaibi River to James Bay, walking the same portages, lining and running the same rapids, and even camping at a few of the 1911 sites.

At the conclusion of our trip we will join the rest of the Keewaydin trips for Paddle-In on Devil’s Island.

Travel Dates are July 25 - August 10. Trip Cost is $2,000.

If you are an experienced paddler interested in this trip, please contact Bruce Ingersoll, bruce@keewaydin.org or (866) 352 4247 to learn more!

Attention Adult trippers!100th Year Anniversary of the First Hudson Bay Trip ~ Summer 2011