Fly or drive into Duluth Airport (DLH)
The best time to arrive is between around 9AM-Noon for a proposed 3PM departure. Flights are limited so do the best you can.
Take free airport shuttle to local hotel where we will meet up
We will assemble at: La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Duluth, 1805 Maple Grove Rd, Duluth, MN 55811, 218-722-0700.
Although you will have already had a virtual online equipment shakedown, we will ask you a few questions for another mini-shakedown
Distribution of trail mix / Make-your-own trail mix bar
We will also give you a food bag and/or piece of group equipment to carry (10 pounds, but it gets lighter as we eat meals)
"Before" body composition measurements taken
Go to the Trailfitters Store, 600 E Superior Street, Duluth, MN 55802, 218-722-6776 for forgotten and last minute equipment purchase if necessary. Store is open unitl 9PM.
Your spare bag(s) will be stored either at the hotel or in a storage unit for safekeeping
At around 3PM, shuttle to campsite: Union Bay Campground, Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park, 800-447-2757. Site(s): 3 and 5 Elevation: 700'
Shuttling will take about 2.5 hours
Guides prepare dinner in camp. On some trips with longer shuttle times, we may opt to go out for an opening dinner at a local restaurant. (Cost of restaurant dinner not included in trip price)
Camp at Union Bay Campground, Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park, 800-447-2757. Site(s): 3 and 5 Elevation: 700'