Sylvania Wilderness Canoe Trip

THIS TRIP WILL BE OPEN FOR SIGNUP THURSDAY 10/3 AT 8 PM!! PLEASE READ THE ENTIRE DESCRIPTION CAREFULLY.

Due to high demand we are using a lottery registration system. There are 9 participant spots for this trip. However, you will see that there are only 5 spots open. The new registration system will allow the first 5 participants to secure their spots on the first-come-first-served system, per usual. The other 4 participants will be randomly selected from the waiting list pool using a random number generator (your number will correlate with your number on the waitlist). Please note that signing up for the waitlist means that you are fully committed to attending the pre-trip meeting (details below) and the trip if you are selected. The lottery will take place on 10/3 either when the waitlist is filled or at 10 pm, whichever comes first. If you are selected, you will be notified.

Hey Hoofers! We are leading a backcountry camping and canoeing trip to the Sylvania Wilderness the weekend of October 11-13. We will be doing a loop with a total paddling distance of 12.5 miles. There will be 9 participant spots on this trip. A completed canoe orientation and swim test are required for this trip. 

The pre-trip meeting will be on October 8th after the general meeting. This meeting is MANDATORY, if you can’t make it please don’t sign up for this trip. 

The cost is approximately 40 dollars, and payment is due shortly after signup. This covers food, camping, and transportation. Bring money to buy food on Friday/Sunday during the drive. 

Refund policy: We will not refund anyone who drops after Sunday, October 6th. Again, make sure you can attend the pre-trip meeting before signing up!

Itinerary

Day 1: Friday 10/11

• Meet at 2 pm at Mendota Lodge in Memorial Union, depart at 4 pm.
• Drive 4 hours to trailhead, get dinner on the road.
• Short paddle to the campsites in the dark.

Day 2: Saturday 10/12

• Paddle 7.5 miles to next campsite.
• Prepare for portages.
• Have an absolute blast!

Day 3: Sunday 10/13

• Paddle 5 miles to vehicles.
• Drive 4 hours back to Madison.
• Be home in time for dinner.