​Untethered Adventures 
WILDERNESS CANOE TRIP 
​GENERAL INFORMATION
Dear Participant/Parent,
Your son or daughter has expressed interest in our Untethered Adventures Summer Wilderness Canoe Trip, designed for adventurous young men and women ages 14–20.
Untethered Adventures has a proud 50-year tradition of leading high school students through the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCAW) — one of North America’s most beautiful and pristine wild regions. With tens of thousands of crystal-clear freshwater lakes, the BWCAW offers more water than land to explore. Over the years, students have risen to the challenge of wilderness travel: fishing, swimming in clean lakes, photographing wildlife in its natural habitat, and paddling across stunning backcountry routes.
This year’s trip will depart from Centerville, Ohio or Denver, Colorado on Monday, June 1, 2026, and return to Centerville on Monday, June 8, 2026.
Program Includes:
  • Round-trip ground transportation from Centerville, OH or Denver, CO to Ely, MN
  • All lodging during travel to and from Ely, Minnesota
  • Complete canoe outfitting for the 5-day wilderness trip, including canoes, paddles, life jackets, packs, tents, and cooking gear (participants provide their own sleeping bag, clothing, and personal items — or may rent sleeping bags/pads as indicated on the registration form)
  • All meals at base camp
  • Three nutritionally balanced meals daily during the expedition, featuring a combination of fresh, freeze-dried, and dehydrated foods — delicious, lightweight, and easy to prepare
  • Experienced wilderness facilitators with more than 60 years of combined guiding experience
Cost:The total trip package is $1,350, with a discounted rate of $990 available for qualified participants. Registration is accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. Untethered Adventures reserves the right to decline any application. A $350 registration fee is due at the time of application.
We’re happy to answer any questions you may have. Please contact Kyle at (937) 321-6920 or Scott at (937) 901-7565, or email us at [email protected].
For more details, visit our website at www.AdventuresUntethered.com or follow us on Instagram @untethered_adventures_.
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Scott Knupp & Kyle Cox
Co-Owners and Guides
Untethered Adventures

Untethered Adventures Wilderness Canoe Trip APPLICATION

Untethered Adventures Wilderness Canoe Trip Policies
Please read and understand the following policies before submitting your application.

ENROLLMENT FEE
The total enrollment fee for the 2026 Wilderness Canoe Trip is $1,350.00.
A discounted rate of $990.00 is available for those who qualify.
REGISTRATION
A $400.00 registration fee must accompany your completed application before enrollment can be confirmed.
The remaining balance (discounted $590.00  or full price $950) is due on or before April 18, 2026.
Payment may be made by check, cash, Zelle or Credit Card (fees apply)
Please make checks payable to Untethered Adventures.

REFUNDS
Refunds will be issued according to the following schedule:
  • On or before April 30, 2026: Full refund minus a $200.00 application fee
  • After April 30, 2026: Untethered Adventures reserves the right to retain the $400.00 registration fee
  • Within 30 days of departure (May 5, 2026 or later): Untethered Adventures reserves the right to offer no refund of the enrollment fee
Failure to submit this application with your registration fee does not exempt you from these refund policies.

ADDITIONAL REGISTRATION INFORMATION
  • Untethered Adventures (UA) reserves the right to refuse any application.
  • If the enrollment fee is not paid in full by April 18, 2026, UA reserves the right to cancel the application.
  • UA reserves the right to cancel the trip and refund all fees in the event of cancellation.
  • UA reserves the right to expel any participant deemed to be a danger to themselves, others, or the environment; for gross misconduct; or for any reason that would prevent successful completion of the trip.
    • Any expense to transport such an individual home will be the responsibility of the participant and/or their legal guardian.
  • UA maintains a zero-tolerance policy regarding substance abuse, illegal substances, or the consumption of alcohol by minors. Any person found in violation will be immediately expelled, and transportation costs home will be the responsibility of the participant and/or their guardian.
  • Any emergency evacuation expenses will be the responsibility of the individual requiring evacuation and/or their legal guardian.
  • UA will make reasonable efforts to accommodate special medical or dietary needs; however, any additional costs related to these accommodations are the responsibility of the participant.
  • Submission of the registration fee (deposit) signifies acknowledgment and acceptance of all refund and trip policies listed above.


Once you have carefully read and understood this information, please visit our website at www.AdventuresUntethered.com to complete your registration and secure your spot on the trip.

    Online Application Form
     By filling out the name/date information below I hereby give my permission for my child to participate in the Untethered Adventures BWCA trip and believe that my child is capable of handling the physical and emotional aspects of this trip.  

Make Friends, Make Memories, Lose yourself in the Beauty of the BWCA, and Rocky Mountains!