Wednesday, December 18, 2013

The Annual Chippewa Holiday Shopping Guide

The holiday season is already well underway.  Hanukkah has come and gone, and Christmas is only one week away!  Have you given all your gifts yet?  If not and you're still looking perfect gift for your Chippewa camper, check out this list!  There are two sets: one for time spent in camp, and one for time spent on the trail.

Bronze Level - Around camp
The official start of winter may be just a few days away, but the experienced Chippewa camper knows just how hot the summers can be.  Why not harness the power of the sun to keep cool?  Try out the Solar Hat, available from Kotulas for $19.99.
Kotulas.com -- Solar Hat




Bronze Level - On the trail
There are many obstacles you can encounter on the trail, and one of the most valuable tools you can have is a reliable multi-tool, such as the Leatherman Sidekick Multi-tool, available from Cabellas.com for just $29.99.

Cabellas.com -- Leatherman Sidekick Multi-tool


Silver Level - Around camp
Lions and tigers and bears--oh my!  That's what those big scary monsters wandering around camp will think when you've got a bright light on your side.  Do you want a lantern?  Or do you want a headlamp?  You get to choose!  The Joby Switchback Light comes with a gorilla grip tripod, too, and for a price of $59.95.  
Boundary Waters Catalog -- Joby Switchback Light


Silver Level - On the trail
After a long, hard day of paddling, it's nice to have a comfortable place to sit down or lay down and relax.  But up in Canada, comfort can be hard to come by.  For your silver level camper, might we recommend the ENO SingleNest Hammock. Available at REI for $59.95.



Gold Level - Around camp
On a calm open evening, it's almost a given that someone is trying their hand at stand-up paddleboarding.  But maybe the open evenings aren't enough to satisfy your craving for the sport.  This holiday season, get your own Cruiser ECO Dura-Max Paddleboard Set for $749.  



Gold Level - On the trail
Be it the first Canadian in the Quetico or a strenuous, two week paddle to Hudson Bay, there are indescribable sights at almost every turn.  The Canadian wilderness is incredible, but only those of us who take the trips really get to experience it.  When we bring back images, those words come to life.  For the gold level gift, I recommend a great camping camera such as the GoPro HERO3+ available at REI.com for $399.95.

Saturday, December 07, 2013

Camp Chippewa Visits Milwaukee

Open House in Milwaukee

It that JP or Paul Bunyan?
Come to the open house and find out! 

Hosts: The Guequierre Family
Where: 4832 N. Newhall St., Whitefish Bay
Who: Campers, alumni, family and friends
When: Saturday, December 21
Time: 6 PM to 8 PM
Why: Share the warmth of Friends, Camp, & The Holidays


Come join JP, Cammy, Mike and Mary at Felix Guequierre's home for some Camp stories, games and receive some cool camp stuff. 


Tuesday, December 03, 2013

It's Cold Outside! Let's Play Inside! Chicago...

Chicago Rendezvous

Let's Play!

Sunday, December 15, 11 AM - 1 PM

285 Center Drive, Vernon Hills

Take a break from studying, shopping and football. 
Join JP and Mike for fast action and pizza.
Get some cool camp stuff too!