5 Week LIT - Du Chef River – Y Camp Pine Crest

The Du Chef and Ashuapmushuan rivers provide fun white water, fast currents, and challenging days — perfect for the LIT year. On this trip, participants work on leadership skills, learn about themselves, and have a greater respect for the original stewards of the land who have protected this river from development. Participants begin with a few days at Camp Pine Crest to pack and prepare for 22 days on the water. The group then travels 12 hours north to the Rivière à la Perche in central Quebec for a challenging start to the program with upriver paddling, lining boats up rapids, and bushwhacking. Once they reach Lac File Axe, they start the Du Chef with fun, long white water and camping on sandy shores. The group will finish their journey in Saint-Félicien, Quebec, before returning to camp to focus on placements and stewardship opportunities around the camp community. Please note that this trip is an all-gender program, and accommodations on the trip and at camp will be all-gender. Skill Level: Intermediate-Advanced. Some experience with extended canoe tripping is recommended. Must be a confident swimmer. What to expect: 6–8 hour paddling days, bushwhacking, walking up rapids, white water with big waves, and unestablished campsites. To finalize your registration for this leadership program, please ensure that you fill out the Medical & Camper Experience Form by navigating to activity number #148625.