LES HIVERNOTS

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Les Hivernots, were those voyageurs that wintered with the canoe. At the beginning of each spring the voyageurs would assemble together to gather new crew members. Not all of these members would last the season and even some died during the journeys. If a new member made the trip and lasted the winter with the canoe they were considered seasoned canoeists. These men were known as Hivernots. As a voyageur rover crew we have adopted a similar tradition in that our Hivernots must complete the tasks set out by the crew an it's Nord-Ouester. This also runs in line with the traditional rover quest for knighthood.

There are two ways of becoming an Hivernot the first of which is to obtain both your woodbadge part one and two in the Crew section. These are two leadership courses provided by scouts Canada to their members. This is generally the manor in which a Nord-Ouester, that was not knighted from a previous crew, would go about becoming an Hivernot. The second method is listed below.

Physical Requirements

• Le Grand Portage (8 miles with 90lbs on your back)
• Fur Trading Trip (Canoe trip on one of the traditional routes)

Personal Requirements

• The Rover Vigil
• Personal Quest
• Service Hours (outside of scouting)
• Being an Engager