About Northpoint Adventures

The purpose of the 2007 Franklin Freestyle Collegiate Wakeboard Tournament is to raise money for the Christopher Starz Leadership Memorial Fund. The purpose of this fund
is to establish Northpoint Adventures, to positively impact the lives of young people through outdoor education and wilderness adventure experiences.

The Christopher Starz Leadership Memorial Fund was formed in 2006 by the Starz Family in Christopher's memory. As part of an existing 501(c)(3) non-profit Foundation, all contributions are tax-deductible. The purpose of this fund is to perpetuate Chris' dream of providing an opportunity for outdoor challenge/adventure programs to youth (and adults) from all walks of life and to those who would not have the financial means to do so. By discovering inner strength through challenge, Chris believed you can never fail to succeed.

    

The Leadership Memorial is the funding source for a new non-profit entity which will be the program vehicle to deliver this exciting opportunity. Northpoint Adventures  will provide a variety of program offerings ranging from youth leadership adventures, to retreats for support groups, to special customized outings. Leave No Trace philosophies will be practiced at all times. As Chris emulated that life is a process of joyful creation and exploration, Northpoint will allow us the chance to discover and recreate ourselves in the inspiring beauty of nature and the wilderness.

A few of the exciting future Northpoint Adventures program opportunities:
- Alpine Skiing
- Backpacking/Hiking Trips
- Canoe Trips
- Mountain Biking
- Photography Courses
- Rock Climbing Trips
- Sea Kayaking Trips
- Wakeboarding Instruction
- White Water Rafting
- Wilderness Camping Trips
...and so much more!

The proposed headquarters for Northpoint Adventures will be at Camp Nicolet, located 12 miles east of Eagle River on highway 70. Northpoint will be located on Franklin Lake, in the heart of the Chequamegon/Nicolet National Forest.

Currently plans are in the making for a major capital campaign to fund the much-needed construction of a new year-round leadership facility, to house Northpoint's programs and visitors. The lodge will be an environmentally-friendly structure which will accomodate groups as large as 40 and will include full kitchen facilities, an indoor climbing wall, meeting rooms, and space dedicated to briefing and packing out trail adventure trips.

Northpoint is slated to begin operation in 2009, offering a variety of tripping and youth development programs. We invite you to be an important part of helping individuals discover strength through adventure!