LaCroix's Philosophies and Policies

Reason.  Respect.  Reward.

LaCroix Outfitters is about opportunity and positive life experiences.  I am a reasonable person and pledge that when you deal with LaCroix Outfitters I will be honest, professional and treat you with respect.  Under my watch LaCroix Outtfitters will not compromise your safety.  I will do everything within my power to facilitate a rewarding experience for you and your party.  I look forward to helping you enjoy this unique wilderness area.

Ron Bushbaum

• A $100 per person nonrefundable deposit is required to make a reservation.
• LaCroix Outfitters must receive full deposit before an entry permit application will be made with the US Forest Service.
• Payment of balance of outfitting costs is due in full prior to the trip. Cash, check, VISA, MasterCard & American Express are accepted.
• Non-profits please bring your tax number to be exempt from Minnesota sales tax. 
• Rental party is responsible for all damage to equipment while in their possession. 

Permit Reservations and Individual Camping Fees are the responsibility of the each person in the party.

• A credit card number is required at the time a reservation is made for payment of the $12 U.S. Forest Service reservation fee and individual camping fees - $16 per adult, $8 per youth 17 & under.  
• Upon issueing the permit to the group, any balance of camping fees due will be billed to the same credit card.

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Partial Outfitting Deposit

• A $75 per canoe deposit is required to secure a canoe reservation. 
• Payment of balance of rental costs is due in full prior to the trip.
• Cash, check, VISA, MasterCard & American Express are accepted. 
• Rental party is responsible for all damage to equipment while in their possession.  Replacement or repair costs will be determined at the discretion of LaCroix Outfitters. 

Cancellations for Partial Rentals

• Reservations cancelled more than 14 calendar days in advance of trip will receive a full deposit refund minus a $50 per party processing fee. 
• Cancellation within the 14 to 3 calendar day window prior to a trip will receive full deposit refund minus a $75 per party cancellation processing fee. 
•  Reservations cancelled less than 3 days prior to trip will forfeit all depsoits and will be charged an additional $25 per canoe, total not to exceed anticipated rental total. 
• July 15 - August 15 - In the event a party cancels a canoe or bunk accommodations reservaitoin less than 3 calendar days prior to trip starting date during the July 15 to August 15 time period the party is responsible for 50% of the total rental balance.  Therefore, total forfeiture of deposit may occur as funds are applied toward the total rental balance.
• Please be open minded and reasonable regarding the use of rental equipment.  Please use the gear with reasonable care.  Please respect the mode of transportation that takes you into and will carry you out of the wilderness - the canoe.  Repair and/or replacement costs may result in the event of substantial damage to equipment.  
  

Early Returns

• Early Returns will be charged full rental for the calendar days the equipment was used.  "Unused" calendar days will be refunded at 50%. 
• There are no refunds for early returns during the July 15 to August 15 time period.
• There is no refund on returned food. 
  

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