Choosing a Destination for your Boundary Waters Canoe Trip - Part 2

The right destination or entry point in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness is key to making your canoe trip memorable for the right reasons. Whether you’re open to any location or have your heart set on a specific destination, our expert trip planning and experience will ensure that it fits your goals and skill level. Our guides have all the information you need, and answering the following questions will help you sift through the options:

Accessibility:

You don’t always need to travel far to reach great locations in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area, however depending on your experience we can assist you in planning a long distance adventure. Whether you are interested in fishing or just sightseeing (or a combination of both) we are positive we can plan a trip that satisfies your interests and abilities.

Length:

Think about how much time you have. Do you need a weekend getaway or a 7-10 day excursion? With the help from our trip planning professionals we will route you and provide you will all the necessary information on the best campsites, portage conditions and fishing hot spots.

Gear:

Do you need complete or partial outfitting? Do you want to show up with your own personal clothing/items and to pick up our canoes & canoe packs with everything you need for an enjoyable trip? Or, if you just need to rent canoes & paddles because you have all your own camping gear - we can help you out there too!

Keep in mind that our gear at Moose Track Adventures is of the highest quality and guide tested and approved for a Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness trip. We also offer our customers an excellent menu to choose from and are sure it will tantalize your taste buds.

Come back to learn about what 'Personal Gear & Items' you need to bring when you book a Complete Outfitting Package with a Boundary Waters Outfitter.

Planning a Boundary Waters Overnight Canoe Camping Trip - STEP 1

Is 2011 the year you visit Ely Minnesota to experience the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCAW)? Great! Let's talk about what you need to know in the early planning stages of a wilderness canoe trip.


First of all, you will need to reserve an 'Overnight Paddle Permit' for your overnight canoe camping trip.

There are a total of 62 Entry Points into the Boundary Waters Canoe Area within a total of 4 Districts - Gunflint, Kawishiwi LaCroix and Tofte. An overnight camping permit is required between the dates of May 1 and September 30, 2011. Choosing an 'Entry Point' is done by a.) determining your 'Entry Date', b.) knowing what your groups canoeing abilities are, c.) determining what your groups 'interests' are and d.) what you want to accomplish on your BWCA overnight camping trip.

Keep in mind that the number of people on the permit (maximum of 9 people) and the 'Exit Date' can change at any time before your trip, but the 'Entry Date' and the 'Entry Point' are what is 'set in stone' and your confirmation will show once you make the reservation. You could always cancel your reserved permit if you need to change the 'Entry Date' or the 'Entry Point', but there is a non-refundable fee of $12 with the Forest Service to do so.

www.recreation.gov is the site to check Permit Availability, Entry Point Maps, etc. All of the information that you read might be overwhelming, which for some people is a reason to use a Boundary Waters Outfitter to help with the process. Keep in mind that routing a canoe trip is a big responsibility, it is also a free service that Moose Track Adventures Outfitters provide to our outfitting clients.

Come back to learn about 'Choosing a Destination' for a memorable Boundary Waters Canoe Trip.

The 2010 BWCAW Lottery is Curently Ongoing - Ely MN

The lottery for Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness Permits with entry dates between May 01, 2010 and Sep 30, 2010 is opened to the public until Jan 15, 2010 (midnight central time). After the Jan. 15 date, permits are on a first come/first serve basis.

What is the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness? The BWCAW is a unique area located in the northern third of the Superior National Forest in northeastern Minnesota. It is approximately 1.3 million acres in size, it extends nearly 150 miles along the International Boundary adjacent to Canada's Quetico Provincial Park and bordered on the west by Voyageurs National Park. Also the BWCAW contains over 1200 miles of canoe routes, 15 hiking trails and approximately 2000 designated campsites.***

Now is the perfect time to plan your 2010 Boundary Waters canoe trip. We are happy to assist in all your canoe trip planning - from obtaining the permits, reserving the gear (whether it be Complete Deluxe Kevlar Outfitting Packages or if you are just in need of a canoe), trip routing to pointing out the best camping/fishing spots during your trip. Give us a call at 800-777-7091 to start the process and we can help you pick the perfect Entry Point depending on your groups abilities & interests.

Moose Track Adventures Canoe Outfitters is located just 7 miles southeast of Ely MN - Canoe Capital of the World! We only deal with kevlar canoes and the best in camping gear - Marmot/North Face tents & sleeping bags, Kondos canoe packs & tasty camping food!

***info from recreation.gov