Presented by Dan Pauly,
If you’ve never planned your own trip, knowing which levers to pull to get the gears in motion can be daunting. It doesn’t have to be! Planning a trip into the BWCA should be fun, not overwhelming.
Spring and Summer camping seasons are right around the corner, so it’s time to start planning for a Boundary Waters trip - especially those who will be going to the BWCA for the first time!
You won’t get a better introduction to the BWCA than this, featuring Dan Pauly, author of a popular guidebook for paddling in the Boundary Waters called Exploring the Boundary Waters.
This presentation is a great starting point, giving many of the basics to get you started, and includes the following topics:
-Step by Step Planning Guide
-Recommendations for Routes
-How to get permits for the BWCA
-How to pack
-Gear you'll need
-How to Contact an Outfitter
-How to Portage and Paddle
-Bear Safety
-Leave No Trace and Wilderness Ethics