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The Duluth BWAC Chapter is calling back those enthusiastic volunteers who signed up for a trip last spring but were unable to attend. The mission is back on to clear North of the WYE on the Powwow Trail!
The Mission
Our mission is to remove new tree falls and brush crowding the trail. Current plans are for a day trip, leaving early morning on Saturday, September 10th. Frost River is providing free van transportation for volunteers from their store and back providing covid regulations allow us to do so (transportation regulations and mask policies will comply with the state mandate at the time of the trip). After a safety talk in the parking lot trailhead upon arrival, we will work using Katana Boys, Silky saws, and loppers. There will be breaks as needed and a lunch break. Safety is our number one goal!
What you will need to provide: Leather work gloves, sturdy hiking boots, very likely rubber over boots (or high, waterproof hunting boots) for crossing a couple of beaver dams with running water, extra dry socks, layered clothing, reliable rain gear, sunglasses, sunscreen, whistle, compass, TP, bug repellent (treat your clothing with Permethrin tick repellent prior to trip). Bring lunch, snacks, and two quarts of water. A more detailed list will be emailed to the crew members. Registration cost: $10 (show up money). Contact the organizer for directions to register and pay for the trip.
BWAC will provide: BWCAW permit for the group, safety glasses, tools, first aid kit, rain tarps, a McKenzie map #19, and a BWAC camp mug as a thank you gift for each volunteer. In addition, Frost River is offering free use of a hand crafted backpack for the trip to volunteers requesting one (inquire at Frost River). By investing a day of your time you will be creating a lasting value for hikers and help preserve this amazing trail for society.
Prerequisites and lots of small print (i.e. READ this):
You must have attended a crew member training in the past year
and/or been a crew member on a previous trip.
This trip is tobacco, alcohol, drugs, and pet free. Participants should be in good physical condition, able to hike 10 miles a day, be amiable crew members, self motivated, goal oriented yet with safety in mind for both self and the team. Participants are required to sign a liability release and photo video waiver, fill out a USFS self certification health form, and a confidential BWAC medical form prior to trip.
All participants must be pre-approved by the crew leader before registering.
What if you have not attended a crew member training in the past year or been a crew member on a previous trip but are interested in joining us on a future trip?
Contact: If you are interested, email your name and phone number to: duluthchapter@boundarywaterstrails.org or call 218-391-1747 and leave your name, phone number and one of the crew leaders will call you back within a day or two. The Boundary Waters Advisory Committee (BWAC) is a volunteer-run non-profit with a mission to preserve the existing, historic and intrinsically beautiful trails in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness of the Superior National Forest. Thank you for volunteering to keep our Boundary Waters trails pristine. We hope you join us on the Powwow!