*** All participants must be pre-approved by the crew leader before registering. ***
Message or email Zach Thorson ( zach.thorson@boundarywaterstrails.org ) or Aaron Nosan ( aaron.nosan@boundarywaterstrails.org ) for approval and registration instructions. Do not hesitate to contact us as soon as you can if you are interested or have questions! Registrations will be in order of approval.
ITINERARY
This is a hike-in trip to clear the area west of the Wye in the Flapper Creek area. The exact area will depend on the results of a spring survey, but expect heavy brushing and some treefalls. Experience is not required. All tools, training and a gear list will be provided.
Early Friday morning we will carpool from the Twin Cities area to the Powwow Trail, entry point #86. We expect to arrive at the trailhead by 12:00pm and get on-trail by 12:30pm. The hike in will be 4.5-6 miles depending on our final work area where we will disperse camp. There will be no latrine or fire grate at camp.
On Saturday and Sunday, we will clear tree falls and tangles, and do needed maintenance of the trail around Flapper Creek and Diana Lake. Plan on roughly 8-hour work days, with breaks.
On Monday morning, we will pack up and head back to the trailhead and then on back to the Twin Cities.
WHAT TO EXPECT
Each participant will carry their own pack, shelter, sleep system, food, personal gear and a clearing tool. You should be in good physical shape for full days of travel and working, and have a "can-do" attitude for unknown trail and weather conditions.
Recommended gear list: https://www.boundarywaterstrails.org/gear-list-for-trail-clearing-backpacking-canoeing-april
A REQUIRED local hike will be scheduled in April or May to meet each other, conduct a gear check and to hash out trip logistics. BWAC will also be holding a REQUIRED spring crew orientation the evening of April 4.
OTHER STUFF TO KNOW:
All participants must sign the BWAC liability release, BWAC medical health form, and U.S. Forest Service volunteer agreement before trip departure. Review forms at https://www.boundarywaterstrails.org/trip-information
The $25 registration fee includes a Mckenzie map of the Powwow Trail and offsets a portion of administrative and tool costs for BWAC. Additional costs will be your trip food, and about $20 shared gas for those not driving. Our trail partner, the U.S. Forest Service, provides the wilderness permit for BWAC volunteer crews.
Thank you for choosing to volunteer with the Boundary Waters Advisory Committee, where safety is our #1 priority.